Lomo Smena 8M - jammed shutter

Erik Petersson

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• Dec 23, 2010

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Hi,

I borrowed a Lomo Smena 8M from a Moscow friend of mine, who got it in her childhood. Now, as I tried the mechanism, the shutter jammed. I wonder if anyone could point me towards a manual or have some tips on how to fix it.

thanks in ahead
Erik

 

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• Dec 23, 2010

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hi erik

i am not sure if these 2 people had the same or similar problems
but
http://www.flickr.com/groups/388785@N25/discuss/72157608789190887/
http://www.theclickshop.net/2010/01/29/how-to-repair-your-lomo-smena-8m/

i hope the links are helpful

good luck !
john

 

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• Dec 23, 2010

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Thanks, although the problem on mine seems to be more in the shutter mechanism. I might try your advice later today

 

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Erik Petersson

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• Dec 26, 2010

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I tried the tips, but they regard repair of the upper mechanism. In my case it is the shutter and the aperture blades that are jammed. I am a little wary of opening up the lens.