I got to thinking how odd it was that I had never encountered a Japanese camera repair book aimed at the general enthusiast wishing to learn about repairing cameras
I'm not sure if you are wondering about a camera repair book from Japan, or a repair book for Japanese cameras. If it's the latter, there are several, although they are not exclusive to Japanese cameras. But the tools and methods for repairing NON-Japanese cameras are often the same as for repairing Japanese cameras.
My interest in Japanese publications in particular is because production values can be top-notch, and translator apps mean that language need not be the barrier it once was. Whether I'd gain any additional insights from them, I don't know, but they ought to provide me with some entertainment too.
For repair work, there is also the LEARN CAMERA REPAIR website -- in English, and much of it is free.
I purchased Thomas Tomosy's original camera repair book many years ago, and a number of techniques that I use today came from his book. But the "problem" is that the original was packed with so much good information, that his sequels differed mostly in his camera-specific notes.
My interest in Japanese publications in particular is because production values can be top-notch, and translator apps mean that language need not be the barrier it once was. Whether I'd gain any additional insights from them, I don't know, but they ought to provide me with some entertainment too.
I have since discovered more Japanese-language titles:
(See also the related items, though two of them appear to be the same book by Mr. Ozeki).
Unfortunately not anymore, USD 1,- per download.
That's still pretty cheap -- especially if they have what you want.
Yes, this is a highly recommended book, it mainly discusses mechanical viewfinder cameras but also some SLRs.Someone already have it and can tell us if is worth it?
More Challenge Disassembling and Assembling Junk Cameras!
Suikodo Junk Camera Laboratory
2007
ISBN 4774130680
And so, with our first attempt, we found a list of Japanese publications on the subject of camera repairs:
Google Translate, Japanese to English:
壊れたカメラを自分で直したい！カメラの修理＆メンテナンスの参考本 | 関西写真部SHARE
ジャンクカメラやクラシックカメラの修理、現在使用しているカメラのメンテナンスを自分で行いたいという方に、カメラの修理＆メンテナンスの参考本をご紹介します。自宅でカメラの修理ができるようになることで、カメラの構造を知ることができたり、急なトラブルにも対応できるようになります。share--photography-com.translate.goog
I laughed when I saw reference to "Malt Plane", but it's actually a decent phonetic interpretation of "Moltopren", which is the popular Japanese term for foam used as mirror cushion and as light trap material.
Which I would interpret as "This is not a step-by-step guide for servicing specific models of cameras, that would require a crazy-big book. But you should be able to figure stuff out from the included examples of similar cameras which are illustrated in the second half of the book"When explanation for overhauling a camera is to be given for respective models, the volumes of books will become enormous and impracticable.
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