Pentax 6x7 Film Advance / Transport Issue

[Mike Chalmers]

Hey Folks,

While I've previously had a similar issue with my Pentax 67II which had to be sent off to be fixed, a friend with a 6x7 has encountered an issue that I'm wondering if anyone has come across:

Loading a new roll of film (everything had been fine the day before), using the winder does not advance the film at all. On further inspection, the wings of the metal spool-holders (sorry I'm not sure the correct term) do not spin, however the circle inside the wings IS rotating.

There's a possibility a film was loaded and then pulled out.

Has anyone come across this? I'm wondering if dry-firing will help? Or battery replacement or anything of the sort. Or if you think it's a mchanical fault that will need to be sent away - but of course I'd like to try all options before this as, from experience, this costs about £350.

I can possibly get my hands on it tomorrow to do some troubleshooting so wanted to be prepared.

Thanks!

 

[markbau]

I'm wondering if the little wing thingies were properly engaged with the slot in the spool. Sometimes, usually in the dark, I take a few tries before it properly seats in the spool.

 

[Mike Chalmers]

I'm wondering if the little wing thingies were properly engaged with the slot in the spool. Sometimes, usually in the dark, I take a few tries before it properly seats in the spool.

Thanks Mark, I know what you mean but this wasn't the issue as we were testing it also without spool.

I have actually corrected the issue, I did a few things (reseated battery, rotated the small button on top of the counter, flicked the lock switch) then I was able to dry-fire and the wings engaged as normal and camera is reset.

A bit different to using the 67ii as I'm used to, but glad to have it working - such a good feeling to fix someone's camera when they are bracing themselves for repair fee and a long wait!