M9reno Posted March 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 1, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ok - this is coming from someone who finds it simpler to load an LTM than an M: with a If that just arrived today it is impossible. The film leader is cut, and I'm ready to slide roll and take-up spool into the body, just as I normally do with my IIIg and Model A. But there seems to be something in there, just before the shutter-opening itself, blocking the film. Shining a light through reveals something metallic (???), bizarre. Holding the shutter open using B merely reveals the film plate, but something is blocking the film from getting there. All looks as it should, the camera is basically mint, from a super-reputable dealer, but what's going on? Any ideas much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TomB_tx Posted March 1, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 1, 2013 The f models added a flat probe on the baseplate that pushes the film up just left of the frame so that it will more positively center in the rails. Is it possible that probe has broken off in the body, or is it still on the baseplate? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/199443-if-loading/?do=findComment&comment=2257672'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 1, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 1, 2013 Can you slide a business card into the gap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 1, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 1, 2013 May be your pressure film plaque is gone out of his attachment, you must open the curtains to see that. set the shutter speed on B and leave your finger on or use a cable release with a lock on and try to move the presssure film plaque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted March 1, 2013 Well, it is the plate out of place, as JC says. With the shutter held open at B, the plate can be pushed back. Otherwise, it blocks the film (and business card) for the whole of the plate's length. I wonder what would have caused the plate to move thus. Outwardly, the camera looks in great shape. Unfortunately, it looks to me like another case of "return to seller" (the second in one month, I hesitate to add on different equipment - they really should check these things), unless someone persuades me it's an easy DIY fix. Thanks in any case to all of you for your kind help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 2, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 2, 2013 \If the camera is to your liking I would pressure () the seller to foot the bill for the repair. It does not sound like it is something exceedingly expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 2, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 2, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, it is the plate out of place, as JC says. With the shutter held open at B, the plate can be pushed back. Otherwise, it blocks the film (and business card) for the whole of the plate's length. I wonder what would have caused the plate to move thus. Outwardly, the camera looks in great shape. Unfortunately, it looks to me like another case of "return to seller" (the second in one month, I hesitate to add on different equipment - they really should check these things), unless someone persuades me it's an easy DIY fix. Thanks in any case to all of you for your kind help. It happens if not enough protected during a travel by courrier. It is not difficult to get it back in its right place check in this manual : http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/service/leica_iiif.pdf page 57 you will see out it works Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted March 2, 2013 I guess it's a matter of removing the housing and resetting the pressure plate correctly, so not complicated. Still, it might be better to let the shop know, and send it back to a repair person. There is something else minor the matter: the camera will not advance a full frame with one stroke of a Leicavit. This was a little problem my IIIg also had, which Malcolm Taylor fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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