Problems with Film Winding Fuji GS645S ?

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<p>just got a Fuji GS645S ( all manual camera with 60mm/F4 ). After

I finished my first roll, I opened the back to discover the film was

very loosely rolled on the take up spool - to the point of coming up

and over the edge of the spool ! Roll was ruined. <p> I loaded the

film properly and, I thought, fairly taught... I am a long time user

of roll film, so its not inexperience... I re-read the manual and it

does make specific mention to hold the film tightly while

loading....anyone else having issues. I am afraid to use the

camera...

[wayne_firth3]

I had this happen when I first got my wide Fuji (45mm). A Fuji tech guy told me to bend the silver roller out a bit to provide more pressure on the roll. I did and it hasn't happened since.

[shambrick007]

happend to me w/my first roll on the 45mm lens version back in 99. when you load, keep tension on the supply spool w/your thumb.

[Glenn McCreery]

Sheldon has the answer. When I first got my GS635S the edges of the film showed light leaks. I thought that this was due to poor film door seals, but no, it was due to the film being loosly wound and occurred when I removed the film in daylight. Tightly winding the film before closing the door cured this problem.