I lost two films with this same camera, film seemed to snag, and does not pull. My last camera, Olympus did not have this problem. This a disgrace, because this is a Kodak Camera, which should be superior grade compared to its own competitors, and no name brand cameras. I pay $20 dollars for camera that does not load film correctly. Next one, I will buy something else.
I lost two films with this same camera, film seemed to snag, and does not pull. My last camera, Olympus did not have this problem. This a disgrace, because this is a Kodak Camera, which should be superior grade compared to its own competitors, and no name brand cameras. I pay $20 dollars for camera that does not load film correctly. Next one, I will buy something else.
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OK, so we know that the film transport motor is not dead. That's a good thing. When I have that problem with my HTsi or XTsi, I try several ways of placing the film leader on the take-up roller. Also be sure that the take-up roller is clean or it will not grab the film. I also have a TEST roll. I put it in cameras to be sure its grabbing film. RARE, but it can happen...film can refuse to come out of the canister. Take it into a room tonight, turn out the light so you do not expose the film, and try pulling the film out. Use the knob to rewind it before you turn on the light. Meantime, try another film roll NOT likely, but possible - Film advance motor running but take-up spool not turning. This means a trip to repair shop. Since the QTsi/STsi/HTsi and XTsi are not that expensive on Ebay these days, get one as a parts donor/ spare camera. The other models will give you more choices. HTsi and XTsi have 3 AF sensors.
Draw the film all the way to the receiving spool. There's an 'eye' inside the film compartment to check that the film is loaded. When the film is not correctly loaded the camera thinks it's empty and rewinds the film.
you should have at least 6in. of exposed film from the film canister to the take-up spool unless you loaded the film in total darkness.
open the back cover to make sure the shutter is working, reload and give it another try.
remove the battery and check that it is good. replace battery and open back door, close the door and it should run the motor / transport. if so, load film up to the drive sprocket being sure film will catch on the sprocket.
or move the latch holding back cover, and open the door fully. check the pressure plate on the door, gently pull the plate up a little to increase pressure on the film. bring the holding lever out toward the latch and close the door to lock the lever back to position.
I have traced and rectified the problem I posted Nov 04 2007.The electrical contacts on the door latch were missaligned so I just realigned and problem solved.
I lost two films with this same camera, film seemed to snag, and does not pull. My last camera, Olympus did not have this problem. This a disgrace, because this is a Kodak Camera, which should be superior grade compared to its own competitors, and no name brand cameras. I pay $20 dollars for camera that does not load film correctly. Next one, I will buy something else.
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