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Antique Kodak front release button repair

Started by John_shriver, Nov 27, 2006, 07:23 PM

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Dneumann

Nov 27, 2006, 07:23 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:33 AM by smf_adm
I recently bought a No. 4 Cartridge Kodak online, only to find out that the release button was broken.  I have been shoving a narrow screwdriver to release the latch to open the front.  Has anybody ever repaired one of these before, and how would you

John_shriver

Dec 03, 2006, 09:16 PM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:33 AM by smf_adm
Probably the best strategy is a similar camera as a parts donor.  Look for one with (say) blown out bellows.  It wouldn't need to be the unusual No. 4 size, a No. 2 or 2A would probably be a lot cheaper.
 
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