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Bart
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2005 - 09:51 am: | 
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Hi all,
i want to remove the top covers of a Canon F-1 (the later version of the original F-1). In order to do this I obviously have to remove the shutter speed dial. I have downloaded the repair manual, and from the drawing's I get the impression that the screw, holding the dial in place, is covered by a 'leather'. However, the central cap (I would not call it a 'leather', since it's solid metal of some kind) on the dial on my F-1 is firmly locked in place. I can't get it off, espacially since the cap is quite small and difficult to grip. Is it a matter of applying more force? Is it glued in place?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Bart |
Ed
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2005 - 12:54 pm: |
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It is cemented in place-a drop or two of lacquer thinner, acetone, etc should loosen it. You may have to take a small screwdriver and gently pry up at the edge. I sometimes use a pair pliers with a circular cut out to grip and lift/twist. |
Bart
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2005 - 01:24 pm: |
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Wow, thanks Ed! That just did the trick! |
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