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Canon f-1n winder problem

Started by Glenn, Sep 11, 2006, 11:26 PM

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Camerabythebay

Sep 11, 2006, 11:26 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:34 AM by smf_adm
The winder on my f-1n travels twice as far as my other cameras to cock the shutter. It's a pain to move my thumb that far each shot. Is something wearing out or could this be normal for this particular camera. Is there an adjustment I can make?

Glenn

Sep 12, 2006, 02:19 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:34 AM by smf_adm
Leverwind travels through 139 degs to cock the shutter on all F-1 models. The ready or stand off position is at 30 degs.
 
As you can ratchet/partial stroke the lever, I cannot see what the problem is. If you have discomfort in moving the lever thr