So what oil for shutter bearings, mirror flip pivots, gears, etc?

[Ranchu]

Gun oil, something like this?

https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/Cleaning-and-Maintenance/Cleaning-Maintenance/Synthetic-Gun-Oil.aspx

 

[02Pilot]

I'm not familiar with the Birchwood-Casey product, but I've had good results with Breakfree CLP, another lubricant made for firearms.

 

[Rob-F]

Outer's gun oil? Clock Oil? Hunter fan oil? Singer Sewing machine oil? These are all quality oils, but some may be too heavy for cameras. We have members who will know!

Oh, one more: how about lightweight synthetic engine oil?

 

[Sarcophilus Harrisii]

There's a bit more information about the topic of which lubricants from where in this thread, which might be useful.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146447
Cheers,
Brett

 

[rick oleson]

In my town we have a hobby shop that caters to model railroaders. They have an "Ultra Light Oil" that is pretty good for this purpose.

One other trick: Spray some WD-40 into a small glass bottle and let it stand for a week. You'll see a thin, clear oil with a cloudy lump of whatever-it-is down near the bottom. If you now skim off the thin oil from the top (I use a draftsman's ruling pen for this), you've got some pretty good stuff.

 

[Ranchu]

Thank you for all this information everyone!

🙂

 

[kxl]

http://www.micro-tools.com/

 

[Sarcophilus Harrisii]

http://www.micro-tools.com/

First they have to have it in stock! From recent experience this can be hit or miss. I had to go elsewhere earlier this year, hopefully they now have some. I got onto a good deal with some Moebius items, so it ended OK for me, maybe even better.
Cheers,
Brett