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REPAIR MANUAL

100 - 200 - 300 SERI ES


AUTOMATIC PACK LAND CAMERA
MARCH 1970

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IMPORTANT :

The Guarantee does not cover cameras which have been tampered with, modified for special
purposes, or repaired by any person or shop o ther than an approved Potaroid repair sta tion.

POLAROIO COR PORAT ION I CAMER A PROOUCTS SER VICES I WALTHAM , MASSACHUSE TTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page
Section I . Introduction . . , . . I

Section II . Princip'es of Operation. 2

- The Film P(lCk , . ,


The Spread System . . .
The Focusing System . .
2

- Lenses, . . . . . . . .
RangefioderslViewfinders
Image Sizer . . . . .
Potaroid Rangefinder/Viewfinder
4

- Zeiss Ikon Rangefinder/Viewfinder


Timers • • , . . ,
6

Mechanical T im.r. , . , 8

- Electronic Timer . . • .
Flashgun . . . . . . . .
Section III " Camera Checkout
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- Vjsual Inspection . . . . . . • .
Checking Shutter Battery Voltage •
Checking the Shutter Interlock . . ,
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- Checking the Shutter Release Burton.


Measuring Timer Acturacy , • , . . , . •
Measuring Timer Battery Voltage and Current Drain
Tjmer Switch Continuity Check, • . . . . , , . . . . ,
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- Checking the Lens and Rangefinder/Viewfinder (Collimation)


Rangefinder/Viewfinder Parallax Check.
Image Sfzer Parallax Check, . .
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- Bellows Light leak Test . . . .


Flashgun Testing , . . , • . .
Section IV - Troubleshooting ChartS
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Problems Evidenced in Pictures 21

Electronic Timers, . , " 25

Mechanical Timers 27

Spread System . . . , . 29

- Rangefinder/Viewfinders .
Miscellaneous . , . . .
Model 268 Flashgun. . .
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- Section V . Repairs and Adjustments. . , , . . . , , , . .,.


Conversion of Pack Cameras with Serial Numbers starting with "AA"
Serial Number Transfer. . , . . . .
Rear Door {Back Cover) Replacement
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- Exit Door Replacement , . . ,


Slide Block Replacement. . . ,
Spread Roll Spring Replacement
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- Shutter Housing Replacement


Bellows. Replacement . . . •
Front Lens Reptacement, . . .
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Rear lens Replacement . . . . 48

- Lens Bezel Replacement . . . .


Flash Filter and Cell Wedge Replacement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)

Trt~ P~
PhotOCi!tI Lens Replacement 51

Focus Bar Replacement . . 51

Inner Frame (Top) Replacement 52

Inner Frame (Bottom) Replacement 53

U· Frame Assembly Reptacement . 53

Shutter Release Cabje Replacement and Adjustment of Retease Button 54

Battery I nterlock Replacement . . . . . . . . 55

Adjusting the Battery Interlock Switch. . • • • 56

Battery C_e and Left Hand Guard Replacement 56

Battery Terminal Replacement , • . . . . • . 58

Mechanical Timer Replacement . . . . . • • . 59

Replacing the Electronic Timer .• , . . • . . . 60

Electronic Timer Switch Continuity Check &: Adjustment. 62

Electronic Timer Switch Replacement • . • . , • . 63

Replacement of Image Sizers . • . • • . . . . • . . . 63

Replacement of Non-Folding Rangefinder/Viewfinders . . 6J

Replacement of Folding RangefinderNiewfinders , . . • 64

Replacement of Polaroid RFNF Optics Assembty & VF WindOw. 64

Replacement of Folding RFIVF Magnet . • . . • . . ..• 65

Replacement of Folding R FIV F Pivot Pads . . • • . . . . . • 66

Rangefinder/Viewfinder and Image Sizer Adjustments: • . . . . 58

lens Col1imation . . . . . . . . . . • • . • . , . . • . , • . 71

Replacement of Cantilev-er Assemblies and Housings in Polaroid RF/V F 72

Repair of the I mage Siz.er. . . . . . • . . . • . " • • . • . . . 73

Conversion of 4,5NOC Flashguns and Replacement of Old Battery Clip$ 74

Section VI . Parts Identification, . . . . . _ . • . . , . • . , • . . 75

Pictorial1ndttx & Common Hardware - 1001200 Series

Viewfinder Assembly, 1001200 Series

Rangefinder/Viewfinder Assembly· 1001200 Series

Rear Door & Rear Cover Auembty - 100/200 Series

Body Assembly & Bellows· 1001200 Seri ..

Shutter Assembly· l00/2005eri..

Front CCNer Assembly· 100/200 Series

Pictorial Index & Common Hardware - 300 Series

Viewfinder Assembly· 300 Series

RangefinderNiewfinder Assembiy - 300 Series

Rear Door & Rear Cover Assembly - 300 Series

Body Bellows Assembly - 300 Series

Shutter Assembly. 300 Series

Front Cover Assembly· 300 Series

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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- Figure 2-1
Figure 2·2
Figure 2~3
Figure 24
Pack Loaded in Camera .
White Tab Being Pulled .
Yellow Tab Being Pulled
View of Rear Door Components
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3

- Figure 2·5
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-7
Film Being PUlled Through the Rollers
FOCUSing Components . . ,..
Image Sizer Internal Configuration . .
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Figure 2·8
Figure 2·9
Figure 2·10
Polarom Rangefinder/Viewfinder Internal Conftgufation .
Zeiss Ikon RangefinderNiewftnder Imernal Configuration
Mechanical Timer . . • . . . • _. .
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Figure 2~ 11 Interna! Configur.atlon of the Mechanicaf Timer. 9
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Figure 2·12
Figure 2·13
Figure 2·14
Sening of the Timing Ring
Electronic Timer. . , .
Electronic Timer Schematic •
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Figure 2·15 Flashgun. ••.
Figure 2·16 Fla$hgun Circuit. . .
Figure 2·17 Reftector Positions
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Figure 3..1
Figure 3·2
Figure 3-3
Shutter Release Button Check
Timer Battery Current Drain Test.
Camera Mounted on Collimator.
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Figure 3-4
Figure J...5
Figure 3-6
Infinity Tube Target . , .
Four Foot Target • • . . . • •
Frame Target - 180 Ctose..up,
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Figure 3-7 Frame Target· 180 Infinity & l80Til. 18
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Figure 3-8
Figure 3·9
Figure 3·10
FrameTarget-l00Closeup& 100 Tilt
Frame Target. 100 Infinity & 100 Tilt
Camera Mounted on Collimator . . •
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Figure 3·11 Frams Target • 100 Closeup & lOOT ilt
Figure 3·12 Flashgun Identification..
Figure 3-13 Universal Fla$hgun Tester . . .
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Figure 3-14 Fla$hgun Battery Speciftcation.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
Removing the Exit Door . .
Installing the Exit Door . . .
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Figure 5-3
Figure 5-4
Figure 5-5
1"""lIing the SI;';" Block Spring
Replacing the Edge Control Bar
Removing the Rear Rolf, . • •
Removing the Front Roll. .
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40
Figure 5-6 41
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Figure S. 7
Figure 5·8
Figure 5-9
Remo.ving the Spread Roll Spring
Removing the Bellows Fasteners
Installing New Fasteners
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FigureS-10
Figure 5-11
Figure 5·12
Preparing the Drill , . .
Drilling Out the Post. , . . .
Prying the Betlows Tabs. • . .
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Figure 5-13
figure 5-14
Figure 5-15
Installing the Benows. ..
Removing the Front Lens- Metal Shutter Housing
Removing the Front lens - Plastic Shutter Housing
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (continuedl

Title Page
Figure 5-16
Removing Lens Retainer, • • • . . . . • • 47

Figure 5-17
Identifying the Rear Lens . . • . . , . . . 48

Figure5-18
Removing Rear lens- Metal Shuner Hauling. 49

Figure 5-19
Removing Rear lens· PlastIc Shunel' Housing. 49

Figure 5-20
Identifying the Front LaM . . • , . , . 50

Figure 5-21
Removing the Focus Bar and Inner Frame 51

Figure 5-22
Removing the Bottom Inner Frame 53

Figure 5-23
Driving Out the Cable Housing . , . . 54

Figure 5-24
Driving Out the Bushing • • • • . . . 54

Figure 5-25
Crimping the Shutter Release Tip. . . 55

Figure 5-26
Adjusting the Battery Interlock Switch. 56

Figure 5-27
Freeing the Battery Cradle . . • 56

Figure 5-28
Removing the lett Hand Guard. 57

Figure 5-:19
Installing the Left Hand Guard • 57

Figure 5-30
Replacing Battery Terminal . . 58

Figure 5-31
Removing the Mechanical Timer. 59

Figure 5-32
Installing the Timer . . • . . • 59

Figure 5-33
Forcing Out the Index Plate . • 60

Figure 5-34
Removing the Driving Knob •. 60

Figure 5-35
Freeing the Electrical Nameplate 61

Figure 5-36
location of Timer leads . . 61

Figure 5-37
Unsoldering the Switch Leads . 61

Figure 5-38
Installing the New Knob . . • . 62

Figure 5·39
Checking the Timer Switch .• , 63

Figure 5-40
Checking the Switch Under load 63

Figure 5-41
Positioning the R F IV F on the Camera . 63

Figure 5-42
Freeing the RFIYF • . • . . . 64

Figure 5·43
Installing a Foldlng RFtVF •. , . . . 64

Figure &44
Removing the OptIcs Assembly. . . . 64

Figure 5-45
Driving Out the Magnet Pivot . • . . . 65

Figure 5-46
Range/Topside AdjU1tments for Zeiss Ikon RFtVF. 66

Figure 5-47
AangefTopside Adjustments for Polaroid RF/VF. • 67

Figure 5·48
Range Adjustment for Image Sizer. . , • , . , . 68

Figure 5-49
Parallax Horizontal Ad;ustment for Zeiss Ikon RF/VF 68

Figure 5·50
Parallax Vertical Adjustment for Zeiss ~kon RFtVF 69

Figure 5·51
Parallax Adiustments for Polaroid RFNF, 70

Figure 5-52
Camera Mounted on Collimator . . . 71

Figure 5·53
Removing the lens Mount. , . . . 71

Figure &54
Freeing the Front Element. , . . , 71

Figure 5-55
Removal of the Cantilever Assembly. 72

Figure 5-56
Identifying the RFNF Model. . . . 72

Figure 5· 57
Cu t the Locating Pin. ...., 73

Figure 5-58
Aligning the Cantilever Assembly and Housing. 73

Figure 5·59
Centering the F iller Pad ...•..... 74

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (eontinuedl

Title Page

- Pictorial Index & Common Hardware· 1001200 Series


Viewfinder Assembly - 100/200 Series
RangefinderNiewfinder A""""bly - 100/200 Series
Rear Door & Rear Cover Assembly· t 00/200 Series
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Body Assembly & Bellows· 100/200 Series


Shutter Assembly -1001200Series
Front Cover Assembly - 1001200 Series

- Pictorial lndex & Common Hardware· 300 Series


Viewfinder Assambly - 300 Seri..

RangefinderlViewfinder Assembly· 300 Sel'ies

Rear Door & Rear Cover Assembly· 300 Series

Body Bellows Assembly - 300 Series

Shutter Assembly - 300 Series

Front Cowr Assembly - 300 Series

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SECTION I - INTRODUCTION

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nlis manuai provides repair information On the Section JJ contains the principles of operation for
- optic and mechanical components of all auto­
matic pack came"i$ jn tbe 100,200. and 300
linc'.>. This manual, coupJed with the two manuals
the film pack, spread system. focusing s),slem.
lenses, range finder/viewfinders, flashgun, and
timers.

- referenced below, should proVide aU the informa­


tion needed to repair any of the following
camenl:S;
Section III presents a detailed visual checkout
procedure which should be done for <.I stock or
"re~do" Camera brought in for repair. Also in~
100 Lin~ 200 Line: 300 Line eluded in the section are test,ng procedures de­
100 250 360 signed to verify proper operation of the shutter
101 240 350
battery, shutter interlock, shutter release button,
102 230 340
IOJ. 225 335
bellows, lenses, rangefinder/v}ewfinders, and timers.
104 220 330 Section IV is a compilation of trou bJeshooting
125 215 320
charts, These charts list problems associated with

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Repair information on automatic shutters used in
the pack cameraS may be found in the "Repair
315
pack cameras. their possible causes, and the sug~
gested solutions.
Section V details the procedures to folJow when
- Manual on Model 362, 366. and 374 Automatic
Shutters" and in the "Repair Manual on the
ModeJ 360 Camera." (In addition. the latter
adjusting or replacing any component of the auto­
matic pack camera_ Repair personnel are cau­
tioned to note the differen4."CS among models
manual COVers repair procedures On the electrOnic
- flash, battery charger, and other items peculiar to
that particuJar modeL)"
when seJecting these procedures.
Section VI is the parts identification section, It

- This repair manual IS structured as rouows:


Section 1 is the introduction.
contains parts lists and exploded view drawings
for aU 100> 200, and 300 Hne cameras.

- ,. These: llUll'l\udl ace available only to authorized


Polaroid repair stalions,
SECTION II - PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

THE FILM PACK


A d~:o.t:ripfion of the Polaroid Land pack I..'ilmera
~hould beltin with an explanation of the operation
of tht> film p:u;k itself. The following description
1s Olpplk:able to both the black and white (Type
107) lind rhe color (Type t 08) film pack.
Figure 2~1 is a cross-sectional representation of a
film pack looded in the camera. The black safety
cover which normally surrounds the negative and
positive material has been removed. positioning
the first white tab in the number 4 slot of the
rear door assembly. The ejghl negatives. each
with its own pod of developing jelly. are held in
posifion by the spring~loaded pressure plate. On
the other side of the pressure plate is the stack of
eight positives. Both the negative and its corre­
POD TAB
sponding positive is joined by a paper leader to. it
yellow tab, In turn, the yeUo'>;V tab is cennected FIG. 2.1 PACK LOADED IN CAMERA
to the white tab. camera does not start picture development. It
Pulling the white tab out ef the camera (after the simply places aU of the picture assembJy pans in
negative has been expos,ed) accomplishes two the proper position for the next step.
thjn~ as shown in Figure 2~2. (To. simplify To develop the picture, the yellow tab is pulled
matters, the illustration shows only one negative out ef the camera as shown in Figure 2-3. This
and one positive.) First, it feeds the yellow tab action bursts the pod on tbe negative. As the
be1ween the rollers. and out the door. Second. it negative and positive are drawn through the
pulls the exposed negative around the pressure rollers., an even coating of deveIopingjelly is
plate 50 it faces. the positive sheer. It should be spread between the two. sheets- The picture then
~lTesscrl thal pulling the white tab out of the develeps outside the camera.

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YEllOW
TAB

FIG. 2.2 WHITE TAB BEING PULLED

JE('lY

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ROtJ...EAS

FIG. 2.3 YELLOW TAB BEING PULLED

THE SPREAD SYSTEM Thl' (Oller:.. lhl'IllSl'lvcs p~rfonll till' ViI "I fUlll"! iOI1
of evenly dislributill~ thl' d~vcIQrin!!jdl) hl'­
- Till.' spre,uJ sysh~111 works in coojundioo with the
lilm pat:k to proct:$." the negative ilnd pO$itivc.
Thl."syskm. Ibr our purposes. \,,'an be considered
tween the ne~livt' and (he positiv.... Ill,,' film
.,:;scmbly is dt.'~ignl'd so tllil' Ih\.' ",idl>:' or tin: neg­
ative ;.mrJ posilive arl' tightly l'Ompn:ssl'rJ hy lhl'

- to ~Onslst of the roilers. the edge control bar and


slide blod assembly :.lor.! the door ~pring (!>Cl"
Figure ::!4t
r.Jils while Ihey "rc passing through rhe roll~'rs"
Thi:s prevents lill.' jelly from bl'ing SqUt.'t.'l'l'U out
lbe sides. or (he :.I)L~mbly hel' Figure '::~5). When

- In Figures 2~1 through 2~3. the film pat:k IS shown


I();hj~ in the camera. The :H:tion of the pressnrl;!
pwte kc~ps tht! top negative forced agai.nst the
th~ jeJly ha:.; been i!v~nly s.pre~d over !he ,,'ntirl'
lenglh of the positive, the ~ap in the roll\'r j.,. in­
creased by the tr"ps on the film .,ss~mbl~, This

- window of the p<lck. The door spring, to turn,


ket':ps the entire pack forced against the body
Olssembly, Tlnls. the pressure plate and the door
spring workmg together, guarantee thar the neg­
permits"t~ excess jelly to be trapped in Ih~ p<Jpt:f
mask. Otherwisc. the deveJopingjelly would be
squeezed completely out of the pic-tuft! a:>\l'mbly
and would be deposited in the roUcr "re;L

- Siitive being exposed is at tbe appropriate focaJ


plane.

- The edge conlrol bar and slide block assembly


serve 'to funnel the yellow tab through the
rollers. The slide block acts as a movable plat­
fonn for the edge controJ bar whleh has both
- lateral and vertical movement. The bent fingers
on the bar catch the tab and direct the film
through the roUefS in a straight Jine. (However.

- they cannot fOtaUy prevent bad spreads caused


by film being pulled out of the camera at extreme
angles.) The play in the edge control bar aJJows SIDES ARE
the assembly to move with the tab and thus COMPRESSED
BY THE RAILS PAPER MASK
avoids any ripping of mm, Note that the top
roner has a shoulder at either end. They provide rnA
for a separation which pennits the tab to fit

- through the rollers. When the rollers are freed


for cleaning, the sliding block moves the edge bar
back out of the way.
FIG. 2.5 FILM BEING PULLEO THROUGH
THE ROLLERS

- ROLLERS
eDGE CONTROL 8AR

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DOOR ,*:"'00

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FINGERS

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FIG. 2.4 VI EW OF REAR DOOR COMPONENTS
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THE FOCUSING SYSTEM On some cameras, II fasf focus decal is mounted
on the Jocus bar assembly. When the focus but~
Tltl.' I"ad.. C~nler.! focusing system is controlled by
the usc of the two focus buttons shown in Fig~ Ions <lfC moved. the decaJ slides past an indicator
UTe :-6. The Jinkage. consisting ofltle focus bar on the camera body. FiduciaJ marks on the decaJ
assembly. the inner frames and the U~frdme. holds are lined up with the indicator to lJpproximate
Ih.: shutler housing assembly (containing the distances from the ClJrnera to the subject.
lenses) in place. LENSES
When the right focus button tS pushed~ the focus There are two types of lenses used in the pack
bar assembly moves to the left and pulls the inner camera. The following models use a two element
frame with j1. The action of the Unkage dr4ws (duple!) molded plastic lens:
the shutter assembly toward the camera body, Model 104
reducing the focal distance (lens-to-film diStance). Model'25
When the left focus button is pushed, tile Jinkage MOOeI210
reacts in the opposite manner and the shutter Mod,I21S
housing is moved away from the camera body, Model 220
increasing the focal distance. Model 225
Model 315
The focusing linkage controlling lenNe-film dis­ Model 320
tance is mechanicany coupled to the particular
type of range finder/viewfinder used on the Glass triple element (triplet) lenses are used in
L"'3mera, A bracket on the focus bar is tied to a these models:
pick~up cam in the range finder/viewfinder. The MooeilOO Model 230 Model34Q
movement of the cam adjusts the rangefinder/ Model HH Model 240 Model 350
viewfinder" When the image is in proper focus Model 102 Model 250 Model 360
according to the rangefinderjviewfinder (or when ModeJ"I03 Model 330
the proper distance is shown in the rangefinder), Mode1135 Mod.lllS
the lens is automatrcally set al the right foca! Both duplet and triplet Jenses have similar charac­
distance. reristics, They are fjS.S COloT-<':OrTected lenses

RFfVF
FOCUS 8AR

FAS.T FOCU& _-IfIf~::-::;;;;;


INOICATOR

FAST FOCUS
DECAL

FIG. '2.6 FOCUSING COMPON


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with ftko".tl kngfll.' or J 1-1 l11i11imdcrs_ Al f/ttt( T!J~ _'.;ubJt',:t is rroj~dl:l1lO lIn:· cyt' km. through

- j Ih~ ~olor ~t!in.&). !I\l' hypcrllH.:al tlisl;lnc,,-" i the


n...' .. r Hntit of the sharp fi~h.I when tht! c.lmer.i is
foeusa] 10 INFlNITY\ i~ 42 ih:L At f;42 Uh~
Ill.... Irallsluc-t.'nt lIi~hmk mirror. IA~ tbt"d In
Polaroid c;lInt!ras:. a t1khmit" nmror can bl: dc­
tinetJ as an optil: t1cvio."1: whkh rdl",·\:l:o. an im.,g~"

- bl'll:k andwhit~ st'llingi. {he hypt'rfocal distan\.'e


tlrops to M fect. The di3gonal fieW of view is 55<>.
while tilt' anguJ<lf field
4t," .
(;]t INFINITY) is 36<1 X
impJrting 10 it a \:\.:rtOlin color dlarJct;..>ristit;. while
it allows another imllg;t' to pas.,.. through it ill ib
natural ",olon•. For example. Figure 2·7 show~
incident light being rcOt't'lt'd off one side of [h....

