Some from The Widelux

[arthur_gottschalk]

The problem with the Widelux, as I remember, was the potential for "banding" as the lens turret moved with less than a smooth motion. There was a repair person for this at one time.

[doug grosjean]

Thanks, Rick. There are many talented people using the old cameras for fun & for their unique style. Besides art, I have a background in mechanical drafting & mechanical design. Those skills, especially art & perspective, made the Widelux a very fun camera for me.

[doug grosjean]

Banding can be due to wear on the gears.

Or dirt.

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Later models used spiral bevel gears instead of straight-cut gears, to reduce likelihood of banding. I had the newer gears installed in mine.

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Personal experience:

It does a lot to help, but if you get enough contaminants in the camera, it needs to be cleaned before functioning at its best.