Walruster
Newbie
Howdy y'all,
A few days ago the rewinder crank of my Bessa R2 sheared clean off as I was rewinding the film. The part looks like a pretty easy unscrew and screw in replacement, but it's finding the part that's challenging.
Would anyone happen to have a "for parts" Bessa R or R2 that has a rewinder crank I could buy from them? Alternatively, anyone had any luck getting anything like this from Cosina?
A few days ago the rewinder crank of my Bessa R2 sheared clean off as I was rewinding the film. The part looks like a pretty easy unscrew and screw in replacement, but it's finding the part that's challenging.
Would anyone happen to have a "for parts" Bessa R or R2 that has a rewinder crank I could buy from them? Alternatively, anyone had any luck getting anything like this from Cosina?
Zuiko-logist
Well-known
This seems quite common. A quick google search shows Cameraquest May have the part you need.
Walruster
Newbie
Unfortunate I'm outside of the US, and Cameraquest is either unable or unwilling to help, they suggested the local Voigtlander stockist who directed me to this forum to begin with.
Zuiko-logist
Well-known
I am sorry to hear that. Perhaps 3d printing, if you cannot find the part?
Zuiko-logist
Well-known
This person was helpful apparently. From an old thread on darkroom user.
Walruster
Newbie
Thank you! I've emailed them today 🙂
Walruster
Newbie
For those of you searching in the future, Robert White - Specialist Photography Cameras Filters Lenses Lighting Camera Heads was able to provide the parts. Good luck!
Zuiko-logist
Well-known
Thanks !
john6rat
Member
This is an old thread but I broke this crank on a brand new Rollei 35 RF, made by Cosina. I was able to CAREFULLY drill and tap a 4-40 hole and use a shoulder bolt screw which works, but the material is not much to work with. At least I can use the camera. If I had the insane money to purchase a Zeiss 40mm f2.8 that body might be worth the cost. I do indeed love the camera however. I can post a picture if anyone is interested. I should mention that I first had to carefully bend the tip of the crank in order to get the screw hole drilled. I only had simple tools
john6rat
Member
I know that I should have bent this piece a little bit more but I was cringing. If I had a pair of small needle nose Channel Locks I might have been able to. I was reluctant to ask a friend because if the piece broke in two he would have been horrified
underlord
Well-known
12206224173_58fa0ee62a_o copy by Philip McAllister, on FlickrI 'fixed' my R2 with a small knurled knob from a pocket knife blade. I was pretty pleased with myself, ten years ago when I made the repair! Looking back now I probably could countersink that small screw.
monopix
Cam repairer
I had reason to call them for a replacement rewind crank a couple of months ago and they said they can no longer supply them. Apparently none left at Cosina.
Zuiko-logist
Well-known
I wonder if are any of the parts can be 3D printed, or perhaps share the same design as Cosina SLRs?
santino
FSU gear head
I don’t know if plastics could handle the torque…
Zuiko-logist
Well-known
I believe you can print in metal.
Alpsman
Well-known
Yep, it is possible to print in metal.
But for a small part like this knurled knob a "good friend" with a minilathe should solve the problem.
I did a bit of searching online... the original crank handle seems to be made of plastic. The axle is pushed through and - apparently - riveted.
The "underlord" method seems to me to be the most durable. A small crank handle made of metal and corded. A small screw pushed through from below and glued in with threadlock. This should last for a while.
You "could" also 3D print the handle yourself or machine it out of plastic.
Unfortunately I don't have a Voigtländer Bessa lying around here or know anyone in my circle of friends who does, otherwise I would have enthusiastically taken on the problem of solving it.
underlord
Well-known
Ten years and still holding strong.
john6rat
Member
Wow! I am impressed!
I 'fixed' my R2 with a small knurled knob from a pocket knife blade. I was pretty pleased with myself, ten years ago when I made the repair! Looking back now I probably could countersink that small screw.
