safe haven for tiny formats

[linhofbiker]

My Robot Star 50 needs some attention. There are two lenses that cover 24x24cm that came with the Robot: 38mm f/2.8 Xenar and 75mm f/3.8 Tele-Xenar, both Schneiders with 13,000,000 numbers putting them in the late 80's or early 90's vintage. Can't fing any one who will work on these fine cameras. I have used the lenses on a Fuji X-E1

[MultiFormat Shooter]

My Robot Star 50 needs some attention. Can't find anyone who will work on these fine cameras.

I would at least call Phototronic, in Kansas. Mike, the owner/repairman did some pretty amazing work (that almost everybody else wouldn't even attempt) for me on a couple of occasions and is very nice and pleasant to deal with.

I have no affiliation with Phototronic, other than being a satisfied customer.

[linhofbiker]

Thanks, I will tomorrow.

[linhofbiker]

Spoke to Mike. Very helpful, although he has not worked on a Robot. Also asked him about putting a new shutter in a Fuji X-Pro1. He is willing to try if he can get the part. Suggested I go with the bid of $270 I already had. As to the Robot Star 50, I have found a video that shows how to get into the innards of a Robot Star 2 that is very similar, so I will give it a try when I have the time. Too many projects, not enough retirement time - off to an RV show on Thursday! Today I plan on putting a lot of Linhof stuff on Ebay to help finance the Tomcat off-road vehicle project.

[choiliefan]

<I have found a video that shows how to get into the innards of a Robot Star 2 that is very similar, so I will give it a try when I have the time>

Where did you find the video?
Best wishes,

[Ken Lee]

Boston, January 2019

[linhofbiker]

<I have found a video that shows how to get into the innards of a Robot Star 2 that is very similar, so I will give it a try when I have the time>

Where did you find the video?
Best wishes,

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From YouTube:

mikeno62
Thanks John, I do not at the moment have a Robot Star 50. Most of the time many of the old cameras get stuck in the slow gear and sometimes the high speed gear, because of old stiff oil and dirt, but of course it could also be other issues. You could maybe try to clean the slow gear with a little lighter fluid (Zippo, Extra. etc. etc) and then lube the axle end ONLY! with tiny drops of very thin sewing machine oil. I know it's a different camera but I have made 2 other videos about the small Robot Voll Automat Star II, but sad to say, it was really worn out... You can see here: https://youtu.be/oR4SHXgSpmw and Here: https://youtu.be/ZphGzE60TSs Cheers Kenneth

Isn't it great to have people offer help as Kenneth did after I looked at his YouTube video about a Robot Royal and responded in the comments section.

[Corran]

Nice one Ken, I always enjoy the visual "joke" in such an image.

[linhofbiker]

Nice one Ken, I always enjoy the visual "joke" in such an image.

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[Tin Can]

I got it, all that's missing a dog

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