Re: Sputnik

[Brenda Nowlan <bknowlan@xxxxxxxxx>]

I had finally found the clips on my lenses but could see how you could get
them off without scratching the lenses.  Sam told me they were even more
difficult to get back on.  I would also be interested if anyone has a safe
technique for that.

Brenda

Rod Sage wrote:

> Speaking of Sputniks. I purchased a second seemingly mint Sput a few
> months ago and noticed that the left image always was out of focus. I
> checked it with a ground glass a it seemed that the left lens was
> focused beyond infinity. Also the lenses are off vertically. When
> mounting there is about 5mm difference. The lenses are apart now on my
> bench and I am pretty sure I can correct the focus, but any ideas on the
> vertical problem? I noticed that the inner lenses which are held in
> with  clips are sitting in crude castings. The clips are different
> thickness and one looks ready to pop off. Sam "the hacker" mentioned
> using a black magic marker on this inner lens but It looks scary to put
> the clips back on.
> RDS