Shutter won't open

[Lala29]

I have a Kodak Retinette IB Pronto-LK but everytime I click the button to take a photo the shutters don’t open. I’m wondering if this is fixable? Thank you in advance!

 

[F4U]

Yes it is entirely fixable The shutter is so dried up it refuses to even open at all. But since Chris Sherlock is retired I don't know who to refer you to.

 

[Tel]

Try Paul Barden, AKA retina_restoration on this site.

 

[FilmShooterX]

I think it has a leaf shutter. The most likely cause is oil on the shutter blades. There are many videos on Youtube that shows you how to clean the blades.

 

[F4U]

This problem can not be remedied by owner. Even if he were able to get the shutter to open and close, the speeds would all be so inaccurate as to be worthless This requires a professional Trust me on this.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

I have a Kodak Retinette IB Pronto-LK but everytime I click the button to take a photo the shutters don’t open. I’m wondering if this is fixable? Thank you in advance!

The grease in the shutter is gummed up and needs a deep clean. I know one repair shop in the center of Cologne, but they are backed up for months. You can try to remove the front lens to get to the shutter, but it's not an easy feat.