Rolleicord IV, uneven spacing of frames

jerevan

Hello all,

I noticed last night when hanging up my Neopan 400 for drying, that the film has uneven spacing between frames (no overlapping). I've seen that other films going through this camera also has the same problem.

Is this normal or is it time to send it off for a repair?

wjleadbetter

Mike Kovacs · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:27 am Post subject:

One of the biggest causes of spacing problems is simply not enough tension on the take-up spool. When you first wind the paper on put your thumb on the lower spool to get a little tension.

jerevan · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 2:21 am Post subject:

Thank you,

I'll try out the tensioning trick and see what gives. I was just a little afraid it was the first sign of needing a CLA (which it probably would benefit from anyway). Otherwise, I love it, fifty years old and still going strong despite being dropped by its former owner sometime in the past...