How do I correctly load film in a Minolta Riva AF35EX if it won’t auto-advance?

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I recently bought a Minolta Riva AF35EX. It appears to be in good condition, but when I insert a film canister and close the back, the camera does not automatically wind to the first frame when switched on. This is a fully automatic point-and-shoot, so I expected it to load by itself.

Is there a specific way the film leader needs to be positioned in this camera? If anyone has used this model or a similar automatic compact, what should I check before assuming the camera is faulty?

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A very common mistake owners of such cameras make when loading a roll of film is pulling too much film out of the camera. Most of the time there's an indicator (e.g. red line or dot) showing you where the end of the film leader needs to be. Often users will place the film beyond this point in an attempt to ensure that the film is properly loaded. This is not the case as placing the film beyond the red dot/line will prevent the camera from properly loading the film.

If your camera doesn't have this red dot/line, which should be just the opposite side of the take-up spool, then extend the film to no further than the far end of the take-up spool, or to the end of inside of the opening. If this still does not fix the problem, then the camera is broken and you should look to buy a replacement as any repairs would be many, many times more costly than the value of the camera itself.

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On many automatic compact film cameras, the most common loading problem is pulling the film leader out too far. The leader usually needs to reach only to the loading mark, often a red line or dot near the take-up side. If you extend it past that point, the camera may fail to detect or load the film properly.

For the Riva AF35EX or similar models, place the cassette in, then pull the leader only to the far end of the take-up spool or to the loading mark if one is present. Close the back and let the camera do the rest.

If the film is positioned correctly and it still does not auto-advance, the camera likely has a fault rather than a loading issue.

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