In a moment of total lunacy I became the owner of an MPP Micropress 5x4 (4x5) camera. I have my little Wista and I'm very happy with it and for the life of me I don't know why I bought this thing. The camera is usable with a shuttered lens and I don't see any problems here BUT the camera has a built in focal plane shutter that has a CLOCKWORK mechanisim. This would enable me to use some of my barrel lenses. The clockwork bit is running slow. Years ago I trained as a clockmaker / clock repairer so I feel fairly confident about carrying out any repairs but I really don't want to start undoing screws before I have some idea what I'm going to find. Is there anybody out there who has dismantled one of these mechanisims and can give me an idea what lies in wait? I'm hoping to locate a handbook somwhere but I doubt if this will give any advice on dismantling the thing. Thanks in advance.
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