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     Robertj Tinkerer Username: Robertj Post Number: 5 Registered: 02-2007 Rating: N/A |
The light meter problem was caused by the track on the trim pot being broken. Replaced that & now I have a functioning light meter again. The camera has a Prontor 500LK shutter. I took off the lens and noticed that the aperture blades didn't form a circle, I cleaned and reassembled it. However, when stopping down I see that a blade has jumped out again. I can't see any damage to the hinge or actuating pins and the base and actuating plate are flat. I'll reassemble & try again. The shutter blades were stuck together with old grease and the self timer was jammed. Although this now seems to be working, I'd like to soak the shutter in lighter fluid. I can't remove the middle lens element & it looks to be coated. Is it safe to immerse the shutter with the element in place? One last thing, when I reassemble, do I need to grease anywhere or should the whole thing be dry? I presume the factory used some grease, because it has got on to the shutter blades. |