- RANGEFINDERS/VIEWFINDERS
111t'rc are Ihrt~c
types of f.lIlgellnders/v1t'wfindefS
dh.::hmit: mirror before it rt'Jt;hes the eye. Thl!
inddent light hikes: on tht! t"olor of Ih.... mirror
either purple or amber. At the lklnll.! liml.!.lhl.'

- llscd in Polaroid Land aU[om;.atil: pack cameras.


The first. is a relatively simple image slZ!!r which
frames the subject and provides a scale for cstj~
scene light passes through the mirror 10 till.! eye
in its natural colors. In this way. Albada lines
framing th~ subject c.m be contrasted against
natural scen~ light.) When vi~wed. the subjet't is
- mation of distance between e:.lmera and subject.
The second model is a true rangdinderJview~
nnder which focuses by superimposing two
outlined by a (r"me of small diamonds. Th~
diamonds are the result of !nddent light shining
through the mask ass~mbly {whit:h forms the
images of thl;' subject, Separate windows are pro~
- vided for the focusing and fmming functions. The
third type js the Zeiss Ikon model which also
focuses by superimposing two images. However.
diamonds) lind then reOecting off (he metl'll
mirror and the colored side of (he dichroic
mirror. The distance scale. fixed horizontal line.

- both the focusing and framing images are viewed


through a single window.
and movable arrow are brought to the eye I~ns
in the same way.

- Image Sizer
The jma.ge sizer is used on the Model 104, 125.
115. 210,and 315 cameras. figure 2-7 shows the
As the camera is focused. the mask assembly
moves in such a manner tha t the area el1com~
passed by the diamonds is either enlarged or re~

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internal construction of the image sizer. duced. In coincidence with this. the arrow moves

~_ _ _ _ _ SUBJECT

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- GLASS
INCIOENT
LIGHT
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- MASK --===\;!!;===::>-___
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IMAGESIZER
WINDOW

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ASSEMeL'I' _""",­

- MASK

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=::r-----Eve LENS

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MIRROR
• ~ ~FIXEOLINE
=. . ~
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DISTANCE _ _ _ _

- SCALE .'
S

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• MOVA8t£
ARROW

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FIG. 2.7 IMAGE SIZER INTERNAL CONFIGURATION

up or down. pointing to the inC'rem~n(~ of the dis­ Polaroid Ran.sefinder/Viewfinder


lilll~l" sCilll", Whl"n thl" OIrrow is <It the distance
The Polaroid rJngefinder/viewfinder jRF/VF) b
mark l"Slim;Jll"d as being the actu<l1 distance used on the greatest number of models in the
bl"tw!!!!n L'Zlm!!rll und subject. the diamond frJme <It1tomatk paL'k carner.. fine. In the Model 100.
il'i adjusted to indude only that area which will 101, 102, 103, 135, 240, 230, and 340 cameras,
be visible in the finished print. The .coupling the RF/VF can be folded down when the unit is
bdween the image sileT and shutter housing not being used. In the Model 225. 220, 335. 330,
gu.mmtees that the lens will be set at the appro-­ and 320 cameras, the RF/VF cannot be folded.
prialedistance from the film piane. Howc¥er, both types of RF/VF models operate
Two methods can be employed when using the in the same way.
image sizer. The distance between cam!!r3 and
subject can be estimated beforehand and the
focus buttons adjusted until the movable arrow Viewfinder (See Figure 2--8)
is set at the corresponding figure on the scale. The image projected to the viewfinder eye win­
For many shots. the second method can be used, dow comes directly through the optics assembly
This requires that the subjects' face be framed from the viewfinder window, The optics assem­
between the fixed line and the movable arrow. bly consists of negative and positive lenses.
To do this. the fixed line is set a1 the lop of the Albada iines~ wttich are used to frame the subject.
subjec1s' forehead and the focus burtons are are painted on tbe positive lens, The entry of
adjusted untH the movable arrow is set at the incident light reflects these Jines off the negatjve
boHom of th~ chin. (W.th sman children, the lens, The ret1ection of the lines is what is actually
enlire head should be framed.) When this is done, visible in the viewfinder eye window. As the
the camera should be properly focused for thai camera is focused. the entire optics assembly tilts,
parricular shOL causing th_e Albada line frame to move. Focusing

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<:LEFT RIGHT:> I
RANGEflNOEA
FlANG€FINDEA
WINOOW
WINOOW
8EAMSf>UrrER

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~~~~~~.(~t--W'G'\T"VEL'NS

y, • !-.".fBI/!' LENS
ASSfM8k y

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R" EY~E MOVI>,BLE
WINDOW ~ IMAGE r "\
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FIXED
IMAGE L .J
FIG. 2.8 POLAROID RANGEFINDERIVIEWFINDER INTERNAL CONFIGURATION
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from I~FJNITY tv ClOSE-UI) . for t'xampll.', <111 upcnin!,! in fhl' opl ie" ;'1~"'l'ml;l) .1I1d 1\ ~nlk\.'"

- mnv,,'S the ff'JIUI.' uownw;Jrt.L tfm ,,'''[feme


ltOSE~UP
l'Xfr,J
shots. iI is lil'\.·t'S.\;I(Y to allow ii liltJ,:
~pa~e
between tltt.' SUQjl'ct nnd the top
thlt.' ix'amsplilllt.'r whkh rc\!,,'(s,,'S It :J~Wln. Fmm
(he tn.'<.lmsplincr. thc imag,,' b: (dk',:h:lI to llw
r<.lnp:cfinder eye winllow.

- (rame line beC;lU,\C the optics aJo>-'>embly \,,',lnoot


tilt t!nough to comrenS<lt~ properly.)
R:mgefinder
Fo.:usmg the l'a me r.l jlivut~ the Olo\':Jhk m\a~..'
mirror through a small arc. This mOVl'm~nt ..hift'>
the ima,g.e left or rigllt on the hcam\\J1lill~r. Wlh.'tI

- When looking: through the rangefmder eye window


(when the camera is out of focus). two images are
seen in the small amber or purple square. (In some
tht!' moV".!Me image m"'rl:!l'~ with tile' fixltu im;;;tl'.
the I".'amerd i:i properly focusell"

cameras. this may be a circie.) These images resull


- from the ability of the bearnsr!itter to have iight
transmitted through il while simultaneouslY hav­
Zeiss Ikon Rangefinder/Vrewfindcr
The Zeiss Ikon r.mgefinderivicwtlnucr i.., a \ingk
window. projected frame. superimrH)lIl".-U imJ,jl'..·
ing light reflected from it. This pro pert)' aUows
- the viewer to observe one image superimposed
upon .mother image. The bearnspHtter also has
dichroic characteristics which impart color to the
finder. II is used on the Model ~50. 350. ;100 3(,0
came(:Js,

Viewfinder
- reOected image. One of these jmages., the fixed
jma~, comes directly from the left rangefinder
window and is transmitted through the beam*
Figure 2-9 shows the internal con:.aruction of lhe
Zeiss Jkon r.!ngefinder/viewfinder. Slanln!!, with
the viewfinder portion of the as.... ~ml>ly, fhe nx~tl
- splitter to the eye window. The second image;
the movable image. is channeled through the right
rangefinder window to the movable image mirror
which reverses it. The image is reflected through
image on the eye lens can be seen to be formed
by the projection of the image through the objt.'i.'*
live lens and the beamspliuer.

-
- OOJECTIVE cENS

-
-
MASK
ASSEMBLY

IMAGE
I,
-
UNS

-
BEAMSPUTTliiR

-
EYE LENS
MOVAlILElMAGE
APEATURE PLATE

-
Ir~¢:l
I
IMAGE

MOVABLE

-
L __J I IMAGE

. F!G. 2.9 ZEISS IKON RANGEF!NOERN!EWF!NOER INTERNAL CONFIGURATION

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T1lt.' Alhuda hne t tht: dout'u amber lint' which timer. whHe the Mouel 335. 350, alld 360 cumerJs.
fr;tmt:~ tht: fixed image) results from ioddent ImvC' elC'('trollic limen>.
light fXIltiinfl. through the frosted glass and the
sliding: mask assembly. The as!i.embly l'Onststs of Mechanical Timer {Models 330 anu 340)
two masks linked together and tied 10 the 1'O("us­ The mechanical timer is ii sprin~riven device
ing bar. As the camerJ i~ focused from infinity designed to mea5Ure elapsed time. Figure 2~IO
10 close-up, the sliding mask moves ~lDd cau~ shows how the timer is set into the rear door
the Albada line to rontrdcl, I.:ompensating for assembly. To help in understanding how the
the reduced image area. The inddent light pro­ timer works, think of it as being composed of
jects the Albada line to the movuble image aper· three parts: the starr button, the liming: ring. and
ture plate and it is then renel'led through the the spring-driven gear assembly.
magnifying frame to the beamsplitter. The
dichroic characteristic of Iht beamspliner gives
the Albada Hnt its amber coJor as if passes it 10
the eye lens,

Rangefiilder
Simultaneous with the projection of the image
through the objective lens, is the projection of
the image through the rangefmder Jens. Where
the image from the objective lens is a rea) fixed
image. the image coming from-fhe range-finder
lens differs in that it is movable from left to right.
The rangefindtf image is sent to the eye lens as
follows:
I. The rangefinder lens and the movable image

lens invert the image and pass it through the

mnror .

.., The mirror reverses the image and projects it


through the opening in the movabJe image
apeflilre pJ:J!t' to the center of the magnifying
frume.
~~ Passmg through the center of the magnifying
lrume, the image is mverted :Jgain and is pro­
j,:':ie'O onto the beamsplitter.
-L Ai Ihe beamspliner. the image is reversed
J}tafl': Jnd takes on the amber color seen in the FIG. 2.10 MECHANICAL TIMER
~.~ ,. km.

Till'. m,wJbk rJn?~(lllder image occupks a smal) The fjrs:t step taken to operate the timer is to
amhvr ,,'()!orL'd i.qu>Jre slIllerimposed in the middle
Wind the arrow until it points to the red dot in
(11 Ihe Il\.~'d Lmagt'.
the snm button. Second, the timing ring is
Shiflw:: 1'( lht' imagt.' i\ ;JL'complished by foclIsing pushed in and then turned until the desired time
lil~' ~";ltlI~'f>J A, tIll' foo.:u~ bat move~. il sends lhe is 'iet under the red dot. Third, the start button
IlHlv:lhk Image lens through a very sm<lli aro.:. This. is: pushed to the left. What these operating pro~
Ill(WL'llh'nl ~'uu~c, the inlJge striking the mirror 10 cedures actually do can be explained by examin~
'hili kH or right When Ihe mov>lble Image ing FigurL' 2·11.
m.:rgl.:'''' Willi lhe fixed im3ge, the camera is in
proper lol'u:-,. When tilt' arrow is turned, the mainspring inside
the timer i!l being wound. The action of (Jle
spring. while it unwinds. drives rhe arrow around.
TIMERS
You can see (hat the spring IS also linked 10 a
Wllh tIll' Inlmdu..:tion of the 300 ljnt~. timer. were "ene:. of gean.. In addition to controlling the un·
m,Hle :m mlcgr:J1 Nrl of some pack camet'"4!.. The winding of the mainspring. the purpose of the
Modd .no :..Illd 340 ":amera'> feature a mechanical gears 1s two-fold. One, they provide the sound
-

-
r--., STARr BUTTON

-
LeVeR lENGAGEDJ

FIG. 2.11 INTERNAL CONFIGURATION OF


THE MECHANICAL TIMER FIG. 2.12 SETTING OF THE TIMING RING

- which indicates that the timer is in operation.


Thls is accomplished by the revolution of the
At the rate of speed the mainspring. unwinds. this.
arc is equiVatent to 60 seconds.

- large~tooth gear as it brushes past the cutout on


the wheel, It strikes the whed producing a
''wltirringn sound, The second purpose of the Electronic Tjmer (Models 335, 350. and 360)
gears is to proVide a means by w hleb the timer The electronic timer (Figure 2~ 13) measures
- can be stopped. Note that the start button is
connected to a Ie\'er. Moving the button to the
right (as viewed from outside the camera) causes
elapsed time in frames of 15 seconds to J 20 sec~
onds. It does this by measuring the time it takes
to charge a capacitor in the timing circuiL Be~

- the lever to engage the large-toothed gear. This


stops the gears which. in tum, stops the main~
spring,
cause of the power requirements of the timer, a
second 3 volt battery is needed in the camera

- The post on the timing ring Slops the arrow and


thus determines how long the mainspring will be
permitted to unwind. In Figure 2-12, you can
see that the liming nng can be pushed in toward
- the lens since it is held in place by case springs
mounted on the interior housing. By pushing the
timing ring in. the serrated base is released from

- the metal stop on the door case. The timing ring


can then be turned. Since the unwinding of the
mainspring through the gears is at a set rate, the

- arrow speed is conslanL Therefore, timing can be


established by allOWing the arrow to move
through an arc which can be related to time. For
example, if the dial is pushed in and set so Ihat

- "60" is under the red dot, the arrow will move


from the "60" until it hits the plastic stop ilt "0", FIG. 2.13 ELECTRONIC TIMER

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+

FIG. 2.14 ELECTRONIC TIMER SCHEMATIC

b;,jtl\:.'r~ 1l~$1_ Figure ~~ 14 presents the electronic nated, Once the capacitor has fuJly charged, a
timcr schematic. difference in potentiai in the other Ie transistorl
Operation of the timer sfarts with the setting of resistor circuit excites the transducer which emits
Ihe dial on Ihe camera back which is directly a high frequency "beep", At the same time, the
n.:mn<:l.:lcd to the one megohm potentiometer lamp goes out. The high frequency "beep"
"hown In Ihe schcm.uic. (The potentiomeIer, in coupled with the extinguishing of the- lamp indj~
[urn, j" connecled 10 the g~ microfarad capacitor.) cales that the timing cycle has been completed,
Cb:II)~mg lhe dial Selling aiters the value [or rt!­
"1\l.tnn'j of tilt' pOlentl()meteL For example. if FLASHGUN
Ib\., til.11 wefe s.:! to 15. it would take 15 seconds This discussion concerns Hself only with the
lilT ",'lIrrdH rJ~ing Ihroug.h the potentiometer to Model 268 flashgun used WIth all cameras in the
dUf}!4" 111\' tC tnlt:rof:uad capadtor. fOO, 200. and 300 lines, except for the Model
360. The e)ectronJc flash used with the Model
11l~' tllm:l~ ..:ydc i" imtl:.lh:d by the removal of tht; 360 earner.. is covered in the- "Repair Manual for
'.-'\!,pwu plo..:wrl!" (Pulhng Ihe yellow tab, from the the Polaroid Land Camera Model 360" pubUshed
,::,JmcrJ Till'- momentarily doses:J two~pok. OOf­ in September 1969.*
mall;. ()p~'n "wlleh JIllJ completes the timing dr~ Early Model 268 nashguns were manufactured
tun. TI1-.: dosm~ or one role allows the capacitor with a 4.5 vdc battery while newer nash guns rely
10 lull) tl!:-.dl~T}!e throtl~h the -;'7 ohm resistoL on a 1.5 vdc cell for their power source. All 4.5
IIbmIllJ.~ tll:J! It ha" no resiuuaJ voha~c from a pre­ vd.c flashguns should be converted to 1.5 vdc
VIOU~ fimmg cyck. The dosin,g of the ~econd
puit' HIm' til.: Ie· trunslstocreslstor cin:uil on and
l!~hh Ilh: bmr" \\'hen the "wHeh orens. thl:! g2 • lntegt31ed circuit
mit:roIJr;u.l cap~..:ltor begins charg.ing again, While
lIlt' Lap:J.:llor l~ charging. tht: lamp remains iilumi­ * Available only to authorized repair stalions..
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a~.:ordmg to m~[rl.u:tions in the Repair and has a bayoneNYpe plug which pushes asjdc i.I

- Adjuslmenl Ptoce;,.h.ln..~ seclion of this m<lnU<lt


(Tbl.' Ilrinc,,~tes of operation ciled for the l.5 vde
t'kl~h,"n ~lQW also apply to Ihe early 4.5 vd.;:
shidd covering the photOl.'eU lens. This pennits
the photoceU to function correctly when the
nashgun is fired.

- models,"
Fi,fl.urc :!·15 shows rhe Model ::68- (btshgun. The
base assembly ....ontains the bau«)' and the bal­
EJECTOR

BUTTON

- tery I;ontacts. The nash I.'Onne-clOf is inserted


into the shuttl:T baseplafe to establish lhe con~
ne~lion 10 Ihc nash contacts in the shutter. As
shown jn Figure 2-16, the sync connector plug is
- inserted into the bastplate and the shutter is
cocked. In this <:ondition. the Ss contacts are
dOSt:d while the Sx contacts are open. Thus. the

- CJfcuit is not completed. When the shutler is


tripped. the Ss tontacts remain momentarily
dosed and the SK contacts also dose. completing
the shuBer circuit. Current is then permitted to
now from the positive side of the 1.5 "de flash
battery. through the contacts, to the center
termina' of the flashbulb socket. This causes the
- filaments of the MJ bulb to bum. Current is shut
off by the release of the closing blade in the
shutter which opens the Ss contacts. With this

- arrangement, the Circuit is completed only when


the film is being exposed and there can be no
accidental nashgun firing.

- The flash connector. in addition to the sync plug,. FIG. 2.15


FLASHGUN

MOUNTING BLOC"

"'''',!.IoS.BULB

-
-
BATTERY
SYNCCOI~~~------I

-
FIG. 2.16 FLASHGUN CIRCUIT

- II
Tht" rlashg:un's reflector as~mbly lISl?S a blue diffuser I, For a $truit:ht~aheaJ l1uJ>h u~in!! (hL' full
to properly spread the brilliant flash of the M3 bulb. iUumination of the bulb.
The entire relettor can be swiveied through. a com~
pJete circle_ A detent spring locks it into place in ., For a bounce flash in horizontal shots (to
one oflhree positions {see Figure 2~17): get sofllighl).

3. For a bounce flash in vl?rtical shots.

When the bu1b 1S instaUed in the reflector, it is


forced down into a spring~loaded socket. A latch
at the side oUhe socket clamps onto a lip on the
bulb hoMing it firmly in pJace. After the bulb
has been fired. the red ejector button is pressed.
This causes the latch to mO'Ye away from the bul;,
and the spring in the socket ejects the bulb.
The mounting hardware at the bottom of the base
assembly is normally in the closed (or clamped)
REFl.ECTOR SET FOR position. To place the flashgun on the camera,
STRAIGHT·AHEAO FLASH
th~ release lenr must be pushed. This opens the
metal jaws so they can fit over the-indentations
in the camera body. When the lever is "released.
the jaws close and tbe gun is secured in place.

REFLECTOR SET FOR


BQUNCE FlASH
iriORIZONT AL SHOTS)

REFI.,EC10R SfT FOF!


