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     Alexmayer Tinkerer Username: Alexmayer Post Number: 8 Registered: 12-2011 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the sources. I've disassembled the front of the lens as much as I dare to and found the mangled racheting spring that was jammed inside the self timer escapement. I'd need a parts camera to replace the torn spring. Unfortunately swabbing the blades from this point didn't free the mechanism, so I figure I'll have to go in the back. I've removed the shutter and lens assembly from the rest of the camera body (it comes off in a neat little modular package) and I've reached the point where my spanner is no longer small enough to fit and work safely. I'll be manufacturing two specifically for those back retaining rings. Against all advice this is my first repair, but I'm not too concerned about ruining the camera. The price wasn't steep and I probably won't resell so it's a good challenge to learn the ropes. |