John Farrell

<p>Louis - the EXEE was introduced in 1969<br> http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film75.html<br> The EX AUTO was an updated model, from 1972<br> http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film83.html</p>

<p>It doesn't have a leaf shutter - it is a focal plane shutter. There was a leaf shuttered Canon in the early 1960s called "Canonex".</p>

<p>They're not junk - the only difference with the standard Canon cameras of the time is the limited lens interchangeability. Watch out for the top cover, though - I tried heat to loosen a stuck screw, on one, and discovered the cover is chromed plastic.</p>

<p>Photobucket is down - you won't see any photos that are hosted there. </p>

<p>Very nice, Rick - they have a lovely "antique" quality.</p>

<p>The bottom right hand photograph at the Japanese site you linked to, shows the bottom of the rangefinder, with the levers which transfer lens movement to the rangefinder moving mirror. These levers could be binding due to hardened lubricant. You will need to remove the camera top cover to find out.</p>

<p>Is the misalignment vertical, or is the rangefinder not adjusting to closer focussing?</p>

<p>Have you removed the bottom plate of the camera? If you have, temporarily reattach the wind lever, and wind the camera - this will show you how the shutter is cocked (The charge lever moves to the side). It may be that the winding stroke needs to be adjusted, which is what the eccentric screw is for.</p>

<p>Simple is available now, at very little cost. I have an Agfa Silette, with f2.8 lens and a 4 speed Pronto shutter - the very essence of simple.</p>

<p>There are no wind or rewind knobs - the camera must be a prophetic vision of a digital.</p>

<p>Oleg's house was damaged in a fire, a few months ago. You can read about it here:<br> http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=155883</p>

<p>To return to batteries....Spotmatics have a "bridge" meter circuit, which is not affected by battery voltage, so any battery which fits the holder can be used. You may need some packing so it fits correctly - an "o" ring around a smaller cell works well.</p>

<p>That little block carries the shutter curtain tension adjustment screws (the 2 cogs). I suggest you have a repair technician put it back together for you.</p>

<p><img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/johnf_04/Photonet/IMG_2481es.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /><br> 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> <img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/johnf_04/Photonet/IMG_2485es.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /><br> 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> <p> </p>

<p>Rick - mine has the red logo. The other nifty thing it has, is a pull-out foot, below the lens.</p>

<p>Hi there, Rick. I have one of these, but so far I haven't used it. I saw you had bought this on Trademe, and wondered when you would feature it!</p>

<p>The meter movement may have been dislodged from its pivots. </p>

<p>The shutter may have run across closed.</p>

<p>You'll find a lot of information on binoculars in threads on birdwatching forums....</p> <p>http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=139957</p>

<p>Rick Oleson has a lens mount site:<br> http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-99.html<br> A new picture, taken with the mount square on, would make it easier to see.</p>

<p>It is possible the shutter has not fully closed. This will leave the mirror stuck up, and the wind lever jammed. The camera can be reset by removing the lens, opening the back, and easing the shutter closed, with a finger on either side. <br /> The usual cause of this is dried up lubricants - the camera may need a CLA.<br> <img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/johnf_04/Hanimex/IMG_2409s.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="768" /><br /> Above is a picture, showing a camera jammed like this.</p>

<p>Oooh - Just to play with, while I considered my options.. a Nikon Df, and some serious lenses.</p>

<p>Repair FL 50mm f1.4 lens : <a href=" <p>Remove covers, Canon FTQL :<a href="http://looscanons.com/tutorials/tutFT/index2.html">http://looscanons.com/tutorials/tutFT/index2.html</a></p>

<p>https://www.kens.co.nz/<br> http://www.photo.co.nz/<br> http://www.photowarehouse.co.nz/store-locations/christchurch-city-store/<br> These 3 places all sell film.</p>

<p>I presume you mean Retina 111c? Chris Sherlock is the man for those:<br /> http://retinarescue.com/</p>