Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gib Robinson wrote: > > Yesterday my R8 body with winder developed a film advance problem. At > irregular intervals it is advancing the film and giving me blank frames. > Apparently it is not triggering the shutter because on the three rolls I've > developed, about 1/3 of the frames are blank. It is just advancing the film > one or more frames either after I've shot a single frame or after I have > barely touched the release button. > > Altough I suspect this is not a problem I can solve without a trip to the > repair shop, I've tried a few simple "fixes" like replacing the battery, > cleaning the contacts, moving the single/multiple frame switch and mirror > lock-up. No change in behavior. I've been running a test roll through the > camera repeatedly and the results are consistent. Winder adds extra frames > at unpredictable intervals. > > Anyone had this problem? Anyone have a suggestion for a simple fix? Hi Gib, Nope! And simple fix? Just send it back for replacement or whatever it is they do and save your time for better things. Sounds like you have a "loose connection, possibly condensation or one of the electronic gremlins running amok!" ted