III shutter question

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I've been using a Bessa L for my very wide lenses, but it always felt a bit unstable due to the light weight, and thought something heavier may help

So I dug out an old leica III from the back of a cupboard, pulled out all the old film chips, wiped it down with an oily rag and bunged a film through it ... and ... either I'm shaking a bit with taking steroids, or it is because of a sticky release.

When I depress the release it seems the be stiff then go all at once, it's quite smooth until it's wound, but still, I haven't used it for a long time so I may be misremembering it anyway

Anyone know if there is anything to improve it?

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one advantage, I am able to see the polariser through the 50 finder

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I just tested my II & IIIa, no stiffness with a smooth trigger.

My IIf is smooth as butter and my IIIf fires at the end of the stroke.

My Zorki 1 is a bit stiffer than the IIIa with a Fed 1 being stiffer than the Zorki.

All I can think is that yours is a little stiff from sitting around and short of having a CLA you could try cocking & firing it a hundred times or so to see if it loosens up.

Nice lens by the way.

Malcolm
 
greyelm said:
I just tested my II & IIIa, no stiffness with a smooth trigger.

My IIf is smooth as butter and my IIIf fires at the end of the stroke.

My Zorki 1 is a bit stiffer than the IIIa with a Fed 1 being stiffer than the Zorki.

All I can think is that yours is a little stiff from sitting around and short of having a CLA you could try cocking & firing it a hundred times or so to see if it loosens up.

Nice lens by the way.

Malcolm
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Already tried that, until I had a sore thumb, and an annoyed wife anyway

... and yes, lovely lens

other suggestions anyone?
 
Stewart,

You can adjust the tension of the release with the flat spring on the base. Bit of a knack, and a lot of trial and error if you haven't done it before.

Just a thought - you haven't got anything inside that shouldn't be there - film chip, hibernating rodent, etc?
 
john neal said:
Stewart,



You can adjust the tension of the release with the flat spring on the base. Bit of a knack, and a lot of trial and error if you haven't done it before.

Just a thought - you haven't got anything inside that shouldn't be there - film chip, hibernating rodent, etc?
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John

I found a few bits of film when I cleaned it up, I can't see anything else.

I'll look at that spring, but I'm not sure as it feels smooth enough until I cock the shutter then it sort of drags, more like a lubricant issue perhaps?
 
Stewart, have you had the lens off and opened the curtains with a torch shining through the base (base off, of course) and taken a good look that way to see if there are any bits of film?. It does sound as though the curtains are getting delayed and then shutting.

Hope this helps

Al
 
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