P3D Re: Broken Realist

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

re: Dave Williams experienced a broken gear on top of his Realist's
takeup spool shaft and asks:

> Is this something I can repair if I can get the parts?  If not, any
> recommendations for a for someone who repairs Realist cameras?

Ron Zakowski and Charles Piper have been mentioned in the past for
this sort of repair.  Ron can also sell you the parts if you want
to try to tackle it yourself.  Sorry I don't have their contact info
handy; try the archives. http://calcite.rocky.edu/photo-3d/ghindex.html
(user photo-3d and password calcite)

> the film advance has always been difficult to turn. [snip]  Is this
> normal, or was there a problem that led to the broken gear?

You might want to check several posts in digest 2215.  Here are some
excerpts, both quoting Charles Piper's "The Technical Page":

|The two vintages of Realist transport have different methods to keep
|the WIND knob from turning backward when on Advance.  The old style
|has a one way spring clutch, and offers little resistance to turning,
|but makes no sound.  The new style has a ratchet stop which clicks.
|The old style requires overhaul much more frequently.

|When your Realist is unloaded and set to Rewind, it should be
|possible to rotate the Wind or Rewind knob in either direction
|with the tip of one finger.  If either is tight, you may be
|headed for trouble, especially with the 36 exp rolls.

I don't know whether the problem with the older advance mechanism
specifically relaates to a broken gear or not.  I think I have
seen the broken gear problem mentioned a time or two--just not
sure if it is the same problem or a different one.

Paul Talbot


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