Minox ML 35 Shutter Repair Fix
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- I got a cheap MInox ML 35mm camera that was sold as partially working. I figured I'd take the gamble and see if I could fix it. I tore into it, got it working and did what I could to make a video of what I did before putting it back together. Sadly it's not a step by step teardown, but I didn't expect to actually figure it out, or how long it would take so I didn't start with a video. If you have any hands-on info, or long lost manuals on how to fix these cameras I'll be glad to hear about it.
NOTE I don't really know what I'm doing. I'm just going on experience fixing stuff, an old German repair guide and a desire to fix something for free. I don't know if this applies to all Minox 35's, or if there's a better way. Attempt at your own risk.
Discussion about adjusting the stroke lever:
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Shutter discussion:
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Minox ML repair manual, with other models on their website:
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It's me again. I bought an almost mint looking 35 ML for a good price because the seller couldn't 100% ensure it works. Sure enough it had shutter issues (would fire in P mode but not under any F stop setting) and just like shown in your video there were two problem. The position of the arm with the two screws and also the positionadjustment of the bottom magnet. Once I adjusted both the shutter began working reliably in every setting. Once again thanks a lot for your very informative video!
This is truly invaluable. Thanks so much for sharing all of your findings and solutions. I am interested in the 35 ML but wasn't sure if I should go for one that might have issues. It's hard to know which one works. Especially since many on eBay state that they haven't tested it and also because some just hear a click and assume the shutter works. While in fact the actual blades are not budging. I stumbled on that forum thread where someone explained how to adjust that lever position (probably what you mentioned in the video) but you went over way more other possible problems and fixes. I am somewhat confident that I could repair a unit in case it's faulty now... at least it's worth the risk. Thanks a bunch!
"Not confidence inspiring." Ha! You did great, kid. I've dealt with the cracked ceramic before, and this week got hands on a GT that's taken a dive. The counter is misaligned and it takes effort to screw that up. The tradeoff is a solid day or two of work to get a pocket full of excellent. Keep going. If you find you get good at it, low-ball all the "AS-IS" listings and refurbish them for a few bucks. Good luck.
What you are calling snap rings are actually E clips and/or C clips. Those pliers are not used to remove or install them. Just use a small screwdriver to pop the clip off, and your fingers (or a pair of normal pliers) to pop them back on.
Hello
Thanks for a thorough video
My GL model has a broken film advance lever. The camera seems to work fine just using the thumb wheel for film advance and setting the shutter.
The stub of the film advance thumb crank is rather sharp.
Any idea how I can remove it from the camera all together, or perhaps get to it for replacement?
Thanks
i had a faulty shutter too. for me the solution was adjusting the pusher forwards. it's located under the two larger, non-painted, screws on the right. loosen them a small bit, push the little arm mechanism forward (towards the topside of the camera) with a smal screwdriver, and screw the two larger screws back tight. for my camera i had to move the arm mechanism all the way up for it to work again.
I was trying to do this and took too many of the plates off and my Lift Rod came off. In the manual I believe it is part 257. Is it possible for us to hop on a Zoom or something. I really need help. PLEASE
Can you help me a part fell out and I have no idea what it is
Hi ! I’m trying to repair my father’s Minox 35 and I would like to access the repair manual you got your schematics from, may I ask where you found it ? Thanks ! Frank
Hello, i have an minox 35 el. Do you know why lightmeter turn off at 2nd wind?
Any idea how to remove the door pins to swap doors?
Hi, I have a similar camera, during repairs a small black plastic piece fell out of it, and I can't put it anywhere, I simply can't find its place. Could you give me your e-mail address, if you can help me identify it, thank you!
Not confidence-inspiring.