Franka Solida III shutter works at only one speed.

[MineSix66]

I am working on my Frank Solida III and noticed the shutter is working at only one speed. When I try the 1 2 4 speed setting is doesn't make a buzz sound before tripping the shutter like on my other Franka Solida. Here are some pictures.

 

[KoNickon]

What is the make of that shutter? Doesn't look like a Prontor (for which I'm trying to figure out a similar problem myself) or a Compur.

 

[MineSix66]

What is the make of that shutter? Doesn't look like a Prontor (for which I'm trying to figure out a similar problem myself) or a Compur.

prontor sv

 

[KoNickon]

prontor sv

Funny -- that doesn't look anything like the Prontor SV I am dealing with. The only thing that's the same is the cocking lever. Mine is off a Vito II, so mid-50s vintage. Your Solida must be from around the same time?

 

[Duofold RF]

try to check these two areas.

 

[KoNickon]

That's not my shutter, but -- check those for what exactly? Unclear what those areas/parts do. (Trying to learn for myself.)

 

[nikomax]

Funny -- that doesn't look anything like the Prontor SV I am dealing with. The only thing that's the same is the cocking lever. Mine is off a Vito II, so mid-50s vintage. Your Solida must be from around the same time?

I think it is later than the one you are familiar with as it appears to have the dreaded light value system and a modern speed sequence.

 

[Muggins]

That's not my shutter, but -- check those for what exactly? Unclear what those areas/parts do. (Trying to learn for myself.)

On the SVS, the self-timer is where the left hand red ring is above. I'm guessing the right hand one marks the slow speed escapement?

I have to say that it doesn't look a lot like the SVS I currently have in parts, so I don't know how helpful that is.

 

[MineSix66]

I took the shutter off the the Franks and this little spacer fell out. I am not able to turn the speed dial all the way and the aperture indicator moves with the speed dial when I turn it.

 

[MineSix66]

Ok I figured out above but still can't figure out the speeds, I think it might have to do with the shutter blades. This is in Bulb Mode with me holding down the shutter.

 

[Muggins]

That's definitely not right. Just wondering... blades aren't upside down, are they?

 

[MineSix66]

That's definitely not right. Just wondering... blades aren't upside down, are they?

I never had the shutter apart till now

 

[Muggins]

I never had the shutter apart till now

A previous owner?

 

[MineSix66]

The only way I can correct the shutters is by pushing down as shown in pictures. Still haven’t figured out speed settings. Don’t know what previous owner did

A previous owner?