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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2014
Ever wonder how a camera technician checks your film camera for accuracy? Then this video should help you. Using and understanding what a Spectron Instruments film camera shutter and exposure tester can show you to help diagnose or troubleshoot issues. We will have more videos on specific models showing their performance. Let us know what you think and thanks for watching.
Corroded battery contacts in your flash, battery tray or battery compartment? This should help.
If you have battery corrosion in most any device using alkaline, mercury, manganese, or silver oxide batteries, vinegar will remove much of it quickly. Though in this video I covered the corrosion in vinegar. Most of time I would apply the vinegar with a cotton swab or a Kimwipe wrapped around tweezers. This flash had more corrosion than I have seen in years. Unfortunately the\is flash was totaled. The corrosion had damaged many the traces on the circuit boards. When the batteries start to leak, molecules of corrosion will follow the wiring or circuit traces until the battery power has exhausted.
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Easily un-jam your locked up Nikon FE, FE2, FM, or FM2 camera body. Save a trip to your camera Tech.
มุมมอง 250หลายเดือนก่อน
This is service I provided to hundreds of our customers for years at no charge. Usually happens when the customers were loading film. That being said, some FE2 and FM2 series cameras can have a shutter issue that requires a repair or shutter replacement. Symptoms the FM, FM2 series camera will have, mirror is up, wind lever can't be operated, speed setting doesn't matter. For the FE, FE2 series...
Minolta MC W.Rokkor - HG 35mm 2 8 removing the aperture blade housing from the lens barrel assembly.
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This USCamera video will show you how to easily remove the aperture blade housing from the lens barrel assembly. Then you can flush clean the aperture blade assembly easily, or service another issue with the aperture operation. A video showing installing the blade housing into the focus barrel is also available.
Minolta MC W.Rokkor - HG 35mm 2 8 installing the aperture blade housing into the lens barrel.
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This USCamera video will show you how to install the aperture blade housing into the lens barrel assembly. It can be really frustrating until you follow the guidelines I recommend. Aligning the stop lever and aperture cam the way I describe should make you a pro. It does take practice to do it quickly but if you are patient you will succeed. The video showing removal of the blade housing from t...
Mamiya M645 Counter Reset Service. Super easy. Use a good watch oil or fine instrument oil. Amazon.
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This simple and quick fix will have the counter in your Mamiya M645 camera resetting like new. Works on the on all M series 645's including M645 J, M645, and M645 1000s. Did I forget one?
Manfrotto Tripod Service #1 - Separate the top leg tube from the tube bracket easily.
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Many customers have asked about removing a leg from the top tube bracket. It can be very difficult as the bracket and tube have been assembled for years. Aluminum can corrode a little and when that happens it can make parts difficult to separate. Watch this short video and you will learn how to separate the 2 parts easily.
Easiest Way to Remove the Backing from our Premium Foam
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Michael found an easy way for anyone to remove the back from our premium black open cell foam. I've been a film camera technician since the late '70s, did I really say that? Yes, the years go by fast when you always find your job interesting, and you learn new techniques. I hope this video helps anyone using our foam. It is the finest foam made, with very high pore count per inch. You will find...
Using the Spectron Instrument CE240 / CE360 Duplex Film Camera Test System
มุมมอง 14610 หลายเดือนก่อน
Ever wonder how a camera technician checks your film camera for accuracy? This video shows you a test system we use everyday. The Spectron Instrument camera shutter and exposure tester can show you performance information to help you diagnose or troubleshoot issues. We will have more videos on specific models showing their performance. Thanks for watching.
USCamera Service Tips - Vivitar MC 28 2.8 removal and clean the very hard to turn Aperture ring
มุมมอง 48110 หลายเดือนก่อน
Learn how to easily remove the focus ring, scale plate and aperture ring on this Vivitar 28mm wide angle lens. Carefully marking key parts with a reference so you re-assemble the lens like it was before you took a part. That makes reassembly easy. We will clean the key parts and re-lube the parts removed so it works like it did when new.
stickyfoam 20220412
มุมมอง 3.2K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Having a hard time removing the backing from foam seals for film cameras? This video should help you with that. It is easy to learn how to remove the adhesive and foam from the backing without damaging the foam seal. You want to remove the adhesive and foam by carefully pulling it away from the backing.
