P3D re:P3D Realist Problem of Robert R.

["Robert R" <robert_3d@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello again,

I want to thank Steve and Todd for their advice on my stuck shutter problem. 
I took out the partial roll that was in there and did as Steve said, and it 
looks like the left (thought it was the right one at first) one is stuck a 
little open. Looks like a half moon. After cocking and releasing the shutter 
a few times at different speeds, it looks like the right one is also now 
stuck closed. This happens at all speeds. Every thing sound good, the just 
don't move.

Todd, I did have the lens board off prior to this problem, and these were 
the first few rolls after cleaning the camera (the wind/rewind knob was very 
stiff, and I lubed it per Dr. T's book and it works great now). As you say 
the shutters are swinging loosely so I hope that it is only something loose, 
but I lost most of my Christmas pictures.

I do have a copy of the good Dr. T's realist book, so I'll have to get that 
out and fix 'er up. I'll let you all know how I make out.

Thanks again for the help extended to a 3d newbie with a Realist.

I enjoy this list and all the information very much, thank you all I'm 
learning!!.

Robert.

>Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 19:03:00 -0500
>From: Steve Rodgers <lens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>Subject: P3D Realist Problem of Robert R.
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>The first thing to do with this camera is to take the back off and >then
>repeatedly fire the shutter at all speeds while looking through the
>camera from behind into a strong light source. If the shutter is >hanging
>up you should be able to detect it and at what shutter speeds it is
>malfunctioning.
>This should give you some sort of preliminary diagnosis as to the
>problem.
>
>Steve R.



>Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 16:33:23 -0800 (PST)
>From: Todd Eifert <stereoshooter@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: P3D Re: Realist Problem
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>I once had a similar problem with my Realist after I had removed the
>lense board.  I exposed a roll and noticed that the shutter or >shutters
>had stayed open, fogging the entire roll.  I removed the lense board
>and found that I hadn't tightened the screws enough.  After making >sure
>everything was working in place, I put the lense board back on and
>haven't had a problem since.  When I removed the lense board, the
>problem was very noticeable because the shutters were swinging >loosely.
>I can't remember if there was something else I had to tighten, but >try
>opening it up and checking.  The camera is very easy to work on.

>Todd Eifert
>Venice, CA

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