Vitessa T

[bluecreech]

Hi, I just bought a Vitessa T, But the shutter wont open. Can some one please tell me how to get to the shutter so I can lightly oil it.. Thanks, Gary... I don't want to screw it up... I bought this for 5 bucks with
3 great lenses and case, very clean. I know it is an easy fix. Any help will be appreciated....

 

[Sonnar Brian]

It may, or may not, be easy.

The lens is removable. Taking the lens off gives full access to the shutter blades. Flood cleaning with Lighter Fluid, such as Ronsonol and/or 99%pure Isopropyl Alchohol "typically" clears up a gummed shutter.

If that does not work, I suggest sending it in for a "Clean-Lube-Adjust" at a professional shop, such as KEH.com.

 

[bluecreech]

Thank you, I will dive in....

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Use a few drops at first. Work the shutter mechanism. Let it sit, and retry if necessary. Sometimes the shutter works until the solvent dries. So, re-apply a few more drops.

Let it air out before putting the lens back on.

 

[bluecreech]

Ok. So I just put a few drops right onto the blades?

 

[Sonnar Brian]

That's about it. Works about 75% of the time. I've even restored the Double Blades of a Voigtlander Prominent with this techique. It is "Flood Cleaning". But- Don't really "FLOOD it".

 

[ully]

I have fixed a couple cameras with stuck shutter blades, just a couple drops of lighter fluid and wait awhile and try again.

 

[bluecreech]

Thank you Brian. Thanks Ully. I will let you know the outcome..

 

[bluecreech]

Awsome.. Thanks alot! Seems to work, at all speeds.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Feels good when the fix is so simple. Keep an eye on it, check in a few days. Work the shutter, dry firing before loading it up.

Good Luck-

 

[bluecreech]

Thanks.. I took a picture of my Vitessa T, was going to post it, But it wont let me...