strange problem with shutter fed 5c

lubitel · 08-10-2005

I was taking first photos with my fed 5c today, and i had a strange problem. The first 5 shots went smooth, after that when I would cock the shutter fully, the shutter release wouldn't work, before I cocked it again. the next 5 fotos I would have to fully cock the shutter twice before being able to take the photos. (the film counter also advances two shots). Does this sound familiar?

I have to add that I disassembled the top plate last weekend and put it back together yesterday (for the first time), so there is a possibility that I messed something up, although everything went relatively smooth. i think

thanks

pshinkaw · 08-10-2005

I have several 5B's which I believe are mechanically similar. The film advance/shutter cocking mechanism has a friction clutch. It will slip if there is too much resistance coming from the film spool. Your problem could be excess resistance at the film cassette end. When you replaced the top, you may misaligned the end where the rewind crank goes, or it may have been tight to begin with. Before you do anything radical, I suggest you test out the resistance at the feed spool end. Check for any binding or tightness.

-Paul

lubitel · 08-10-2005

I dont know if it was doing it before because I havent had film in it before. As far as tightness, It actually feels quite smooth and easy when I wind it, but I will check it more closely, thanks for the tips.

kiev4a · 08-10-2005

I have several FSU cameras that will occassionally "burp" (a reference to the other end of the alimentary canal might be more precise). I can be shooting along and suddenly the shutter doesn't fire or is obviously at a different speed than the one I selected. I advance the film and the next frame exposes properly. My only explanation is s--t happens. Part of the "ambiance" of shooting with a 40 or 50-year-old camera. In your case, however, it sounds mike you may have misaligned something.