Where Can I Send Graphic Lens n US For Overhaul?

[F4U]

So far after a week, I haven't heard a peep from 4 different places mentioned.

 

[Rick A]

Go down to the local auto parts or hardware and buy a can of Blaster Dry Graphite Lube. Pull the lens cells from the shutter then step outside and shoot the shutter full of graphite. Insert the straw into the cable release socket and give a squirt. Wait several minutes for the solvent to dry then exercise the shutter at every speed setting. It may take a coupe of tries but I've done this to some of my oldest and most cantankerous shutters with success. Any over spray can be cleaned off with isopropyl alcohol. Tip; hold the shutter with a paper towel so it doesn't get on your hands.

 

[GregY]

So far after a week, I haven't heard a peep from 4 different places mentioned.

I've found that a phone call works better than an email.

 

[F4U]

I received a return text today from Mrs Flutot. Seems there is a medical situation, although she stated she expects to re-open at a later time. I mentioned at that time she should post her re-opening on this site. She said she would.I called Zacks yesterday and spoke to an answering machine. SPTS has not returned my email rfom last week, nor has the fourth, who I don't recall. As I study the Synchro-Compur 1 MX shutter, it is a particularly difficult shutter. Even Chris Sherlock's lengthy series of videos on this particular model shows that even he had difficulty. and if HE does, can you imagine the others' avoidance of it? I've done some shutters myself, but I opened this one up and knew I was in WAY over my head.

 

[mmerig]

I received a return text today from Mrs Flutot. Seems there is a medical situation, although she stated she expects to re-open at a later time. I mentioned at that time she should post her re-opening on this site. She said she would.I called Zacks yesterday and spoke to an answering machine. SPTS has not returned my email rfom last week, nor has the fourth, who I don't recall. As I study the Synchro-Compur 1 MX shutter, it is a particularly difficult shutter. Even Chris Sherlock's lengthy series of videos on this particular model shows that even he had difficulty. and if HE does, can you imagine the others' avoidance of it? I've done some shutters myself, but I opened this one up and knew I was in WAY over my head.

No need to open it up beyond taking the lens elements off. If it's "sluggish" it probably just needs a cleaning. Some non-metal shutter blades are sensitive to some solvents, but the ones in the picture look like metal. Are they?

 

[P C Headland]

...I've watched Chris Sherlock's videos and his work is impeccable. But he's in Australia...

Ahem, further down under than that - New Zealand. But yes, he's retired. His videos are excellent, with great commentary and explanations.

 

[F4U]

Well today I sent it off to SPTS. Talked with a tech who knows these shutters. Back in the day when I worked in a camera store, that's where we sent out all the repairs. But back then, they had a shop on South Blvd in Charlotte. Seemed like everything was done right. But the one in Charlotte is long gone, as am I.