FujiCa gw 690 just purchased

[designali]

Hello all I just purchased a Fujica gw690/90mm f3.5 I believe first edition. Has bulb setting. Just loaded my first roll of film and can't wait to shoot it. Hoping everything is good with the camera, the only thing I am worried about is light leaks. The back has paint chips around door. The counter is at 576 which is high but I got a really good price on it. $200 Does anyone have advice on where to find a manual for this edition, I can find the 2's and 3's but. Not originals. Does anyone know how to move the 120/220 plate? just curious. Any advice on where to service? Thanks for any help you have.

 

[David Allen]

The manual for the II will tell you all you need to know.

Bests,

David.
www.dsallen.de

 

[Renato Tonelli]

A recent thread recommended
Frank Marshman
Camera Wiz Repair
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Moving the camera plate is probably the same as the later models - check out www.butkus.org for the camera manuals; he may not have the manual for your older manual but, as I've mentioned, the newer models will give you an indication as to move the pressure plate.

David is much faster than I am...

 

[Prest_400]

Switching the plate from 120/220 side, one day I tried.
Actually you don't switch per se, you have to take out the plate, turn it over and place it again.

There is an arrow pointing to a side in the middle of the plate opening. With a finger, apply force and you'll see that on that side it springs outward; you can lift it and take the plate out.

 

[designali]

Thank You all for your help, NIce friendly forum!