Praktica L repair source

[spoolman]

I have 3 of these cameras that need some sort of repairs.I realize that it might not be worth the effort to get them repaired but I don't want to just junk them. So if anyone knows of someone who repairs these cameras please let me know.

Thanks,

Doug

 

[AgX]

Enough reason to start oneself?

 

[spoolman]

Enough reason to start oneself?

I tried that once and I had to eventually send the camera off to an expert. I'm not mechanically inclined and therefore I don't attempt any sort of repair.

Doug

 

[chuck3565]

I have 3 of these cameras that need some sort of repairs.I realize that it might not be worth the effort to get them repaired but I don't want to just junk them. So if anyone knows of someone who repairs these cameras please let me know.

Thanks,

Doug

Sometimes, if they are jammed or the take up sprocket is slipping, they can be repaired without disassembly. What are the symptoms?

 

[spoolman]

Sometimes, if they are jammed or the take up sprocket is slipping, they can be repaired without disassembly. What are the symptoms?

The symptoms are when the shutter speed is set to 1 second, I have to use the film advance lever twice in quick succession to get the mirror back up.

Doug

 

[chuck3565]

The symptoms are the shutter speed is set to 1 second, I have to use the film advance lever twice in quick succession to get the mirror back up.

Doug

Try saturating the front and back of the shutter blades with naptha and work the shutter multiple times. Let it dry out and see if the mirror returns every time.[/QUOTE]

 

[spoolman]

Try saturating the front and back of the shutter blades with naptha and work the shutter multiple times. Let it dry out and see if the mirror returns every time.

[/QUOTE]
This camera has a focal plane shutter. I think I have found a fix for the problem online and will try it tomorrow.

Doug

 

[chuck3565]

This camera has a focal plane shutter. I think I have found a fix for the problem online and will try it tomorrow.

Doug[/QUOTE]
I actually own and repair L series cameras so I know the shutter mechanism. Since you didn't want to disassemble it, my suggestion might be your best chance of success.