Franko
Established
In about one out of six or eight tries the shutter release button on my IIIf RDST doesn't rise completely to shooting position(1/16inch down) and the wind knob has to rotate two turns to release it. Moving the shutter speed knob approx. 1/16 inch before winding releases everything for a normal wind. It's mainly a nuisance right now but I don't want to cause damage by doing this long term. I asked Youxin about it and he said it could be the shutter brake and, if it's worn out, it wouldn't be economically worth fixing.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
You asked one of the experts who gave his opinion. I don't think you're going to get much more of a second opinion here, other than to possibly send it in or send it to another tech.
Phil Forrest
Phil Forrest
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I'd have guessed (but don't know) that it could be dried up lubricants. I would send it to Youxin for a look-see. That will be worth a thousand words.
OM-3Thunter
Newbie
Franko, I had a similar problem on my IIIf RDST. It would take 2 complete rotations of the film advance knob to cock the shutter, causing 1 blank photo after each shot. I just got it back from Y/Ye for a CLA, and he was able to adjust the shutter brake successfully. It’s as good as new now. Wait time was 3.5 months.
Here’s a photo of the finished job
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Here’s a photo of the finished job
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