Bronica S2 film winding knob removal

indy_kid

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Anyone have directions for this? The service manual has an exploded diagram, but the sequence isn't obvious.

Issue: winding knob spins without engaging anything. Likely a stripped gear.
 

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Is there something like a logo in the center of the knob? Many cameras will have something similar to hide screws/ If there is it can be loosened with some alcohol on it. SAometimes a gentle prying with a sewing needle can help.
 

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indy_kid said:
Issue: winding knob spins without engaging anything. Likely a stripped gear.
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Hi, on the off chance that you don't already know this - that's normal behavior with an empty film magazine attached. The winding knob SHOULD engage if you remove the empty magazine. (Hopefully)
 
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Mr Bill said:
Hi, on the off chance that you don't already know this - that's normal behavior with an empty film magazine attached. The winding knob SHOULD engage if you remove the empty magazine. (Hopefully)
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There's film in it, so it should wind. I don't have a dark slide for it, but that's not required yet.

I was able to figure it out from the diagram. You have to open the little metal flap into which the winding lever knob recesses into the knob, then remove 3 small screws. Tight fit, but I got it off!

Nothing obviously wrong, so off for a CLA.
 

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Well, best of luck with it. Lots of tricky mechanisms and interlocks in there.

Out of curiosity, when you turn the main winding/cocking knob does the small winding knob on the film mag also rotate? (This would mean that film is attempting to be wound.)
 
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Yes, the film back was working properly, which was a good sign, but it still doesn't feel right. I was able to make a dark slide out of some scrap metal I had, so got the back off. Still rough.

Got a rough quote from OC Camera in Mission Viejo, CA.
 

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Thanks for the update, and again, best of luck with it.
 
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