[MF3D.FORUM:896] Re: Sputnik Repairs

[Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

Greg Erker wrote:
> Brian Reynolds wrote:
> >I just got a test roll back from my Sputnik after replacing the door
> >with the bent pressure plate.  Unfortunately with this door (which is
> >a bit stiff when closing up the camera) the right frame is completely
> >blurry (as opposed to just the lower left corner with the original
> >door/plate).
> >
> >I'd replace this camera, but except for the problem with the pressure
> >plate this camera is in very good condition.
> >
> >Does anyone know of someone who does repairs on Sputniks?
> 

I called Keiv USA after sending this message and they will repair my
Sputnik.  I described the problem to them and they said to just send
the camera in and they'd contact me with an estimate.  I don't know if
they would work on any random Sputnik, or just ones that they have
sold.

>   But, have you checked the focus of
> your two lenses with ground glass across
> the film plane?  I'm wondering if it
> is possible that your body is warped
> (a possibility with bakelite I hear)
> so it may not be possible to get a
> sharp image from the camera.
> 

This is a camera that has work fine until just a few months ago.  At a
recent Third Friday Stereo Dinner I passed the camera around hoping
someone would have a good idea and someone noticed that the pressure
plate on the right door was bent.  I probably did it by not being
careful closing the doors while changing film on a recent trip.

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