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on Feb 14, 2017 22:53:54 GMT
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Hi folks,
I could not resist the temptation and got me yet another TL Electro X in perfect cosmetic condition. However, on checking the camera I found a glitch that I dimly remember reading about before on several occasions, obviously something not related to any specific SLR model. Cocking the shutter and firing it works well once or twice, but then the shutter suddenly starts firing prematurely, namely, in the process of turning the rewind lever.
I--again, dimly--seem to remember that this issue was something to do with magnets on the bottom of the mirror housing, yet I am anything but sure about that.
Any clues?
THX a lot in advance for your helpful hints!
Michael
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on Feb 14, 2017 23:52:20 GMT
Posted: Feb 14, 2017 23:52:20 GMT
Hello Michael, I regret I can't help but I'm pretty sure it was covered in the old Classic Camera Repair Forum; although it's closed, its files have been taken into the Rangefinder Forum but it's a long process to find the relevant threads as the search facility no longer seems to work. Unless someone here can help, try going to: rangefinderforum.com/classics/forum/messages/board-topics.html to check the old Classic Camera Repair files. Good luck either way as it's a lovely camera. G
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on Feb 15, 2017 22:56:35 GMT
Posted: Feb 15, 2017 22:56:35 GMT
Thank you, Graham. A German forum pal just tells me that he had the very same problem with both his FR-I and FR-II. Says he solved it by taking off the bottom plate, brushing the gears with a little brake cleaning fluid and applying a minute quantity of oil to the moving parts.
I shall try this as soon as I find the time and report back in case other Yashicanistas should encounter similar issues.
Michael
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on Feb 16, 2017 3:08:34 GMT
Posted: Feb 16, 2017 3:08:34 GMT
That should help, Michael. A catch lever is not getting into position, and it may just be some old lube fouling the works. Worse case scenario is a broken return spring, though those also have been known to slip off their slot mounts.
PF
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on Feb 19, 2017 0:01:44 GMT
Posted: Feb 19, 2017 0:01:44 GMT
Yep, that did the job! I might add that the culprit wasn't actually old lube, in this case, but the remains of a strip of thin foam rubber glued to the inside of the bottom cover (I don't think it's really vital for the camera's functioning). The material had deteriorated in pretty much the same way as would light seals after so many decades, and flakes of oily debris had jammed the gears.
Michael
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on Feb 19, 2017 2:55:22 GMT
Posted: Feb 19, 2017 2:55:22 GMT
Alright! I think they put those strips in there for sound deadening.
PF
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