SOUNCE FlASH
IVERTiCAl SHOTS)

FIG. 2.17 REFLECTOR POSITIONS


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SECTION III - CAMERA CHECKOUT

-
i:XPl'Tk'lll.:l'l.I f';jlair pl'r.oonnd C~II'I normally di.ag:·
!1tlSl' I;uslomt.'r t'omp!:lints based on tlll'ir own
to hold <.11\ iUlolrllction booH.'1 JuJ/ur l'O!J diP,
3, tXaminl' thl' l:::xt....rior or 1Ill' (';UHCr;.l Body

- knowll..d!!C and with an oecasiorull rclcn,'IH'\' (0


tin- troubleshoofin!; dHirts presenTcd ill S{·J.:tion
IV. What .s. pre~ntcd in this section of the repair
;,md the RC;,f Door
On pla~tic body cUmerux, P:JY IXirticlll;u altl:nrion
[0 ~r.:lI':ks which could cau:;C Ii~hl leaks. I r therl'
manual I;; J detailed ched:ollt whidi gllidt's a .In.' dents in the body or door, bl> SIIrC (hat Ih>.'j'

- newt'f rCraimlan through a f.:omph:h: !"'uml'ra


!!XaminalioJ). The purpose of this thorough
chl!'ckout is to acquaint !leW personnel with meth­
don't interfere wil h opcr.ltion or t Ill' ",:Ulll'r;J.
4. EX:Jmine the RangefinderjVil'wlintkr lor till'

- ods of iso!i!ting problems which might urisr: on all


pilck cameflls and to acquaint experienced
men with (('sting methods for cameras of the 300
repair~
Image Sizer)
Look for cr.tcks in plastic housings. Inspcl:t rhe
lenses to be sure they are not ..:-rackcd or sa;.ll..:-hed.
line. It is not to be construed as a mandatory On foldjng rangelinder/viewfinders. dlCt:k th;Jt

- procedure to be foUowed for every caml!'ra sub­


mitted for repair, (However, it should be used
when n:pa.iring cameras to be returned to stock
the hinging action doesn't bind. Tilt: hokling
magnet should have some play Jround its pivol.
5. Examine the Rt"J.r Door R.:leaseU1I."h
- and for "redo" c<.Imeras.)
It should be emphasized that efficient and eco­
nomical repair polide5 dictate that each camera·
UnlatCh the rear door from the camer.! bouy.
Check the action of the release latch to be sure it
doesn't bind, Be sure the latch spring is in the

- submiued for repair should have the specific


customer complaint investigated and the affected
item repaired. (The repair order fonn should
proper position. Check the hinge area lespedaIJy
on carty Mode! 335) for excessive gap between
the door and hinge. Close the rear door and be

- indicate that rhe complaint has been investjgated,


the affected item has been repajred and the
camera dH:cks out OK,) The camera should then
sure both sides latch properly.
6. Examine the Exit Door Assembly
Release the roners from the roll latch (red) and

- be subjeeted to a quick vIsual inspection to un·


cover obvlous faults which would contribute to
other problems. If these faults affecr camera
perfonnance they should also be repaired. If the
pull them up out of the way. Look for broken
plastic at the ends of the exit door. Push down at
the number «4» on the exit door and then let gO,
The exit door should snap back into place, If it
- faults seem to be of a nature which could even~
rually lead to camera deficiencies or jf they
detract from camera appearance it should be
doesn't. check the pivot spring. Be sure the entire
exit door area is clean.
i, Examine the Roller Assembly Area
- noted on the preshipment Inspection area of the
customer's copy of the repair order fonn, After
the original problem has been corrected and the
With the rollers still in the unJatched position.
examine them very closely for nicks. scratches~
or encrusted foreign matter. Clean the rolters
visual inspection has been compJeted. the camera
- should be cleaned and packed in a suitable con­
taIner for return to the customer.
thoroughly~ (NEVER USE ANYTIlING WIlICH
CAN SCRATaJ TIlE ROLLERS.) Be sure 311
four roller bushings are in place. Be sure the slide

- A. VISUAL INSPECTION
I. Examine the Neckstrap
Look for signs of excessive wear or faulty fasten~
block assembly and the edge conlrol bar move
freely, If they don't. remove the sUde block
cover and check the springs, Also check the two
spread ron springs to be sure they are in the

- iog ri\'ets, tension slides, or keepers. Check that


the D-rings on metal case cameras arc properly
closed, holding the strap securely. Also on metal
proper position, Be certain none of the metal
parts are bent out of shape. Inspect the door
spring to be sure it is otmly secured 10 the rear

- case cameras, be sure that the strap lugs are


properly secured in the camera body.
2. Examine the Front Cover Assembly
door spider.
8. Examine the Spring Stop Area
Be sure the spring stop is secured to the body

- Refease the top of the cover and gently swing it


down into the open position. Ascertam that the
binge on the cover operates properly. Push up
on the mounting plate spring and release the front
properly and that the light leak fillers are in place.

- cover from the camera. Check the tension of tbe


clip spring assem bly. It should be strong enough • Use only water to clean the rollers,
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9. f\.uuint' lilt' Ih'llow.. Mnllllis 14. Examitl\.' th~ Slmu\.'r Rd~<lSt· Al'lion
Tlh-' 14 ml'lal taos on the bal;k or rhl' bt.:Uow:o In conjunction WHir step 13. ubs~r'l\.' thl' ;)~tioll or
should !,h.' I'n.'~"i.,..d tiglllly a1!:!insi the ~uloUfs in Ihe shuttcr release button. Till' button :-.huuJd
lh,,' t:amem body. On some ,,',U11l'tas, four PhJUir~ trip the ShUtll'r 'when ii is <It Hbout the S;:1Pll' kvd
hl'atl scrl'WS hold the fronl of the bellows: to Ihe <IS the lop of the shuth:r rdcOASC' bezel. A. special
,,!lnrkr housing. On other J:ameras. four plastic test for this is described later in this sci-'tion.
'>lUds >In.' held by bellows rash'ncrs. In either l,.'OISC', is. EX<lmine the Action of the Aperfufl' Whei.'!
he cerlain th>lt the front of the bellows is held or Film Speed Slide
rig.htly ;'lg;Jinst the :ilmth.'r housing. Be sure tbe Tum the apc-rture wbeellhrough its four settings
light se:ds are in plo:tce. (two setting,o; on some l,.'tIllleras) and ubsc-f'Vl'
10. tXUmlJle the Rear lens
(through thc- front tens) that the apertures are
Be sun! the lens is not cr".I(;ked or scr"Jtched.
changing properly. Reset the scene selector and
Clean tbe lens thoroughly.
repeat. If dny probiems are evidenced. consult
the "Repair Manual on Automatic Shutters." On
11. EX;lmine the Focu:iing. Linkage

other camer.ls. move the film speed slide back and


Close tlil' rcar door of rhe camera and eXlend the

forth and observe th:.d the apertures. visible


bdlows. Observle the action of the focusing link~

through the front lens. change. If problems are


ajJ<' "" Ihe bellows is extended. It should allow

eVident. consult the "Repair Manual on Auto­


Ihe bdlowl' to pop out when the righl focus but~

ma~jc Shutters.""
ton il' raised. When the shutter housing is pulled

our alilhe way. you should be able to hear a


1b, Examine the "Darken~LightenH Control
"cllck" as tbe top tnner frame locks into posjtlon.
Move the Jens bezeJ ("darken..Jlghten" (:untror)
Close ;.md then extend tht bellows.a few mOre
through its full travel. Listen for any binding
11Jnes 10 be SlIT!! there are no binds in the move~
whieh might indicate a malfunction. I r the con-­
ment. EXdmine all metal parts to be sure they are
trot does not move freely, consult the "Repair
not bent. Push the focus buttons back and forth
Manual on Automatic Shutters."
;1 f,,'w lime,> 10 check on the smoothness of the

J 7, Examine the Front Lens


r()~'llS.l11g linkage movement. Also Jook into the

Carefully inspect the front lens for cracks or


r:llll:!efillder!viewfinder to determine that the

scratches. Be sure it is clean,


fO..:th ~It j~ prolwrly \.'Ql.lpled to the optics assem~

hi}, Whl.'r,,· applicable. check the condition of the


18, Examine the Photoed I Lens
fa~1 fO('th d..:(al On riw righl focus button. Also
Be sure this lens is free from cracks or scrJlches
ch,,'(1.. liTt: shutler sh;)ft to be sure it is oot bent
and is dea o.
\Jr IT.ld:l'd.
19. EXdmine the Top Etch Plate and the Front
I~ l:.,\.WHlk !h~' Exterior of the 8ello..... s Etch Plate
l<lol.. In; a !'I,'par;lli<m of the seam at the bottom 111e plates Should be clean Dod free of blemishes,
of (ttl' bdtows and for any deterioration of the They should be finnly secured at their comers,
bdlmv.. IH;.ti('rial. :::0. Examine the Tabs on the Bellows
;3, I \.lmllh· th~' Sil\l!!\.'r Aclion
Be sure the tabs hording (he shutter release cable
\\1111 11:\, t'dll1w,,'!IU I?x!I.-'llucd. cot:k the shuncr,
and the b.lttery wires are secure.
! lh IHlllll<n.; b1](\t'" "hotdd move down smooth~ 21. Examine il1e Battery Compartment
I: mit' pL!4'~·. Prl',!'1 tli,,' ..Ilutter releu~ bufton. ('lo..e till.' oeUows and. if applicable. fold the
1 h: I';unlh~'r J hUHO» should move bJJck up f;.:lIlgcfinder/Vlcwfinder. All cameras excepl Model
,mo\1 11];!:, and tWo "clkks" should be heard under 360: Open the battery compartment door. The
hm h!l'hJ \.·ondilious. If these criteria art' not met, jatch should hold the door llrmly und there
,'i:.yk ~l.ll h'r~ n)h;!f!~' J:nd wiring and then the should be no play in tht' door. Be sure the door
'!illlll'r IIller!o,-'f;, l(t!1l'se an.' OK, l·onsult thl' lIm!!C' isn't henl. Close tlli.~ door again. It should
·-Rcj'.p; \L,n\l~d (\11 ,\lItOIl);llio..: ShtIHl'r.," pun· snaIl shut.
jl',h"d!tl \1.1:. ! '11,>-, 01 it a Modd 300. consul!
::~,' "R':P:Jlf :\h!l~llal on PolarOld land Model 360 Modd 360: Use a pencil point to free the left~
1 .lllL'!.I··l'l!h:l~il~'d III S..'!Hcmbl'r. 1(}69.· hand !!uurd which l,.'Qvers the batteries. Tilt:' hand~
gU;lrtllatch shouh'! llold the guard securely. Check
thut Ihe handguurd has a battery pad glued in '
plaLe. Be sure the upper tab (which fits inlO the
l·tllout in the battery compartmenl J isn't broken
or trucked, Replace Ihe haodguard, It should
SI1#P into place.

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All cameras: R~·tlH)v(, the haUery (Model" 335. O. CIIECKING TilE SHUTTER RElUSE
.'5:0,' ,Iflll _~{lO ha'Yc two b'lth..'ricsi from rh\,' BUTTON
buril.:ry holdc:r. The h:.IUt.'ry should fit !>nup.ly in Tht..' #:: ':'\hulh.'f rl.'ll'il'>t..' !l\!ll\m "holdd th." .....·t to
it:, ",'mdk. B~ $lIr~~ fhat !loth,' of thl' Illusrk p;lrts ,I !low t:;I:o.Y IriPllilll! ;h:fiUi) ;1Ilt! >,,'1 ... hu\llti h~'

- ,In: bmken. Cardully dll.'t'k th(' b.llh:ry win.'s to


bl' (l"r1<lIo they arl' propl'rly soldo:r.,,:t,I to fh ...
knlltn:.lIs. The terminal sock~t should SOUl) over
thl' .... ml ofthl..' bath.'fY. Be certain there are no
rroh:dL'd against ~J\,:\:itll.."nl;ll trippinE!. To d...· ll·r·
mine tlwt the buHon i~ a1 [h.: fi,!!hl hdghl. r'l'r~
form the following lest:
signs of corrosion on Ihe terminals or in ahe I. EX[l'nd the bdlows to dl..'ll..'nt IOl"k-in ,lni.l.:od;.
bantry cable, If corrosion is present. replace the shuHl!r_
.iwm, "l Plat'e the re('l'sscd eJUl of gotH;!\,.' ~ r\ 16\),J:-; ~
over the release button and push dowl1 unlit
B. CHECKING SHUTTER BATTERY the gauge is butted against till' h':ld I Flgtlrl.'
VOLTAGE 3-)). The shutter SHOULD NOT trip.

- Using a Camera Repair Battery Tester. check the


voltage of the ~huner battery. The tester places lJ

27 ohm load ueres:; jJ 3 volt buttery and an 80

RECESSEO Ef04C
OF GAuGE

- ohm IO<id across. a 4.5 volt battery, The- minimum

readings are:

Minimum

- Battery under Test


3 volt shuTter battery
Acceptable Reading

~.6 volts
4.5 volt shutter oottery 4.1 volts
- If the reading IS less than that specified, replace
the battery.
SHQULOt-,lOTTFlIP SHUTTER SHOULD TRIP

- C. CHECKING TIlE SHUTTER INTERLOCK


(METAl-BOOY CAMERAS)
FIG. 3.1 SHUTTER REL.EASE BUTTON CHECK

- After checking shutter battery voltage, check the


operation of the shutter interlock ;)s foUows
(Model, 100, 101, I O~, 150. 240. 340, 350):
3. Reverse the gauge and position the end of the
gauge with the projection on fhe release but­
ton. Push down until the gauge is bulled
against the bezeh The shutter SHOULD
l, Extend the camera bellows to detent lock~in trip.
and cock the shutter. If these standards are not met. refer to Section V
., Cover the photocelJ and trip the shutter. The for the method or adjusting the shutter release

- second blade should stay open as long as the


pholOcelJ is covered,
If the blades. close together after having deter­
button.

E. MEASURING TIMER ACCURACY


mined that the s.hutter batlery is OK. check the EJeclronic Timer:
interlock. Fjrst, clean the interlock contacts as Set the timer dial to 60 and actuate the timer
thoroughly as possible. Be sure the wiring is

-
switch .. Using a stop-watch, measure the time
properly soldered to the confacK There should interval between actuatIon and the "beep'". It
be tension evident when the top contact is lirred must be between 58 :and 64.5 seconds. Also
(with a pencil point). After making these checks. observe rhat the bmp tights. If the- timin!! is
re-perrorm steps J and 2 above. If the blades orr. or the lamp does not light i or no sound).
- slill close tOgether check the continuity between
the interlock contact and the contact on the
handi!uard. If this is OK and the problem re-.
replace the timer.

Mechanical TImer:

- mainS:. consult the "Repair Manual on Models


36~. 366, and 374 Automatic Shutters." (If li
Model 360. consult the "Repair Manual on the
Set the arrow 1060 and start the rimer. Ulolng a
stopwatch. measure the time interval betweell

- Model 360 Camera. ")'"

• Available only to authorized repair SQiJons"


IS
start and stop. It musl be between 54 and 66
seconds. If the timer does not perform within this
specification. replace it.
F. MEASURING TIMER BATTERY VOLTAGE I. Rt:mo\,I,,' till.' frun! 1..'"0\'\.'1" .lnd l'X!t.'OU rhl,.'
AND CURRENT IlRAIN (Mol.h:ls .ns and bdlow.... 10 dclCni loc-k-jn.
J50; ~ Sd th\.· apcrlnre whed to "'75". Cuml.'r.ls
1, Olll'tllhl' h~h.:l door of Ihl: ~'ilmCrJ and rdcasc with a !ilm Sdl'c-Ior ,..lmuiJ be .,et to the ~·75··
llh' rolll.'ts from their lutdl 10 make the limer or '''('olm'» position.
:,>wil': It ;l1:"'..'s:~ibk,,
3. ,rthe I.~Jmt:ra h,as a sc~nc sckl'lur, set it to Ihl?
1- Op~'n tli,,' b:lll..:ry compartment of the cameTJ, "'Brighl Sun or Dun Day Also Flash"
Trip (il..: timer swih:h and place the probes of position.
;1 lllultinH,,'lcr :':I.,t al 3 vde ;H:ro!>.~ the terminals
4. Move thr focus hm to the INFINITY po.....ition.
of the litlh.'r b;llh~r>' while it is stili connl!cted,
Irtl1,,' n.'ading is not <.It least :1.6 volts. replace 5, Open the rear door lind mount the camera on
thl' battery. the Polaroid coJlimator. Qamp the focal p~3ne
plate into position on the camera as shown in
3. Disl'Onne;;! lhe positive end of the timer ba:t· Figure 3-3_
h:ry rrom the terminal. PI<lce one probe of a
microampere meter on the I)ositive terminal of
the baltl::ry and the oiller probe on the termi~
nal reeeptade dS shown in Figure 3-:1.

FIG, 3,2 TIMER BATTERY CURRENT FIG, 3,3 CAMERA MOUNTED ON

DRAIN TEST COLLIMATOR

4, If tlK fl'.IUil1J,! on till' metl'r is ll'~ than 20 6. Lens Infinity Check: Aim the camera 3[ the
lHhTO.lllllh, n.':1~:. ...·l11hlc Ihe C:l)T\cr~j. If the infinity tube target. Hold a fmger over the
f(';\dll1:': i, g-r~'~I1~'r than ~O Imcro;)n!lh" check photoedl and cock 3nd trip the shutler(hoJd
lIh' 1][)H'f ",';:111:11, BL' not brid1,!ed
~ur<' i1 j,. the trip button down). Observe the tar~et
~'!ll~"U, II' tlw ~wjll:l! is OK. rcpJac,-' thl? I?k'c~ through tIl!!- Ie-ns loupe.
U.Ulk 111111."1', Spocifications an::
G. TI\IER SWITCH CONTINl:ITY CHECK Dtlpkt Lenses ... The minimum number of lines
which are clear and legible must be 1Iines/mm.
I:' ,JIl~ ll/Hl'f >;wih:h prohlems arc sU$pt:dcu, p"'r­
Inrm f!h' l!llll'f ",witl.'h l'hecl and ;Jujustment Triplet Lenses ~ The minimum number of Jines
,L',,'niwd III S~'l'llOn V, which tlrc dear anti legible must be 40 Iines/mm.
If t he specification" are nor met:
H. CHECKING THE LENS AND RANGE· Duplet Lenses Duplet lenses cannot be colli­
FINOER/VIEWFINOER !COLLIMATION,
mated. If Ihe 7 linc,imm grouping is nol clear.
Til.., kll" ,1Ild r<.lll~l'nlHh.'r, \'I~'" finu",!' 011 each dlcek Itlt' kn.'l'~ for sml'ars. Be sure (hey are
ClJlh'r;! mlNI bo.' ll',.!l."d.1S a pair to match their properly scateu in their mounts. 1£ the lenses
opli":,II t'h;Ir:.tL'lrri'itil.·, It .my repair is pcrrornwu an: d<:ar and firmly mounted and the cusromer
whidl ~Ottld 011'1"('1,.'1 the char01clC'ri:.ril;:. of t'ithcL h;JS compl.Jint:d of oul of focus pictures. take a
III": (Jm'•.'ra ~h<JlIl,j h~' SlI bjt't:! I.'U 10 i he fo 1I0w jnt! picture. If the picture is out of focus, replace
d)..;d(~· tht' lenses <.IcconJillg [0 proct'uures in Section V.
'6
-

-
llf06.ii iiiioof!ll i!"'~~~ ii"IIW
."'IIW
~~li~:~ ;;"'lliII IIwllW
~aINP ilI"lIi!ll
"II" ;;;; "IIliU
~ -iillB »"1111 ::: -1111111 :: -11111

-
:; -111111 ;;; ",lmO
- -I1i1N
, 11111
!OI!IIU
'11m
..nulJ = .IIIID
-lInll
- '11111
-11111
='11111
-

-
A
B

- FIG. 3.4 INFINITY TUBE TARGET

- Triplet Lenses - If the 40 lines/mm grouping is


not clear. coUimate the lens accordlng to pro.­
cedures in Section V,
cales that the camera is set at four feet Now.
iook through the RF/VF eye window. The
vertical and horizontal lines of the larger crosS'­
hair target (Figure 3-5) should be merged, If
- 7. RF/VF Infinity Check (Range &. Topside):
(This procedure does not apply to image
they are not. perform the range/topside adjust­
ments in Section V, Then, repeat the infinity
cheek,
sizers, After checking lenses on cameras with
image sizers, aim the fixture toward a plain
background and look through the image sizer
window. Move the focus bar from the

- CLOSE·UP to the INFINITY position. The


movable hor-izontal line in the image sizer

~
CROSSHAIRS
should mOlle up to butt against or merge with 900 HOUtO
the fixed honzontalline. Also, no portion of
- the fixed line may be vi..ible below the mova­
ble line. If necessary. adjust image siler range
as instructed in Sect jon V.) After the tens has
1106
ONLY
MERGE
AT 4 fEET

- been ched:ed at jnfinity, look at the tube tar­


get thrOUgh the RF/VF focusing window,
Move the focus bar to CLOSE~UP. Note that

- the target moves becoming two separated jrn


ages (Figure 34A), Move the focus. bar back
to INFINITY. The honzontal and vertical
M

lines of the target should butt or be superim­


- posed. If they do not, perform the RF/VF =
•• It

-
Range/Topside adjustments. in Section V.
8. Four Foot Check: After the lens and RF/VF
have been checked at infinity, swing the cam·
era around to the four foot target. While look­
.••,
Ill'll
I':

ing through the focal plane plate loupe, move


the focus bar toward CLOSEMUP.
SlOp when the image is sharpest This indi­ FIG. 3.5 FOUR FOOT TARGET
17
I. RANGEFINDER/vIEWFINDER PARALLAX
CHECK
RF/VF p.nailnx should be tested only after the --~-~-------~-~~-.-- ~-- .
lens and RF/VF have been collimated. -~ ~. --·~l~":'"':!"-~-~·--- -.~
I. Remove the front cOver and extend the be}..

