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Dmh
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Username: Dmh
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 07:41 pm: | 
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I'm looking for information about how to remove the shutter speed dial from a Praktica IV so that the top plate can be removed. Any advice would be appreciated. |
Barnum
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Username: Barnum
Post Number: 168
Registered: 10-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 10:43 am: |
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In my experience most cameras of that type have one or two small screws in the body of the knob holding it to the shaft. A set of instrument screwdrivers should provide one that fits. In fact such a set is just about essential for camera repairs |
Glenn
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Username: Glenn
Post Number: 770
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 10:29 am: |
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Search the archive for information on this, could be under IV or FX2 model. Basically remove screw in the center of speed range dial/knob and remove knob, then you will see a slotted retainer which should be removed with a suitable tool - pair of needle nosed pliers etc or the correct driver with center of blade removed. Lift off shutter speed dial. |
Rick_oleson
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Username: Rick_oleson
Post Number: 1085
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 12:11 pm: |
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here are my notes on the Praktica FX ... it might work the same for the IV:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26262745@N08/4548137607/ |
Dmh
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Username: Dmh
Post Number: 3
Registered: 04-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 09:53 pm: |
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Thanks everyone, sorry for the late acknowledgement, I got preoccupied with other repairs.
Glenn, I've come to realise that custom-made - or custom-adapted - tools are a must for some of these situations. Rick, the diagram will be a great help - thanks. |
