Konica Auto S2 w/45mm Hexanon 1.8
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vickersdc
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Nice photos Raid, were they taken in Florida?
I've managed to get the shutters working, just by flushing with lighter fluid, but they still stick sometimes, on top of that when I did get the shutters working I found that the aperture blades were pretty much stuck. Tried flushing those out too, but although it loosened them off it still isn't 100%.
So, the next step is to get the leatherette off and remove the whole assembly for cleaning. Right then, I'm going in and I may be some time....
I've managed to get the shutters working, just by flushing with lighter fluid, but they still stick sometimes, on top of that when I did get the shutters working I found that the aperture blades were pretty much stuck. Tried flushing those out too, but although it loosened them off it still isn't 100%.
So, the next step is to get the leatherette off and remove the whole assembly for cleaning. Right then, I'm going in and I may be some time....
raid
Dad Photographer
vickersdc said:
Yes, the photos were taken locally on Pensacola (Florida).
I wish you success in getting that S2 back working 100%.
If you fail, you can always get a second S2.
Raid
Bill58
Native Texan
Has anyone ever done a side-by-side comparison to a Leica 50 suumicron?
raid
Dad Photographer
Bill: Not directly; by I have taken many photos with 50mm lenses and with the S2 too.
Raid
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vickersdc
Established
Well, what a lot of hassle! I took the whole lens assembly off the main body and removed the rear lens, and then flushed the whole shutter / aperture assembly out. It made no difference at all :-(
The biggest problem was with the aperture blades, where they would move freely for some time and then 'seize up', then work but you could hear the scraping sound of something none too clever going on. There was no way round it but I had to completely dismantle the unit and clean each aperture blade and shutter blade individually! Can't believe just how dirty they were.
I've only just got the camera and I'm wondering if someone has been in before me (particularly as the front lens was very easy to remove) and put too much oil down there.
Anyway, the aperture and shutter blades are now back in their respective places and much easier to move. I've also taken some pictures as I've gone along so at some point I may post a HOW-TO on completely dismantling the Copal SVA shutter.
Cheers,
David.
The biggest problem was with the aperture blades, where they would move freely for some time and then 'seize up', then work but you could hear the scraping sound of something none too clever going on. There was no way round it but I had to completely dismantle the unit and clean each aperture blade and shutter blade individually! Can't believe just how dirty they were.
I've only just got the camera and I'm wondering if someone has been in before me (particularly as the front lens was very easy to remove) and put too much oil down there.
Anyway, the aperture and shutter blades are now back in their respective places and much easier to move. I've also taken some pictures as I've gone along so at some point I may post a HOW-TO on completely dismantling the Copal SVA shutter.
Cheers,
David.
Bill58
Native Texan
You are braver....or more patient than I am. Perhaps the economy of this kind of work here in Korea has also spoiled me.
vickersdc
Established
Not sure about being braver! I took the view that as I already had it in several pieces (and even putting back together again would still result in a non-functional camera) I might just as well take it completely to bits 🙄
Of course, I am some way from putting it all back together again in the correct order 😉
I did have one bad moment, when I undone the wrong screw on the slow speed escapement... and a small cog came out. Trying to line up three tiny spindles, place the top cover on and trying to put the small screw back in again was something of a trial :bang: . Anyway, I took the opportunity to clean the escapement out - still I'll know for next time!
Of course, I am some way from putting it all back together again in the correct order 😉
I did have one bad moment, when I undone the wrong screw on the slow speed escapement... and a small cog came out. Trying to line up three tiny spindles, place the top cover on and trying to put the small screw back in again was something of a trial :bang: . Anyway, I took the opportunity to clean the escapement out - still I'll know for next time!
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