Jows to detentlock..jn.

.~-~-~·-1-...;.:..w;;w~-~-.":
~.~---------~---- --­ .. --,:
"I Open the rear door and mount the camera on
tbe Polaroid collimator. Clamp the focal plane
plate into position on the camera.
3. Aim at the frame target. Jook through the
RF/VF eye window and make the following
checks:
FIG. 3.7 FRAME TARGET ·180 INFINITY
Zeiss Ikon RF/VF
& I80TILT
a. Move the focus bar to CLOSE-UP: Observe
that the top horilontalline of the yellow pro­ bounded by the 100 close-up and 100 tilt ta.r~
jected frame image is within the area bounded get lines {Figure J...s). If they are not, adjust
by the 180 close-up target lines (Figure 3~6). the parallax as instructed in Sectlon V.
Ifit isn't. adjust ttIe horizontal parallax as
instructed in Section V.
.---- --..--. -f=-····- -- ----. -.-.
,
r--·····--·-··---------------···~

NOTE~ "180~' on the target refers to Zeiss Ikon


RF/VF'~ "100" refers to Polaroid RFIVF', and
image mers.

--------- --- -! = ------ ----- -----­ .,,, ,,'


,, ,,
r--- - - -- -~ ~ - - - -- -- - - - - - ~--- -- ~---.

,, ,,, '''
:·T:~ ~~~- --·~f.::.::--
~_"~'.~
------­
•••• __ ol •• ___________ _
FIG. 3.8 FRAME TARGET -looCLOSE-UP
& 100 TILT
,

, ,
b. Move the focus bar to INFINITY: Observe
, , --------r·--------------.:
.~-;-;- that the right side and bottom lines of the
, ..
~_l_'_.~ •• ______ ••
-~-.-
__ • ____ _
~.
projected frame image are with.in the area
bounded by the J00 infmity and 100 tilt tar­
FIG. 3_6 FRAME TARGET - 180 CLOSE-UP get lines (Figure 3~9). If they are not, adjust
the paraJiax as instructed in Section V.

-.
I,. \1\1n: illl' focu:> bar to iNFINITY, Observe
tll;11 till.' lOp hOtlzont"l line of the yellow pro­ .---... ---- --f --- -------- ----- -- --­
K'ch'd frame jmage is within the area bounded
b~ Iltl' IXO inflniry target lines (Figure 3-7).
,r--- _.. ~ --.-. -_. - --------- --.­
-~-

!..~~-~--- _. ------- --.~-


If II Isn '1. adju~t t hl' horizontal paraJlax as
in~lnl\'"I,,'d in Section V.
:
~ J,-
,
,, .
- • - - - - •
._--
.---··----r.:-:·~-·:::"~·-~----
-J- -----.--.-
..-,
,-------~-------------

Oh"'..'n't'I!l>.l! Ihl;' Il;'ft 5lde vertical hoe of the


ydl()w projected fr<trne image is within the ,
"r!;'>.1 bounded by Ih.. 180 tilt target Hnes:
I Fi!!ur~> 3-7 L If it Isn 'r. Jdjus( thl' vertical
p:'lri.llln.,J:' ~!l\fHl\'"ll'U in Section V.

Polaroid RFfVF
>.I, [\1,lh' IITl' focu\ o:Jr to CLOSE-UP: Observe
{hal lhl.' ri!,!hf 5idl' Jnd top Jines of the pro­ FIG. 3.9 FRAME TARGET - 100 INFINITY
jl>c!CU fr..tmt' image are within the area & looTlLT
18
-

- FIG,3,

- j, IMAGE SIZER PARALLAX CHECK


Image siler parallax should be checked only
K. BELLOWS LIGHT LEAK TEST
Remove the front COYer and exrend the bcJlows to

- after the len$ and sizer have been<:ollimated,

1, Remove the front ,,'()\'er and extend the bel~


detent lock-ln. Open the rear door and bring the
camera into a darkroom. Place a bright bulb in·
side the bellows area of the camera. (Do not Jllow
the bulb to remain on one spo{ longer than neces­

- lows to detent lock-4n.


2. Open the rear door and mount the camera on
the Polaroid cQllimator. Clamp the focal plane
platti into position on the camera as shown in
sary.) Press the bulb against the bellows, pushing
the folds outward. Run the bulb down the four
comers and then around tbe entire inner surface
of the bellows., still pushing the folds out. Slowly
Figure 3·10, pass the bulb around the light seal next to the
3. Aim the camera at the frame target and move body assembly and then around the light seal next

- the focus bar to CLOSEMUP, Observe the


target through the image sizer window and
check that the inside points of the top and
right side diamonds of the projected frame
to the shutter housing. If any pinholes or worn
spots which pass light are observed, replace the
benows.

- image are within the area bounded by the 100


close-up and 100 tilt target lines. (Fjgure 3-11).
If they are nOl, repair Or replace the image
L, FLASHGUN TESTING
Examine the border around the instructions :m

- sizer according to the instructions in Section V.


, .•• ~~~- - -1;;.,-..;.:,:;---- _W __
,.. _ _ w • • _ _ _ _ _ _ •

,
W~ ___ __ ~. __ W
--~.- _.w
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ .0
the tmse oftlle flashgun (Figure 3·1;2). If the
border completely encloses the instructions. it

UNPWG UNPWG

- i_
, ,,,. , ,
, ,
,,
If: NOT
US! N(,
,LA5"
If NOT
USI N(,
FLA5H
-
- ,
,, ,'
:.;.:.....
,)
..
----1-·-'----------_.
----...... _. ___ _
SOLiO BOROER
lOLOER MODEL)
~

BROKEN 8OI'WER
(NEWER MOOEL!

-
~.I.·_._ ~.~ _~_

FIG.3.11 FRAME TARGET· 100 CLOSE·UP FIG, 3.12 FLASHGUN IDENTIFICATION

& 100 TILT


19
imli..;,l!I,.'S Ihilt lilt' ll'l}>hguo ml{!ht h.,- ;In ,,";.Irly
mOth.,>j with a 4.5 vde battery and stainh:&: sled
or I'IIO'"p11or bronze dips. ThL'$C t1llshgOlls must
be np~'Il~tllor in}>pcct'on. Jr they an: carly model
na$h~\lIl:>. t:onven them at."t'ording to pr<X:edures
in ~'etion V and then fest them as indkatcd
below. If tilt' border around the instHidiolls i,.
brok,-'o, l,.'l)ntilll1l'" with the Oashgull test bl,.>low,

FIG. 3.14 FLASHGUN BATTERY SPECIFICATION


I., t'l:lCL' a :o;:pcdal no--load dummy plug m the
nash!!un and plug the flashgun info th~ Uni~ 3. Push the load button, This places a I ohm
v..'fsai Fklshgun Tester (see Figure 3-13), TIle load acro;.;s tbe battery. The indkatorshould
h:sh'r should be S\:![ to the 15 vdc: scale. drop ro a minimum of 0.9 vdc. If the indi·
cator drops lower than 0.9 vdc. replace the
battery.
., With the loggle switch in the proper position
tri].e ~witch revers\:!s polarity). the indicator in 4. Remove the dummy plug from the flashgun
the meter should move up to the range shown and insert an EEK test flashbulb in its pJace.
in Figure 3-l4 (1.1 vdc to 1.5 vdc). S. Push the flash button. This places the 1 ohm
load plus the resistance of the teSl flashbulb
If the ft~ading is less than this, replace rhe across the battery. The bulb should light. If
battery. If there is no reading at all, there is it doesn'l it indicates that the battery cannot
an open in the circuit. Open the flashgun and sustain the combined load and should be
look for corroded contacts or battery wires. replaced.

\--\--'POlARITV SWITCH

~~ ______----F'LASH8UTTON

LOA.D
SUTTON

FIG, 3,13 UNIVERSAL FLASHGUN TESTER


20
-
SECTION IV - TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS
Persons unfamiliar with Polaroid pack cameras in most cases. The mdhods of impicmcnlinJ:! till'
should study the conTents of Secllon II and llJ corrective actions aft: detailed in Section V.
to pin an adC()U3tt! background of camera opera­
- tion and checkout. Onl.ie this knowledge is ab­
sorbed, reference to thl;'5e troubleshooting charts
should be sufficient to diagn~ cameru problems
Pages <,Ire provided for repairmen to make notes
pertaimng to troubk-shootlng each area of 1h.:
camera and flashgun.

- PROBLEMS EVIDENCED IN PICTURES

- PROBLEMS

Picture completely black


PROBABLE CAUSE

1. Shutter battery dead,


CORRECTIVE ACTION

L Replace shutter battery.

- (other than shutter eJec~


Ironies).
2. Bauery interlock
defective,
3. Battery terminais
2. Test interlock and adjust or repiace if
necessary.
3. Replace battery terminals.

- corroded.
4. Object in focal plane. 4. Examine bellows area and shutter.

- Picture fogged (light leak). I. Bellows worn.


2. Bellows tight seaJs mis­
I. Replace bellows.
2. Instan bellows Jight seals.

- sing,
3. Sponge nllers missing
from camera body,
3. Replace fIlters.

- 4. Rear door hinge loose.


5, Camera body cracked.
,
4. Repair or replace rear door.
5, Repaircamera body.
,
6. Bellows fastener loose 6. Replace bellows fastener.
,, or missing, , I,
,

- ,

,
Pictures constantly out of
focus.
I. RFNF defective,

2. leos out of contmation.


t. Perform Range/Topside adjustments.
(Replace RF/VF if necessary).
2. Collimate lens (repJace duplet lens).

- 3. Lenses loose.
4. Lenses smeared.
5. Lenses cracked.
3, InstaB lenses properly.
4. Clean lenses thoroughly.
5. Replace lenses. ,,
- ,
6. rocusing linkage bent. 6. Replace inner frames or U-frame.
,, 7. camera.
Film pack loose in 7. Repair either spring stop, door spring. ,i
or roll frame springs. ,
, . ,

,i
, 8. A.O. lens matched with 8. Match A.O, front to A.O. rear or ,
I, Polaroid lens (dupler). Polaroid front to Polaroid rear.

- ,

I
,
,

,
9. Lens installed upside
down.
9, Use gage to measure lens and
if necessary.
re~instaU

- ,i
,
Pictures not properly
framed.
l. RF/VF parallax not
adjusted,
1. Perform RF/VF parallax adjustments.

- i
2. RF/VF magnet binding.
3. RF/VF defective.
21
2. Replace magnet pivot
3. Replace RF/VF.

-
NOTES

-
PROBLEMS EVIDENCEIl IN PICTURES ,continued)

- PROBLEMS PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

- Pktures
100
lInder~exposed ~
dark. (Other than
shutter electronics.)
I. Photocell getting too
much light:
a. Cell wedge brohn
I. Corre..', by:

a. R~pair or replut:1.! cell Wl.'<I~l!.

-
or jammed in fully
"darken" position.
b. Flash filter spring h. Repair or repla~c spring.

-
,
I,
broken or out of
position.
c. Flash filterarrn c. Replace nash filler <.Issl:mbly. ,
broken.
I,

I
- Pictures over""Cxposed ~
too light. (Other than
t. Photocell not getting
enough light.
1, Correct by:

- shutter electronics,) a. eel) wedge very dirty


or jammed in
"lighten" position.
a. Clean cell wedge or repair cell wedge
assembly. (Replace jf necessary)
,

- ,,
,
,,
b. In flash shots: nash
filter is not lifted out
of way,
b. Repair or replace nash ruler

assembly.
,i
,
, 2. Broken part causing 2. Djsassemble baseplate from shutrer
second blade to bind. hous.ing and remove any foreign matter.
,
Pictures under..<Jeveloped. , Faulty timer (Models 335 Replace timer assembly and instruct
,
(Color film wiU be orange-- ! and 350) O( customer not customer.

-
brown). compensating for tempera-
I tun~ variances.

-
-
-
- 23

NOTES

24

-
ELECTRONIC TIMER

- ,,
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Battery voltage low. (Less Battery weak.


Rcpll.lcc timer battery,

-
than :.6 vde.)

- Battery drain greater than


::0 microamps.
Timer faulty. R~pla~e rimer assembly,

- ,,
Timer completely dead.
(No light, no sound)
1. Timer battltfY dead.
::!. [)efective timer switch,
L Repbce baUery,
.;, A{Uos( or replace thl' tim~r switdl a~
,, detatied in S(.'Ction V.
- ,
,
3. Break. in the timer cable.
4. DefeCTive timer.
3. Repair or replac!:.
4. Replace the tim.:r aSSI•.'mbty.

- I,
,, Timer is inaccurate, Electronic component de-­
fective,
Replace limer as.o;embly,

- ,,
lamp doesn't lidtt J. Battery dead. L Replace battery.

-
2, Bulb burned out. 2. RepJace timer assembly.
3. Switch contacts not 3. Adjust switch as detailed jn Section V.
making.
4. Open in the timer circuit. 4. Replace the timer assembly.
5. Defect.ive tJmer­ 5. RepJace the timer assembly,
,,
- lamp will not extjnguish. I. Switch confacts bridged. J. Repair or replace switch,
2. Short circuit in (he timer. 2, Replace the timer assembly.

- No "beep" at end of timing Brass transducer plate out Replace the timer assembly.
cyde (after lamp has lit). of position.
-
Timer "beeps" interrnit w Lamp burned OUI. Replace the timer assembly,

- tently long after Hming


cycle completed,
,,
,,

-
-
25

-
NOTES

26

-
MECHANICAL TIMER

-
,
,
,
,
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
,,
,
, Timer inaccurate McchanicaJ component Replace tinwr assembly.
,
faulty. I,

-
No sound. Loose gear, Replace timer :Jssl.:lJlbly. ,

-
,,
,
Printing on timing ring
worn off.
Excessive handling. Replace timing. ring.

Start button will not hoM Lever benr or broken. RepJace timer assembly.
timer "ofr',

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

NOTES

~8
-
SPREAD SYSTEM

-
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

- Bad sprcilds L Rolkn; dirty.


2. Rollefs nkked or
I, ('11,:;.10 rollers.

.;::, Replat:c rollers.

- scratched.
3. Exit door area dirty, 3. neiln C'xir uoor area.

-
4. Tab strip bar broken or 4. Replll~e lab strip bar.
missing.
,,
, 5, RoUer bushings dirty. 5. Clean bushing are;u.

- , 6. RoUer bushings missing.


7. Roller supports bent.
6. Replace bushings.
7. Replace spider,
8, Spread roU springs bent 8. Replace spread roll springs.
or missing.
9, Replace edge control bar,
, 9. Edge control bar springs.
- ,i
10. Edge control bar bent. 10, Replace edge control bar,

-
-

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NOTES

30

RANGEFINOERS/VIEWFINOERS

-
,,
,, PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ArnON

Viewfinder image~ snper­ OpticaJ component mi$Sln~. u:lss Jkon· R1.'pl~u:1' 1.·111in: tIIl!L POlarohJ
-
imposed image QT AJbada
lines mlssing.
RF/VF ~ Rl'plaC'L' ';l.lntiit.'''H.'f <l!i!'>l..'mhly.
Jmage $l;>.ct: ~ R1.1'air or fl'phi..:c ima!!\.' ..i/Cf.

-
Line across either view~
tinder or rangeHnder image.
Broken optkal component. Zeiss Ikon - Rt'plal.~ enlir1.' unit. I)ularoni
RF/VF ~ Replace t'untih.-vcr 'b'».'mhly.

-
image Sizer· Repair or fl.'pt:JU: Ullag.l." "ULT.

Broken window glass. Mishandling. Replace giass on folding Pokm)ld RF VF.


On fixed Polaroid RF/VF. rcp!at:e hou)'lng
or reaT window plate, On Zeiss Ikon. n.'·
place entire RF/VF assembly. On Imag\.o
Sizers, replace entire assembly.

-
RF/VF movable parts
sticky or not moving..
Defective me('hanisms. Zeiss Ikon - Replace entire unit. Polaroid
RF/VF ~ Replace cantilever aS5~mbiy,
Image Siurs-RepJace entire unit Or h.'pair.

Range/Topsjde or Parallax Unit out of adjustment. Adjust RF /VF or Image Sizer according
not set properly. to instructions in Section V.

-
-
-
-
-
31

NOTES

32

- MISCELLANEOUS

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Shutter nOT tripping. I. Foreign matter jamming I. Disassemble baseplate from shutt!!f
-
shulter mechanisms.
;!, Shul1er release button
housing and remove any foreign matter.
2. Adjust multer release button.

-
not set properly,
3. Shutter release cable
crimped.
3. Replace shutter release burton and
cable.

-
Shutter trips too e.wly. Shutter release button not Adjust shutter release button,
set properly_
-

Film tearing. 1. Exit door malformed (not ). Replace exit door.


opening properly),
2. Edge control bar assembly 2. CJean area thoroughly. Replace broken
not free. or missing parts.

-
3. Edge control bar bent.
4, Slideblock. defective.
3. Replace edge control bar.
4. Replace slide block.
S. Tab strip bar broken. 5. Replace tab strip bar.

Camera hard to focus, 1. Brake rivet bent, L Replace rivet.


2. Focus bar bent. 2. Replace focus bar,
3. Focus linkage binding. 3. Clean and lubricate jf possible.
4. Focus linkage bent. 4. Replace linkage.

-
-
- 33

-
NOTES

34

-
MODEL 268 FLASHGUN

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

-
Inoperative Flashgun J. Dead flashgun battery.
2. Defective shutter
connection,
l. Replace flash banery.
2. Refer to shutter manual.

-
J. Defective flashgun
connectOr.
J. Replace flashgun connector.

-
4. DefecHve flashgun
socket.
5, Dirty or corroded
4. Replace socket.

