Rollei 35 shutter CLA

[Uglee]

I am trying to access the shutter blades in my Rollei 35. The blades are sticky and slow. I have tried injecting with a syringe a little naphtha into the top of the actuation shaft which helped. When this dried it appeared to need a little oil, which I also injected. However this has not helped. Now I fear I will need to access the shutter blades for a proper cleaning.

From the rear I can remove the lens retaining ring but the lens seems to be cemented in place. Can I remove this lens or will I have to access the blades from the front? Also any advise on lubrication of the shutter shaft would be appreciated.

 

[John Lawrence]

Don't know if you're aware of this, but there's a free pdf of the Rollei 35 Service manual available here:

http://rapidshare.com/#!download|109tl3|26058675|Rollei_35_Service_Manual.pdf|8697

I don't think you need an account to download it if you choose the 'slower' option.

Hope this is of some help,

John

 

[Uglee]

Thanks John,

I have a copy of the manual but it is a bit vague on this matter. I will look over it again to see if I can get any more insight into this repair. If anyone has any information or experience, your contribution is appreciated.