JSteed#2
Established
This is likely my fault. I think that i cocked the shutter of my IIa and then set the speed dial to 1/500 sec. The result is that every speed other than 1/500 trips beautifully, but 1/500 does not trip at all and makes an anemic clicking sound.
The manual mentions, but does not describe, a solution. Does anyone know of a solution that I can try to restore 1/500? I would prefer not to invest in another shutter job if possible.
Thanks
"JSteed2"
The manual mentions, but does not describe, a solution. Does anyone know of a solution that I can try to restore 1/500? I would prefer not to invest in another shutter job if possible.
Thanks
"JSteed2"
The manual I read states that it is preferable to set to 1/500 before cocking the camera, but it can be done after the camera is cocked. It states more force is required, but no damage will occur. I tried it both ways on two Kodak Retina Ia cameras. Both worked setting 1/500 before and after. The 1/500 setting engages an extra spring. It might be gummed up, or worse- broke. I would set to 1/500 then cock the camera- try a couple of times. If it is gummed- might work it's way out.
With a camera this old- I would just use at 1/250. There are people that repair Retinas.
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With a camera this old- I would just use at 1/250. There are people that repair Retinas.
Kodak Retina Camera CLA and Repair Service by Paul Barden on Exposure
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Paul Barden is taking over for Chris Sherlock.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I had Paul service my IIa within the last month and I'm very pleased with the outcome.
I've read and heard not to change from or to 1/500 after shutter is cocked and I'm doing my best to not do that even on a newly serviced shutter...
Maybe try going through all shutter speeds up and down the dial then try hitting that 1/500th speed again.
If something is broken inside maybe try shaking the camera to see if you can hear anything rattling around inside.
I've read and heard not to change from or to 1/500 after shutter is cocked and I'm doing my best to not do that even on a newly serviced shutter...
Maybe try going through all shutter speeds up and down the dial then try hitting that 1/500th speed again.
If something is broken inside maybe try shaking the camera to see if you can hear anything rattling around inside.
qqphotos
Well-known
i've done it both ways on my IIa without damage, for what it's worth, but in general I always set 1/500 first and then cock the shutter. Even then, 1/500 is highly optimistic; mine is around 1/320th or something like that.
farlymac
PF McFarland
When setting any Synchro-Compur style shutter to 1/500 it involves the use of a separate stiff spring that gives the mechanism extra force to attempt to achieve that speed. Like qqphotos said it's not an exact science, so very rarely will it ever make 1/500 of a second. The extra force is the reason why one needs to set the speed first then wind the shutter. It is possible you've bent a lever by doing it in the reverse sequence. It's also possible the 1/500 spring has broken or has been deflected away from where it needs to be. I don't think it broke because a lose chunk like that likely would have jammed up the whole works.
Below is a close-up of a Synchro-Compur showing the 1/500 spring at the top of the image to the right of the green flash sync lever. Heavy duty stuff, so unless one opens the shutter up it will be hard to determine just what the issue is.
Spring Removal 3 by P F McFarland, on Flickr
PF
Below is a close-up of a Synchro-Compur showing the 1/500 spring at the top of the image to the right of the green flash sync lever. Heavy duty stuff, so unless one opens the shutter up it will be hard to determine just what the issue is.
Spring Removal 3 by P F McFarland, on Flickr
PF