[rollei_list] Re: T shutter jam
- From: "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:48:59 -0700
If you turn the crank backward to where it would stop does the shutter still
not fire? If so, time for a repair.
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 6:34 AM, Sanders McNew <sanders@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Peter and Richard, thanks for the feedback.
>
> Peter: Actually, one of the shutterblades does appear
> stained, now that you mention it, though it does not look
> to be substantial. But what do I know? To answer your
> other question, the crank was locked when film was
> loaded in the camera. After opening the back, the
> crank now turns freely as expected, but the shutter will
> not fire. Does this help to pinpoint the problem?
>
> Richard: Moving the focus forward and back has no
> effect. Alas. (And forgive me for forgetting to edit. I
> am forgetful in the best of times.)
>
> Sanders
>
>
> Peter K. wrote:
>
>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:26:13 -0700
>> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: T shutter jam
>> From: "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx>
>>
>> Do you see any residue on the blades? If so then yes, maybe time for a
>> visit
>> to the Harry Fleenor repair center.
>> If you open the back door and leave it open does it release the shutter at
>> all? Have you tried turning the crank backward then forward? Does it move
>> in
>> both or only one direction?
>>
>
> Richard Knoppow wrote:
>
>
> ------------------------------
>>
>> From: "Richard Knoppow" <dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: T shutter jam
>> Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:57:31 -0700
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Sanders McNew" <sanders@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:06 AM
>> Subject: [rollei_list] T shutter jam
>>
>>
>> After shooting a dozen or so rolls through
>> my newly-acquired T, the shutter jammed.
>> The camera was cocked but the shutter
>> button was frozen. I opened the back to
>> remove the film but when I shut it again
>> the shutter is still frozen. (Yes, the shutter
>> release guard is open.)
>>
>> I am assuming that this is a job for a proper
>> repair guy. Any thoughts as to cause?
>> I know little about the Ts and thought it
>> prudent to sound the pros before sending
>> it out. Many thanks in advance for your
>> advice and thoughts.
>>
>> Sanders
>>
>> Please edit when responding to the digest.
>> I am not as familiar with the T as with earlier models
>> but I think the mechanism is similar. Jamming can come from
>> the shutter not being fully cocked. Its cocked by an
>> articulated lever which is worked by the crank, the system
>> works against a cam which is moved by the focus knob to
>> adjust the throw to compensate for the shutter position
>> changing with the distance focused on. If there is a bit of
>> wear the lever will not move enough to fully cock the
>> shutter. This may happen only at one end of the focus travel
>> but will eventually happen all over. When the shutter is
>> only partially cocked it will latch but not fire. I think
>> that may be what is happening here. There is an internal
>> adjustment for the lever stroke. That adjustment may be
>> enough or, if there is enough wear, the eccentric adjustment
>> or cam may need to be worked on. This is definitely a job
>> for a pro.
>>
>> --
>> Richard Knoppow
>> Los Angeles, CA, USA
>> dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>>
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