Desperate for help on a Hi-Matic F

[j_newy]

ok, i've asked on the other RF area and i decided my problem has escalated to the "Repair" section

My hi-matic f didn't work, so looking around found the common prioblem was the negative wire corroding away, trying to resolder a 30yr old piece of wire didn't go so well. It broke 🙁 now its too short to resolder and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions?

Should i fully dismantle the camera and try to fix this black wire, or just call it dead? If anyone knows of a repair manual i would be ever so thankful!!!!
And i have tried kyphoto and there is nothing there to help me, usually my search efforts turn up the required information but i think i need specialist help here, or just experience haha

thanks for any help!

 

[sig]

No luck so far?

If the wire broke go to Dick Smith and buy new ones and extend it. Replacing it completely is probably more correct (I am lazy, I would just extend).

 

[j_newy]

yeah i might give extending it a go... its just so fragile haha

 

[jesse1dog]

Somewhere on RFF there was someone who was using electrically conductive glue for just this problem. Can't find the 'handle' on this, but just a suggestion. Not one I have tried though.
Best of luck.
jesse

 

[zuikologist]

Electrically conductive glue works a treat. I have used it for meter wire repairs on three K1000 cameras instead of soldering (wire glued to battery holder).