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Minimayhem
Tinkerer
Username: Minimayhem
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2012
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 01:39 pm: | 
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Hello everyone!
Sorry if I have placed this thread in the wrong place.
Yesterday at an auction I came across a Adox Golf, and just fell in love with it. The bellows are in good condition, the camera itself is in overall good condition with most mechanical parts working.
When I tested it the cocking lever worked, but it didn't seem to work properly - seemed a bit stiff.
Anyway yesterday evening when I was just playing with it the cocking lever no longer seems to fully cock - I cant seem to figure out why, although the mechanism is a bit stiff it really feels like the lever just isnt pulling some kind of spring Im guessing tight enough.
Is this the case? Does anyone in the UK know how much it could cost to get this fixed? Or is it possible to do it myself?
Thankfully the trader is registered and I have the option to return it but would rather not as I love this camera, if only it worked! |
Minimayhem
Tinkerer
Username: Minimayhem
Post Number: 2
Registered: 05-2012
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 01:39 pm: |
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An update!
I had a closer look at the camera and its Iris, I can see that two of the blades (if thats the right term) appear to have some kind of brown/purple discolouration on them - I cant see how far up the blade it extends, or if this is causing the issue.
From what I can see if I fully cock the cameras lever then the Iris remains closed - it just doesnt release properly. If I try to manually uncock the camera by pulling the lever back, the Iris opens and closes again, but its very stiff and hard to move. If I can see the Iris opening and closes properly (from an untrained eye anyway) does this mean that the colour tint could be an indication of what is wrong?
I would say it looks like rust, if anything it has the same discolouring that you see in washed motor oil, a sort of purple and colourful tint. Is the iris a critital and as such expensive part to replace?
Thanks!! |
Finnegan
Tinkerer
Username: Finnegan
Post Number: 161
Registered: 09-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 04:49 pm: |
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I think you are mistaking the shutter blades for the iris blades. Most blades in cameras like this are blue/purple or some similar color.
Don't force the shutter by "uncocking" it. Use the shutter release either on the body or the lower left "paddle/"finger".
Yes, the Golf. Took a photo with mine. You could see/count the bricks in an apartment building a block away. I was amazed considering it is a "cheap" lens. Still hate that I sold it.
Check the bellows for light leaks. |
John_s
Tinkerer
Username: John_s
Post Number: 88
Registered: 07-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 01:50 am: |
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The chances are that the shutter blades are dirty or contaminated with grease from the focusing mechanism, causing the effects you describe. It will probably work properly after cleaning, which will entail some dismantling and removal of lens elements. You have three choices as far as I can see: try to do it yourself (I can't comment on how likely you are to succeed), get it done professionally, but this will cost several times what the camera is actually worth, or send it back. There are plenty of similar fully working cameras around. |
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