Good morning, good day and good evening, everybody!

I just got myself a 1941 Speed Graphic (YAY!) and am currently playing around with it to get used to it as good as possible. I have noticed that my lens (Kodak 127mm) is not working properly. I can still use the camera's other shutter, so I can take pictures...) The lens` shutter doesn't seem to close perfectly when not cocked. As soon as the camera is cocked, the shutter is closed perfectly, but when in "normal" position, the shutter is always open at about f/32. Furthermore, the very long shutter speeds (.5 sec, 1 sec) and the delayed action timer are sticky and won't fire most of the time. Will taking the lens apart and cleaning it (how?) help or will I have to find myself an new lens if I want to use the front shutter?

Thanks in advance...
...Jens, Germany

learn to use the SEARCH feature, its easy, :lens help for keyword CLA.
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I have included a page about shutter cleaning on my Kodak Web site. That information would apply to any between the lens shutter. I describe flood cleaning, not disassembly, which I wouldn't attempt if you have had no training in shutter maintenance.

http://www.staff.uiuc.edu/~b-wallen/BN_Photo/Kodak_index2.htm

Please, let's ease up on the newbie posters! Especially those whose native tongue may not be our own. Smiley face does not negate shouting. I feel that I can speak with some perspective, as I signed on to this board at a very early date (q.v.). Impatience is not a virtue.

If the shoe fits, wear it.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Henry on 2004-02-01 19:13 ]</font>

Check out Graywolf's web site. He has his web site link in the thread just below this post. The lens/shutter info is 16 pages long, but sure worth the download.
"Yet another shutter problem"
Harry

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: worldphoto on 2004-02-01 21:23 ]</font>

Seems like some folks forget that they started out knowing nothing.

<font size=-2>One of the first things I learned to do was</font> <font size=+3>READ.</font>

<font size=-3>those who find this and or the previous post offensive do so of their own preference to read it in.</font>

Yeah, it fits alright.