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Jesito
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 Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:40 am Post subject: Fixing the Praktica VLC3 |
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:40 am Post subject: Fixing the Praktica VLC3 |
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Jesito wrote:
Attila was so kind of sending me this body as a Chistmas present (Thanks a lot Attila).
The only M42 film bodies I got before were the Zenit 122, (that is immaculate but need resealing, not what I would say a "precision" machine) and the Chinon CX that I'm still trying to fix because the sprocket problem.
The Praktica came in a excellent overall status but for small, minor/cosmetic problems (normal in a body of that age, I would say that it's extremely well conserved). I wanted to fix them before trying it. I was not in a hurry because I was waiting for the Pancolar electric 1.8 50mm that should match this body.
But after the arrival of the Pancolar, I had to bypass the queue priority and start working on the Praktica.
The problems it had were three:
1. The "flaps" on the skin cover. The adhesive lost its adherence and were flying:
Fixed with a nice contact adhesive that dries in 5':
This adhesive is very easy to use, just apply on one side a thin layer, press it for a while and open again, let dry and finally apply some pressure.
2. The always-a-problem battery replacement. Attila was so kind of providing even a battery for it, but checking the camera meter I saw the meter needle in the wrong place. I measured the battery voltage and found that the voltage was a little low.
So, with the previous experience of the battery adapter for the Yashica, I built a new battery adapter that can use standard batteries.
(I would provide more details later on, I've to bring my son to his basket ball celebration)
3. The damper of the mirror has the foam degraded, the consequence is that after each shot, some foam debris fall into the mirror... Just a nuisance, but I want to fix it before trying the camera with film. (This is a work in progress). I see no much problem, it seems that taking out a couple of screws I'll be able to get to the damper...
That's all by now.
Again thanks a lot to Attila!.
Jes.
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Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Your very welcome! I am glad this cam landed in right hands! |
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Jesito
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Jesito wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
| Your very welcome! I am glad this cam landed in right hands! |
Thanks Attila, vey kind of you 
I've spent this afternoon fixing the damper on the VLC3. As I suspected, losening the two screws allows removing the small metal shim that protects the damper. The status of the damper was as expected:
Removing the old damper is not easy. The damper is too close to the focusing screen and to the mirror to use any solvent to loose it, so it has to be removed just by mechanical action. I used the tiny tweezers and a small cutter.
After some time, I got an almost neat base where to put the new one:
And that's how the new one looks:
Once replaced the shim, the work is almost done. Just some blow-in with the rubber pear to clean up the inside, and voilŕ!.
Now is time to put a roll in and try the Pentacon, but unfortunately it's too dark now. So I'll have to wait till (probably) next week-end...
Jes.
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Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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Attila
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Great job! |
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poilu
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
great tutorial Jes, one day I have to try a rangefinder
I see you continue to trust your Caplio who make indeed nice photos
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Jesito
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
| poilu wrote: |
great tutorial Jes, one day I have to try a rangefinder
I see you continue to trust your Caplio who make indeed nice photos |
Thanks Poilu.
Yes, the Caplio is so small, the battery lasts so long and it sits so nicely on the small tripod that it's unbeatable to shot the step by step procedures. I wear it always with me, and now it has a nice companion: the Minox 35ML.
Jes.
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Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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Jesito
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
Thanks, Attila, you owe most of the merit 
Jes.
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Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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Jesito
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
Final success!
I dared, and I slightly forced the tab that was fixing the focusing screen. It was not so difficult, so after some blowing the prism base and the focusing screen are now immaculate
Now, time to put a roll in...
Jes.
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Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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