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Help needed with removing front lens element Konica S2

Started by André, Jan 20, 2004, 08:16 PM

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André

 Hello,
 
I want to repair a shutterblade problem on my konica S2. I've read the archives of how to do this but I cannot understand fully how the front element lens to be removed.  
I tried screwing off the first silver ring (first one beneath/

Winfried

Jan 20, 2004, 08:30 PM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:49 AM by smf_adm
 Look at the repair article about the Konica Auto-S1.6 in the repair article section - this camera is virtually identical to the Auto-S2. Sometimes these retainer rings are very tight. It's the best to use a tool which gets into both notches - not neces

André

Jan 20, 2004, 09:44 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:49 AM by smf_adm
 Thanks for your reply, so I rumbled on the correct ring (the articles do not show that clearly).
Unfortunately it's so tight that I will need a blacksmith to remove it.
The caliper gauge is a good idea though.
 
André