Re: Camera Winding

[P3D John Ohrt <johrt@xxxxxxx>]

P3D Dan Wenz wrote:
> 
> On Sat, 31 May 1997, P3D Ron Babb wrote:
> 
> > Some cameras, like my Rolli 35, can ONLY be stored in the cocked
> > position.  The lens can not be retracted until the shutter is
> > cocked, so this rule must not be universal.  I have had the
> > camera for years and years and at last test on a friends shutter
> > speed measuring device, it was still almost right-on.
> >
> > --
> Leading to the question, until now unasked - lots of opinion on whether
> the shutter-springs of our cameras lose tension after long (how long?)
> periods of time, but has anyone actually done any testing (or found
> results of testing) to determine whether the problem is real or not?

There are springs and there are springs.  Naturally, good springs are
expensive, but I doubt that the cost is a significant factor for a
camera like a Rollei 35 (brief pause while I drool !!!).

The only question is:

Was your camera designed to operate after long periods with the shutter
cocked?

If it was, don't worry about it!  If it wasn't, pay close attention.

Regards,
--
John Ohrt,  Regina, SK, Canada
johrt@xxxxxxx


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