I have the opportunity to purchase an MD-E motor drive. I put batteries in it and attached it to my FG, but it does not advance the film after I depress the shutter. How can I tell if I am doing something wrong or if the drive in need of repair?

-- rp johnson (rpjohnson2@mindspring.com), February 26, 1999

Answers

You may wish to check out http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/em/mdesbe .htm#mde . Hope this helps --Jeff

-- Geoffrey S. Kane (grendel@pgh.nauticom.net), March 01, 1999.

Hi

I own one of those nice little winder, and it did not work right away when I was testing it at the store (bought used). To test: clean the contacts with a pen eraser, fine steel wool etc.... put in NEW batteries, close the lid, turn the switch to ON and use a nickel or a key (any peace of steel) to put in contact the two pin on top of the motor, you should see the motor turning and the red light glow Good luck

Gilles

-- Gilles Baribeau (GBaribeau@biogenie-env.com), March 01, 1999.