Help with Canon Model III

[sarahsmiles]

This is my first time using a rangefinder, and I am having trouble removing the take-up spool from the camera. It's a Canon Model III. I have the manual here, and all it says is... pull out the take-up spool. It won't budge. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks!

Sarah

 

[Molli]

Hi Sarah, is this the model where you remove the baseplate to load and unload film? Sorry, I'm going off a manual for a different model here, so I'm not sure if they're the same.
Anyway, if that is the case, the take up spool has a spring catch and, by turning the top of the take up spool a little, it should pop up, allowing you to get a better grip.

Hope this helps,
Molli

 

[sarahsmiles]

Hi Molli,
Thanks for your help. I got it out finally! It really needed a good tug. Thanks again.
Sarah

 

[Molli]

You're welcome, Sarah. Have fun!

 

[leicarfcam]

In case you don't have one here is a link to a free downloadable pdf manual for your camera..

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/canon/canon_model_iii/canon_model_iii.htm