Hello everyone,
I have a film transport related question/problem with my "new" (actually 1970ish german model has not been used for decades) Rollei 35.
When inserting the film and then "turning the flange in the direction as long as it can be turned" (cited from manual), the flange can actually be turned forever, thus making it hard to tell when the film has been sufficiently rolled up to close the camera and start shooting.
When no film is inserted on the other hand, the little sprocket teeth actually DO stop after a couple of rotations of the flange.
What is the problem here and can/does it have to be fixed in order to be able to use the camera properly?
Thanks for your help
P.S.: Please do not advise me to just have a CLA and be done with it, I am still testing the camera and will only spend € 100+ on repairs/calibrations if I have to, since I am only a poor student