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Likaleica
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Username: Likaleica
Post Number: 6
Registered: 08-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, December 07, 2012 - 01:14 pm: | 
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Would greatly appreciate advice please on how to go about performing a CLA on my 1938 Fed 1.
The main issues are that the film wind-on is very stiff; and sometimes when the shutter release is fully depressed the shutter does not fire until I release pressure on the shutter button (especially at 1/200 and 1/500.)
I have never repaired a camera before but have restored classic cars so I'm fairly mechanically minded. Do I need any special tools and whatb cleaning fluid/fresh lubricant will I need to use ?
All advice gratefully received..... |
Prasanna
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Username: Prasanna
Post Number: 80
Registered: 10-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2012 - 08:14 pm: |
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Hi! Fed 1 is a fairly simple machine to do a CLA job on. I have posted some detailed pictures of a CLA on Zorki C. Fed 1 Zorki 1, c,2c,2 are similar. The link is given below. Please take a look and ask questions if you have doubts.
https://picasaweb.google.com/subbarayan.prasanna/ZorkiCCLA?authuser=0&feat=direc tlink |
Prasanna
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Username: Prasanna
Post Number: 81
Registered: 10-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2012 - 08:28 pm: |
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Between Zorki C and Fed 1 only the top is different. Also, Fed 1 does not have a flash connection. so it is simpler. You may NOT want to remove the top, unless you need to clean the RF. The flat springs behind the pressure plate in Fed 1 are vertical, while they are horizontal in the Zorkis. Otherwise they are identical. Best, sp. |
Prasanna
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Username: Prasanna
Post Number: 82
Registered: 10-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2012 - 08:35 pm: |
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You won't need any special tools other than a set of mini screw drivers, some tooth-picks, Q-tips and alcohol or petrol [Gas] for cleaning and watch oil to lubricate. Also keep some clean lint-free cloth to wipe the camera/parts now and then. SP. |
