Makina 67 focus wheel slightly stiff, is this normal?

[tomaplaw]

It also has the slightest squeak as you turn it, which comes from the bellows. Maybe it's just because the lens is heavy?

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Likely needs service....after so many years. the entire linkage from the focus wheel through to the scissor arms that control the movement of the lens.

 

[jbf]

Does not sound like my two copies. Should not be squeaking. Its pretty easy to turn wheels. Cant do it with a single finger but thumb and forefinger it moves pretty smoothly.

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