Zeiss Ikon Nettar 518/16 shutter stuck

[josavi]

The screw cover on the cable release socket may have been introduced in the later models of the 518/16. I think on models with the anti-double X assembly. In these models, you will notice a different shutter button as the cable release socket is now incorporated like modern shutter buttons.

I have the 518/16 Novar f:4.5 with Pronto shutter, this has the later anti-double X. Based on info found on the net, circa 1955-56.

 

[Peltigera]

Actually, the 518/16 has two cable release sockets - one on the body release and one on the shutter housing. I was not aware of the

one on the body release - I just never looked that closely, I guess. The shutter housing cable release socket can be clearly seen in this picture from Marriott's World.

 

[frank]

Best idea would be to look for an inexpensive non working camera on ebay for donor parts. I have this camera with the f6.3 lens. Makes great negs/images!

 

[josavi]

In my case, when I got the 518/16, I did not notice the cable release socket in the shutter button. I was preparing to check for the accuracy of the focus and tried to take out the cover screw on the one in the shutter assembly, could not find a screwdriver to fit, then I noticed the one in the shutter release button so problem solved.

Yes, it will be simpler to find a donor unit, but the quality of these cameras are good. Unless they were exposed to the elements, they can be revived...

 

[Sirius Glass]

Yup, I found the lever and I'm able to fire the shutter now. Thank you very much. Now I just have to find a correct size screw, unless it's a special design screw

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