Deklari
Well-known
Probably, but it should be really "local heat" to avoid damage.
Ideal will be remove rivets, make it flat and install it back. But without special tools it is impossible.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
It is over a year ago that I worked on the Contax I. I forgot a lot of details. But I am happy that my Contaxes now all work more or less.
Erik.
Erik.
Dralowid
Michael
Hi Contax I Team!
I too have been away from the world of ribbons and blinds, but seeing this thread again makes me wonder about the 'dimple or pimple' camera in my cupboard. I wonder, as winter looms, is it time for another project or should I, like Erik suggested, leave it alone?
I don't know. My attempts at the other camera were only a partial success (even though I was quite proud of them) and I'm not sure if I'd use this one even if it did work.
I too have been away from the world of ribbons and blinds, but seeing this thread again makes me wonder about the 'dimple or pimple' camera in my cupboard. I wonder, as winter looms, is it time for another project or should I, like Erik suggested, leave it alone?
I don't know. My attempts at the other camera were only a partial success (even though I was quite proud of them) and I'm not sure if I'd use this one even if it did work.
Deklari
Well-known
I still use it. Contax I is the oldest 35mm camera in my collection. Plus I got nice J-12 for this camera. In average, I shoot at least one roll per month. Shutter working fine almost year. My last problem whit film winding. I got roll with many double exposure shoots and multiple film perforation rupture. I find out what camera "back door" press too much on vilvet-lined exit slot of film cassette. The take up spool can't pull out film from cassette. I guess new cassette have a different exit slot thickness or size. It also brand dependent, for example Kodak work fine but Fuji has this issue. I have removed left film "support roller" to reduce pressure on the film. Finally it working. Sometime I get really sick of this camera.. but I come back and try it again.. and again.. and again..:bang:
Erik van Straten
Veteran
This is one of my most popular pictures on Flickr, it has about 85 fav's and over 3.000 views.
Contax I, Nikkor 50mm f/2, 400-2TMY, Perceptol.
Deklari
Well-known
This is one of my most popular pictures on Flickr, it has about 85 fav's and over 3.000 views.
Contax I, Nikkor 50mm f/2, 400-2TMY, Perceptol.
It has moment of life. Very good shoot Erik.
Dralowid
Michael
Erik, That's a great picture, I can feel the cold wet gloves and slush under my feet!
Thanks for attempting to encourage me, for Contax I still have 3.5 Tessar and 2.0 Sonnar, both black and nickel which ought to encourage me further.
Lately I have been using an old SL MOT with 21 and 60 which is way 'off topic' but a different kind of experience and an enjoyable change from this RF business!
Thanks for attempting to encourage me, for Contax I still have 3.5 Tessar and 2.0 Sonnar, both black and nickel which ought to encourage me further.
Lately I have been using an old SL MOT with 21 and 60 which is way 'off topic' but a different kind of experience and an enjoyable change from this RF business!
Gabriele Gaspardis
Member
Guys, thank you very much for your feedback. Very useful.
Just an idea about heating, do not kill me. Using extreme care and precision, what do you think about warming the ends of latches with a small welder and try to model them with tweezer and screwdriver?
Gabriele Gaspardis
Member
This is one of my most popular pictures on Flickr, it has about 85 fav's and over 3.000 views.
Contax I, Nikkor 50mm f/2, 400-2TMY, Perceptol.
Erik, it's a pleasure to see a picture taken with a Contax I. I hope to share my first one very soon.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
It is your own camera. Maybe it works. Good luck.
Thank you all for the compliments on my picture. I think that the Nikkor 50mm f/2 is the best shooting lens on a Contax I.
Erik.
Deklari
Well-known
I can't really suggest you do this. I only show how I did it and it could be wrong way. But it works for me. Now it is your choice
Gabriele Gaspardis
Member
I can't really suggest you do this. I only show how I did it and it could be wrong way. But it works for me. Now it is your choice
It was just a crazy idea. First try will be following your way and then... let's see
Deklari
Well-known
It was just a crazy idea. First try will be following your way and then... let's see
I have try only heating roll spring, but not luck. I may be overheating it. In worst-case scenario you will buy old "Kiev" and replace both curtains (if they can fit in Contax I).
Gabriele Gaspardis
Member
Yes, it worked! It's not a perfect job, but enough to support the closing of the curtains.
Thanks a lot for the suggestion
I'm happy because the camera is fully working now.
In this thread, many times people talk about lubrication. I used sewing machine oil for the axes and the lighter fluid for the gear teeth.
But what is the right lubricant (grease or oil) and cleaner (lighter fluid) to be used in different parts of the camera and, above all, which parts?
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Lighter fluid is no lubricant, but a cleaner.
Oil - sewing machine oil - is excellent for fast running points and f-stops. Use the absolute minimum. Apply with a needle.
Ballbearing grease (from a bike shop) is excellent for slow moving parts, often also for the focusing thread of old lenses. Apply with an artists brush.
Erik.
Oil - sewing machine oil - is excellent for fast running points and f-stops. Use the absolute minimum. Apply with a needle.
Ballbearing grease (from a bike shop) is excellent for slow moving parts, often also for the focusing thread of old lenses. Apply with an artists brush.
Erik.
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Alas I've not been able to get work done on that last Contax I that I bought. I've received the Aki-Asahi straps but I don't have a free table top to work on it for the next couple of weeks
Deklari
Well-known
Alas I've not been able to get work done on that last Contax I that I bought. I've received the Aki-Asahi straps but I don't have a free table top to work on it for the next couple of weeks
I have same problem now..
I currently working on very old project back to 1890s. ..it ocupated all table top. I hope Gabriele see your shots soon
Gabriele Gaspardis
Member
I hope Gabriele see your shots soon
And here they are! Thanks to a business trip to Stockholm, I brought the Contax I with me and I took first pictures with a Fomopan 200 Creative film.
In any case, even with a bad day and therefore slow speed times (never faster than 1/50), I'm happy about the shots I've made.
That are not masterpieces, but enough to evaluate the restore operation
Thanks to everyone for your great support!
Erik van Straten
Veteran
Congratulations! Very nice and sharp images! The camera suffers only from a small, but well known Contax desease: uneven exposure. The top of the images is a bit overexposed. Sometimes a bit of ball-bearing grease on the curtains, were they meet, helps.
Erik.
Erik.
Gabriele Gaspardis
Member
Hi Erik, I got the point. In reassembly, I've put some sew oil on both sides of the drum shaft (upper and lower). Is it the wrong way? Where do you suggest to put grease exactly?
Thanks, Gabriele.