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[cameraguy]

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.
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[Henry]

Try these:

http://www.flutotscamerarepair.com

http://www.skgrimes.com/

[45PSS]

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.
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[cameraguy]

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