Zorki 5 (red name) rangefinder calibration

[schyter]

Hey guys,

I have recently joined the forum and I apologize for my English !

I bought a Zorki 5 Red Name, with Industar 50 collapsible.
The camera has arrived in good condition (sometimes does not open the first tent with 1/25 and B) and only slightly out of calibration rangefinder.
I proceeded to polish metal parts and coating; the same thing I did with the goal, by removing from the camera body. When I remounted the lens, the rangefinder, after verification, it was found much more than previously incorrectly calibrated. I tried to turn the cam, slightly, but no significant improvement. What may have occurred? Do you know how to solve this type of camera? Thanks to all !!

 

[tunalegs]

It is a well known fault with these cameras that firing the shutter with the lens removed can damage internal parts. Did you fire the shutter after removing the lens?

 

[schyter]

It is a well known fault with these cameras that firing the shutter with the lens removed and damage internal parts. Did you fire the shutter after removing the lens?

yes...
the camera receives the film from the bottom, like the old Leica. To control the shutter speed, I loaded and shooting several times without the lens ... I have caused irreparable damage? 😱

 

[tunalegs]

yes...
the camera receives the film from the bottom, like the old Leica. To control the shutter speed, I loaded and shooting several times without the lens ... I have caused irreparable damage? 😱

It can be repaired (I think), but it means taking the top plate off. Not something one can do at home without the proper tools.

 

[schyter]

It can be repaired (I think), but it means taking the top plate off. Not something one can do at home without the proper tools.

many, many thanks... 😛
I do not risk the repair made by myself ... I will take to repairman photos !