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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
07-26-2011, 12:41 PM
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Thanks for the advice, I shall look in to getting it serviced; although it does seem pretty clean and works 100% fine until the later ends of the roll.
Just to clarify, the tape did not go into the camera the problem it caused is the same as if I held the winder down as I advanced the film which would cause strain on the film & winder.
Thanks
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
07-26-2011, 08:42 AM
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Hello everyone.
Its my first post around here.
I have a Pentax Super ME which has always worked fine and is in great condition. The problem I am having has manifested itself over the last few films.
The advance lever has been playing up but only towards the end of a roll of film.
It doesn't wind on smoothly and seems to stick causing the last frames to overlap.
Any idea's what this problem may be?
The only thing I can think of that may of caused this (well I'm sure it has) was last week I used cellotape to hold a square filter over the lens. Some of the tape went over the winder and when I advanced the film the winder was being held back by the tape causing it to pull against the lever..
Ever since it hasn't wound on properly after about the 26th frame (on a roll of 36)
I got a quote form a local repair shop which wouldn't really be worth doing as it would be cheaper to pick up another camera on ebay. So my second question is, if this cameras problem is going to stay around what would be a good camera to upgrade too or shall I stick with the ME?
Thanks
James
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