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meanwhile
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 Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 8:56 am Post subject: Replacing Springs |
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meanwhile wrote:
I have couple of lenses that need springs replaced.
Where do you get your replacement tiny springs for old lenses?
Thanks!
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Pancolart wrote:
Buy used analog defect camera lot. Perhaps Pentacon Praktica or similar. Body disassembled will give you many different springs you can use.
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aoleg
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aoleg wrote:
| Pancolart wrote: |
| Buy used analog defect camera lot. Perhaps Pentacon Praktica or similar. Body disassembled will give you many different springs you can use. |
+1
Not just springs, but lots of tiny screws that always come handy.
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sceptic
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sceptic wrote:
Old, discarded lenses can be a treasure trove for various parts. Springs and screws, as mentioned, but also tiny ball bearing balls (like those used for the "aperture click", that sometimes shoot out when removing the aperture selector ring).
Canon FD and Konica AR lenses contain lots of those ball bearing balls, although they require some work to get them out.
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meanwhile
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meanwhile wrote:
Actually, finally found what I was looking for on eBay. I believe they are being sold as parts for RC aeroplanes/helicopters, but should suit my purposes just fine. I'll detail more when they arrive as expected. 
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nandakoryaaa
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nandakoryaaa wrote:
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| Actually, finally found what I was looking for on eBay. I believe they are being sold as parts for RC aeroplanes/helicopters, but should suit my purposes just fine. I'll detail more when they arrive as expected. |
Can you please share that Ebay link? I also need some springs so I'd like to know where to look. |
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nandakoryaaa
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| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Replacing Springs |
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nandakoryaaa wrote:
| meanwhile wrote: |
I have couple of lenses that need springs replaced.
Where do you get your replacement tiny springs for old lenses?
Thanks! |
There is a manufacturer in my area who can make any springs by drawn design.
I haven't yet contacted them so I don't know the cost efficiency but at least there's some option. |
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