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Alan Cookson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 03:07 am: | 
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I have just acquired a very nice Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III. After initially seeming fine and before I even put a film through it, it now won't wind on. The shutter fires OK (Is there supposed to be an interlock?) but there is a red spot in the window on top and the wind knob won't move. Any ideas?
Also, does anyone have a manual for this camera?
There is a round button on the back of the top housing which looks like it should move, but it won't. Is this connected to the winder? Does this reset the counter perhaps?
Any answers to these questions gratefully received. |
Alan Cookson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 07:51 am: |
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Since posting this message I have discovered the problem. There is a lever on a very powerful spring which resets the counter by pushing it downwards once the back is closed. This part has been broken at some point in it's history. It has subsequently been repaired by brazing it back together. The tip of the lever had to be gently shaped with emery paper and lightly greased to stop it jamming.
The camera is now functioning so that I can put a film through it.
The only thing which is not functioning is the double exposure prevention. The blank frame prevention is working, but I don't mind too much about it.
I would still like to hear from anyone with a manual for this camera.
Regards |
Ezio
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 07:07 am: |
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The round button is to remove the top & dismantle the camera. Leave it alone. |
Ted
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 10:29 am: |
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I might have a pdf version of the manual at home - email me and I will check...Ted |
