Taron RF advance lever removal?

[MANFRED]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the central cap/screw? It looks like a job for a friction tool but that hasn't worked so far. I've a few Taron RFs which I'd like to open up to remove dust, &c. All ideas welcome.

 

[farlymac]

Could be a left hand thread, which means you need to turn it clockwise. My Taron is buried in a junk box somewhere, so unless I come across it soon, not likely to see the light of day again for a long time. One of the worst cameras I ever bought.

PF

 

[Gordon Curtis]

Hi Manfred,

I've just stripped a Cavalier "EE" Auto 35, which is a re-badged Taron.

To undo the film advance lever, turn the silver button on the top clockwise. If it does not budge try using some hot melt glue and a wooden stick – it should peel off quite easily afterwards (Perhaps test it on a scrap camera first!)

I've documented the strip-down on photo.net:

http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00dqTh

I used the camera on holiday last week. It took a little time to get used to it; but I found it enjoyable to use in the end. I think you need a little empathy when you use such old cameras, and have to allow for things like the rangefinder not being as bright as it once was, and the odd technology.

Hope that helps, and good luck!

Gordon

 

[farlymac]

As a follow-up on my comment about Taron cameras, it seems the later versions (like my VR) were cheaply made, while the original 35 is quite a nice model. I found this out when one arrived on my doorstep in a box of various camera gear I'd won at auction. Still, it's going to need an overhaul from sitting around a long time, but should work fine after that.

PF

 

[Gordon Curtis]

As a follow-up on my comment about Taron cameras, it seems the later versions (like my VR) were cheaply made, while the original 35 is quite a nice model. I found this out when one arrived on my doorstep in a box of various camera gear I'd won at auction. Still, it's going to need an overhaul from sitting around a long time, but should work fine after that.

PF

Hi PF,

That's a good point. I am a Yashica fan (I loved my Minister D), but there is no doubt that some of their cameras were better than others. I guess Taron were struggling at the end too and had to make their product more cheaply to try to survive.

Good luck with your auction win!

Gordon