Zorki 2C corect loading?

[yinyangbt]

Any hints?
I used today my Zorky 2C,worked like a breeze , smootk , a pleasure to work with. Even my wife learned how to focalise with the rangefinder and she liked it.
The only thing is that the film wasn't advanced , I realised this when I rewinded the film. So, no pictures today , but a whole roll fi Fuji saved , and on top , what a fun !!!

[Attila]

Always make a tension after firs 1-2 frame transported and after at each shutter knock look reverse knob is film transport properly or not.
If you do never happen again, loading has no special trick once film loader is cut properly look (Leica bottom load instructions) care about proper connection into spool and done.

[Teo]

I just have to try again , because I didn't succeeded several attempts ....and it's such a lovable camera!

[Lloydy]

I keep a dead film - exposed - in my desk just to test cameras with.

[Teo]

You know, when I turn the advance knob , the film advances being moved by the teeth of the wheels provided for this , and gets tense .But , afterthat , it relaxes a bit enough that the teeth get aut from the holes and the film isn't advanced any more

[Olivier]

What do you use as take-up spool ?

[Teo]

[Olivier]

[Teo]

Yes, the metal one , the film cut as you say , I found somewhere on a site ,don't remember exactly where. I let it down for a year , but now I want to try again and put it at work

[philslizzy]

I use one of these and the loading is bloody tricky. I find the normal leader on film is ok. I hold the film on to the spool with a piece of sticky tape. take the lens off and open the shutter on B you can see if the film is lined up in the camera. Pushing it up helps and you can feel it when it engages with the sprockets. Messy, but reliable. This is my former favourite camera, my Zorki 3 has an improved removable back, and while still tricky to load, at least you can see the film is in the right place.

[Teo]

[philslizzy]

I'm not saying its a system but it works for me. For goodness sake be careful you dont let the shutter close on your finger! (for the shutter's sake - not your fingers)

[Olivier]

[Teo]

[Teo]

Well, today I managed to solve the problem .A nice guy on the "I shoot film " gave me the idea.
The problem was that there wasn't enough pressure on the spools from the bottom plate ,to engage the transport system. I put two small spacers made from paper on the end end of the spools , then closed the bottom plate ( with a bit of difficulty ,just a bit) .
Then it worked !!!! Waaaaaaa!
This is the camera of my early childhood ,my dad had one until it broke.As a small kid I was dreaming to learn how to photograph with it. Now , I'll be able to do it.

[philslizzy]

A good idea. I'll look at that too!

[philslizzy]

Update. You need to trim the film - its easy to load then. I made a film trimmer template. You can cut freehand as long as you get the correct length. Hope this helps:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Film-Trimmer-for-Leica-and-Russian-clones/

[Olivier]

Thank you Phil.
That's exactly what I meant when saying "did you cut the film like old leicas' loading".

[Lenny On Ice]

[philslizzy]

Mine did come with an I-50. but I think this lens looks nicer and is easier to carry in my coat pocket.

Since I got my Leica I have discovered that you can simply cut the film with scissors it's not an exact science but it works. Of course this is fine with the Zorkis

[Teo]

My Zorki 2C is aut for shooting allready exposed two films , hope I'll develop soon ....Meanwhile a portrait of it....

[philslizzy]

Hope you got the hang of it now. I usually cut a few films so they're ready.