5, Clean or replace contacts,


,

-
,i
battery contacts.
6. Broken or cold-soldered
connection,
6. Check and re-solder connections,

-
-
-

-
35
POLAROID 101 Flash problem
Flash attachment may be inoperative even though it
can be tired by shorting out the tip contacts. The cau~
may be dead and lor corroded camera operating battery •
Flash will not work unless there is power on the shutter.
Also. the small angular metal piece next to the PC tip
on the flash unit plays a major role in flaSh operation.
This part moves a ~all spring-loaded leve~inwards into
tria shutter which moves the perforated mask trom behind
the electric-eye lens allowing more light to reach the
cell.
-
SECTION V - REPAIRS & ADJUSTMENTS

-
If a part name in this section sounds unfamiliar, to blue print numbers. When ordering special

- refer to Section VI. Parts Identification, for its


identity and location. Also, the exploded \liew
drawings should be used to supplement the draw.

ings in the Repairs & Adjustments section.

tools, use [he blue print number Bnd part name. _


Order from:

POLAROID CORPORATION
- Special tools calJed out in this section are wenti­
fied by either Camera Repair part numbers or blue
Technical Services Department
89 Second Avenue

- print part numbers. To eliminate confusion which


may arise from this. the following table is provided.
The table croS5-references Camera Repair numbers
BLUE PRINT CAMERA REPAIR
Waltham, MassachuseU$ 02154

NAME
NUMBER NUMBER

B-CR-ll006 CR1006 Tinnennao Remover


- B-CR·I1007
A-CR·ll014
A-CR·11016
A16!1446
CR1007
A189451
Lens Focuser &. Ramu;er
Tinnennan Remcwer
RFNF Pin Aem(Mll''& Intoerter

- a.CR~11016
B-CR-ll026
....CR·ll028
A-CFI·f1039
A169464
Al6941iO
Al_1
CR1004
Focus Bar Rivet Remover
Link Pivot Remover
Shutter Crimping To04
RF Parallax NUl Wrern:h

- A-CR-11040
e-CR·l1047
B-CR·l1049
8·CR~11050
Al69448
CR1025
CR11008
CR1002
Shutter Screwdrilter
Jig for Bellows Porn
Tirmennan Inserter (Bellows)
Timerman Inserter {Hand Guard:)
A-CR-l1051 8169452 GQ.N().GO G""
C.CR·l1QS5 Al69456 Rear Lens Flemover-
CCR~110S6 CR 1000& CR1000A Lens RemtWM Nest

- B-CR~11crn
A-CR·"092
A-CR-l109J
e.(;R·11211
A169447
11.11092
All093
A1_2
Bellows Aien:
'yF Wrendl (Hex)
Vf Screwdriver (Phtllipsj
Fot\ff Bat Rivet Inserter

- B-CR·11213
B-CR-112t6
A-CFl-112t9
8·CA·11220
11.169455
CR1010
A169443
A169489
Pivot Stud Remover & Inserter
Focus8utton RivetBf
RFNF Screwdriver
link Pivot 1rt$erbH"

- A-CA-11237
B-cR·11357·1 thru-4
S.CR-11394
CRGOO1
.......
811394 ,,
Lens Gage
.....
De-St..co OerivWlr & Riveter (Rft(
LemNest

- a.CR·,1397
B-CR·11398
B-CR·11402
A-CR-l140
811397
811398
811402
A11410
VF Pivot OeriVetet"
VF Pivot Rillew
vF Rivet Staking Tool
Releese Bushing Remove'

- CONVERSION OF PACK CAMERAS WITH


SERIAL NUMBERS SfARTING WITH ..AA" body by removing its two retaining screws.

- AU pack cameras having serial numbers which start


with an "AAH prefix. must have the tab strip bar,
slide block cover, and edge control bar replaced.
Save the rab strip bar for return to the CU$~
tomer. (If the camera was brought through
customs, the serial number was probably
recorded. Therefore. it may be n«:essary to
- Convert these cameras as follows:
Remov..d
have the old tab strip bar with the original
serial number to prove camera ownership
prior to its arrival in the country, Inform
1. Open the rear door of the camera,
- 2. Remove the tab stfip bar from the camera
37
the customer of the need to keep the tab
strip bar.)
3. RCIllOVl' Illl' rhrl'c St:n:ws holdil11! the slide THE ORIGINAL SERIAL NUMBER TO THE
bllh:k ;:ov~'r ~nd n:mow and Jisl.'ard the NEW PART. Usc white DCO,I-Dry tram.fer
C'OV~T. Also discard any w'lsh\.~1'$ or shims symbols to t~•.msfer the numbc-r.
whh;h llUIY be unJ<r the cover.
4. RI.'I1lOVl· fh~ cd#l! ;:ontrol bar ;)S instructed in REAR DOOR (BACK COVER) REPLACEMENT
the "Slide Block Replacement+> procedure,
()ilii:ard Ih~ 1.'onrroJ bar. RemoV21
1, Remove the timer ussembly {if prl.'Scnt).
Replacement Refer to procedure "Electronic Timer
I. InstaU it new edge control bar as instructed in Replacement n or HMechanicuJ Timer
the "Slide Block Replacement" procedure. Repillcernenl.~·

InstaH a new slide block cover and secure it Remove tne rear door from the spider by
with three $Crews whkh held the old one In removing the four rear door rivets using a
place. Be sure the edge control bar shaft is f)e..StaCo tooJ with anvil Br 13S7-pan I and
not jammed under the rover, head Bi 13S7.part 2. Remove the rear door
Install a new tab strip bar on the camera body and roll latch.
3<
body and secure it with the two retaining
screws. Replacement
4. Transfer the original serial number to the 1. Position the roU latch (and electronic timer
new tab strip bar as instructed in the next jf applicable) in the spider and secure the
procedure. new rear door to the spider by replacing the
four rivets. Use a De-Staeo tool with anvil
SERIAL NUMBER TRANSFER B113S7-part 3 and head BJ 13S7-part 4.
If it is nel"Cssary to replace the tab strip bar on
m~taJ-body cameras or the entire body assembly 2. Assemble the timer assembly (if applicable) to
on plastic-body cameras. ALWAYS TRANSFER the rear door.

FIG. 0.1 REMOVING THE EXIT DOOR


38
-
EXIT DOOR REPLACEMENT Replacemenl

- RemoVal
1. Open the fear door.
I, Align the exit door in the framl".' &1.11<.1 in:o;t:rI
the pivot spring llnd pivot slUd!<i.

Position tool #169455 against the pivot '1 Secure the pivot stllds using tool #169455

- studs as shown in Figure S~I). Squeeze the


tool handle until the pivot studs pop Joose.
(Figure 5·2),
SLIDE BLOCK REPLACEMENT
). Remove the pivot studs using pliers, Save Removal
rhe Pivot studs and pivot sprrng for reuse.
I. Open the Te'dr door, remove rhe three slide
block cover retaining screws and swing the

-
,
cover out of the way,
Slide the shuft out of the edge ,onfrol btlr
and remove the edge control bar and [WO'

-
spnngs.
3. Unhook the spring from the slide block.
allowing the slide block 10 slide free of the

-
""
frame roller support. Remove the spring.

Replacement

- l. Hook one end of the spring in the notch on


the slide block {FIgure 5-3). Position Ihe
slide block and spring in the frarne roiler
support and hook the spring in the suppoTt
- eyehole.
2. Replace the edge control bar (see Figure
FIG. 5.2 INSTALLING THE EXIT DOOR
5-4). Slide the shaft in the edge control har

-
SLIOE
SLOCK.

NOTCH

-
FIG. 5.3 I
39

:lInt :lml insf<lll 0I1l" sprinl!- on th~ shaft at th~ SPREAD ROLL SPRING REPLACEMENT
inho;ml sid\.' of the- bur. 1llSl..'rt the shuH
Removal
thruugh the' ~lid~ block. Install the remain!n,!!:
sprin~ on the- shaH and slid~ the shaft 1. Open the rear door. unlatch the rollers and
through the other slot in the edge control remO\'e the rear rolJ (Fi~rc 5~5.: Hold the
bar. fr.lme roller support and press finnly lJg<linst
3. Swing the t-'Ovcr over the slide block and reo the rear rolL Appfy an upward foree :.gainst
one end of the roll until the roll and bush­
place- the Three retaining screws. CAUTION:
in~ disen~ge from the support.
BE SURE THE SHAFT DOES NOT JAM
UNDER THE SLIDE BLOCK COVER.
EDGE
. . ._ _ _ _ CONTROl
eAR

St.IOE

FIG
5.4 REPLACING THE EDGE CONTROL BAR

Ff:\AME f:\Ot.t.EA
SUI'I'ORT
REAR AOt.L

I
/' BUSHING

FIG.5.5 REMOVING THE REAR ROLL

40

-
FRONT ROl.l.

-
SUPPORT

-
-

- FIG. 5.6 REMOVING THE FRONT ROLL

- 2. Remove the front ron (Figure 5-6): Grip the


roH firmly and pull it against one of the sup­
ports. App)y a force in the opposite direc~
- tion agajnst the Qlher support until the roll
and bushing disengage from the support.
3. Remove the spread roU spring (Figure 5 7):
w

- Compress the spring and force it toward the


center of the frame roller support until it
disengages from the support tab. Hold the

- spring near the radius and pull down and out


until it is free. '

- Replacement
NOTE: Modell 00 cameras serially numbered
129000 to 178000 should be examined to deter~
- mine if they have the proper spread roll springs.
(if tbere are blue bushings on the front ron, the
camera has already been checked.) If the outside
surfaces of the spring are not flat. replace them.
- Instan blue bushings 11168072 {if they are availa· FIG. 5.7 REMOVING THE SPREAD ROLL SPRING

41
bid t)J! Ih~' front roll. imliLatin!,!. the modillcation carefully IIn~oILl ..· r the two h.:;Ilis. Cui off
ha:. lWl."1l Jon~'. and S<lW IhL' rubher strain~rdief collar blit
thl.! coUar and pee} if off the alhll..'j ;)nd df"JW
I. Rcpi;.hv ! he l>pr~~ld roll sluing t Figure 5-7): the battery win,' through th.: opening in the
U"ld I h ...· rddiu:> end of tilt.' spring and insl'rt rear shutter hOllsing, On shutters witb cleat
tlw :.pring in till' fr:Jme roller support so thnt teflon printed circuits tolder Model 100
Ih~' Inw~'r l'ml of thl' spring seats on the cameras): DO NOT UNSOLDER THE
frnnl mJl :mpport tab. Apply.oJ downward BATI'ERY LEADS FROM THE CIRCUIT!
rr~'s~lIr~' on the upper end of the spring and Open the baUery compartment and unsolder
forc~' th~' spring under the frame roller the black battery lead from the shutter inter­
support tab, lock. Snip the white Jead about an inch
""! Replacl" the front {shouldered) roU; Place away from the battery tenninaJ. Remove
lill" roll bushinp on the roU and insert one and retain the metal banding dip and draw
end of the roU in either snppon. Spread the the battery wire through the bellows tabs
ot her support far enough to insert the roU. and the opening in the rear shuUer housing.
Check the end-t<>-end play of the roll in the On other shutters: Unsolder the battery
supports. This side mcwement must not ex.­ leads diItctly from their contacts On the
ceed .o:!o inch. If it does, remove the roU electronic module, cut the collar (slit the
and tot' in the front roll suppons. Re--install coJJar and peel it off the cable) and draw the
the ron and recheck. 'wire through the opening in the shutter
hQusing.
3. Replace the rear roU; Place the ron on top
of the fronl ron and line up the bushings with 2. Loosen the cable Itlease cover retaining
the openings in the support. Press down finn~ screws and free the cable release from the
I)' unti1 one end of the ron
snaps into posi­ Itar shutter housing. (Refer to Figures 5-21
tion in the supporL Press down at the other and 5-22 for the following steps.)
end until the roll is engaged in the support.
3. To remove the inner frame (top) from the
shutter housing. remove the detent from the
detent stud using smooth edged plier--.. (The
detent is press--fitted on the ~ud,) Then un~
SHUTI'ER HOl:SING REPLACEMENT
screw the detent stud from the shutter shaft,
Removal thus releasing the inner frame (top).
[. R<'m(lh" I h... (ront shutter housing and the
IXb~' t'llol.:k aml de.:tronic module as follows: 4. To remove the inner frame {bottom J from
tbe shurter housing. remove the shutler
J. L. \(,:nl! tlw i'>.:llqW~ to detent lock-in. shaft screw and the two washers (if present)
from the shutter mount. Next remove the
h Knllm\: I Ill' .,IILlth'T housing screws (indud~ shutter shaft and sleeve (if present) from the
Jl)j.' t!)~· lHlllSil1~ '~T"'\\ .11 fhe lop of tht" L·.. ble housing.
,,-'1,,1-'" ,:o,,,;p io~·.IIVd on the bellows-side of
1!l\.' r~',1f "IHlner htm:'lIlj:! USing scrl'wdrivcr 5. Release the U~frame from the shutter hous w

.::: I j {1-tO.iOn ':.JlUcr..:. where aprlicabk, lng by sliding the bushing out of the key·
:\.'h'.I"~· Ih~'front shutt('r housing from the hole. Release the spring from the shutter
1\'1' ~'l~-li pbk_ If t[k' el~h plate is d:lmaged mQunt.
"1'1:", 1t"'1 It-. :JJ!h·SJWIlC~. discard iLl
6. Collapse rhe beHows and remove the rc;.;r
,'. \\h~'r;.: apptk';lhk. f~'mo\'e lhe hasc block :lIld shutler housing from the bellows as follows
('k,:1foni..' Illutluk mounting screws holdmg j ret:Jin the light seal).
lh~ .,liull",r 10 tlw fronl shutt..:r housing. (On
.,Olll\.' ":;UTIcras.. the :.hutter simply rests on
I'I,!:-"!I~' p'hb.!
Models 100.240_ 250_ 350 & 360;
Remove the four bellows screws.
d. On shutler-. with copper"'COlorcd mylar

J)rin(ed eircuils: ~nte the posltions of lilt:


All Other Models:
btal.:t.: anti WIllI\: b<Jth:ry WI~ kads. Using
Remove the four bellows fasteners using tool
an l·np r "sol<kr gobbler" 'or l'quivai1:nt J.
#11006 (Figure 5-8}. ,Some newer model
-
Models 100.240. 2S0, 3S0 & 360:

- Replace the four beUows scn:ws.

All O.her Models:

- Replace the four bellows fasteners using tool


# II 050. (Use tweezers to replace retainer rings.)
Insert the fastener in the toof and hand..pres5 it in
place on the posts (Figure 5·9). (If a post breaks.
modify th~ camera according to the insrructions
contained in the '"'Bellows Replacement n pnr
cedure.)
., Extend the bellows and secure the U-frame
to tbe shutter housing by sliding the bushing
into the keyhole, Hook the smaller loop--end
of the spring onto the bushing.
J, Insert the sleeve on the shutter shaft (if pres-­
ent) and slide the shaft into the housing.
Then secure the inner frame (bottom) to the
FIG. 5.B REMOVING THE BELLOWS FASTENERS shutter shaft by repiadng the shutter shaft
screw and the two washers (if preseno,
cameras may have retaining rings which can be '
- removed using tweezers.)
Replacement
Hook ihe spring around the shutter shaft.
4. App1y toc-Tite cement sparingly to the
detent stud and secure the inner frame (t0Pi
1. Secure the new rear shutter to the beUows as to the shutter shaft. Position the detent on
fonows (replace the light .seal): the detent stud so that the notched side is

HAIliD PflESS WITH


A TWISTING MOTION

- FIG. 5.9 INSTALLING NEW FASTENERS


43
r;.u:ing: away from the bellows ,tnd halld-pre~s tmsket is in pia!:\: 01\ the rcar housin{!. SL'­
il ill pl:ll:'..'. I..'ure the front housing to the n:ar hOllsing
with the shuner housing screws, Usc screw~
5. In1'I"lIlllI.' haseplate into the shutler housing
driver 111040. Do not lighten th.., housing
:lilt! then install the shutter housing as roJ­
screw loe;ned at the top of the cabk release
lows;
cOVt,'T, (On Cltmeras where applicabJe, instan
a. 01'1 shunen with C'opper-colored mylar the lOP etch plalt:.)
printed circuits: Route the battery c.lble
6. PosUion the cable release in its cover O'n the
through the opening in the rear shutter and
rear sJ1Utter housing and tighten the three
reinstall the rubber strain reUef coliar using
screws.
Pliohond (or equivalent). Using an Unpr
Princess so)dering iron (or .:quivalentJ. cart? 7. Check the action of the shutter release but~
fully solder the battery wires to their wn~ ton according to procedures in Section 111.
tai:lS on the printed circuit. On shutters 8. PerfO'rm the lens and rangefinder/viewfinder
wilh dear teflon printed citcuits folder checks described in Section Ill.
Model 100 cameras): Position the shutter in
the rear shutter housing, routing the battery BELl.OWS REPI.ACEMENT
C"Jble through the opening in the housing
and then through the bellows tabs. Replace Removal
the metal banding clip and solder the black I. Carefully peel the battery cable tabs free of

lead to the shutter interlock, Strip the insu~ the bellows.

lation from the cut ends of the white wire


and slide a piece of heat--shrink tubing down 2. Loosen the cable release cover, freeing the
OJl~ length of the white wire. Solder the two cable from the rear shutter housing,
ends or the white wire together and slide the 3. Remove the beUows from the rear shutter
heat-shrlnk tubing over the splice, Apply housing as follows: (Retain the light seal if
beal to tighten the tubing, On other shut~ Jt is in good condition).
lets: Draw the battery cable through the
opening in the shutter housing and reinstall Models 100.240.250.350& 360:
Ihe rubber strJin-relief collar using Piiobond.
Solder the banery' cable leads to their con~ Remove the four beUows screws.
l:.Io.;ls on the electronic module.
All OIlier Models:
b. Se.:ure the bnsc block and electronic module
to Ill..; froill shutter hOllsing with the mount~ Carefully remove the four bellows fasteners using
ing s..;rews. IOn ~me cameras the shutter is tool #CR1OO6 (Figure 5-8). If any of the plastic
positioned over plastic posts on the front pOSlS on the housing break. repair them as fonows:
!iillllfCr housing.) a. File the broken post untH it is flush with the
bellows plate.
c. fock rhe shutter and move the slide block
on the rt.'ar shutter housing aU the way b. Set the drill to the corre<:t height by insert~
down. Vt.'ry carefully position the shutter illg the drill in jig #CR I025 and adjusting
11110 the f\.'ar housing. Be sure the shutter the ~t screw in the collar until the drill pro­

COLLAR

L -4 SPECIA4- JIG

F ,G. 5.10 PRE"'PC;A"R'"',"'N"'G-oT"'H""E;:-;;O'"'R'"";-L;-L_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..J

44
-
tnldes l/4~' from the bottom of !.he jig #169441 fFigun: 5-121. RctUlIl the light
(Figure 5-10). SCJI if it is in good condition.
c. Place Ihe camer.t on support block #CR~ Replacement
IOCOA and position the jig over the bellows

- plate as shown in Figure 5~ll. Locate the


drill in the bushing and drill the housing by
rotating the coBar back and forth in your
fingers.
I. Position the light seals over the bellows. If
[he old light seals are damaged. replace lhem.
(The paper side of the rear Ught seal should
be placed against the bellows')
2. Remove the two labs (from the new bellows)
which would normally hold the bauery ca ble
and position the beHows on the camera body
-
so the seam is at the bottom.

3. Secure the bellows to the body by carefuUY

-
bending the tabs back using tool # 169447
(Figure 5-13). Be sure you do not damage
the bellOWS or the camera body.
4. Position the tabs on the battery cable over
the proper area of the new bellows and ad­
here them to the bellows using Pliobond.
5. Secure the bellows to the reu shutler
-
SUPPORT BLOCK
FIG.5.11 DRILLING housing:

4. Remove the bellows froUl. the body by care­ Models 100. 240.250.350'" 360:
fully prying the bellows tabs free using tool Replace the four bellows screws.

-
CAREFut.t. Y PRY

- UI'

-
-
-

-
FIG. 5.12 PRYING THE BELLOWS TABS
45
All Otlier Models;
Replace the four bellows fasteners using tool
#CR1002. Insert the fastener in the tooJ and
handpress in place on the posts (Figure S~9).
Use a 1/4" #4 pan-bead self4:apping screw if a
post wa<> repaired.
6. Position the tip of the t3ble release in the
rover. Tighten the cable release cover usins
the fastening screws.
7. Work the erecting system a few times and
check the ,ction of the beDows.

FRONT LENS REPLACEMENT


RemoYBI
Models 100, 101,102,240,250,350& 360;
1. Remove the front lens assembly from the
cament using tool #169446. Position the
too) in the lens mount and squeeze the
handle until the head is fmnly against the
mount (Figure 5·14). Rotate the handle
FIG. 5.13 INSTALLING THE BELLOWS counterclockwise until the lens assembly
is free.

LENS MOUNT

F'G. 5.14 REMOVING THE FRONT LENS· METAL SHUTTER HOUSING


46
-
") UsC' me-th.mol to loosen the bond between

- the front kns element and rear lens element.


Place the lens mount in lens nest 11 11394 and
using tool 11169446, separate the two lens
elements (Figure 5-54). CAUTION: DO
NOT DAMAGE THE SCREW THREADS.
Mod<!ls 10J. 135.230,330, 3JS &; 340:
J. Disassemble the front shutter housing from
the shutter assembly. (Refer to procedure:
"Shutter Housing Replacement".)

- 2. RemO'l'e the fmnt lens assemb)y from the


camera using tool #169446, Position the
tool in the lens mount and squeeze the
handle until the head is fmnly against the
mount (Figure SwJS). Rotate the handle
counterclockwise until the lens lIssembly is
free of the lens retainer.
3. Use methanol to loosen the bond between
the front lens element and rear lens element.

