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     Richard Gill Rating: N/A |
Matt - The plate with the two screws in the film advance is removed by turning it clockwise, it is a left-hand thread so you turn it the opposite way to how you would normally loosen a screw. I had similar problems with a zenit e, the ratchet in the advance mechanism was not holding so removal was impossible - I had to saw off the film advance ring! I replaced these parts from another defunct zenit e, from which I also had to pinch a grub screw for the flash select ring (they are very fragile and the head will break if any pressure is applied). My own experience of Zenits is that you have to buy a few before you get one that is right. If the problem is merely cosmetic, I wouldn't worry about it. Check out the Zenit Camera Group on Yahoo for advice, it is now run by Tom Piel, the creator of the site you mentioned. Richard |