[rollei_list] Re: T shutter jam
- From: Richard Sintchak <rich815@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:10:03 -0700
This happened to my 2.8E Planar. Had to send it in. Paul Ebel got it
back up and running again. I think it does have to do with either not
completing your crank all the way or possibly cranking before the
shutter closes. Either way the older these babies get the more I baby
them and I now crank a bit more carefully and deliberately.....
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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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