I purchased a Kodak Chevron (mainly because I love my medalist and wanted to compare the two, and when not in use, keep each other company on the shelf.)
It was a bit dusty... but very cheap so I didn't mind.
Now, most things seem in order, film wind advances, stops, counter set properly etc.
The issue I'm having is, I cocked the shutter... and nothing will release it. The camera doesn't have a self-timer, I have a dummy roll of film I tried putting through it, )which is how I know the frame counter, winding etc. seem fine) just in case it needs film passing through to unlock a shutter release of some sort, but no dice.
Before I send it off for repair, I want to double check it isnt user error because this camera, like the medalist, seems to have its quirks.
I've read the manual and followed it to a tea, so I think its just a jammed shutter, but if anyone has any ideas I'm all ears.
It was a bit dusty... but very cheap so I didn't mind.
Now, most things seem in order, film wind advances, stops, counter set properly etc.
The issue I'm having is, I cocked the shutter... and nothing will release it. The camera doesn't have a self-timer, I have a dummy roll of film I tried putting through it, )which is how I know the frame counter, winding etc. seem fine) just in case it needs film passing through to unlock a shutter release of some sort, but no dice.
Before I send it off for repair, I want to double check it isnt user error because this camera, like the medalist, seems to have its quirks.
I've read the manual and followed it to a tea, so I think its just a jammed shutter, but if anyone has any ideas I'm all ears.