Dillema possible GAS

[it'sawhat?]

OK I screwed up my shutter speed on my new to me 5b and know I don't have the patience for finicky repair work. It looks like my options are roughly $70 plus shipping for repair with CLA or spending about 20 more when you figure shipping for a nice zorki 5 with the collapsible lens, cap and case included from fedka. I'd have 2 lenses for the zorki and could redo the 5b later. Input from people who have used both would be appreciated.

 

[shadowfox]

Patience is the antidote for GAS dilemmas.
Somewhere (probably on ebay) there is a fully working zorki 5 with your name on it. Just wait and watch.

You don't have any reason to take my word, but consider this: I had 7 FSU cameras (a couple still left), none of them had to be sent anywhere for service. Only one with slipping film spool and I returned it to the seller.

And no, I didn't wait for years.

 

[wolves3012]

You could replace the FED 5 at lower cost than a repair-job. As for a Zorki 5, it's a highly underrated camera with a very nice viewfinder and no frills.