Miranda F Shutter Repair

[larry davis]

I have a Miranda F SLR (c. 1963) that is in need of some shutter work (it otherwise is in nice condition). I have

searched the Internet and haven't found a site covering repairs to the Miranda SLR line. The shutter works

intermitently - best when warmed up. The mirror doesn't always return but will when cocked. The lens does not

alway return to wide open. The first curtain stops a bit short of all the way across - about the width of the metal

edging on the curtain. The speeds seems to look reasonable, except even when nice and warm 1/30 and X (about

1/45) act like B. Like I said, if I warm it up (in the sun or under a lamp overnight), it works better but shortly returns

to

its sometimes/sometimes not operation - even after many repititions. I'd first just like to try cleaning things - like the

curain spindles and gears and apply a little oil. Does anyone know how to get into it? I like to know these things

before just exploring on my own. Thanks.

[richard_oleson]

Those all sound like cleaning issues, all pretty common with Mirandas. I have some notes on them, nothing like a service manual but it might help show you where things are located. There is also a directory of repair services at www.acecam.com if you want to find a place for professional service.

[larry davis]

Thanks, Rick. Any notes you might have would be a great help, I'm sure. Are they on your site or can you display

them here somehow?