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Zorki 4k: film rewind problem


sd_woods

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<p>The little knob for rewinding the film is bloody stiff, it makes no different turning the knob around the shutter release button. I have tried using pliers to get a bit of leverage on the rewind knob, but it's really not practical and it just tears the film anyway.<br>

If you want pictures I'll get them.</p>

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<p>Are you pushing the collar around the shutter release down before turning it slightly to lock it? (I think clockwise, I have got a couple of Feds but no Zorki handy). Forget the pliers, if you force-rewind the film over a stationary sprocket, you will shred it.</p>
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<p>It deffinately should be: push down the colar, turn clockwards to block it in the "down" position. It should rewind smooth. Maby you already forced something.<br>

An alternative that might work: put on the lenscap and put on "B" with a release cable. If I'm not mistaken, this also unlocks the rewind mechanism.</p>

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