Kiev 4a lens does not lock on

[TerryMcC]

Hi. Newbie here. Couldn't find a solution to the above by searching forum, but hope one of you might have a suggestion towards a fix.
The lens(es) don't lock in place, but the focussing works properly when they are held in place. I know the camera is not worth much but it is worth a go at a fix.
Update number one. Stubbornness has made me have a further look after a while away from the camera. I noticed the lens release tab was loose. Fiddled around and it may be the problem. A quick trip to the hardware store tomorrow for jewellers screwdrivers and Loctite and I'll see what happens.

 

[Highway 61]

You may browse the whole reknown Kiev Survival Site and this page for instance :

http://www3.telus.net/public/rpnchbck/loose inner lens mount.html

 

[TerryMcC]

Thanks. Found them late last night. Food for thought. Lens is not loose in the way described on the page hotlinked, but it is a great site.

 

[TerryMcC]

Made the mistake of buying the shutter-speed app, a great tool, but it showed that all the shutter speeds selected were operating actually at 1/30 sec. It is also difficult to change the speed, whether cocked or not.
If anyone in Australia wants a project it's yours for the postage cost. It was just a curiosity buy, I have my Nikon S2 for pics.