goamules
Well-known
Hi,
I have a VI-T that I'm trying out, with a great F1.2 lens. It's exhibiting darkness on the right side. If I remember, it's worse at high speeds, but shows up somewhat at anything above 125.
I'm a Large Format guy mostly, and don't know much about the mechanics of these old rangefinders. Is this a dragging, sticking or "other" shutter problem? Am I going to have to pay more than the camera cost to fix it? I like the trigger wind idea, and would like to keep this camera. Who can repair it and clean the viewfinder? I'm in AZ if that matters.
Thanks for your advice.
I have a VI-T that I'm trying out, with a great F1.2 lens. It's exhibiting darkness on the right side. If I remember, it's worse at high speeds, but shows up somewhat at anything above 125.
I'm a Large Format guy mostly, and don't know much about the mechanics of these old rangefinders. Is this a dragging, sticking or "other" shutter problem? Am I going to have to pay more than the camera cost to fix it? I like the trigger wind idea, and would like to keep this camera. Who can repair it and clean the viewfinder? I'm in AZ if that matters.
Thanks for your advice.
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Mackinaw
Think Different
Most likely your shutter is "capping," which is where one curtain is overtaking the other. Not at all uncommon in a 50+ year old camera. A CLA will cure this.
Jim B.
Jim B.
goamules
Well-known
Thanks for that answer. Yeah, I've gotten lucky, my Canon IVSB and Voigtlander Vitessa needed no work, and expose properly. I guess I'll bite the bullet and research this forum for a good CLA guy for the metal shutter Canons.
goamules
Well-known
Well Mark Hama and Steves Cameras were within $10 of each other for a complete CLA (wonder if that will include cleaning the viewfinder?). I'm going with Steves because Mark said he's going to be out most of May.