After reading through the tread, I want to clarify a bit. Wear usually
shows as irregular frame spacing. And a rather sloppy feel to the
advance lever.
However, on the MX and many other cameras irregular frame spacing can be
caused by not pushing the advance lever all the way to the stop every
time. The shutter will be fully cocked and can be fired on many just
before it reaches the stop, but that usually only is a matter of 1/16
inch or so frame to frame unless the camera is badly out of adjustment.
graywolf
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graywolf wrote:
It is a sign that the film advance is wearing out. It can be repaired
but it would probably be cheaper to replace it. However, some times if
it is minor they respond to a good CLA and are usable for a few more
years.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
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Scott Loveless wrote:
Howdy, gang! I've noticed over the last dozen or so rolls from the MX
that frame spacing is not consistent. There's always at least some
space, so the pictures aren't overlapping, but sometimes the spacing
is almost 1/8" which seems wide to me. There's a little extra play in
the advance lever that I don't notice on the K1000. Is this something
that can be repaired? Is it anything to be worried about? Or is this
normal behavior for a twenty-something year old camera?
Thanks!
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