P3D Re: Illoca Problem

[Rod Sage <rsage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I have just bought one of these on Ebay (OK, I know, but I am a trusting
> soul).  The owner has very kindly emailed me prior to sending me the camera
> to say that the shutter will not release.  I noticed that in Werner Weisers'
> book "Stereo Cameras since 1930" this camera has a special feature : "A
> Delayed Action Shutter Release".  Does anyone know how it works as I am
> wondering whether this is the 'problem'?

I have an Illoca II and the seller might not realize that there has to
be tension on the film wind sprocket inside the back under the wind
knob. It is tricky to test fire without film in it. Cock the shutter on
top by the advance, then put pressure on the prong in the back towards
the right. The delayed shutter release may also stick. This allows the
photographer to get in the picture. about 10 sec. delay. My Illoca has
slow speeds that stick, but I understand it has a tricky shutter to work
on. Does anyone work on these? Piper? Otherwise the lenses are nice and
sharp and even has a pc sink and flash shoe. Plus it's funky.
Rod
Rod


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