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Minolta AF-C Notes (15)

Minolta AF-C

Japanese 35mm format Autofocus point-and-shoot. Produced c.1982

Lens: 35 mm f/2,8

 

It has the problem of a firmly stuck film advance wheel :-(

 

So here we finally can see the cause of the hardship !

 

The metal Lip that should block the Film Transport Wheel from turning back is completely bend backwards and digging into the plastic of the Wheel.

 

Now I understand were all those small black plastic scrapings that I did find have had their source !!

 

My guess is that this is a weak spot in the AF-C and that this will happen when somebody hamfisted with brute force tries to turn the Film Transport Wheel in the wrong direction.

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WARNING :

This image is intended as a reference for the more experienced camera service man. If you have no experience in camera repair please do yourself a favor and send your camera to a professional service shop. It would be a pity to lose a vintage camera in a failed repair attempt !

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