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cameraguy
Joined: 14 Dec 2007
Posts: 2
PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:20 am   Post subject: Lens and shutter repair on Speed Graphic

The lens on my Speed Graphic is a Kodak Ektar f4.7, 127mm. The shutter is a No.2 Kodak Supermatic with speeds from T, B, 1,2,5, etc up to 400. The lens appears to have dust or fuzz inside which I presume is mold. The shutter does not stay open for T and B.

My question: Where can I get the lens & shutter repaired and what is an estimate on possible cost. Thanks.
PS picked up camera at a flea market. It needs work.
Henry
Joined: 09 May 2001
Posts: 1662
PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:38 am

Try these:

http://www.flutotscamerarepair.com

http://www.skgrimes.com/
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:46 am

If you are good technically and have a fair amount of mechanical abality then Manuals are available for $15~$25 . The Supermatic series of shutters rate a 2.3 on a scale of 5 for dificulity to repair.
http://www.flutotscamerarepair.com/ gets a lot of referals and comments of quality work.
http://www.skgrimes.com/ is also very good but more expensive.
Several other persons have been mentioned on this fourm for shutter repair but one may have to wade through a lot of post to find them.
Unscrew the cells from the shutter, a rubber strap wrench or jar opener may be needed, and clean the inside of the cell. Lubericant can gass out and leave a film and crud on the inside surface of the lens giving the appearance fungus, seperation, and/or scratches to name a few lens faults it mimiks.
I have found heavyweight microfiber lens cleaning cloth to be the best for cleaning lens.
cameraguy
Joined: 14 Dec 2007
Posts: 2
PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:05 am   Post subject: Thanks

Thanks for the quick responses. I'll check out these sites. I'd like to get the camera working.
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