The Russian Problem

[Nick De Marco]

Musings on the Zorki in my blog today

Rangefinder Chronicles: The Russian Problem

Should I get it fixed?

 

[tunalegs]

I have been thinking about the same thing with some of my older cameras, which though not valuable, I simply love using. My thought was when they break, I'd probably get them repaired, if I can find somebody who is willing to repair them. But since you haven't really used yours yet, I think it'd be a much tougher call to make. I already know that I love using my old clunkers.

 

[paradoxbox]

Hi Nick,

In my opinion your camera's problem does not sound so serious or difficult to fix. I think what is happening is just a tension problem on the film sprockets.

I am not sure exactly about your particular camera, but I have a Kiev-4 that used to do something similar. On the Kiev-4 there is a screw you can adjust, the takeup spool attaches to it, that will let the sprocket turn slightly more freely without being too loose. That will let the film feed properly.

I believe this is probably your camera's issue. It may be different in exact procedure but I bet that there's a similar solution. Try to fix it! Those old cameras are great fun to use.

 

[Nick De Marco]

Thank you that is very helpful
I shall try that when I get home from Asia
Nick