Ian Manning
25-Dec-2012, 10:17
Hi,
My partner has inherited a Zeiss Ikon Adoro Tropen 230/3 camera (serial number: Q97260) and I am having a bit ofd trouble operating it.
First, I found the release button for the folding mechanism, but now cannot get them to close again! (The release button on releases the plate - it does not have any other connection to the mechanism). I have searched for any obvious over centre catches or retaining clips, but can see none.
Secondly, I assumed that the large knurled thumbwheel on the front right of the twin slides was used to slide the lens bellows forward and back. It moves a minuscule fraction when you attempt to turn it, but stops with a click either way.
I should be really grateful for any advice on how to overcome these problems. It has several plates and I would really love to be able to take some photographs with it in due course.
Many thanks.
Ian
My partner has inherited a Zeiss Ikon Adoro Tropen 230/3 camera (serial number: Q97260) and I am having a bit ofd trouble operating it.
First, I found the release button for the folding mechanism, but now cannot get them to close again! (The release button on releases the plate - it does not have any other connection to the mechanism). I have searched for any obvious over centre catches or retaining clips, but can see none.
Secondly, I assumed that the large knurled thumbwheel on the front right of the twin slides was used to slide the lens bellows forward and back. It moves a minuscule fraction when you attempt to turn it, but stops with a click either way.
I should be really grateful for any advice on how to overcome these problems. It has several plates and I would really love to be able to take some photographs with it in due course.
Many thanks.
Ian