Canon 1014 Counter Problem

[tomsimpson]

Hi,

Sorry to have to post this, I've done a search but can't quite get the answer.

I have a Canon 1014 Electronic that has been working brilliantly for me. However on my last shoot a Vision2 cartridge jammed on me and since then the counter on the side won't turn when I press the trigger.

I did a test by drawing a marker on some film and and everything appears to be running smoothly through the camera, but the counter is not turning.

I'm about to embark on a big (and expensive) super 8 project, so I want to make sure that the camera is still working (though obviously without a counter) before I go any further. Hopefully you guys will know something?

Thanks again for your help!

P.S - I just finished this music video. Its a mixture of super 8 (mostly) and DV footage. Any comments would be brilliant... http://www.vimeo.com/7212252

[Roster]

Tom,

I enjoyed the song and the video. Nice intercutting between the film and video footage.

I have no idea what may be causing your counter problems... other than the 1014E is an old camera... things are bound to go wrong.

I recently had my 1014E worked on by Du-All in New York City. I did this more as Preventive maintenance. It was working fine but I am shooting more now, so I did it for peace of mind.

Good luck with your big project.

Wooda

[tomsimpson]

Hi,

New development. Turns out it was not the counter that was broken. Film was not running through the camera like I thought. So I had someone look at it and it would appear that the nylon strips that turn the gears in the camera are shredded.

The guy I spoke to says thats it, there is nothing I can do. Just checking if anyone else knows differently?

Cheers!