ben_johnson3 Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 OK, I'm pushing the limits of the forum by asking a question about a 1972 camera, but I figure it's the best place. I enjoy my Canonet G-III very much, but I find that it conks out in cold weather. Out shooting at around 5 degrees C. the other day (above freezing), I found that pressing the shutter release wouldn't actually release the shutter (it did close down the aperture). It did force me to wind to the next frame to take the next shot. Anyone else having cold weather issues with their Canonets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_murray Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 I am sure the shutter needs servicing, oil gets on the blades and slow or stops them from working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elek Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 I was thinking it could be grease that is hardening in cold weather -- sort of like how bacon grease hardens when you put it into the refrigerator. I agree that servicing the camera should eliminate this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_johnson3 Posted January 7, 2005 Author Share Posted January 7, 2005 Thanks for your responses. There isn't any visible oil on the blade, but it could be either oil or grease hardening up. What surprises me is how quickly it happens; in a matter of minutes. The camera is in great shape and this is the only thing 'wrong' with it, so I guess that I'll just keep it for those less chilly days. Good thing I don't live in Ontario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winfried_buechsenschuetz1 Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Shutter (and aperture) blades may gum up even if there is no visible grease or smear on them. There is a description how to cure this problem in the repair article section of www.kyphoto.com/classics/forum Canonet blade cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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