The outer ring (below the front element) of my Copal #3 shutter has been sealed with a clear thread-lock substance. Have you run into this and will the ring release with hard turning? It didn't come loose on initial attempts with my spanner wrench-I may have to get the AMF tool you're using. I don't want to damage it or distort the holes the spanner fits in....
My Copal 3 just closes. As in closes at the fastest speed, it snaps closed. Just as if the retaining mechanism does not exist. (Ofcourse it is there, but maybe something is sprung or I dont know.) Any ideas? Also possible I use it wrong (although I dont think), had no other Copal until now. Manual somewhere to find?
Good morning Milenko, thank you very much for the video, I have the same problem and I would like to get the right tools first. Where I find the rubber pads unscrews ferrules and the compass tool ... brand or correct name in English. thank you very much Claudio
Hi Claudio, the tool's for working with lens and cameras, I have make a small list of tool's: Here are some link's to different repair tool's: Japan Hobby Tool rubber cone: www.amazon.com/Japan-Vacuum-Camera-Opener-Repair/dp/B0013HFYKK/ref=pd_sbs_469_1? _encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0013HFYKK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C 18 different size rubber repair tool's: www.amazon.com/Sizes-Lens-Filter-Wrench-Rubber/dp/B00988D1BK/ref=pd_sbs_469_2? _encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00988D1BK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C Divider Caliper Wing Compass: www.amazon.co.uk/Divider-Caliper-Compass-Marking-Machinist/dp/B015CN9A8M You can also buy this set. Lens Repair Set with pointed, flat, half flat tips: www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRPWCN0/ref=psdc_3347581_t1_B00J5F6O92 JIS cross head screw driver's: www.amazon.com/Moody-Tools-58-0219-Chromium-Screwdriver/dp/B004PGO1T6/ref=pd_sim_421_6? _encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004PGO1T6&pd_rd_r=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ&pd_rd_w=ti7yC&pd_rd_wg=s2a40&psc=1&refRID=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ Or this set, that is the set I use: eustore.ifixit.com/en/Tools/Drivers-Wrenches/JIS-Driver-Set.html?Fixit&Referral& Lens cleaning wipes (PEC-PAD): www.amazon.com/dp/B0161VIZZ8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0161VIZZ8&pd_rd_wg=ZTxxY&pd_rd_r=RNY8S6Q1V5K18K3F61VZ&pd_rd_w=2c1Oy Cheers Kenneth
Well, putting on new oil do not really solve the problem. The real thing to do is to take out the slow gear and clean it with solvent like Lighter Fluid or Isopropylalcohol 99%,. And then do your lubricating with SMALL drops of fine sewing machine oil on the axel's, then put it back again in the shutter, and then do the 1 sec. adjustment... That's it.. I think the Graflex has a Compur shutter, or maybe a Copal, when i come across one, i will find out.
zawzero Linhof makes the best cameras for working professionals. You either can afford one or your going hate it because you wish you had one but your ass is dead broke to afford one..!!!!
This was exactly what I needed to fix my Copal 3, thank you!
I'm happy to know that it worked for you :-)
What is the name of the tool you use for unscrewing the safetyring? Thanks and regards, S.E.
Thanks for the video. What kind or brand of oil are you using?
It's called "Atlantic Oil" but it will work fine with other thin sewing machine oil, and just lube the axle end only!
The outer ring (below the front element) of my Copal #3 shutter has been sealed with a clear thread-lock substance. Have you run into this and will the ring release with hard turning? It didn't come loose on initial attempts with my spanner wrench-I may have to get the AMF tool you're using. I don't want to damage it or distort the holes the spanner fits in....
My Copal 3 just closes. As in closes at the fastest speed, it snaps closed. Just as if the retaining mechanism does not exist. (Ofcourse it is there, but maybe something is sprung or I dont know.) Any ideas? Also possible I use it wrong (although I dont think), had no other Copal until now. Manual somewhere to find?
Hi, Do you know where I can repair Compur 3 shutter?
Good morning Milenko, thank you very much for the video, I have the same problem and I would like to get the right tools first. Where I find the rubber pads unscrews ferrules and the compass tool ... brand or correct name in English. thank you very much Claudio
Hi Claudio, the tool's for working with lens and cameras, I have make a small list of tool's:
Here are some link's to different repair tool's:
Japan Hobby Tool rubber cone:
www.amazon.com/Japan-Vacuum-Camera-Opener-Repair/dp/B0013HFYKK/ref=pd_sbs_469_1?
_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0013HFYKK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C
18 different size rubber repair tool's:
www.amazon.com/Sizes-Lens-Filter-Wrench-Rubber/dp/B00988D1BK/ref=pd_sbs_469_2?
_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00988D1BK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C
Divider Caliper Wing Compass:
www.amazon.co.uk/Divider-Caliper-Compass-Marking-Machinist/dp/B015CN9A8M
You can also buy this set.
Lens Repair Set with pointed, flat, half flat tips:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRPWCN0/ref=psdc_3347581_t1_B00J5F6O92
JIS cross head screw driver's:
www.amazon.com/Moody-Tools-58-0219-Chromium-Screwdriver/dp/B004PGO1T6/ref=pd_sim_421_6?
_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004PGO1T6&pd_rd_r=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ&pd_rd_w=ti7yC&pd_rd_wg=s2a40&psc=1&refRID=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ
Or this set, that is the set I use:
eustore.ifixit.com/en/Tools/Drivers-Wrenches/JIS-Driver-Set.html?Fixit&Referral&
Lens cleaning wipes (PEC-PAD):
www.amazon.com/dp/B0161VIZZ8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0161VIZZ8&pd_rd_wg=ZTxxY&pd_rd_r=RNY8S6Q1V5K18K3F61VZ&pd_rd_w=2c1Oy
Cheers
Kenneth
Does grafex shutter got same mechanism? Just put oil and the problems solve?
Well, putting on new oil do not really solve the problem. The real thing to do is to take out the slow gear and clean it with solvent like Lighter Fluid or Isopropylalcohol 99%,. And then do your lubricating with SMALL drops of fine sewing machine oil on the axel's, then put it back again in the shutter, and then do the 1 sec. adjustment... That's it..
I think the Graflex has a Compur shutter, or maybe a Copal, when i come across one, i will find out.
I would like to CLA some of my shutters but dont know which oils or graphite lubricants to use. Now how much.
grafex lindholm auweiah!!!!
Nice video, but it's Linhof :)
zawzero Linhof makes the best cameras for working professionals. You either can afford one or your going hate it because you wish you had one but your ass is dead broke to afford one..!!!!