Is my shutter screwed?

[johnmsanderson]

Bought this Fujinon from felixslau on teh ebays and upon receipt I noticed the shutter cocking arm doesn't snap back after being cocked, and if you leave it in that position when releasing the shutter it creates a pretty big vibration. I can push it back to the pre-tension angle, and it SEEMS ok, but I'm no expert on this.

Please see video:

http://youtu.be/2TUhjjSHRTU

Pleaes advise...

Thanks

[IanG]

Well it needs a repair/service, I'd contact the seller, also double check the ebay listing then try to come to an agreement to get it fixed or send it back for a refund.

Ian

[Andrew]

Q. is the shutter locked open in viewing position ?

[johnmsanderson]

Q. is the shutter locked open in viewing position ?

No. I can close the shutter, it's just the lever that seems loose.

Thank you for the replies

[ruckusman]

Copal shutter - They do that

I actually just got a lens from the same seller, Fujinon 150 CM W, copal shutter - it does the same thing

[Leigh]

I actually just got a lens from the same seller, Fujinon 150 CM W, copal shutter - it does the same thing

That's not normal for a Copal shutter. At least the ~22 modern Copals that I have all return smartly.

I suggest a broken return spring. Probably a quick / simple / cheap fix, perhaps DIY.

- Leigh

[Nathan Potter]

Well your shutter is not screwed - but you are. Best to make amends with the seller for a partial refund, then maybe a CLA.

Nate Potter, Austin TX.

[johnmsanderson]

He is trying to say it was fine and was damaged during shipping. I took it to Nippon clinic and wad quoted $160 plus parts. Seems high.

[Leigh]

Personal opinion...

It sounds like they quoted a full CLA. That amount is probably 2 hours labor.

It's way high for just replacing, or possibly repositioning, a spring that's right at the front of the shutter.

I haven't repaired shutters commercially for a number of years, but I expect it's a 10-15 minute job.

- Leigh

[IanG]

Leigh's almost certainly right that it's a broken return spring but a repair shop has to assume the worst when quoting prices, however $160 is high for a CLA, UK prices are usually much higher than US and I don't pay anything like that when I get shutters serviced.

I guess it is possible it was damaged in shipping, a hard knock maybe, but then was the shipping insured the seller would need to claim.

Ironically I have a Copal in a similar codition, arrived non functional but the little locking screw that keeps them from being disassembled was missing and the top part loose !!!

Ian