USCamera - Service Tips - Easily Install the Mirror Cage in a Nikon FE or FM Camera in Minutes
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There is really very simple method to install the mirror is this series of cameras if you know this simple trick I learned years ago. Using a piece of carpet thread or fishing line.
USCamera - Service Tips - Install Pentax K1000 Rewind Shaft and Knob in Minutes without disassembly.
มุมมอง 1.8K2 ปีที่แล้ว
You can easily install the rewind shaft and knob in your Pentax K1000 or Spotmatic camera in minutes without removing the top cover or trying to get past the shaft guide spring with a tool. You just need to know this film camera repair technicians tip. This technique does not work on the Minolta SRT series as they use a different type of shaft guide spring. If you have questions about this meth...
Phillips PCS 130 Colour Enlarger.
มุมมอง 2.9K10 ปีที่แล้ว
Installing the headstock to the center column. We have already installed the center column to the base board.
I’ve used both open cell and closed cell foams for various camera light seals. I’ve mainly used closed cell for mirror bumpers and some channel applications, and open cell for places where repeated open & close actions (rear doors, mirror slaps, etc.) aren’t very often. Is there a reason to use open cell vs closed cell foams?
Amazing video thank you
Good video！！！ Thank you.
I have a similar issue with my FM that the film advance won't move but I've found rewinding the film a frame or 2, it will un-jam and then firing off a couple of lens-capped shots to get it (hopefully) back to unexposed film. BTW, who loads film that way by pressing on the film? Weird.
Thanks for this demo. I have the simpler CE 360, which lacks the curtain speed measurement. I don't have any documentation. It only appears to have one adjustment inside: a trimpot on the printed circuit board behind the ASA buttons. Do you happen to know what this trimpot does?
Thank you!
You, sir, are brilliant! I have a K1000 that I first used 30+ years ago, that was missing the rewind knob and the stick was inside the camera. This video was perfect. Now to see about getting the battery area clean for my LX :)
great voice
Please include a QR code in the printout instead of just the link.
Thanks for your request. I did add a QR code to this video to our insert that is included with every kit.
Thank you so much
Great video! I tried to repair a Vivitar 200mm f3.5 M42. The aperture is stuck. I decided to remove autofocus mechanism but (I think..) some spring is not tight anymore so the aperture is wide open. The aperture blades start closing at f8 or f11. When I have time, I will continue trying to fix my lens! Thanks for your videos.
This video is pure gold. You are a champion.
Yea. Maybe you might have not shot this in total darkness, wearing black. Cannot see anything to do with top removal.
More videos on foam installation would be great!
I picked up one of these today in rough shape. Thanks to your videos and others I was able to revive. Thank you for the video
Very informative video, clear explanation and tips ,i have the same FE i havent use for years now it is stucked up ,planning to clean it and lubricate ,i am looking for videos on how to ,thanks for your nice video
I rarely comment on TH-cam videos, but damn, I needed this specific info - took the spool thing out to check the light meter adjustment dial and couldn't figure out how to put it back in. Thanks for taking the time to show us this trick!
thanks alot , you saved me
do rewind knob from pentax sp, mx or something is suitable for k1000?
Yes all Pentax Spotmatic cameras and use that rewind shaft on the first style of the K1000 camera. First style K1000 cameras have 3 screws retaining the bottom cover.
This helped a ton, thank you!
Thank you. The Spotmatic I just got came with the cap missing and then the shaft kinda just fell in when I opened the door and pulled on it a little and then would not push up again. I didn't want to take the cover off.
jerry thanks so much! wanted to check this out to make sure i didnt mess anything up on my light seal replacement. thanks!!