Attempt to repair my Certo 6

[scottyb70]

Hi,

I finally decided to take a stab at repairing my Certo 6 mirror. I am using a mirror from the Yashica camera and would like to know any tips before I make a mistake while I am ripping it apart.
I can't find the old thread that I read about someone posting pictures of their repair.

Thanks

 

[George71]

It's a great thread. I used it to fix my Certo Six a few months ago:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38268

I'll try to add a few tips I learned along the way.

 

[jgrainger]

Certo Six rangefinder alignment

Certo Six rangefinder alignment

Hello,

I recently acquired a Certo Six, and will have to replace the mirrors.

Looking inside the camera it isn't obvious as to how to adjust the vertical alignment.

Does anyone here have any experience of performing this adjustment?

Thank you,

Jonathan

 

[Radost]

I need help adjusting my rangefinder as well.

 

[cmug]

I did full replacement of the mirror and ½-way mirror. Use Google translate and see on this webpage.
Check beforehand if the replacement mirrors have the same thickness. If the thickness is different, the alignment is no longer correct. For one way surface mirror you can add thickness at the back.
https://www.analoogfotoforum.nl/index.php/topic,28890.0.html

 

[Radost]

I did full replacement of the mirror and ½-way mirror. Use Google translate and see on this webpage.
Check beforehand if the replacement mirrors have the same thickness. If the thickness is different, the alignment is no longer correct. For one way surface mirror you can add thickness at the back.
https://www.analoogfotoforum.nl/index.php/topic,28890.0.html

All my mirrors are supposed to be fine. Patch is clear. The camera was just serviced.
I assume the range finder lever just have to be adjusted.
There is also a little pull that slowly moves the lens and focus without me touching it.

 

[Radost]

Certo six focus range finder adjustment

Certo six focus range finder adjustment

https://youtu.be/Q0l9O48Jez8
DO you know what pulls the lens focus back?
How can I fix it?

 

[Phil_F_NM]

How can I fix it?

If you want it working properly, send it out to a trained camera technician for repair. For a folder, I'd send it to Jurgen Kreckel, the owner of Certo6.com.
Phil Forrest

 

[Radost]

I will send it to Jurgen. But I am leaving the country for health reasons and want to get the camera with me.