Posted by Tony Brent on August 22, 2000 at 18:19:55:
In Reply to: Re: GVII front standard posted by Dan Carey on August 22, 2000 at 10:21:45:
That's a common problem with the Graphic View cameras
Someone uses too much force to lock down the focus,
and strips the thread out of the pot metal bushing.
A friend with a lathe might be able to help make new ones.
: Bert,
: it looks like the gears themselves are Ok, but the front
one
: is a little more "wobbly" in its bushing, compared to the
rear
: standard which works fine. I don't see any easy way to
tighten
: things up. Ah, well, it's a good thing the gears haven't
gone
: south.
: Dan