Another Silette with Solagon lens.

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I bought this camera 9 years ago, and it has been in the display case since then. Today, inspired by Rick Drawbridge's post, I decided to get it working. <br>

The camera has stiff, but usable, focus, and the shutter is hesitant at speeds of 1/15 and below. The rangefinder is out of adjustment, and the release button sticks down when it's pressed.<br>

To fix the first 2 problems, it needs a thorough overhaul; but it should still work if the second 2 problems are fixed.<br>

The top needs to be removed - this involves taking off the wind lever, and the rewind knob, and undoing 2 screws.<br>

<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/johnf_04/Photonet/IMG_2484es.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /><br>

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There is a screw towards the rear of the viewfinder, which allows vertical adjustment of the rangefinder image.<br>

<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/johnf_04/Photonet/IMG_2486es.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /><br>

The release button was binding in its bush. A good clean of the top, and a little oil, fixed this.<br>

<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/johnf_04/Photonet/IMG_2488es.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /><br>

The camera is now back together, waiting to be loaded with film.</p>

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<p>Nice work. I look forward to seeing some images. After your post and Rick's I think I've just added this camera to my list. Thanks for posting.</p>

<p>Great! Looks like the start of the Silette Season... Nice that you have the original lenscap, <strong>John</strong>.</p>