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Hello! I had to make a forum account specifically to post this. Having a lot of trouble finding any resources and think this is my next best bet.
So, I found a Flexaret Model III with the Prontor II shutter (USA export version with US flash connector?) at a vintage shop and I am super happy with it. I was surprised to bring it home and have everything work smoothly. The focus bar was a little gunky, but could still move. Everything clicked with a bright noise, yearning for use after years of sitting on a shelf most likely. The timer, the shutter, the aperture, everything! Only missing the magnifier for the viewfinder, and then;
The problem:
I actually found it with some film in it, seems to have been used up. Definitely want to get it developed and see what treasures someone might have left in it from who knows how long ago. My issue is that the spring-loaded knob to release the film is gone. Seems like it snapped off. I cannot for the life of me after searching everywhere find any sort of replacement, or even a guide on how I would even fix it. I rather not go in with pliers or something to try and get it to pop out, but I will if I must. Any information would be a big help at this point.
Photos for reference.
So, I found a Flexaret Model III with the Prontor II shutter (USA export version with US flash connector?) at a vintage shop and I am super happy with it. I was surprised to bring it home and have everything work smoothly. The focus bar was a little gunky, but could still move. Everything clicked with a bright noise, yearning for use after years of sitting on a shelf most likely. The timer, the shutter, the aperture, everything! Only missing the magnifier for the viewfinder, and then;
The problem:
I actually found it with some film in it, seems to have been used up. Definitely want to get it developed and see what treasures someone might have left in it from who knows how long ago. My issue is that the spring-loaded knob to release the film is gone. Seems like it snapped off. I cannot for the life of me after searching everywhere find any sort of replacement, or even a guide on how I would even fix it. I rather not go in with pliers or something to try and get it to pop out, but I will if I must. Any information would be a big help at this point.
Photos for reference.
