zorki 4 problems

[JS1]

I also cleaned the slow speed mechanism... here a nice test to see if the shutter B speed works. As long as the button is pressed, the arm will block the closure of the second window...

 

[JS1]

slow speed back installed. This was the most difficult thing to do and the mechanism unwinded several times completely. I got it ok after many attempts

 

[JS1]

I hope you found the pictures of interest ! I did learn so much with the cla instructions I found on this site

best wishes
Johan

 

[wolves3012]

Neat pictures there Johan, glad to see you got things sorted! Now put it all back together and go take pictures! 🙂

 

[wolves3012]

Wolves

many thanks for your patience ! It was very helpfull and after a few attempts installing the escapement again, all speeds seem to work fine now. I have put everything together already.

I also have another zorki 4 with needs a good CLA. I have noticed that the camera house seems to be glued on some places, especially near the lens fittings. I cannot open if without forcing it ... thats a pitty

best wishes
Johan

No problems, you are welcome to the help. On the "glued" body shell: it can be stuck by the light-seal string around the lens mount. This is the only place there should be any resistance. Try to pry the bottom edge of the body forwards to break the glue but do it carefully. I didn't have any problems on the two I took apart. You may damage the light seal so replace it with some black wool or string before re-assembly. Just glue it on with a couple of spots of PVA glue, this will hold it while replacing the body shell.