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Ok yeah, sorry I didn't specify 35mm. So is the entire film technically exposable? (so you can just start shooting as long as the section being exposed was inside the cartridge (and not part of the lead)?

Ok, turns out the take-up spool was either broken or missing a piece. I bought another one off eBay and took the take-up from that and it now definitely seems to be working more like it's supposed to.

I think I heard also that digital sensors expose differently to where you would want to "overexpose" a manual camera vs a digital one for the same scene. Is that true? And, if so, what are the specifics around it?

Ok, so I know how to load film (put it in, connect it to the spool, etc.) but I am wondering how far you should pull it out in order for shots to line up properly. I would assume each advance of the film moves it a specific distance, and the lead is a specific distance in length. So where should you line up the film so that you advance to the correct spot so you don't miss any of the actual film? Or does it not matter and I am thinking about this wrong?

Bought some film (a lot of it actually lol), turns out the advance is a bit messed up, unfortunately. Currently disassembling it to take a look.

I understand how ISO works. I was wondering more about the technical / programming stuff behind it.

This might have been asked before, but I am curious how digital cameras handle ISO. Obviously, in manual cameras, the ISO is a property of the film that is used. But in a digital camera, there is no such film. Is there a specific formula that the camera uses to emulate(?) different film speeds (ISO values)? If so, is it proprietary or well known?

Just tried that! Does appear to be maybe a bit dirty, generally. But I don't think it should be too bad? I guess I'll see when I get film in the camera.

You are indeed correct, I was mistaking the shutter blades for a crack. For some reason, I was thinking that the shutter mechanism didn't use blades.

Here is a closer look (from the inside, with the camera folded in). It is not the aperture, as I can control and see that separately.

Yay! That actually worked 🙂 As for the crack, how does it look to you?

It looks like one of the hinges on the door might be a bit rusted, but I'm not sure if that's what's causing the entire assembly to not close properly.

Regarding the shutter, it does appear to work under some circumstances I have difficulty replicating. There is no film in the camera, but I can turn the wheels and such and then sometimes, when I try the shutter, it will work. Other times it just locks up. I've discovered that red leaver near the bottom is for the shutter timing.

Here is a picture of the camera. If you look closely you can see what looks like a spider-web-like crack in the lens. Looks like a piece of hair, but is likely a crack. Will send pictures of the hinges and such in a bit.

Hello! I recently bought an Ikonta camera at a local flea market. However, the lens appears to be stuck folded outwards and will not fold inwards. Looking closely, the lens also appears to be internally cracked, which could indicated that it had been dropped previously. On the case, it is marked Z72996 (which I assume is the serial number) as well as 522/24. The latter, I have had more luck with in looking up the camera, however, the lens assembly appears different than many others. This eBay listing looks the most like the one I have: https://www.ebay.com/itm/123118901975 Given that it will not fold closed, it's likely damaged. I am wondering if it is worth it trying to get it repaired, or if it's a lost cause.