R6.2 problems loading film/releasing shutter

[yyc101]

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Hi everyone,

i recently started using a brand new R6.2 that was once my grandfathers. It sat in the box for many years and I decided it was worth trying.

I have used it for the past few months and love it. Took great photos and for someone just getting into film, has given me a great experience.

I recently went to load more film after having it sit empty for a two weeks since my last trip and was unable to do so. The shutter release will advance with no resistance; but it will not pull the film forward to load it properly. Does anyone know what this issue could be? I don’t know if it’s a shutter release problem, or perhaps an issue with the rewind release (it doesn’t appear to be stuck). Any ideas? 

 

Thanks!

[masjah]

I don't know anything about the R6.2, so this is purely a speculative suggestion which may be irrelevant and even meaningless. Does the R6.2 have a facility for making a double exposure? If you've inadvertantly set this, would it create the symptoms you describe? (Again, apologies if this is nonsense.)

 

[ramarren]

It sounds like the rewind clutch on the film advance is sticking to me. Try pressing the button while jiggling the advance lever or turning the film sprocket barrel a bit. 

[yyc101]

6 minutes ago, ramarren said:

It sounds like the rewind clutch on the film advance is sticking to me. Try pressing the button while jiggling the advance lever or turning the film sprocket barrel a bit. 

Unfortunately no success doing this. I plan on taking it to my local camera store today. I’m hoping it can be fixed or they have some ideas. 

[yyc101]

7 hours ago, masjah said:

I don't know anything about the R6.2, so this is purely a speculative suggestion which may be irrelevant and even meaningless. Does the R6.2 have a facility for making a double exposure? If you've inadvertantly set this, would it create the symptoms you describe? (Again, apologies if this is nonsense.)

 

Good question. Yes there is a mechanism for double exposure- you press the rewind button and rotate the film back. This is not the issue I don’t think as I have rotated the film I’m both directions. Thanks for the suggestion!