super isolette question

[lubitel]

Hi All,

I have just borrowed a super nice super isolette folder, and was about to put a roll of film in it when I thought to check if the shutter works properly. I cocked the shutter, but the shutter release wouldnt press all the way, as thought something's holding it back. Does it work only when there is a film in it? I dont want to ruin a good roll in case something is broken.

thanks.

 

[kaiyen]

My isolette III only fires when it's advanced the film. not sure if film has to be in it, but the advance knob has to move. it's a double-exposure prevention thing.

 

[lubitel]

I put the film in it, and it worked like clockwork. Cant wait to shoot some film this afternoon!