Symptom or cause on this case makes only semantical difference. Notch is off alignment causing blades not engaging. So this is not about lubrication, shutter is working perfectly, There is zero hesitation in how it reacts to release. I'm basically just asking if anyone knows about any particular part of Synchro-Compur's design that can shift notch alignment, before I open it. I don't send stuff over for basic shutter overhaul unless I know I might have parts issues.That’s more of a symptom than a cause. You can easily remove the speed cam ring, clean it up, re-grease, and reassemble with a hope for an improvement. But, I wouldn’t hold my breath in hopes that will fix much or fix for long. Honestly, that shutter needs a ...
In other words you have no idea what I am asking about since you cannot answer the simple question asked. Yet you start getting personal. I can spell ignorance for you, but is it worth it?Obviously, you just want to believe whatever you believe despite complete ignorance (lack of knowledge). So be it. Clearly, the shutter is NOT operating “Perfectly”.
No, there isn’t a way to “shift the notch”. Well... short of peening and filing.
This is a classic case where a proper cleaning and lubrication is needed to restore proper functionality. I suppose you could just fiddle the shutter speed ring each time...
If you do open it and clean it up, please research the Compur lubrication plan. Those shutters almost demand proper lubrication. When done right they are a really sweet shutter.
Have an LF lens with Synchro-Compur shutter. While shutter sounds fine, blades open erratically, almost every other try, but this is not 100% consistent. This happens on every speed setting: T, B, through to 1/400.
Looks to me blades need cleaning as mechanism itself sounds pretty close to normal.
Any ideas? Please let's skip "send it for CLA".
Well, no cleaning required. What happened, I don't know exactly, but had the top rings off, figured no time to play any deeper for now, put it back together and everything works perfectly and on the notch. So, was it taken apart before and something didn't line up as it should, or something else happened? I don't think I'll ever know. Have ever had a shutter that did what this was doing, but there is always first time.The shutter needs to be cleaned at a minimum. You can do it or send it off.
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Thanks, this is very helpful even if for next time.The Synchro Compur is not a shutter for someone not familiar with servicing shutters.
https://learncamerarepair.com/product.php?product=7&category=2&secondary=20 is the service manual you want. Many shutters/cameras/lens combinations are not listed in the tables but the shutter diagrams are correct for them.
The shutter underwent design changes throughout its production so yours may be different from the manual even if it is listed as the diagram for your lens.
The problem you are experiencing is the mechanism is not engaging the blade controller when at the notched speed point. This part is gummed up with bad grease, excessive wear, or deformed.
Many #2 shutters are a 00 shutter scaled up to the different size. The CN-1110-000 is a common workhorse.
You’re right... you’ll never know and I agree with you that it is likely. Highly likely. It’s easy for the speed ring to pinch levers if one doesn’t check that the levers are free. The greasing I mentioned earlier wasn’t to fix the problem but to ensure that the speed ring operates smooth. It’s nice but not totally essential.So, was it taken apart before and something didn't line up as it should, or something else happened? I don't think I'll ever know.
Thanks again, all very helpful for future work. Maybe even on this one when I get there. I have diagrams of all these shutters, but this is not my hobby and rarely get in side them, but am not afraid to.There are some levers that look like pins that go through the speed ring once seated and will slide in a slot on the underside of the speed ring if not correctly seated. The cover not being tightened properly can let the pin slip out of slot.
Knowing which shutter you have will help if you have problems later on.
The CN-1307-000 is another workhorse that other shutters are based on.
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