Minister D Aperture Controls Repair

[LennyB539]

Hi--

The aperture dial on my Minister D won't cover the range it's meant to...it gets to a point (opening and closing) where it feels jammed.

I can get the front (and back) lens elements off, remove the brass ring, the speed/shutter dial and the brass plate underneath...but I'm hoping there's a way to neatly remove the "disc" on which the clockwork-like shutter mechanism is mounted. so that I can have a look and possibly un-jam whatever's jamming the inner-most aperture machinery.

Any help's appreciated!
🙂
Lenny

 

[b1bmsgt]

but I'm hoping there's a way to neatly remove the "disc" on which the clockwork-like shutter mechanism is mounted.

No such luck, I'm afraid. :bang:

Everything would have to be removed piece by piece to reach the aperture blades.







If you attempt this feat, you are braver than I... 😱





Russ

 

[LennyB539]

Cheers, Master Sergeant.

I took _nearly_ everything apart yesterday, but I couldn't figure out how to remove the iris module from the shutter's machinery. Sooo close.

I'll have to have another attempt sometime.

Lenny