Nobody cares how it broke and it wasn't the question. The first kit I destroyed was my Minolta maxxum 9000, I think it was, It had that optional battery/motor pack that pull the film forward and wind it back up for you. I buried it in mud along with the truck, had to take out all the plugs to pump the water out and it sputtered back to life, just bought a little cheaper more durable camera. Watched my camera fall and bounce on the concrete out of my lifted truck just a few weeks ago when I opened the passenger door, just glad it didn't land on my toes! I even take my Nikon dirt biking and crash with it. Photography, for many, is to record your activities, so even more so if you're drinking since you might not remember otherwise.