FED Problems (was: Re: [photo-3d] Various)

[Marco Pauck <marco@xxxxxxxx>]

Ralph Johnston/Linda Sherman wrote:
[...]
> My FED stereo (pre BOY) has a hard film advance.

My FED has the same problem. It actually shreds the perf after about
frame 15 ... :-(

> I think it would help to crease the film after inserting it into the slot,
> otherwise it creates a bulge that drags.  This take-up spool has a slip
> clutch so once it starts slipping due to binding film, you are using the
> sprocket to force the film onto the spool.  Also, you should locate the
> film about 1/8" above the bottom of the spool to avoid cross winding it and
> making it larger in diameter.  I have not tried this yet.

These are some interesting hints, as I haven't found the cause of the
problem yet. I'll have a look into it as soon as my current roll is
completed.

> Anyone else have similar problems?  Ed Shaw's "BOY" does not have the
> problem, nor do his four early models.

Well, manufacturing tolerances are huge for East-European stuff ...

> I also got light leaks after having taped most of the back seam with black
> masking tape.  This happened on the beach on Sanibel FL.  I skipped one
> place right under the viewfinder and I think the light came in there.

There a various potential sources for leaks. Have a look at
http://www.pauck.de/marco/photo/stereo/fed_stereo/fed_stereo.html

	Marco
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