Zotzaxolotl Posted October 1, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got a beautiful m5 yesterday and really enjoyed shooting my first roll with it. When I finished the roll I went to rewind it and noticed no tension whatsoever in the knob. I ruined my roll by opening the base plate and examining what was going on. It seems the knob isn't engaging with the film canister and just spinning freely. I have tried a different roll but no matter what the rewind lever will not rewind a roll of film. I can't find any help online on this topic. Is my baseplate no good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M9reno Posted October 1, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 1, 2017 The part of the M5 baseplate making contact with the cassette should be notched, and must move corresponding notches inside the cassette spool. Perhaps you cassette spool does not have these notches? The same rule applies to the Leica CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zotzaxolotl Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted October 1, 2017 This is what it looks like. Is something missing? It doesn't seem long enough to reach the notches. 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/277419-m5-rewind-knob-troubleshooting-please-help/?do=findComment&comment=3368283'>More sharing options...
M9reno Posted October 1, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 1, 2017 It should look like this. It seems you're missing the top bit with the two lugs that actually engage the cassette. Those two little lugs are pushed up by a little spring below. 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/277419-m5-rewind-knob-troubleshooting-please-help/?do=findComment&comment=3368305'>More sharing options...
Zotzaxolotl Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted October 1, 2017 Thank you so much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted October 1, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 1, 2017 Hello Xotzaxolotl, Welcome to the Forum. It would appear that what Al wrote is accurate. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zotzaxolotl Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted October 2, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Do you think i can order this piece somewhere online? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted October 2, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2017 Your best bet would be to ask one of the repair persons listed in a sticky thread elsewhere in the forum. Depending on where you are located, there are choices in the US or Europe. If all else fails, there is the option of buying a new base plate. A search turned up this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leica-M5-Base-plate-Chrome-Old-stock-/112567533667?hash=item1a358c4063:g:b70AAOSwpINZaP3t Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted October 2, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2017 If you are at all handy in a workshop it looks like an easy piece to make, even if it was in an easily workable material such as brass instead of steel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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