Collimator (Focus Tester)
We’ll look at three ways to test a camera’s focus. As with most testing and test equipment, the more complicated and involved the equipment the easier it is to use.…
Classic Camera Repair Resource Links
Rick Oleson's Camera Tech Notes Various camera repair notes accompanied with technical sketches Chris Sherlock's Retina/Retinette Repair Pages Robert Ian Axford's CameraWorks Repairs documented by a technician who's been in…
Yashica Minister III Repair
There are some cameras which are complex, difficult to service and which one would not touch unless armed with a suitable technical manual. There are other cameras which are known…
Yashica Lynx 5000
The problem with this camera is a broken pivot stub on an aperture blade. And another blade was rusty. The ONLY thing we need to do is replace these two…
Vito CSR Meter Repair
The Vito CSR has a coupled CdS meter powered by a PX625 mercury battery. My first inspection of the camera was that the needle is no where in sight and…
Barn-Doors Voigtlander Vitessa N. Circa 1954. Adjusting Rangefinder
The adjustment comes in two parts. First adjust the prism (3 screws plus a central locking screw). The adjustments here are so fine that it is almost impossible to get…
Working on a Topcon RE200
These notes should apply equally to the RE200, RE300, and RM300. All of them are third-party cameras shipped with the Topcon name, among others. Looking at the front casting, it's…
Working on a Topcon 35-L
Comments on the camera Very well built, solid as a tank. Sturdy cocking and film winding mechanism. Nice Seikosha-MXL shutter, speeds from 1/500 to 1, plus B. Double-stroke winding like…
Ricoh TLS 401
This contribution is from a camera hobbyist who is has been often grateful for the articles of others on this forum. It is my way of putting something back into…
Notes About Praktika MTL-3
1.-TOP COVER DISASSEMBLING 1.1.- WINDING LEVER STEP 1: Remove the cover of the winding lever. Use a rubber tool or a gauge as recommended by Tomosy in his book (danger!…