casperc
Newbie
Hello -- Question for the Oly users/owners. I have a Stylus Epic (non-zoom), a great little camera. An odd mechanical problem appeared recently: the camera will rewind the film at random points in the roll of film. For example, on a recent Saturday, the camera rewound the film at frame 6. I pulled the leader out, fired off the 6 shots in a black bag, and then shot 15 more before it wound the film back at frame 22.
Is this a common problem? Is it an easy fix? Given the camera goes for $15 used, I'm not sure if a repair is worth it. Thanks for your advice.
Casper C.
Is this a common problem? Is it an easy fix? Given the camera goes for $15 used, I'm not sure if a repair is worth it. Thanks for your advice.
Casper C.
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Scarpia
Guest
Just a guess, is the battery fresh?
Kurt M.
Kurt M.
Flyfisher Tom
Well-known
I've had mine for a few years, no problems like that. sorry to hear that
casperc
Newbie
battery
battery
Good guess on the battery freshness.... I should have stated that the battery is showing up as fully charged in the LCD readout. I ought to try replacing it, tho. Thx CC
battery
Good guess on the battery freshness.... I should have stated that the battery is showing up as fully charged in the LCD readout. I ought to try replacing it, tho. Thx CC
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Rob
Guest
Maybe your using a 36 exp roll and its binding slightly coming out of the cannister making the Oly think its at the end and try to rewind? Maybe the cold has made the film a little stiffer? 24 exp rolls may bind a little less due to less film in the can...just guessing here.
Ralf
Established
Make sure the little button that you press with a pen to rewind the camera is free, and not stuck down, perhaps use a pen to press it a few times to makes sure it depresses and returns easily.
gabrielelopez
Established
It happened once to mine, battery in full operation displayed...
Two days later, the battery died...maybe the roll-can was defected and "hard" in letting the film roll out, or the battery was starting to be exausted and felt resistance to the advance..
regards.
Two days later, the battery died...maybe the roll-can was defected and "hard" in letting the film roll out, or the battery was starting to be exausted and felt resistance to the advance..
regards.
casperc
Newbie
Hello again -- meant to say thank you to all the responders. I think that Gabriele's situation is what I faced. Thanks to the community here for making a first-time poster welcome. CC
gabrielelopez
Established
Glad your Oly is in Shape again..enjoy it!!