Anyone recognize this? It's the focal plane shutter on the back of a Ilford PIM camera but I'm not sure it was originally with the camera. Any idea where to find parts?
Anyone recognize this? It's the focal plane shutter on the back of a Ilford PIM camera but I'm not sure it was originally with the camera. Any idea where to find parts?
Obviously, a better built FP shutter than most!
Speaking from experiences with 3 other types (and more common types!) a hunt for parts will not give results. Even a parts purchase would be doubtful as the same items get worn on similar shutters.
It sure looks like a Graflex made shutter. I've repaired a few speed graphic focal plane shutters and the internal parts look the very similar. The wind knob looks the same as well. I'd be interested to know myself because I didn't know they made one like this if in fact they did.
Having now compared it to diagrams of the Speed Graphic, I'm sure the basic design is the same. I've never seen a Graphic shutter on the view camera and I suspect they licensed it to PIM back in the 50s. As for parts, I'd like a new curtain and need to replace the escapement spring: part number 30186.
It looks like some of those parts are right out of a Pacemaker Speed Graphic. I don't have a curtain, and I don't know the names of things, but I have lots of spare parts. If you can post a photo of just the spring you need, or just write me a PM, I can look through my stuff.
Don't have a photo of the spring. It's about 1/2" long.
here's where it fits:
I'll look into one of my parts cameras to check. It could take a few days because I had back surgery lately and everything is harder and takes longer. But I will check as soon as I can!
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