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andrea_7500
Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Location: Italy
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Hi everybody,
my diaphragm leaves are definitely stuck.
time for lubrication.
since the shutter seems to work fairly well, i was thinking to remove just the rear lens element to gain access to the diaphragm and lube with a toothpick. what do u think?
also, how to unscrew the rear lens element? do u have links at this purpose? and no, i don't have a dedicated wrench and i'd like to avoid buying (looking for) one.
thanks everybody,
Andrea
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Les
Joined: 09 May 2001
Posts: 2682
Location: Detroit, MI
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It depends on the lens. A typical ektar/optar/raptar can usually be unscrewed with a rubber band on the out side of it to help your grip.
They make a very flexible/tacky rubber sheet to help increas your grip too. I pay about a $1.00 for a 4x6 inch sheet, a friend of mine buys the same material in 12' by 4 feet sheets at the local Physical therapy supply for $6.00. Playtex gloves might be easier to find |
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45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.
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Sears has a nice little plastic handle with rubber strap "strap wrench" for around $10 that work great. Once off use light weight oil sparingly.
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