DougS
Newbie
I recently acquired a Ricohflex Dia that needs a complete going over. The shutter is stuck which I will tackle. One part that is missing is the screw and stud that hold the film pressure plate to the film door. In looking at some other TLR's that I have (Yashica's), they use what appears to be an identical setup. I looked on-line and see certain Rolliecord models with it as well. Does anyone have one to spare? BTW, later model TLR's went to a rivet that is hidden on the outside of the film door by the leatherette. This is a show stopper for this camera unless I can come up with the needed parts.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks everyone!
Dan Daniel
Well-known
Photograph? Do you have one of the two needed?
By the way, film pressure plates can be hacked into place. There are stops on the edge of the plate and on the body where the plate is pressed tight. By design, there is a gap between the film rails and the pressure plate that allows the film to float every so slightly. It is NOT a hard pressing on the film backing.
So, you could use something like an open cell foam to provide pressure to get the plate to sit tight. Just providing another perspective on what is going on. No need to let the camera die if you can't find a replacement part. Just be certain to seal the hole in the back of the camera.
By the way, film pressure plates can be hacked into place. There are stops on the edge of the plate and on the body where the plate is pressed tight. By design, there is a gap between the film rails and the pressure plate that allows the film to float every so slightly. It is NOT a hard pressing on the film backing.
So, you could use something like an open cell foam to provide pressure to get the plate to sit tight. Just providing another perspective on what is going on. No need to let the camera die if you can't find a replacement part. Just be certain to seal the hole in the back of the camera.
mikemc_photo
Established
NO foam Please!!You could not slide roll film without creating a static charge....A pressure plate on a tlr also needs to keep a large area flat.
DougS
Newbie
Well I got further into the camera and it has larger issues. Number one, the inboard side of the inner element of the taking lens was severly frosted with fungus. I mean bad. I have some experience polishing glass (amatuer telescope making) so I went at it with zirconiumn oxide and later some cerium oxide which are polishing agents. I got them respectable looking and then went after the shutter. It's a Citizen shutter. Well despite a thorough cleaning I can't get the shutter to fire after cocking. Sometimes recocking it several times does the trick. There is a mechanical issue somewhere that I can't figure out. I should have known I was in trouble when I opened up the shutter face and a screw fell out. I did find where it went but it didn't help my final issue. I really don't want to spend any more $$ on this and may sell for parts. The film transport, focus, aperture, etc. are all very good.
Dan Daniel
Well-known
I meant to put foam behind the existing metal pressure plate to act as a spring. The purpose of the screws is to hold the pressure plate while two springs push from the back side. Without one of the screws, it will be hard to hold the spring on that side in place. So foam could be taped in place as a hack to hold the plate and provide pressure.
I imagine that foam directly against the film backing paper could make for some hard winding, along with all sorts of other possible messes such as the static you mention.
DougS
Newbie
I was never able to sort out the shutter. I donated the camera to someone who has the parts and skills to do a proper repair. He sells cheaply or is some cases gives away free to needy film students.