Re: TDC Colorist II Rangefinder Problem

[P3D Patrick Boeckstijns <pboeckst@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Does the top come 
>off easily? Are there any parts that might fly out when opened? Please respond 
>by E-Mail if you have any suggestions or warnings.

I opened the camera to repair the broken plastic take-up spool (very common
problem with the COLORIST) about a year ago. I remember the alluminum top
comming off very easily and no springs jump out. 
I also had to re-calibrate the rangefinder. It has a little screw to do
this. However I think things might not be that simple. Just taking the top
off may not necessarily give you acces to the mirrors. If I remember well
the rangefinder system is located inside a black painted "unit". For the
repair I had to perform I did't have to go any further. There may be some
crews which allowe you further acces.
Anyway for as far as your question is concerned with respect to the
alluminum cover : no problem.

Good luck.
Patrick.
P. BOECKSTIJNS
VUB Service for Foreign Students
Pleinlaan 1         1050 BRUSSEL
BELGIE
Tel. 32 2 6292309
Fax. 32 2 6292362


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