First time I put film in this camera, I was using a roll that I put in many cameras to test their functions, then I take it out without rewinding all the way so I can use it again. I thiought that there was a big problem with the film transport on the ME because while loading, the take-up spool would slip.
After tearing it down, and finding no problems, I put it back together and tried to load it again with the test roll. It was then I realised that the sprocket shaft doesn't just turn with the film, it actually is used to power feed the film onto the take-up spool. This wasn't happening with the test roll because of the curving of the film, it wasn't catching on the sprocket shaft. Loaded up a fresh roll, and there was no problem. At least I learned how to take the camera apart without destroying it.
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br1078phot, on Flickr
Series of photos showing the teardown on Flickr at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157625266705709/Test roll of film I shot along Craig Creek in Craig County, VA on 10-20-2010:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157625263827257/PF
