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Clodiopulcher
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Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 01:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Hi!

First of all, I'm new in this forum and in world of repairing cameras.
I recently bought an Airesflex U (version with Coral lens and Copal Shutter - B to 1/200 and self release mechanism) in a auction for about 20 U$S.
The most of the camera is in perfect condition: mirror, viewfinder, lens, frame counter and overall appearance.
The problem the camera has is that the shutter doesn't release.
I didn't find any repair manual on line, only a guide for a similar Copal shutter (http://pheugo.com/cameras/index.php?page=copal).
I open the shutter and the cocking mechanism it seem to work fine. The problem appears to be in the blades. The blades seem to be tight: when I activate the shutter it hasn't the strenght to move the blades lever.

Since I never have repaired a camera before I don't have any clue of how to identify the problem, disassemble the shuttter or repair the problem
I will appreciated any help.

Best regards

P.S: Sorry for my lousy english.
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Finnegan
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Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 05:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Aparece que necesitas un limpia del obturador (shutter). Use fluido de alumbrador de cigarillo o aerosol de limpiador de electronicas (el que seca seco, no grasosa).
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Clodiopulcher
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Posted on Friday, February 10, 2012 - 05:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Thanks!

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