Re: Sputnik springs

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

Greg Erker quoted and wrote:
> 
> >I just returned home from a few days out of town,
> >and discovered my recently-purchased Sputnik waiting
> >in the mailbox.  This unit has *no* spring on the
> >takeup spool side, as best I can determine.  Is
> >this likely to be a good or bad thing?  Or both? ;-)
> 
>   The only minor concern is at the end of a roll
> when you open the door. The film/leader on the
> spool might unravel a bit. But in subdued light
> I don't think it could get loose enough to fog
> the film.

I ran a test roll through the camera yesterday and didn't
have any problem with advancing the film, or when opening
the door to remove it.  The film did not unravel at all.
Maybe those who are having trouble with Sputnik film advance
getting difficult at the end of the roll should try "disabling"
the spring on the takeup spool end!

Paul Talbot