- Place the lens mount in lens nest' I J394 and


using toof 1169446. separate tile Jenses.
Avoid damaging the screw threads on the
lens. Salle the lens retainer for reuse. FIG. 5.16 REMOVING LENS RETAINER

-
LENS

-
ASSEMBt..y

-
-
RETAINER

- FIG. 5.15 REMOVING THE FRONT LENS - PLASTIC SHUTTER HOUSING


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Mndeh: 104. 125. 2 to. 215, 220. 225. 315 & J!O
tDuple! Lensest:
1. Rt:mnv\' Ihl! front etch pliltC': Pry ont: I:dgC'
fn.'!..' u:>lng J fine bl;;de tool. lhen pcel tlu.'
pM~' fn:\.' u.sin~ pliers. Discard the plate,

'1 Remon' the lens retainer using tool #CR­


1000 (FIEur,;- 5-161. Position the tool over
tilL' ~t.:.liner and twist ltenl1y until it is free.
Th..' kns may now b~ removed.

Repl:K'ement
Models 100, 101,102,240.250.350'" 360:
I, Insert the rear element lens assembly jn the

casting using tool fll 69446 .

.., Loosely assemble the front eJement lens to

the rear eiernent.

3. Collimate the lens as instructed in Section m. FIG. 5.17 IDENTIFYING THE REAR LENS
If it is determined that the rear lens is a Polaroid,
Modds 103. 135.230,330.335'" 340: then the front (ens must be replaced with a front
I. Position the lens retainer in the housing so
Polaroid lens, If the rear lens is an American
that the howed side is toward the housing.
Optical. then the front lens must be replaced with
Hand tighten the rear element lens assembly
another American Optical lens. Further, it should
into the lens retainer. Secure it in place
be remembered that Polaroid lenses are not inter­
lIsing tool #! 69446.
changeable between front and rear, while Amer­
ican Optical lenses are identical
Loosely assemble the front element tens to
the rear element. Assemble the front shutter Polaroid lenses can be matched to front or rear
housing to the shutter assembly. (Refer to by identlfication marks molded into the lenses
procedure "Shutter Housing Replacement") as shown below,
3. Collimate the lens as indicated in Section III.
$>..·cifon iiI. F~~ST Q Q REAl<
LENS

Models 104. 125. 210,215. 220, 225. 315 & 320 2. TO REPLACE THE LENS:
t Duplel tell~~t: a. lnsert the new front lens in the Ilousins.
Position the lens retainer oYer the lens so
CAuTJON: Before ins-tailing the from tms on th.at the teeth are facing up. Tighten the
'11I:~e l'alner;b·. you mo.'" determine whelher the ret.:.liner in place using tool #CR I000.
rear 1I."Il" j" a Pularoid or an American Optical. b ReplJce [he bent and bezel friction spring:
G:I.!!t' =CRGOOI b dt'Stgned In idenlify the lenses. in the housing. Apply Pliobond cement
sparingly to the (rDltt etch plale dnd set:llfC
it on the housing:.
I. TO LISE THE GAGE:
Check the lens collimation:.ls instru,:ted in
Pll~: tb~hb,l" , ..':ill.' up lInlil il 110 longer pr<r­
Se.;tion IU.
inH.k~:1I Ill<' h(lllum.

b. />o"lIi,ln 1hI.' ~ag..: oVl.'r the rear lens us shown REAR LENS REPLACEMENT
in F!!!lIrl' ).! 7. Removal
L Slll,k IllI.' ,,:<tk d,H\ n lIuol it low:ile-s the Ie-ns. Mode~ 100. 240. 250. 350 & 360:
{L R..';u..! th~' ....·ak to ith:nlify th~ lens. nf lhe I. Disassemble the Shtlt1er housing to the point
",...de i":lt rtll' ydltH.\· linl.'. t!ie h:ns is an where the rear Icns re-talner is til..'cessibk.
Am..'n..';lIl OphLJL OlherwiSl! the lens is a (Refer to procedure: "Shutter Housing:
Pobwl(J, ) Replacement. J H

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, Inst.'rt tOQI #169456 over the lens retlliner Models 104. 125.210.215.220.225.315 &; 320

- and (wjst gently until the retainer js free


t Figure 5~ 18).
(Duplet LellSe5l;
L St!'.It the cnmcm in nest #CRIOOOA .Hld
open the rear door.

-
2. Insert fool #(,R I 000 over the len::. rNaint'f
and twist gently until the retainer is frc!.."
I Figure 5·19),

-
Replacement
Model. 100. 240. 250. 350 &; 360:

-
1. Insert the new rear lens in the casting so
heavier convex. side is positioned toward fhe
beilows" This can be check.ed by positioning
lht:

tool # J69456 over the lens and checldng to


see if the plunger protrudes above the top of
the tool (Figure 5~lg). ff the plunger does
protrude, the lens is inserted upside down,
-
FIG. 5.18 REMOVING REAR LENS·METAL
2. Position the retainer over the lens and secure
in place using tool # 169456.
SHUTTER HOUSING

-
Models 101. 102.103. 135. 230. 330. 335 &; 340:
3. Check rhe lens collimation as instructed in
Section HI.

J. Disassemble the rear shutter housing from Models 101, 102,103, 135.230.330,335 &; 340:
the shutler assembly. (Refer to procedure:
1. Insert the new rear lens in the housing so the
"Shutter Housing Replacement.")
heavier convex- side is facing down. ThIs can
2. Remove the three rear lens mounting plate be checked by positioning tool #169456
- rivets by grinding off the flared ponion of
the rivets using a Dremel Mfg. Co. Moto
over the lens and checking if the plunger pro­
trudes above the top of the tool (see Figure
Tool and a No. 107 cutter (or equivalent). 5~18). If the piunger protrudes. the lens is
inserted upside down.
2. Position the mounting plate over the lens
and replace the rivets using Universal Riveter
tool # 120507.
3. Assemble the rearshurter housing, (Refer
to procedure: "Shutter Housing Replace­
- TW'''
GENTlY ment,")
4. Check the lens collimation as instructed in
Section 111.

Models 104. 125,210.215.220, 225.315 & 320


(Duple! l.eru;es):
CAUTION: Before instaJling the rear rens on
these cameras, you must determine whether the

-
fronl lens is a Polaroid or an American Optical,
Gage #CRGOOI is designed to identify the lenses.

I. TO USE THE GAGE:


a. Pun the black scale up until it no longer
protrudes at the bottom.
FIG. REAR LENS· PLASTIC b. PosHlon the gage over the front lens as
SHUTTER HOUSING shown in Figure 5-20.
49
Rt."pt3,,-el'itent
Align thl...' post 011 tht.· ~l.-eI over the slot ill thc
SCALE
cdl wetJl-"C', The Jriclion spring ,;hou!tJ hold fhe'
WHtn LINE bl.!:tellirmly. Before instaUin&! the clch plalc~
turn the beZ\1'J and observe thaI th.... cell weuge
moves. Jilstall a new front etch pl:Jt l ',

Me..1BodY u.rn.....'
Removal
I. Remove front etch plate.
1. Remove the three slotted screws hoilling the
/
bezel assembly il\ place and remove the bezel
'- ,~..---~.-- AX'. FAONT LENS <lSSembly.

FIG. 5.20 IDENTIFYING THE FRONT LENS Replacement


1. Align the bezel assembly so the post fits into
!..c. Slide the scale down until it touches the lens. tbe slot in the cell wedge. The friction
d. Read the SC.lle to identify the lens. Of the ·springshould hold the bez.el fmnly_
S(:ale is at the white line. the lens is an Amer~ 2, Install the tbree slotted screws holding the
ican Optical. Otherwjse the Jens is a base of the bez.eL
Polaroid .)
3. Turn the bezel to be sure the cell wedge
If it is determined that the front lens is a Polaroid, moves up and down over the photocell.
then the rear lens must be replaced with a rear
Poiaroid lens. If the front lens is an American 4. Install a new front etch plate,
Optical. then the rear lens must be replaced with
another Americun Optical lens, Further. it shQuld
FLASH FILTER AND CELL WEDGE

REPLACEMENT

be remembered that Polaroid lenses are not inter~


ch.mgeabk bdween front and rear. while Amer­ Removal
iL"an OpliI..:allense!> arc identicaJ. I. Remove the front shutter housing from the
POI;HOid leo!.cs t'an be matched to front or rear camera,
hy id"nlific:lIion marks molded into the lenses as
Remove the front etch plate.
shown bl'l\H\ _

FROl'T
LEr.;S
Q F-x,
n

~
REAR
LENS
3. Drive out the two cell wedge rivets and

remove the cell wedge,

4. Drive out the actuating arm pivot pin after


, TO REPLACE THE LENS,
removing the retaining ring and spring from
tlw actuating arm. Remove the actuating
:J, l!l\l'n lhe MW r"-;iT lens in the housing. .Jrm and flash filter as one piece.
P""III,Hllh,: !.:m Tl't;Jiner over the lens so
(11.:1 11K' Il·~'th <In: f':h:ing Up. Tighten the Replacement
h'1.mwr m pi,,!.:!,,' (Ising 100! #CRI 000. I. Position the actuating ;urn and nash filter on
h C~h'(f, kl1'> collimation as instnll;red in
the front shutter housing and inst~1I a new
SlYllon III.
actuatmg arm pivot pin.
Replace the sprinp and retaining ring on the
pivol pin.
L["S BEZEL REPLACBtENT
3, POSition the cell wetlge over the flash mter.
Plastic audy Cameras~
carefully aligning fhe slors. The cutout on
Rt'lllo\-:l1 the- cell wedge must n( over the post of the
Rl'!llUnn~·lh<.' fro111 clt.:h plat .... :lllow$ Ihe bezel to lens bezel :.Issembly. Install two new cell
lw h'lIlmct!. fO;) t.:;im~ras with duple! lenses. the wedge ri"ets,
bod i:-. Ul1.'-Ph:l'I; unit. 011 t'ameras wilh triplet
,I 4. Push the actuating >Inn a few times to be
le:hl'~_ t 1)<, ik"ld 'hsl...'mbly eonsiSlS of a set of rinl!~ sure there ,:lfe no binds in the action oflhe
<Jlld.;! ()lmprt'ssion "pring, assembly. Turn the lens bezel ~ few times
50
iO be sure the ceiJ wedJ;!c moves smoothly" 4. Break off Ihc:- lluted portion of the cell kn!i
5, Instan a new front etch plate. mount holdinl{ the lens assembly to thl.!

- 6. Assemble the front shutler housing to the


camCj.J,
shUHl!f houslns, Rt:movt: Ihe lens. lens rc­
t<liner.lens mount. and wave washer,

- PHOTOCELL LENS REPLACEMENT


ReplaCt:'ment
I. Assemble the Jens.lens reti.liner. kns mOll1l!
Piaslic Body Cameras: and wave Wi.lsher. Insert them into tht: ort:ll~

- If the photoceJ1lens or lens bezel must be re~


placed in pla;'itic body cameras, it is neces$;.lry to ,
ing in the shulter housing and flare back rhe
lens mount with a soldering iron.
repJace the entire front shutter housing. Replace the nash filter and cell wedge.

- Metal Body Cameras:


Removal
3.
4.
Install a new front etch piate.
Assemble the front shutter housing to tht:
camera.
1, Remove the front shutter housing from the
camera as instructed previously. FOCUS BAR REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the front etch plate. Removal
- 3. Remon the flash filter and cell wedge (see
procedllre: "Flash Filter and Cell Wedge
J. Remove the link pivot holding the inner
frame t top) ;md the U-framt: using tool
# 11 026 (Fjgure 5-21). DiScard the spacer.
-
Replacement").

FOCUSSAR FOCUS BAR


RIVET
BRAKE
RIVET

FOCUS BAR
RWET

- DETENT SPRING

-
DETENT

IDETENT'''',il""O,n-HHP
UNDER ...'

" ,.-*"
,.,,~'"

-
~.".~

FIG. 5.21 REMOVING THE FOCUS BAR AND INNER FRAME


51

"\ d,,'I.:m (rom the dt:tl'nl ~Illd


Rl'llH.lVl' till'
5. Pl.'rform the applkahk RF/VF dll'ck..
using SmtHllll"llgl.'d I)iiers. describetl in St.'\:tion nI.

J. Un....:r"·w till' "h.'tent stud from the shuu~r INNER FRAME (TOP) REPLACEMENT
sh;lfl. rl'k:lslng lhl' lOp inl1\!r fnunc.
Removal
4. Relllow Ihe brake rivet and the two focus
bar rivets <lS fonows: I. Unrivct the link pivot JloliJing the lOP inner
fnune to lhe U-frame (Figure 5 21 ) using
w

All Metal Body Cameros: tool #11 026. Discard the spacer.
Remow the rivets using 1001 #11016. 1. Remove t.he detent from the detent stuu
using smooth edged p1ierS. The detent is
Plastic' Body Cameras press~fitted on the stud.

Models 103. 104. 125. 135.210.215.230.315 3. UnsCrew the detent stud from the shutter
&. 340: shan and lift off the inner frame.
Grind off the flan:d portion of the rivets using a 4. Loosen the focus bar from the body:
Dr~mel Mfg. Co. Moto Tool and No. t07 cutter
lor equivalent). Carefully tap out the rivets using Models 100. 101.102. 240, 250. 350 &. 360
a 1/16" drive pin punch and remove the brake Remove the two focus bar rivets using tool
spring. sleeves and washers. #169454.
Models 220. 225. 320. 330 '" 335: Model, 103. 104, 125. 135. 210, 215. 230, 315
a. Remove the RFiVF: Unscrew the Phlllipsw &340
head tback) mounting screw. Unscrew the Grind off the flared portion of the two focus bar
tWO hex head (front) mounting screws using rivets using a Dremel Mfg. Co. Moto Tool and
tool #11 OQ2. {Use tool #) )093 fer cameras No. 107 cutter (or equivalent}. Carefully tap out
having Plumps-head [front} mounting the rivets using a Ii 16" drive pm punch, Use
screws. ) extreme care in remanng these rivets.
b, Grind off the flared portion of the rivets
using u Dremel Mfg.. Co. Moto Tool and Models 220. 225. 320. 330 & 335
~o. 107 cunerlorequiv"lent;. Carefully a, Remove the RF /VF: Unscrew the PhilJips
rap oul I he rivets using a Ii 16" drive pin head (back} mounting screw. Unscrew the
J1tln~h and remoVe the broke spring. sleeves two hex head (front) mounting screws using
<lIHJ washers.
tool #1 1092. (Use tool #1 1093 for cameras
5. Rl'move Ihe fOC1I5 har. having Phillips head [front! mounting
screws).
Replace-mell(
b. Grind off the flared portion of the two focus
1 Slltk 111..: nl'W frwus bar assembly into the bar rivets using a Dremel Mfg. Co, Moto
t~)J:- am] !Il;.t.lU the three rivets <lnd hurd w
Tool and No. 107 cutter{orequivalentl.
'\;Ift' prt.'\'HHI;.iy removed using 1001 #11016 Carefully tap out the rivets using a lil6"
t K::pl;.t,,·(' RF VF if il W.1S removed.! BE drive pin punch.
SURE THE RF CAM IS NOT POSITIONED
DEHIND THE FOCUS BAR BRACKET.
5. Snde the focus bar to INFINITY and pivot
rlw focus bar forward approximately 1/2"
Anpl~ L()~·Tlte I."emeni sparingly to the away fTOm the body.
d~'!~'nl :.;wu 3.nd ~cure the top inner fr<lme
6. Remove the delent slide spring and the
hll!ll' ~1H1f!crshafl.
tlelent slide rivet using tool #11 026. Djs~
.~ Po:.itioll tflL' til:'..:n! on the detent stud so
card the detent slide and the inner frame.
tll'..-' notched ~iue is loward the lens and

IlJnJ~rrl":'s it tn plll>':C

RepJacemenl
4. In!>(:rl a nl'\,\,' spal'abl!tween the inner frd.me j. Position a new detent slide in the focus bar.
ItoP) and tilt' U·fr:Jme :.tnd insl<!1l a link pivOl On cameras to be returned to stock: Aljgn
u;.mg too! !t! 1220. Work the focus bar :.t the new inner frame (lOP; with the detent
few lime» 10 be sure that the linkage does slide and replace the detent slide rivet.
not bind. Cameras returned for repair;)fe to be
-
handled as follows: Slide the focus baT to
, Remove the ~hutr~r shan :;crl.·w and lWu

INFINITY. Tap the new inner frame (top) washt!r5 {if present t and mow Ihl..' illn~r
detent &tide rivet bole with a ., 2-56 tap, fr.lme out of the way. (St.'\." Figun' :;:.~:.)
Apply Loo-Tile cement sparingly 10 a # 2·56 00 NOT REMOVE THE SIlUTTER
pan head should.ncrew , A 11336 (avail· SHAFT. {Replace th~ St.'rew loosdy '>0 that
-
able from Camera Repair. WaJtham) and use
the screw to secure the slide and inner frame
(top).
{he shaft cannot be dislodged.)
3, Unrivet the link pivot using rool #110';:6.

-
3,
Replace the RF/VF if it was removed.
Pivot the focus bar back jnto position jn the
body. Replace the two focus bar rivets and
f.>iscard the spacer.
4. Move the focus bar 10 eXlrert\e CLOSE-lIP.

-
hardware using tool #169454. BE SURE
THE RF CAM IS NOT POSITIONED BE·
5, Slide the inner frome Ibotlomi !OWiJro the
left hand guard until it bottoms. Plmt th~
HIND THE FOCUS BAR BRACKET. inner frame (bottom I towurd the kft hiiml

-
4. Apply Loc~Tlle cement sparingly to the
detent stud and secure rhe inner frame (top)
to the shutter shaft.
guard untH the track guide is free to sHue
out of the sh.• t.

Replacement
S. Position the detent on the detent stud so
that the notched side is toward the lem. I. Position the track guide of the new inner
Hand press in place. frame (bottom) in the slot. Pivot Ihe inner
frame (bottom) ~o that the track guide sealS
6. Insert a new spacer between the top inner
securely in the slot.
frame and the U-frame and install the link
pivot using tool #1 J220. Work the focus 2. Insert a new spacer between the inner rrame

-
bar a few times to be sure that the linkage
does not bind.
(bottom) and the V-frame and installlhe
link pivot using tool #112~O.
3. Remove the shutter shaft screw. Replace
7, Perform the applicable RFIVF and lens
- checks described in Section ill.

INNER FRAME (BOTTOM) REPLACEMENT


the two washers (if present) on lhe shutter
shaft. Apply Loc~Tite sparingiy to the
shutter shaft screw and loosely fasten the

- RnnaYal

1" Extend the bellows to detent lock·in.

inner frame (bottom) to the shutrershaft,


4. Position the camera on its back and check
to see that the focus bar is set on extreme

- CLOSE·UP, Apply. slight downward


pressure on the shuuer assembly and tighten
the shutter shaft screw. Work the focus bar
a few times to be sure that the inner frome

- (bottom) does not bind.


S. Perfonn the applicable RF/YF and (ens

-
checks described in Section 111.

- U·FRAME ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT


Removal
I, Extend the bellows to detent lock~jn, Un~

- SHUTTER
SHAFT
SCREW
rivet the link pivots holding the U~frame to
the top and bottom inner frames using toot
#11026, (Refer to Figures 5·21 and 5·22,)
Discard the spacers.
- 2. ReJease the bottom of the V-frame from the
shutter mount by removing the bushing

- FIG, 5,22 REMOVING THE BOTTOM INNER


FRAME
53
from the keyhole in the slldt!. Unhook the
spring from the bushing.

J, R~'IlUWL' thl..' shUlh.'f rc-k;IS!.' hushing: from the in the hushing and allow thl.' l:.lhk housing
l.';,IIlWTiJ. tRr.:fr.:r ,n pnX:l.'tlun.' -Shulll'r to fall QUI.
Rd,,'as..' Clbl<: Repklt.:l,OlJll,Oot and Aujus{mcnt S. As shown in Figutt 5~24. position special
of Rd":::J~ Sulton."} tool II 11410 against the bottom of Ule
4. SHd\!" th~ focus bar to extreme CLOSE~UP. bushing and carefully tap the bushing out
un rhe U-frmn~ up until it is frced from the of the camera body. On metod body cam­
pivot pin. Saw the top and bottom spacers eras, separate the bezd from the busbing
for rellse. and save it for reuse.

