Rolleicord V Focus Knob Removal

[Andrew O'Neill]

I have one of these cameras, that is basically a parts camera...but I've managed to fix the shutter (to my surprise!), but now I want to fix the focus. The focus knob turns freely, but the bellows does not move in and out. Something has detached. I've removed the leatherette on the side, and the screws. The plate is loose, but will not come off due to the focus knob. That obviously has to come off, first. Anyone know how this is done? Thanks!

andy

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Nevermind! I figured it out!

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

If anyone is interested, the tiny brass nut was quite loose, therefore the knob wouldn't turn the drive shaft... I tightened it as best I could with needle nose plyers. I'll need a two-prongy tool (probably a proper name for it) to give it a good tightening first. Anybody know what this tool would be called?

 

[runswithsizzers]

I call it a screwdriver with a notch filed in the middle.

 

[OAPOli]

I didn't have a screwdriver wide enough to sacrifice, so I made a notch in a piece of steel. Same idea.

OP, make sure to secure the knob at the correct infinity setting.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

I didn't have a screwdriver wide enough to sacrifice, so I made a notch in a piece of steel. Same idea.

OP, make sure to secure the knob at the correct infinity setting.

Good idea, and yes, I've done that. Thanks!

 

[Sirius Glass]

A two slot wrench . . .