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Dave
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 09:30 pm: | 
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Hi,
I purchased a broken reflex 3 as a project camera. I got the shutter un-stuck, but in the process I broke the cord that runs from the f-stop to the light meter. I hoped some of you could offer some insight into this repair, I'd obviously like to keep the camera as much in one piece as possible. I fI have to replace the cord, and not re-attach it, can anyone recommend a type of cord to use, and if I have to re-attach it how do I get to the spool on the bottom of the camera.
Thanks in advance
Dave |
Jon Goodman
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 08:23 pm: |
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Hi, Dave.
Unfortunately, this isn't so easy. To reach the bottom spool, you have to remove the bottom plate which means removing the leather piece. There also will be a spring or two under there that will pop out at you. Fishing line is good to use...not the nylon stuff, but the monofilament used for bait casting. I think it is 18.25 inches long, but you probably should check me on that. |
Dave
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 01:29 pm: |
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Thanks for the advice, but it seems like it is a bit harder than you suggest. When you take the bottom off, it still seems like you can't get to the spool. There is a little slot between the bottom of the camera and the shutter housing through which you can see the spool, but it seems too small to work through. Can I thread the string on through this slot? If not, it seems that I will have to take the shutter assembly off of the camera, which I have heard is hard/impossible to get back in place. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Thanks
Dave |
Jon Goodman
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 12:38 pm: |
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Hi, Dave. That is the little area you have to thread the cord through. It isn't easy, but it can be done. You need a quiet time to do it and good light. I would start here rather than end here and take the string up to the meter. You don't want to remove the shutter...it is not easy to re-install without the right tools or real luck. |
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