Replacement
I. Insert the bottom spilcer on the pivot pin.
Position the new U-f,...lme on the pivot pin
and then slide the U~frarne under the right
hand glIilrd .
., Install tht' shutter release bushing and cable
in the camera,
3. Hook the spring onto the U~frame bushing
and slide the bushing in the shutter mouot
keyhole.
4. Replace the top and bottom inner frame
link pivots and new spacers. using tool
#111JO. Work the focus bar back and forth
a few times to be sure that the link. pivots do
not bind.
5. Perform the applicable RFjVF and lens
checks described in Section Ill.

SHUTTER RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENT


AND ADJUSTMENT OF RELEASE BUTTON
Removal
I. Op.:n {he bellows to detenl lock"'n.
Loosr.:n the cable release .:over and free lhe
..hlli!t"r !"'abk from the release cover.
FIG. 0.24 DRIVING OUT THE BUSHING
3. Dt:pr.:"... Ill,; ~mllbl.'r 2 hunon on the CJmcl"J
;lnd ('Ul till" lip from tile' end of the shulIer Replacement
r..'kT'>~· !::Jbk. Dis-.'ard tht' Number:: button
1. Replace the bushing as foHows: On metal
_uld win:. but :;:J\'" ttl\! spring,
body cameras, position the bezel on the
In~~'rl ;1 1 16th" il'H.'h ddvt" pin puncb into camera body> (If the bezel was damaged
the geniI}' l:Jp the punch
hll"hlD!! ;,JllI,} during removal. replace it.) Fit the new
! I-I)!llrl' 5-~3}_ Thi:; should open the crimp bushmg and cable into the opening in the
bezel. 00 not bend the cable. Secure the
1 'IS" T A,P GENT!. '( bushing by lapping it with J. 1/4 inch drive
ORlvE 1"11\;
l'I,JIIICH
pin punch unt)) the top of the bushing is
fillsh with the bottom of the bezel.
On plastic body cameras. draw the new
bushing and cable through the opening in
the bezel. Secure the bushing by tapping it
with a 1/4 inch drive pin punch unlil the top
of the bushing is flush wilh the camera body.
Insert the retained spring on the new shutter
release knob wire and slide the wire through
FIG. 5.23 DRIVING OUT THE CABLE HOUSING the bushing cable,
54
-
J. Drpress the Number:! botton until fhe top , .
Open the buttery compartntl'nt und unsoldl!f

- of the button is flush with the top of the


bezel. Insert fhe shutter release tip on the
wire flush to the cable and crimp it using tool
tire black lead from rht! balll.'ry interloi,.'k
(except Model 360). Remove the battery
interlock.

-
1169441 (Fisure 5-25), Cut the excess wire. Mode) 360:
4. DrdW fhe shutter release OlbJe through the
a. Remove the rear cover by carefully pry ins
bellows tab and insert the tip into the cabJe one of the hinge plugs free or (he hjnge using
release block on the shutter housing. Re·

- S.
tighten the top screw holding the cable
release cover.
Perform procedure; "Checking the Shutter
a jeweler's screwdriver. Then drive out the
hinge pin and remaining hjniU= plug using a
1! 16" drive pin punch.

- Release Button» in Section Ill.

Adjustment
b. Remove the Phillips-head and two slotted­
head screws securing the converter board to
Ih. body.

- If the shutter release button doesn't meet the


requirements of the checkout procedure, make
the [onowing adjustment: Loosen the cable
c. CarefuUy lift the converter board out enough
to expose the battery interlock. Unsolder
the lead from the interlock and remove the
inter)oclc from the camera.

- retease cover and then adjust the height of the


cable tip until the tripping action meets the re­
quirements of the checlcout. Retighten the cable
Replacement
1, Position the new battery interlock in the

- release cover.

BATTERY INTERLOCK REPLAC£MENT


camenl and solder the lead to the interlock.
(Secure the converter board and replace the
insulator paper and rear COveT on Model 360.)
2. Secure the interlock to the body using a new
- Removal
I. Extend the bellows to detent lock...n and
open the rear door. Remove the rivet secur· J,
rivet.
Perfonn the battery interlock checks

- ing the battery interlock to the body. described in Section III.

-
-
-
-

"'--ctrt EXcess WIRE

- FIG. 5.25 CRIMPING THE SHUTTER RELEASE TIP


55
ADJUSTING THE BAtTERY INTERLOCK Model JJS Only:
SWITCH Removal
I. Op~n Hie beHows to detent lock~in, 1. Open the bellows to detent Jo;:k-in <IItd move
., US(., a n;Jrrow-bladed screwdriver to push tht" focus bar to the extreme CLOSE..lJP
down on the neck of the interlock switch position.
(Fii!urc 5~:!6). At the same Hme. force down 2. Open the banery compartment :md remove
the interlock front the other side of the the two batteries.
ClJOlCr.J body. This wUl bend the switch
allowing it to make more positive contaCt. 3. Remove the two Phillips-head scn:ws on the
b<tltery cradle.
4. Unsolder the black shutter lead at the com~
PUSH mon central terminal. Cut the bbck timer
OOWN
lead as. close to the center terminal as: pos­
sible (see Figure 5...2 7). Remove the battery
cradle.
CUT
BAli'EAY

FIG. 5.26 ADJUSTING THE BATTERY


INTERLOCK SWITCH FIG. 5.27 FREEING THE BATTERY
5. Remove the screw from (he dOOr latch and
BATTERY CRADLE AND LEFT HAND guide the left hand guard out of the camera.
GUARD REPLACEMENT
Replacement
All Plaslic Body Cameras Except Model 33S:
I. Route the battery wires through the cutout
Remvv:Jf at the lower end of the left hand guard llnd
I. Opel! the bcllows 10 deh.'ut lock-in and move flt the guard onto the camera,
til\" fol.-'us biJr to the ex.treme CLOSE-UP Replace the door latch with the screw.
pos.ilion.
3. Remov.... the black le:.ld which comes with
OJl~'n Ill... baltery ...· ompilTlmeni and remove the new b;}Hery cf3dle by cutting it ~II the
tJw \1>1\11.'1). way b;u.:k 10 the t .... rmmJI Jlld then soldt:r
Thr . . l· "a"ws ilrc vis.ible one on each end both the timer lead and the shuHer lead to
HI" lilt' kff hand ~l:Uard and om~ ho!dil\F the the common tenter terminal of the new
door lard1. RCIlH've th... so.;r.... w<;. cradic.
ClrduHy guide tilt' lelt h:md guard QUI of 4. Po!>ition thl." battery cradle in the came,J
tb~' .:amt!ri.l. tlnd 5t'cure it with the two PhHlips~head
screws.
Relll:"ll'l:ment $, Repl,u:e the batteries ilnd close the CQmP<J.rt~
1, RpUlc Ih~h:.Jftcry wires Ihrough the eiJlOUI ment.
;d Ilk" It~\\~'r l'll(j til' till: n..:w kf, Iwnd guard
,!lid III trW ~Ll~rd 1.11110 the l.:um,:rl1. All Metal Body Camerns Except Model 350:
SV,-lIr~' lh~' l::lli.lrd with Ihe three screws.. j B~' Removul
"ure thl"luld, i", propl'rly r~.JljgJ1.:d.)
I. Open the bellows to delent iock~in >lnd mow
RL'l'l<ll'l" 111..- naHery ~nd dose Iht: compart­ the focus bar to the extreme CLOSE·t!P
111.:n1. position.
56
-
, Open the battery compartment and remove
the battery. .
- 3, Remove the battery cmdle by removing the
l'hillips-bead screw.
",-
DRiVE pm
PUNCH

- 4.

5,
Remove the latch and center retainer by
removing the screw,
Remove the left hand guard by carefuJIy
eATTEflY
CRADl.E
FASTENER

- tapping the posts free of the fasteners using


H
i1 I/S drive pin punch as shown in Figure
5~:!8.

- Replacem.... t
J. Route the battery wires through the cutout

- at the lower end of the new left hand guard


and lit the guard onto the camera.
, Secure the guard with the fasteners using
FIG. 5.28 REMOVING THE lEFT HAND GUARD
4. Replace the battery cradle using the longer
tool IICR1I008 (Figure 5·29). PhiUips--head screw.
3. Replace the center retainer and latch using S. Replace the batteries and close the battery
the shorter PhiUips--head screw. compartment.

-
-
-
-
TWIST TO MAGNETIZE FASTENER

-
-
-
-
-
-
- FIG. 5.29 INSTALLING THE LEFT HAND GUARD
57

-
Model JSO Only: Rellfacement
Remuvlli I. Route the baUl.!ry wirl,."S through the cutout
:11 the lower ~nd of the n\!W left hand guurd
L Open tht: bellows toO detent 1t.)\,.'k~in and move and lit the ,;:uard onto the J.;amera.
the fQCUS bur to th~ extreme CLOSEwUP
IlOSilion, .,. Sel;ure the guard with fasteners using tool
, Open the battery l.'ompartlnent and remove
#CR 1008 as shown in. figure 5-29:
the fwo batteries, 3. Replilce the center retainer and latch using
the PhiUiprhead screw.
3. Remove tlu~ two saews holding the battery
cr.tdle and 11ft the cr...dle up, Cut the two 4. Solder the two black leads to the common
black leads as dose to the common center ceoter terminal of the cradle.
terminal as possible. Remove the bauery 5. Replace the batteries and dose the compart­
I.:radle, ment.
4, Remove the latch and center retainer by
removing the screw holding them to the left
hand guard. BATIERY TERMINAL REPLACEMENT
:'. Remove the teft hand guard by carerul1y If battery terminals have to be repJaced • follow
hipping its posts free of the fasteners using the illustrations in Figure 5-30. Choose the
<l i 18 inch drive pin punch (Figure Sw28). illustration applicable to the camera.

CUT ANO CUT HERE,. THE.. SOLDER THE


SPLIce HERE LEAD TO THE COMMON TERMINAL
OF THE NEW CRADLE

& RESOt..DER
HERE
UNSOLDER ..

B "::_---i",,,EjiSO,,L.iD;;;;ER
_ HERE
TERMINALI

CUT '" SPLICE HERE

5.30
58

-
L The easiest repla.:cment is shown in A.
Simply cut one lead back about I JI'! inch
- from the rermina. and the second about
I inch from the terminal. Strip back the
insulation on $he battery cable leads and
UGHTSEAL
IEARLY MODEL

- slide a piece of heat shrink tUbing over the


wire. Splice the lead ofa new terminal (cut
to length) to the baUery cable lead and then
CAMERAS.

- slide the heat shrink: tubing over the splice,


Heat the tubing to fit.
2. For cameras with interlocks, see illustration

- B. Fonow the instructions given above for


the terminal which comes directly out of the
battery cable, For the other terminal. un­
solder the lead from its contact. Resoldcr
- the new terminal in position as shown.
3. Illustration C is applicable for Models 335

- and 350. For the terminals which branch


out of the battery cable and timer cable.
follow the instructions in 1 above, If the
common center tennina1s on the baUery

- cradle are corroded, cut and unsolder as


shown in C _ Resolder both leads to tbe
COmmon tenninal at the point shown in the

- illustration.

MECHANICAL TIMER REPLACEMENT


FIG,5.31 REMOVING THE MECHANICAL TIMER

Replacement

- Removal
Open the rear door and remove the three screws
1. Position the number dial on the new timer
and install the assembly in the rear door as
shown in Figure 5 32.
M

holding the timer to the spider _ (Early model

- cameras have a Ught seal which should also be


removed,) Remove the timer and number diaJ
from the rear door (Figure 5<~ I),
2. Secure the timer to the spider with one
screw so that the start lever is positioned
straight-up and the arrow is positioned as

- o LEVER o
-
- POStTIQN ARROW BETWEEN
POINTS A AND B

-
o o
- FIG. 5.32 INSTALLING THE TIMER
59

-
shown in Fib'1lfC 5-3::. Replucc the rl'nmin­
,~INOEX
in~ two scrcws (and (ii!ht scul if on..' WUi<
r\'uwvl'd \. ~...-.~ (-"I ~ PLAT.

J. Opcmtc Ih!! timer ami check its a..' lion.

REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC TIMER PUHCH


Remo\'al
J. e>p.CIl the rear door and force out the jndcx
plnic from the knob using a J/16" drive pin
pUllch (Figure 5-33).
Remove the potentiometer driving knob
from fhe timer using an X-acto knife with
#1 I blade (Figure 5-34). RernO\te onJy
enough heat seOlI to aJ10w tbe knob to clear
the potentiometer. FIG. 5.33 FORCING OUT THE INDEX PLATE

FIG. 5.34 REMOVING THE DRIVING KNOB


60
-
.:l. Remove the electrical namepiate: CarefuUy

- pry one edge of the namepJate loose using a


fine blade screwdriver. Peel the nameplate
-free of the rear door using pliers (Figure
5-35).
-
-

----....--­
.. --...

~'"'_.J_

o
~
ELECTRICAl,.
NAME PlATE

FIG.5.36 LOCATION OF TIMER LEADS

-
5. Remove the rear door from the rear door
spider: Remove the two rear door rivt'ts and
the two timer assembly rivets using a
- FIG. 5.35 FREEING THE ELECTRICAL
NAMEPLATE
De..StaCo tool with anvil B 113S7~part 1 and
head 8113S7i>arI2. Do not lose the red
roll latch or the spring on the timer.

- 4. Open the rear door and unsolder the black


and white leads (identined in Figure 5~36)
6. Remove the insulator and then unsokler the
three black leads from timer switch (Figure
from the timer. 5·37). Remove the timer assembly.

-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
FIG. 5.37 UNSOLDERING THE SWITCH LEADS
61
Rep13l.-emenl BI.' surt' the tang on t h\.' i; Huh fib in t he ~Iot
on the potl!'ntiuml.'h."r (Figun.' S<U~ I.
1. Position till.." new timer ilSSI.'lnbty in the rear
door spider. P1m:e the sprin, over thc timer 4
6. AdiV'dlc che 1.'l.'I11enf nn OIl: indlt.'x f,lale using
Runlhe timer i:able to the SWlh:h and '!\older M.E,K. Jnd Sl.'l:tm: the platt' in pha:e on Ihl'
Ihl! tbree Icads to the timer switch. Rel'lal."e polentiuructcr drtvint;! knob.
the insulator and position the switch in tbl.'
spider. ELECTRONIC TIMER SWITCH CONTINUITY
POSttioll ;he red roll latch in place and then CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
secnre the n:ar door to the sptder lIsing the I, Disassemble the electronic timer from Iht:
fOlir rivets. Instl.lJl the rivets with a Dt:'-StaC'u rear door. (Do not unsolder tbe black: und
(00) with anvil B I 13571xut 3 und he-.Id white leads from the timer. Refer to flro*
Bll3S7~part 4. cedure: "Replacing the Electronic Tim!:r,",
3. Solder the black and white leads to the timer 2. Che(:k the timer switch (:ontinuity:
tsee Figure S~36).
a. Set a YOM on the Rxl scale and place probes
4. Acth-<.Ite the cement on the- electrical name-­ on the contacts shown in Figure 5--39. The
plate lIsing M.E.K. (methyl-ethyl-ketone-) reading should be INFINITY. If the meter
and secure the nameplate in place on the shows a rontinuity reading, check for bridg~
rear door, , jng of the solder connections between tbe
5. Adhere the driving knob to the timer switch contacts. If there is no bridging and
potentiometer using silicone robber Cement. the reading is continuity. replace the timer.

FIG. 5.38 INSTALUNG THE NEW KNOB

-
b. If the reading in 2n is INFINITY. depress Replacemenl

- the switch lab (Figure 540). The reading


should be ZERO. If jt is not. check rhe "T"
contact to' be sure that both arms are touch.
ing the contacts. If either ann is not touch~
I. SoJder the tllree le<Jds to the switch cOnt;Jt.::I!..

Position the insulator on the switch and

place the switch into the spider.

- ing. tweak that arm until it does touch the

contact. If the arms are touching the con~


tact and the reading is still INFINITY, spray
3. Assemble the rear door 10 the spider (refer
to ··RepiacJng the Electronic Timerui.
the arms and contacts with "Hush n (red can) REPLACEMENT OF IMAGE SIZERS
contact cleaner and recheck the reading. If

the reading is still not correct. replace the R""",..I

- timer,
I.

2.
Extend the bellows to detent lock-in and

open the rear door of the Camera.

Remove the Phillips-head screw holding the

- 3.
image sizer to the camera.
un the image sizer off the camera, noting
how the Cam fits into the focus bar.

- Replacement
!. Position the new image sizer oller the posts

- on the camera body. Be certain that the


cam on the image sizer fits into the hoJe in
the focus bar.

- FIG. 5.39 CHECKING THE TIMER SWITCH


2. .Secure the image sizer on lhe camera using
the PhillipS"'head screw.
3. Check the image sizer as instructed in

-
ELECTRONIC TIMER SWITCH .
REPLACEMENT
Removal
Section III.

REPLACEMENT OF NON-FOLDING

- J. Disassemble the rear door from the spider


according to the procedure: "Replacing
the Electronic Timer",

RANGEFINDERIVIEWFINDERS
Removal

, 1. Extend the camera bellows to detent lock-in


-
Lift the switch from the spider and remo\le
the insulator. (Refer to Figure 5-40.)

3. Unsolder the three leads from the timer


and open the rear door.
1. Remove the Phillips-head screw holding the
RFjVF to the camera body.
'

- switch contacts.
3. Oose the bellows and identify Ibe holding
hardware which secures the front of the

- INSULATOR

-
HARDWARE

- FIG. 5.40 CHECKING THE SWITCH UNDER LOAD


63
FIG. 5.41 POSITIONING THE RFNF ON THE
CAMERA

-
RF!Vr In Ilh,' !.:.mll.'r~1 i Figun' 541). ." .he Iri. "r.he RFIVF pick-ilp link as sh"....
IX-tl1,.'lluinll' on whether Ihcr~ arc ht.'x-hcad in Figure 543.) Usc !\:p\!dal tool #1 69451 (as
s:eww)\ or Phillips-head s.... rews. me tool l'ihuwo in Fi#-urc 543) to drive the left hinge pin
#AI.OIl2 or#AI 1093 10 remove them. into position, Swivel the RF/VF into the Jarscd
Retain lin: haruwarc. Lift the RF/VF off position and listC'D for binds. Perform the applj~
Ihl! 1.',IJlll!r;J. l.-dbie RFNf \!hecks described in Sectio.n III.

Reptou."t'meIU
I. Position the RF/VF on the camera, Be sure
the focus bar bracket is to the left of the
RF/VF pick-ilp link as .ho.... in Figure 54!.
, U'in~ tool #All 091 or #A 11093 replace o

(he holding hardwOIre at the front of the


C'.;menj,
3, Extend the bellows to detent lock-in and
repJace the Pb.iJJips--head screw holding the
RF/VF.
4. Perform the applicable RF!VF checks
described in Section III.

REPLACEMENT OF FOLDING
RANGEFINDER/VIEWFINDERS
Removal
Using special tool #169451 as shown in Figure
5-42. remove the Jeft hinge pin. Retain the pin
and the spring. Lift the RF/VF free of the FIG. 5.43 INSTALLING A FOLDING RFNF
camera,
REPLACEMENT OF POLAROID RF/VF
OI'TICS ASSEMBLY & VF WINDOW
Removal
!. Remove the rear window plate from the
RF/VF by removing the two retain.ing
screws.
, lJnhook the spring (Figure 544) from the
optics assembly tab, Allow the spring to
slide under the tab,

FIG. 5.42 FREEING THE RFNF

Replacement
Set the focus bar 10 INFINJTY, Nexi. position
Ihe new RF!VF on the camera and place the
srrin" in position belween the left hinge pin and
the rrVOf pad, (Be sure the focus bar bradet is FIG. 5.44 REMOVING THE OPTICS ASSEMBLY

-
J. Carefuny spread the mounting brdd::ets 3. Hook the ~pring b'JI.:k in pla\."<: Hil the oplk~

- al,arl. Spread them just enough to disen-­


g.age the optics OI5Sembly. Lift out the
assembly.
a:.st:mbly tab.
4, Replace the rear window place ant.!
with the 1wo retaining SCTI!W:".
!IIl'CUft..' It

- 4. EXOImine the viewfinder window. If it is


scratched or broken. replace it. First remove
and then clean out all glass with a low pres­
5. Perform the applicabte RF,:VF
described in Section III.
~hccks

- sure air hose. Spread Dupont Duco cement


(or equivalent) sparingly around the window
frame and gently press the window into
place. Immediately wipe away any excess
REPLACEMENT OF FliLDING RF!VF
MAGNETS

- cement and thoroughly dean the window


before instaUing the new optics assembly_
Removal
I. Extend the arnera bellows £0 d1."lCnl 1000.:k·111
and set the focus b:Jr to extrcmt.' CLOSE-rp.
- Replacement
1, Squeeze the mounting brackets together
untillhey art about the same distance apart
Open the fei:lr door nnd raise till! RF vF"
USing a !fl6th inch drive pin punch. tap out
the magnet pivot.1S sbown in FiplJ'l: 5-15.
- as tbey were before the optics assembly was
removed,
Snap the optics assembly into position be~
l. Remove the magnet. pole pit."CC's. :Jlld
4. Be sure that no frayed tydrts of the pivot
spri!1~,

tween the mounting brm::kets. Be sure the remain jn the hoJe. If SOmo;! pie<es rem~in,
- adjusting screw is facing the back of the
camera.
dean [hem out using a Dremel ManufaClur~
ing Company grinder (or equivaiem).

