Huss
Veteran
Agfa Optima 1535, Fuji C200, Z7 scan, negativelabpro.com
Bayerwald
Newbie
Cheers,
having bought a 1535, I came across this forum and thread.
I am having an issue with a misaligned rangefinder and followed the instructions available.
It is easy to adjust vertical alignment with the screw on top of the camera body.
The plug is actually just a glued in plate that can be lifted with a needle.
Access is to the other screw left of the battery compartment is equally easy.
BUT with my camera there is not a slotted screw visible inside.
It looks more like a square head that demands a special tool.
I would much appreciate somebody clarify how to proceed.
Maybe my camera has been messed with and someone lost the screw before?
Thanks in advance for any insights,
Dirk.
having bought a 1535, I came across this forum and thread.
I am having an issue with a misaligned rangefinder and followed the instructions available.
It is easy to adjust vertical alignment with the screw on top of the camera body.
The plug is actually just a glued in plate that can be lifted with a needle.
Access is to the other screw left of the battery compartment is equally easy.
BUT with my camera there is not a slotted screw visible inside.
It looks more like a square head that demands a special tool.
I would much appreciate somebody clarify how to proceed.
Maybe my camera has been messed with and someone lost the screw before?
Thanks in advance for any insights,
Dirk.
petronius
Veteran
My 1535 has a square headed screw too.
It seems to be one of the many attempts by Agfa to make maintenance a horror!
It seems to be one of the many attempts by Agfa to make maintenance a horror!
Bayerwald
Newbie
Servus petronius,
and thanks very much for the information.
I will have to see a camera repair then...
Best,
Dirk.
and thanks very much for the information.
I will have to see a camera repair then...
Best,
Dirk.
Bayerwald
Newbie
Here is an update on my issue.
The camera guy did not have the tool necessary.
I bought a brass profile (2 mm x 2 mm) from a model making shop.
The inner width was still too big but you can squeeze the
profile with pliers to narrow it.
You will hear a spring expanding/contracting turning the screw.
As the screw is right next to the viewport you cannot see through and adjust simultaneiously.
You will need to adjust turning the screw 90° wise and check again.
It worked well for me testfocussing objects in 2m and 5m distances.
The camera guy did not have the tool necessary.
I bought a brass profile (2 mm x 2 mm) from a model making shop.
The inner width was still too big but you can squeeze the
profile with pliers to narrow it.
You will hear a spring expanding/contracting turning the screw.
As the screw is right next to the viewport you cannot see through and adjust simultaneiously.
You will need to adjust turning the screw 90° wise and check again.
It worked well for me testfocussing objects in 2m and 5m distances.
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petronius
Veteran
Thank you for the update!