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Old 29-07-16, 06:11 PM   #1632
johnnyrod
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Default Re: Vintage film cameras

Right, the Vito is as finished as I can manage. It still sticks open a lot of the time when on 1 second, but if you turn the dial to 1/2 then it'll free up. Using it on 1/2 or faster is fine, not checked the speeds though. I had to use quite a lot of oil on the escapement as it sticks part way through its stroke; at 1s it uses the furthest part, which is the only part that sticks. For 1/2 or faster it doesn't go into that area. I've annotated the photos on Flickr:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskALb2Dc

Had a quick look at the K1000, popped the bottom cover off. There was a stuck lever which popped the mirror back down, I think it might be bent so need to check out some pix.
https://flic.kr/s/aHskE5WVQL
It has now however jammed without firing so add that to the list! Will have to do some research before getting into it. I don't know when I'l be able to get back to it, so if you want the Vito sooner then let me know and I'll pop it in the post.

Saw a really nice Ikonta 35 on ebay last night, amazing condition. Was advertised as Zeiss Ikon Compur Rapid camera, so not ideal, but went for £27 in the end, bit of a surprise. Must clean mine up... and the rest! No sign of the Konica bits yet but am hoping for tomorrow's post.

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