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Hey all,

I bought an f8 a couple months ago but haven’t had the chance to try it out with film yet but wanted to later this month.

 

Apparently film in the widelux has a rare tendency to slip after it’s been loaded. Actually rear this a couple times once on an FB group and again on another forum. Anyone know about this or experienced this? If so, is there a solution or more (lol) correct way to load it to stop slipping?

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I don't own one but I watched this video and it seems that the film leader needs to be pushed through the take-up spool slot enough to get a good grip as the spool is rotated, also making sure the film is properly seated on the sprockets

 

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I don't own one but I watched this video and it seems that the film leader needs to be pushed through the take-up spool slot enough to get a good grip as the spool is rotated, also making sure the film is properly seated on the sprockets

 

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Dtto.

 

It's a good idea to wind the film around the take-up roll at least on full turn (with the camera open) to be sure the film is snug on the take up spool.

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