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Author Message   Denmarkyuzon Tinkerer Username: Denmarkyuzon Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2009 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 05:04 am:    i just got my hi-matic 7s.. but the shutter wont fire.. i realized that the lens is wobbly and everytime i cock/advance the film, the lens seem to slightly rotate clockwise.. and i have to hold the lens in and gently prevent lens rotation in order for the shutter to fire.. is there anyway i can repair my wobbly lens? i know the design is very complex.. but, if its not too much, maybe i can do it? for background, i have not done any camera repairs at all.. this is my first and only rangefinder... so is there anyway i can DIY repair this without destroying it or its more likely to go to a service center?