alyssa Posted August 17, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 17, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I am searching for help: What could cause extreme stiffness in rewind lever? There is too much tension and causing ripped sprockets, therefore not allowing for full frame advancement of film. I can move advance lever maybe half-way then it rips and does not move film forward the entire frame. This happened suddenly, and again on a test roll i just tried. But not on every frame. Also, worth noting- the rewind lever does not move smoothly in any direction now, even to rewind. Any suggestions gratefully welcomed! thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sc_rufctr Posted August 18, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2013 Sounds awful and I have no idea how to fix it. It would be best to find a good Leica tech and get it sorted. I can't imagine it being to expensive but if a cog or other parts needs replacing it could take a while to get the right part. What I would check is that there is no foreign material in the camera. Maybe there's a small piece of film somewhere around the take up spool? FWIW... I've never heard of a Leica R8/9 having a problem like this. Some stiffness yes (that was resolved with usage) But to tear film sprockets??? Hope it works out OK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2013 If that doesnt do it there is Leica in Allendale, about a two hour drive fro you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted August 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 19, 2013 I send all my Leica gear to DAG. DAG Camera Parts Contact Information. He is simply the best. Telephone 608-835-3342 FAX 608-835-3342 Postal Address 2128 Vintage Drive Oregon WI 53575 USA Customer Service dagcam@chorus.net Office Hours 10AM - 6PM Monday through Friday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted August 19, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 19, 2013 Logically, it would appear that there must be inappropriate lack of movement between the sprockets and the take-up spool. The only thing I can suggest you try is checking the double exposure lever, because it's supposed to put a brake on the film. Try sliding it on and off, and gently moving the rewind knob and depressing the shutter. It's a long shot I know, but maybe worth a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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