Balda Baldessa 1b

[Compaq]

I got my grandpa's Baldessa for Christmas (super excited!!), and have a few questions.

It's in great cosmetic shape. The focusing seems accurate at least (infinity shows stuff at infinity in focus), the aperture stops down. The meter I cannot say. The shutter seems sticky at slower speeds (from 1/4th and onward). Is this a huge problem with this camera, or is it easily fixable?

I'm anxious to get this one up and shooting, and the shutter seems to be the only problem with the camera.

-Anders

 

[farlymac]

Usually it just involves taking the speed escapement out, and cleaning it in lighter fluid. The delay , if it has one, could use a cleaning too, and while you have it apart, clean all the lens elements. They've bound to have hazed up a bit after all these years.

PF

 

[Compaq]

Okay, thanks a lot for the info!