marco_gandolfo2 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 First off, hope this 40+-yr old camera qualifies as classic - it does to me! Model is Agfamatic 3000 Flash Pocket. Only control is manual focusing, no auto exposure (batteries are for flash only). Has an Apotar lens and is in lovely cosmetic condition but fails to charge/fire the shutter or open the iris, so an internal inspection seems in order. However I cannot find any screws anywhere and wonder if this unit was assembled by just pressing plastic clips. Would appreciate anyone's assistance before attempting any physical approach. Many thanks in advance. Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Some cameras require a film in to cock the shutter by turning a sprocket wheel as the film is advanced. I can't think if this can apply to the 110 system though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 126 cameras require a pin to be tripped--usually by the film, but it can be done manually with the back open. I assume 110 works the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_gallimore1 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 My childhood recollection of 110 cameras is as above, they need to be fooled in to thinking a film is present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco_gandolfo2 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Some cameras require a film in to cock the shutter by turning a sprocket wheel as the film is advanced. I can't think if this can apply to the 110 system though. Thanks John, I'm afraid I'll have to open it up since I've noticed some foul smelling liquid inside, probably caused by battery leak. Will post any progress. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco_gandolfo2 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 126 cameras require a pin to be tripped--usually by the film, but it can be done manually with the back open. I assume 110 works the same way. I've noticed the tiniest of pins which seems to expect being depressed by the film cartridge. Will take this into account, thanks AJC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Many 110 and 126 cameras will let you fire the shutter after winding enough, but not all of them. You have to wind some, and then push/slide the little pin. From a picture: AGFA: Agfamatic 3000 Flash Pocket Price Guide: estimate a camera value I don't see a hint to how to open it. Sometimes screws are under some label, though. Or maybe inside the film door. -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco_gandolfo2 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 My childhood recollection of 110 cameras is as above, they need to be fooled in to thinking a film is present. I`ll remember this when I reach the reassembly phase, thank you Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco_gandolfo2 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Many 110 and 126 cameras will let you fire the shutter after winding enough, but not all of them. You have to wind some, and then push/slide the little pin. From a picture: AGFA: Agfamatic 3000 Flash Pocket Price Guide: estimate a camera value I don't see a hint to how to open it. Sometimes screws are under some label, though. Or maybe inside the film door. None found so far Glen, but I can see now a couple of promising clips (sort of), I'll have to fashion a plastic tool and start from there. I am optimistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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