Kodak 35 - common issues ?

[Luddite Frank]

The Kodak 35 is kind of an ugly duck among RF cameras, and doesn't seem to get much love...

I found two in my camera closet, sources unknown.

Both seem to have "jammed shutters" - won't cock or release.

VF / RF optics also need usual cleaning...

Are there any other common / age-related ailments with these beasts ?


Is disassembly / repair fairly intuitive ? Any surprises to be aware of ?


Thanks !

LF

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Two things:
-Do not lift the winding knob off to top plate when you disassemble it. Or lose the bearings and springs in there.
-Center lens group needs to come out to properly service the shutter on those with the Kodak Diomatic/Flashmatic shutters. Unless you're prepared to drill holes in the bezel to get a grip, good luck getting it out!

Apart from that, the disassembly is pretty straight forward.

The largest design flaw in these is that once the shutter becomes sticky, they start shredding film. That's why you find a lot of them with the top shutter cover removed so you can charge the shutter that way instead of letting the film pull the sprocket wheel inside the camera.

 

[citizen99]

Having recently worked on a 35 and a 35RF I compiled a list of links to repair illustrations:

http://pheugo.com/cameras/index.php?page=kodak35
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rwrede/sets/72157647703929938/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/43334883@N03/40476850342/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/43334883@N03/24692658838/in/photostream/

 

[Luddite Frank]

Thanks, guys !

Helpful info. 😎


This little beast might have to go on the back burner for a while, but this info will be very useful when I decide to dig into it.

The better-looking of the two cameras has what appears to a coated Special Anastigmat, in nice condition, so I'm hoping I can get that one into usable condition.

Regards,

LF