Re: [Rollei] Question Regarding Rolleikin

[Richard Urmonas <rurmonas]

> I have a question for the group. I recently aquired a rolleikin. I was
> just wondering how it work when loaded with film. It seems the
> mask/advance stop mechanism doesnt work properly. Iseems when you turn
> it with your fingers, it locks, thus readying the next frame. How is
> this lock mechanism released to advnace the film another frame? hope
> it's not too stupid a question...

That is correct.  The lever which goes into the film takeup chamber releases 
the catch.  If you put the Rolleikin into the camera you will see how it works
(much better than trying to describe it in words).

Richard

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