Re: Noblex 150 spacing problems

[Willem-Jan Markerink <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>]

On 15 May 99 at 15:18, Neil Gordon wrote:

> Hi folks, I'm hoping that someone on the list might be able to help.
> I've got a Noblex 6/150 F which, up until now, has been a great
> performer  but as of late the frame spacing has increased.  I'm no
> longer able to get the full 6 frames off a roll of 120 film.

I recently noticed the same thing with an older Tessar version....I
doubt it is a mechanical problem, I don't even think the gearing 
changes from frame #1 to frame #6, to compensate for the increased 
radius on the spool (I don't think any 120/220 winding mechanism 
compensates for that, does it?).
Have you tried different films?

Oddly enough, another typical Noblex problem, the jamming on the end
of the film, while winding the remainer on the spool, seems also
film/brand related....some types jam often, some never....if your
spacing problem is very consistent, you might want to open the camera
at frame #5 or #6, and check whether it already runs off the
spool....that would increase spacing too. Not sure about a cure even
if this theory is correct, but you can at least rule out any
mechanical/gearing problems....




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Willem-Jan Markerink


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