Another Zorki 4 question

[Kenj8246]

Can someone tell me if the correct takeup spool for a Zorki 4 is one-piece or two-piece? I received one from Eastern Europe off the auction site and, as best I can tell, it's one-piece.

Thanks.

Kenny

 

[Tom hicks]

Kenny I'll check mine when I get home but I think it's one piece.

 

[Kekoekoo]

I can't check mine because I have film right now in it, but the take up spool looks like this one http://zorkikat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/IGP33062.jpg (it's just one piece) and it goes in there http://www.paulbg.com/camera/take-up4.jpg . Pay attention to the spool as it doesn't get fixed without film and it will fall and (in the worst case) break against the floor. Enjoy your new acquisition!!

Sergio

 

[Kenj8246]

I'm quite certain it's something I did wrong but after two exposures, the shutter stopped cocking. I experienced this initially but RFF user(s) kindly pointed out to me that that collar around the shutter release had to be in a certain position for the shutter to cock. Once I remedied that, I was able to get the shutter to fire. So now, looks like I'm back to square one with this Zorki.

Kenny