ISO Minolta Hi-Matic 7 repair manual

Steve Goldstein

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The title says it all. I've got a copy of the 7S-ii manual but would like one specific to this model if it exists.

I've also posted this request to the Learn Camera Repair FB group.
 

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Generally speaking, those types of fixed-lens rangefinders are all very similar. It's relatively straightforward to remove the top/bottom covers, the lens board and then the lens/shutter. What's the issue?
 
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OAPOli said:
Generally speaking, those types of fixed-lens rangefinders are all very similar. It's relatively straightforward to remove the top/bottom covers, the lens board and then the lens/shutter. What's the issue?
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The shutter advance won't, suggesting that it's already cocked, but the shutter won't fire even though I can depress the release button quite a ways. The rewind button is pushed in. The sprocket freewheels (presumably because of the rewind button) but the takeup spool doesn't move. It's been suggested elsewhere that the shutter is most likely gummed up.
 

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There could be a number of issues, but it sounds like double exposure prevention is not unlocking? I don't know what is your experience level but there is a teardown video on youtube if you need some pointers.
 

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With these leaf shutter cameras and your symptoms, it is almost always oil contamination on the shutter blades holding them stuck. Requires a complete disassembly of the shutter to remove and clean the blades and surrounding parts of oil. Not a trivial job.
 
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