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Hi all,

Can anyone help ID this camera? There is no name or any identifying marks. It looks a bit like a Deardorff in some regards, but there are enough differences that I don't think it's some...

I think it was over-tightened and simply seized up due to age. Front element came off without issue.

I did clean off the Liquid Wrench from the threads, but I'm sure a tiny amount was left. Also,...

Yes, everything is fine, no sign of any damage. It was on a lens board, so I rested it on the table using the lens board and tried to minimize any force going to the actual shutter housing.

I just managed to free it.

I used a hose clamp around the rear element with some Magic Wrap pipe sealing tape under the clamp to protect the metal. Then I hammered the screw on the clamp it with...

Thanks for the reply, Eric. Getting a grip is not an issue, I'm worried about bending the shutter housing with my other hand by gripping it too tight.

I need some ideas to get the rear element on my 150mm Xenotar unstuck. I'm a bit apprehensive with applying too much force as I don't want to damage anything. I've tried the following with no luck so...