Photography - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

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I am definitely not an expert about these but having seem them in operation I believe the rear wheel is or should be powered. The examples I have seen used a slipping belt method that provides enough drive to the takeup spool to wind on the film without any significant tension on the film. The belts looked as though they were made from something like curtain wire...

This is so tedious a job that I would not try it myself unless I was adept in doing this right.Unless the camera costs a lot to start with, I would just get another SLR. I believe the cost in repairing it depending on model and the size, will be about $200. I say this because from experience, I had a $250 camera 20 years ago and the latch broke on mine and he said it would not be worth it to fix it. Unfortunately, it was way out of warranty.

I own the Target AU F100 film scanner and have the original CD. It has a Driver directory on it, which includes DriverInstaller app and 32 and 64 bit subdirectories. It installed recently on my Win 10 64 bit PC and worked ok, despite being Win XP/Vista software vintage 2010.

Use a maxxum 3 manual it is the same.

Compatible memory cards include Secure DigitalTM, MultiMedia CardTM, xD Card, Memory StickTM, MemoryStick ProTM, and Memory Stick Pro DuoTM(required adapter). These can be purchased from any electrical shop selling cameras, video recorders or memory cards.

That's more than I got from Vanguard, they just said they didn't have the part and offered a small discount on a new one, oh yeah so when it breaks again I get the same answer, no way Vanguard

As far as I know Solidex is out of business and since most of there parts are not standard to the other major manufacturers you sould either buy a new tripod or search for the same (exact same) model on ebay or craigs list to find the same model and use it for parts.

adapter not compatible

It sounds as if the film is not correctly attached to the take up spool. When you wind on, does the rewind crank turn ?

Firstly, post your query in the correct forum - whatever this is, it is not a camera, nor has it anything to do with photography.

Just strip down each leg individually, remove, clean and lubricate sparingly the leg clamps (I use silicone bicycle chain lubricant), wipe the leg sections to remove any accumulated detritus, then re-assemble. Do NOT over tighten the leg clamps - even the aluminium ones can be brittle and snap if over tightened.

Are you sure the power supply is working ? Have you looked in the manual concerning the remote control ?

To what make and model of photographic equipment does this query apply, please ?

Remove the lens, attach the old lens and see if you get the same issue, if yes, then you have an issue with the base, and will need to be take to a repairman. If no issues, then the new lens is having issues. Since its new, I assume to will have a warranty.

Why post this twice, once as an apparent response to someone else's query ?

My Instax 7s won’t take any pictures only make a click noise goes blank then The red lights starts blinking I have brand new batteries and new film in what else should I do ?

This query has nothing to do with photography

From the original vendor, the mfr, or search on Google

On many cameras, a lens error means the lens is not set to is highest f/stop such as f/16 f/22 and the like. The lens must be put in that mode for the camera so that the camera electronics can auto set the f/stop as needed. First thing I would do is look at the f/stop on lens with manual f/stop settings; such as the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D making sure it is set to the highest f/ number (smallest opening). Remove the lens check the dial. Also, is the battery fully charged? If all that is okay then do the following couple of things; 1. Get yourself a film change bag, they look like a black plastic/rubberish T-shirt. Put the camera in there make sure the bottom is fully closed, put your arms through the sleeves, they have elastic keeping light out. Open the camera carefully remove the film canister then using your fingers rewind the film back into the canister. 2. Okay, you do not have access to a film change bag, easy get a thick blanket or two, go in to a closet, close the door, put a towel at the bottom, cover your camera as best as you can then do the same as if you were using a change bag. Important, make sure you are in a completely dark place without ANY LIGHT working its way through to you. Next, being as your are using film, big congratulations for that, purchase a change bag from Adorama, Amazon, B&HPhoto. Every film shooter should have one. Hope the above helps you.