[pure-silver] Re: rollei not fixed

  • From: Ryuji Suzuki <rs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:58:29 -0500 (EST)

From: DarkroomMagic <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [pure-silver] Re: rollei not fixed
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 22:48:05 +0100

> How did you measure the 1/60 time? How is the shutter performing at other
> speeds? Try to work the shutter at all speeds a few times (3-5), and test
> again!

If the shutter needs that kind of exercise befote getting the correct
speed, it is malfunctioning. It should fire reasonably accurately 10
out of 10 times from the beginning.

> I believe, the viscosity increase of aging grease in the shutter is the
> reason for slowing shutters. This grease needs to be cleaned out and
> replaced every couple decades or so. Ask if they did that.

What kind of shutter requires grease?
--
Ryuji Suzuki
"Keep a good head and always carry a light camera."
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