brian_kuehn Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 I have purchased several Kodak 6x9 Monitors (with and without the "special" anastigmat lens) and all share the same problem. The shutter will not release from the release button on the body. I'm fairly certain this is because at some point someone tried to force the release when the shutter was not cocked and therefore refused to depress. I would like to restore these old beauties. I realize that the linkage is probably bent somewhere in the chain of devices --- pushrod to bellcrank to pushrod to bellcrank to crossbar to shutter connection. What I don't know is WHERE in this linkage the bending has occured. Since all 4 monitors I've obtain share the same problem, I don't have a working one to use for comparison. Can anyone tell me what part of this linkage is bent? Thanks, Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd frederick Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Two possible problems: 1. you need to slide the saw toothed lever in the viewfinder window area over and then cock the shutter in order to activate the body shutter button release. 2. I also have a unit and it does have a linkage problem which is very hard to describe in words...next to the lens in the front there are two lever which meet when the front is open. Mine usually goes under the shutter tripping lever (not correct) and it should go on top. I have to put it on top by hand when I want to use the auto cocking system. If you want more info, e-mail me and I'll try to make a drawing and scan it for you. I also want to sell my unit for $50 with Special lens, light tight bellows and in good working and cosmetic condition (all speeds work fine) including a small Ideal rangefinder...I'm just not using it and it is a good working model. I hate to see it just sitting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_haykin Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Do a Google.com search on Kodak Repair Manuals. There's alot there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd frederick Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 One other suggestion: Why even bother with the auto cocking mode? Just use that camera as you would a view camera. Attach a shutter release cord, cock the shutter by hand, and press the cord release. Then, just use the red window for advancing the film. Very simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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