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on Jun 24, 2021 10:36:35 GMT
Posted: Jun 24, 2021 10:36:35 GMT
Hi,
One of my Lynx's has a kinda jammed aperture.
From a normal working and smoot aperture suddenly got stuck between 1.4 - 2 and now i have kinda diamond shape aperture opening.
The ring is stiff / blocked / jammed and i dont want to force it.
Anyone had such a problem yet ?
I suppose that reaching aperture blades is only from the backside of the lens so this means peal the stuff off, unscrew the lens mount plate ... ?
Cheers
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on Jun 26, 2021 2:19:52 GMT
Last Edit: Jun 26, 2021 2:20:42 GMT by ridgeblue99
You'll have to remove the entire lens/shutter/aperture assembly from the camera body to work on the aperture. Stuck blades could just be old focusing helical lubricant getting where it doesn't belong. Or a blade could have failed at its pivot point, or jumped out of the pin rack. Not a job for a novice to attempt.
PF
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on Jun 28, 2021 12:16:05 GMT
Posted: Jun 28, 2021 12:16:05 GMT
i suspect its the second, '.. a blade could have failed at its pivot point, or jumped out of the pin rack.'
Removing 'everything' from the lens (and putting it back of course) is a bit of a work.
Thanx for ur reply
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on Jun 30, 2021 3:40:48 GMT
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Depending on the construction, sometimes you just have to remove a retaining ring on the back to get the lens/shutter assembly off, Alex. There are also three different Lynx models (1000, 5000, 14) with a second variation on two of those (5000E, and 14E), so it would be nice to know which model Lynx you are talking about. I did some work on a 14E that had a dead meter system needing to be brought back to life. flic.kr/s/aHsjz8CrmK I also wanted to see how much trouble it would be to replace the front lens elements, but only went as far as cleaning them and putting them right back. You can see how much complexity can be involved in just a simple fix as a loose wire, and how other issues can be discovered while poking around to fix something else. PF |
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on Oct 17, 2021 10:25:57 GMT
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... There are also three different Lynx models (1000, 5000, 14) with a second variation on two of those (5000E, and 14E), so it would be nice to know which model Lynx you are talking about. .... Im not sure as camera is not here now with me. \in a few months I will know more, thanx for your reply |
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on May 9, 2022 13:11:51 GMT
Last Edit: May 9, 2022 15:22:55 GMT by lumiworx
Depending on the construction, sometimes you just have to remove a retaining ring on the back to get the lens/shutter assembly off, Alex. There are also three different Lynx models (1000, 5000, 14) with a second variation on two of those (5000E, and 14E), so it would be nice to know which model Lynx you are talking about. I did some work on a 14E that had a dead meter system needing to be brought back to life. flic.kr/s/aHsjz8CrmK I also wanted to see how much trouble it would be to replace the front lens elements, but only went as far as cleaning them and putting them right back. You can see how much complexity can be involved in just a simple fix as a loose wire, and how other issues can be discovered while poking around to fix something else. PF well, its what I think the first version, just written Lynx 14. Have also a (later?) model 14-E (1-C). I had yesterday a chat with a guy who is very good in repairs .. he would be 'not happy' to work on it. I assume that is too much work vs the worth of the camera vs his other repairs on leica/contax/*** So i think that unfortunately the camera will end as a lens with probably Leica-M mount and a sad body. |
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