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Siobhan
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 02:10 am: | 
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I just pulled the old Isolette out of the back of the cupboard and it appears the shutter winding lever is totally stuck. I did manage to get it from it's upright position (right of lense) back to where it needed to be ready for shooting (left of lense), and once again - stuck!
Any suggestions on why/how this may have happened and if its a simple DIY fix or do I need to get it repaired...?
Thanks for your help. |
charlie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 07:28 am: |
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As I remember, winding the film should free the shutter release on the body. At any time however you should be able to fire the shutter by pushing on the little paddle sticking out of the lens barrel at the seven o'clock position (when viewed fom the front).If the latter method doesn't work you may need a repair. |
Winfried
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 11:46 am: |
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I have seen Prontor shutters which were gummed up so terribly that it needed some force to push the cocking lever backwards. Maybe a good cleaning run of the shutter blades will help. |
Siobhan
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 12:48 am: |
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thanks for all your advice ! |
