Why does my Olympus mju zoom 105 rewind a film roll after only a few shots?
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My Olympus mju zoom 105 point-and-shoot used to work normally, but lately when I load a new roll it rewinds automatically after only about 6 exposures. The camera had worked fine on earlier rolls. What could cause a compact film camera to think the roll is finished so early?
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8y ago
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Had the same problem once with 135 film and a Canon EOS 300v.
Turns out, that:
- the battery was quite low (and old)
- it was winter-time outside with -5 °C
- and some idiot (me) had the habit of tightening the film before putting it into the camera.
I did so for years with manually winded cameras. But the electronics measured maybe to much needed force and therefore decided to wind back.
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The most likely cause is the camera sensing too much film-advance resistance and assuming the roll is finished.
Common reasons mentioned:
- weak or old batteries
- film loaded incorrectly or not winding cleanly onto the take-up spool
- extra tension in the film path or winding mechanism
- over-tightening the film before loading
- film cartridges/rolls that are unusually tight or overfilled
- cold weather, which can increase resistance
What to try:
- Replace the battery first.
- Load a fresh, standard commercially loaded 35mm roll carefully and make sure it catches straight.
- Don’t pre-tighten the film before inserting it.
- If possible, test indoors at normal room temperature.
If it still rewinds after a few frames with fresh batteries and properly loaded film, the winding mechanism may have excessive drag or a fault and likely needs professional service.
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