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So I've shot a few rolls of BW film on an old AE1-P, but there's a little problem that keeps getting more and more of a hassle. Sometimes I just don't want a cumbersome camera with decent resolution and glass and a manual focus SLR with a 50mm 1.8 seems the best choice, and since I can't afford an FM2 because I just invested in Mamiya 645 I'm stuck with an old AE1-P.
The problem is what I already read about being a problem - loading the film, I try and put the film with the sprocket holes onto the sprocket trying to keep it tight enough (a bit difficult considering I at some point have to let go of the film to close the lid). And when I try and push the lever a few times, it seems to unhook itself or something and it just won't advance.
Any suggestions? I mean, I chose try out manual focus for reliability, but it kind of goes against its purpose if it's not reliable enough for something as simple as loading a reel of film - and going back to a plastic F65 just doesn't seem that fun even though it's a helluva (doesn't seem that vulgar when misspelled) lot easier with an electric winder.
The problem is what I already read about being a problem - loading the film, I try and put the film with the sprocket holes onto the sprocket trying to keep it tight enough (a bit difficult considering I at some point have to let go of the film to close the lid). And when I try and push the lever a few times, it seems to unhook itself or something and it just won't advance.
Any suggestions? I mean, I chose try out manual focus for reliability, but it kind of goes against its purpose if it's not reliable enough for something as simple as loading a reel of film - and going back to a plastic F65 just doesn't seem that fun even though it's a helluva (doesn't seem that vulgar when misspelled) lot easier with an electric winder.