-
PIECE

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- FIG. 5.45 DRIVING OUT THE MAGNET PIVOT
65
Rt'11L1,,'cment J. Secure the new l,ivOl pad on the caml.'r.1
h<:MJy usinJ! Tra-n.m almnirltlm...."olorcd
I" lnsl.a!l til\.' i'j1ril1g. pole pi\."l:es, and IlHlgn\."t epoxy whil:h is 3vJilabll! from Polaroid
intn rht> ("ameru hody anu sc.:ure them by Camera Product Servi..:~s. Waltham. Mass.
t"pping tht' piv(lt lmt-'k into place. Mix (he ~poxy according to pack;ag~ dircc~
.., PC'rl\mn thl.' allpti("tlbk RFjVF checks tions and april)' it sl~ringly to bolh the pivot
ue:;:crih1;'1.1 ifl Set-'tion III. pad holes and the :Jrell around the holes,
Position the new pivot PJld on the ('amen,
REPLACEMENT OF FOLDING RF/YF PIVOT and firmly press it down into pia ..'\.,. Wipe
PADS IMETAL BODY CAMERAS ONLY) off any elCres5 epolCy immediately.
Remov:tI 4. Allow the-epoxy to dry for:J minimum of
three hours.
I" Rl'moV!.' th... RF,lVF according to previous
instructions. S. Replace the RF/VF according to previous.
instructkms and perform the applicable
If the pivot pad (the pads ho1d the RF/VF
RF/VF checks described in Section Ill.
hinge l,ins) to be replaced is s.till on the
\."amcrd carefully remove it without
T
RANGEFINDER/VIEWFINDER AND IMAGE
damaging the camera body.
SIZER ADJUS1MENTS
3. Drive- out the pivot pad posts if they break I. RangeITopside Adj..tments for Z.issl1wn
off in the carner" body.
RF/VF
Replacemenf NOTE: These adjuslments should be made only
after the lens has been collimated.
I. Roughen the pivot pad holts in the camera
body (and the area around the holes which a. Remove the two cover retaining screws and
willbe covered by the new pad) using a lift the rover off the RF/VF assembly, Re­
Dremel Manufa,.:turing Company hand move the two plate retaining screws and the
grinder (or equivalent l. rover plate,
To !1revent the new pad from interfering b. Clamp the camera onto the collimator, move
with the- foclIs bar. cut <lpproximately the focus bar to INFINIlY and aim at the
Iii bth of an inch off the pos.ts on the new infinity tube. Observe the infinity target
p;,ltl Roughen the posts using a file. through the RF!VF eye lens.

RANG£
ADJUSTMENT

FIG. 5.46 RANGE/TOPSIDE ADJUSTMENTS FOR ZEISS IKON RFNF

66
-
IF THE VERTICAL LINES DO NOT NOTE: If you have difficulty m<lking a good" top­

- MERGE: Using an appropriate tool. adjust


the range screw (Figure 5-46) unrjl the verti­
calUnes in the target meet.
side adjustment, check the RF/VF magnet. On
some cameras the magnet pivOI (Figure 545) has
a slotted head which can be turned. changing the
po$ition of the magnet. DOing this may help in
- IF THE HORIZONTAL LINES DO NOT
MERGE: Using an appropriate tool, adjust
the topside screw (Figure 546) until the hor­
bringing in topside.
f. Take the camera off the collimator and re­

izontal J.ines in the target meet. place the cover plate and the cover on the

- c. Swing the camera around to the four-foot


target. While looking through the focal plane 2.
RF/VF using their retairting screws.

Ranl!"rropslde AdjustmenlS ror Polaroid

-
plate loupe, move the focus bar toward RF/VF
CWSE-lJP. Stop focusing when the image
is sharpest. Now,look at the larger crosshair NOTE: These adjustments should be made only
target through the RF/VF eye window: after the lens has been co1Umated.

- IF 'l1lE IMAGES OF THE VERTICAL LINE


ARE NOT MERGED: Using an appropriate
a. Remove the two window pIate screwund
lift the roar window plate off the RF/VF
assembly,
tool, adju.t the """" screw (Figure 546)
- until the images of the vertical tine merge.
IF 'l1lE IMAGES OF THE HORIZONTAL
b. Clamp the camera onto the collimator. move
the focus b.,. to INFINITY and aim at the in­
fmity tube. Observe the inf1Rity target throush
LINE ARE NOT MERGED: Using an appro­
priate tool. adjust the topside screw (Figure the RF eye lens. "
546) until the images of the honaontalline IF THE VERTICAL LINES 00 NOT
merge. MERGE: Using special tool 11'169443, adjust
d. Go back to the infinity taraet and repeat the the range screw (Figure 547) unti~ the vertj.
infinity check (step b). cal lines in the target meet.
e. When all a(ljustments are complete, seal the IF THE HORIZONTAL LINES DO NOT
- adjusting screws with shellac.

RANGE
MERGE: Using special tool # 169443, adjust

-
_
ADJUSTMENT

- ......
...
........

"l1li iII.11I1
TOF'SJOE
4111 ~ "1111
ADJUSTMENT
§f '~Hn § '11111

- ADJUSTMENT

- 67

RFIVF
the topsidl' scn:w (Fi(Ulr~ 5-47) until thl: hor­ 3. RlUIge Adjustment for Image Siler
izontallincs in thl' (arget meet.
IF 11IE MOVABLE AND RXED LINES
t:. Swin1! {he Climera ::ITOund to the four~fool DID NOT MEET: As shown in Figure 5-48
tOl~1. While looking through the focal plane
there is j) very small slot above the lens.
pIall: loupe. move the focus bar toward This provides 3Cl.'eSS to ;.10 Oldjusting spring
CLOSE·UP. Stop focllSing when the image which controls the alignment of the lines.
is sharpest. Now. look at tbe Jarger cross-­ Set thl: focus bur to INFINITY, Using::l
n::llr target through the RFNF eye window: very nne pointed tooJ such as::I fine bl::lded
IF 11IE IMAGES OF 11IE VERTICAL tweezer, move the adjusting; sprin& while
LINE ARE NOT MERGED: Using special looking through the eYI: lens, Stop OIdjustins
too! ~169443, adju.t the range screw (Fig­
ll~ 547) untiJ the images of the vertka1
Hnt:' merge.
IF 11IE IMAGES OF 11IE HORIZONT At
UNE ARE NOT MERGED: Using special
tooJ #169443, adjust the topside screw (Fig­
ure 547) until the images of the horizontal
line merge.
d. Go back to the infmity target and repeat the
Infinity check: (step b).
e. Wben an adjustments are complete. sea) the
adjusting screws with shellac. FIG, 5,48 RANGE ADJUSTMENT FOR IMAGE
SIZER
f. Take the camera off the collimator and re­
place the rear window p1ate.

HORPZONTAL
ADJUSTMENT

FIG, 5.49 PARALLAX HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT fOR ZEISS IKON RFIVF


68
-
th~ spring whm the movable line merges adjustment 1,.'. .0 also he "lill.1i: hy turning thL'

- 4.
with the fix~d .line.

Paranax Horizontal Adjustment for


eccentric which l,:onlrols the hcight of the
magnec
d. Position the cover plate on lilc RF,iVF and
- u.
Zeiss Ikon RF/VF
Remove the two cover retaining screws and
lift the cover off the RF/VF assembly. Re~
secure it with its: rel",ining screws. PI...ce th~
cover back on the RF/VF and replace the
two retaining screws.

- I>.
move the retaininJ screWs and remove the
l:over olate.
aarnp the camera onto the collimator as
S.
••
PIIraJlax Vertical Adjustment for Zeiss Ikon
Remove the two cover retaining screws and
lift the cover off the RF/VF a5.~embly. Rc­
- <.
explained in Section In and aim the camera
at the frame target.
Observe the frame target through the RFfYF
move the two screws whjch hold the cover
plate and take the cover plate off the
RF!VF.

- eye lens. Using ajeweJer's screwdriver, turn


the horizontal adjusting screw until the top
horizontal line of the yellow projected frame
b. Clamp the camera onto the collimator as
explained in Seettan til and aim the camera
at the frame target.

- image is within the area bounded by the 180


close--up target lines when the focus bar is set
to CLOSE-UP (Figure 549). Also, adjust
the same screw until the top horizontal1ine
c. Set the focus bar to INFINITY and observe
the frame target. Using a jeweler's screw~
driver, tum the verticaJ adjusting screw until

- of the yeUow projected frame image is with-


in the area bounded by the 180 infinity
target lines when the fOC\ls bar is set to
the left side verticaJ line of the yeUow pro-
jeeted frame image is wHhin the area
bounded by the 180 tilt target Jines (Figure

- INFINITY. When these adjustments have


been completed. seat Ihe adjusting screw
with shellac. Don't let the shellac drip into
5~50). When the adjustment is complete.
seal the adjusting screw wIth shellac. Don't
let the shellac drip into the cantilever
the cantilever assembly. (Parallax horizontal assembly.

-
VERTICAL

ADJUSTMENT

-
<: ...."::. \.
'

-
FIG. 5.50 PARALLAX VERTtCAL ADJUSTMENT FOR ZEISS IKON RFNF
69
d. Posilion 'h~~ t.·OVl'( plate Ott the RF/VF and t.:. Observe the frJ1llc target thruu~h till' vil'w~
~'Cl,lre il with its two retaining screws. Place finder eye .ens. Using tool numb.:r '69443.
the cover back O~l the RF/VF and secure ir tum tbe viewfinder optics adjusting .screw
with the two retaining !?crews. until the top and right side lines of the pro­
jedl.'d (r.!me image arc within thc areas
6. Par.lllax Adju:stments for Polaroid RF/YF bounded by the' 00 close-up and 100 tilt
target lines whl.'Tl the JOCtlS bar is st.'1 to
:.1. Remove the two window plate screws und nOSE-UP (Figure 5-51 J. Also. adju.! the
tHi the rear window plate off the RF/VF same screw until the bottom and right lines
J!~mbly.
or the projected fr.Jme image arc within the
b. Clamp the camera onto the eoUimator as i.lTei.lS bounded by the 100 infmity and 100
explained in Section ttl. Aim the eamera at tilt target lines when the focus bar is set to
the fra me target. INFINJTY. When the adjustments are done.

r_ .. _ -',
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PARALLAX
AOJUSTME"NT

NEWER MODELS

PARALLAX
ADJUSTMENT

FIG. 5.51 PARALLAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR POLAROID RFNF


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seul rhe udjusting screw with meUllc. Don't
tet the shellac drip into the cantilever
- asstmbly. (On folding RF/VF's, pard-Uu
horizontal adjustment can also be made
through the eccentric S\.7ew hoJding the

- d.
IMgnet.)
Position the rear window plate on the
RF/VF and secure it with the two retaining
- screws.
LENS COLLIMATION (Triplet to.... Only)

- I. Remove the ftont cover of the camera and


extend the bellows to detent lock-in.
.., Place a mask over the phofocelllens to pre~ FIG, 5,53 REMOVING THE LENS MOUNT

- vent the entry of 6ght.


3. Set the apenure wheel to the "75" position.
tucn it to break the shellac seal. Remove rhe
entire lens mount.
(Camerds with a fiim selector should be set
- at the "75'" or "color" position.)
4. Set the scene selector (if present) to the
9, Set the lens mount in lens nest 1 1394 ( Fig~
ure S~54). Put a few drops of methanol on
the seal between the fiont and rear lens
"BRIGHT SUN OR DULL DAY-ALSO
- FLASH" position.
5, Open the rear door and mount the camera

- on the coUimator. Clamp the focal plane


plate Into position on the camera. (See F,g~
ure 5·52.)

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FIG. 5.54 FREEING THE FRONT ELEMENT

elements and Jet It soak in for a few mo­


ments. Then. use tool number J 1007 to free
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the front element from the rear eJement.
InstaU the lens mount (with the loosened
front element) back into the camera.
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FIG, 5.52 CAMERA MOUNTED ON
10, While looking through the lens adapter
loupe, slowly adjust the lens until the 40
tines/mm is sharpest.

- COLLIMATOR
6, Aim the camera at the infmity tube
malor) and mOve the focus bar to
(com~
11. Swivel the camera and fixture around to th~
four foot resolution target. Move the focus
bar toward CLOSE-UP. Stop when the lines:

- INFINITY,
7, Cock and trip the shutter and observe the
target through the lens adapter (oupe. (The
of the larger cross-hair target merge.
12. While looking through the tens adapter
loupe, slowly adjust the lens mount until the

- shutter should stay open because of the


mask over the photocell.)
8, Position tool # j j 007 in the Jens mount
40 lines/mm is clear. Return to the infinity
tube and move the focus bar back to
INFINIIT. The minimum reading must be

- (Figure 5-53). Squeeze the handle Wltil the


1001 is firmly seated against the mount and
40 linesimm even after the 4--foot adjust­
ment. If a compromise is necessary in colli·
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mat;~)g (h~'lwt-'\.·n lhl.' 4-fOlH targ~l
and thl.:"
infinil) 'tarf?\,'o. alwnys com prom is..' in favor
of Ihe inlinJty reading.
J J. S!:CUfC thi..' fronllens to the moun' by <lpply­
jne tim..'!..' drops of shellac at equktistant
points around the lens. 00 NOT DRIP
SHELLAC ONTO THE LENS.
i4. Perfonn any necessary Rangefinder/Vjew~

finder adjustments.

REPLACEMENT OF CANTILEVER ASSEMBUES


AND HOUSINGS IN POLAROID RF/VF
Remom
1. Remove the RFNF from the camera accord­
ing to previous instructions.
2. Remon the rear window plate assembly.
Broken glass in the rear window assernbty
may be replaced at this point. Thoroughly
clean the area of the window frame, removIng
any remaining glass fragments. Apply heat
to open the plastic heat seals. Spread Dupont
Duco cement sparingly around the window
frame and gently press the new window into
pJace. Wipe any excess cement away illl-'
rnedjately. FIG. 5.56 REMOVAL OF THE CANTILEVER
3, Remove the cantilever assembly from the A56EMBLY
housing. On some models the assembly is
held by a cantilever screw and nut. On other 4. If the housing is damaged and must be re­
models, the assembly is heJd by a rivet and a pJaced, it is necessary to identify tbe particu­
locating pin (see Figure 5-55), On riveted lar housing model. Use Figure 5·56 to
models. use special tooJ til 1397 to remove determjne the mode!. If the housing is the
the rivet. (Pry up the metal band on folding old style with a small screw, discard both
models before lifting the assembly out of the housing and screw, If a new style with wash-­
housing.)
er and large screw (or large screW and locating
Broken glass on tbe housing may be replaced pin) force the screw (and locating pin) out of
al this point. only on foldlng models. Fol­ the housing and retain it and the washer for
low tbe instructions given abo\le for replacing future use. Finally, if the housing.is a new
g:lass in the housing. style with rivet and locating pin, remove the

SMA L L SeRE:W LARGE SCREW LARGE SCFt£W


LOCATING PIN

o ,0 o 01
OLD STYLE· SMALL SCREW NEW STyLE· LAFlGE SCREW NEW STYLE· LARGE SCREW
& LOCATING PIN

FIG. 5.56 IDENTIFYING THE RFNF MOOEL

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pin and save it for future use. Make no al~ 3. Replace the metal band on the housing of

tempt to replace an old style housing with folding models.

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another old style. Replace it with one of the
,newer models.. Attempt to salvage the metal
band by straight.rung the two bottom tabs
4. Install the RF /VF on the camera according
to previous instructions. Perform the RF/VF
parnIJax checks calJed out in Section m. if
which hold it to the housing. adjustments are needed. consult the "Rf/VF
and Image Sizer Adjustments" paragraph of
Repla<:ement
Section V. If the unit cannot be brought

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I. Install the hardware on the new housing.
(Use the hardware salvaged from the old
housing. If a rivet was removed. use a new
into adjustment with these procedures,
loosen the cantilever screw and realign the
cantilever assembly. Then perform the live
rivet IA223947.) adjustments according to the previous cited
Install the cantilever assembly on the housing. procedures.
(If the cantilever assembly is of an old style 5, Replace the rear window plate assembly.

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and is being lnstalJed on a housing with a
locating pin. you will note that there is no
hole on the assembly which corresponds with REPAIR Of lHE IMAGE SlZER

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the location of the pin. It is then necessary
to cut off the top portion of the pin as
shown in Fignre 5-57).
Components within the image sizer may be re­
paired or replaced at the discretion of repair per·
sonnel. If it is felt that the effort is economically

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feasible (when compared to the cost of replacing
the entire image sizer), foHow the instructions be­
low to repair faulty components within the image
LOCATING

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CUTHER£
PIN
sizer assembly. Use the exploded view drawing
(Plate 8) and parts Ust in Section VI for gnidance.
1. Extend the bellOW's to detent J<)ck:~in. mOVe
the focus bat to infmity and open the rear
- door of the camera. Remove the Phillips­
head screw holding the image sizer to the
camera body and lift the assembly off the
FIG. 5.57 CUT THE LOCATING PIN
- Secure the assembiy with either the rivet
CJmen. (Note the manner in wb.idt the im­
age sUer cam fits into the slot in the focus
bar.)
(use special tooJ 111402 to force the rivet
- into the housing) or with the cantilever nut.
Se sure the washer is replaced. Before tight~
2. Remove the viewrmder screws. Tum the
image sizer over so the screw openings are

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ening the nut or flaring back the rivet (use
special tool I J3 98) align the metal frame
of the cantilever assembly with the back edge
facing the floor and then carefuUy separate
the rear ~bly from the front housing.
3. Examine the mirrors and mirror mask: inside
of the housing (Figure 5·58). (Of course. this the rear assembly. If any are defective. re­
isn't necessary If the locating pin is being used
- on new models.)
place them. Cleek the rear assembly itself.
If any of the piastic ridges on the iIWde sur­
face are bTOken~ replace the rear assembly.

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Also replace it jf there are cracks in the waiJs.
Replace the positive lens if it is cracked. Use
Dupont Duro cement (or equivaient) to. hold
the lens in place.

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If lHE MASK IS STICKING:
Apply an extremely smalJ amount of LUbriplate
along the track of the negative len$. (This is the
track in which the light pipe tab rides.) Move the
cam back: and forth several times to thoroUghly

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FIG. 5.58 ALIGNING THE CANTILEVER
ASSEMB L Y AND HOUSING
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work the tubric.ant into the trade., If the mask
assembly seems to stick in the "up" position (this
would ~tlrtl's(loml 10 till' infinity SI.,·tting) dis.:n~
CONVERSION OF 4.S·VDC FLASHGUNS AND
gol!," tb\' ior:aoll liprin~ and b~'nd it buck SO il wHl
REPLACEMENT OF OLD BATTERY CLIPS
\'\:crl more TCllliiOf} on the light pipe. Pl:li:e the
Removal
sprint! baC'k on the tab and move thl.' cam baek

.1I1rJ forth a few times to see if the mask is moving


I. Remove the slotted saews holding the
properly, If it is stili sticking. continue below. If
mounting foot to the base assembly and re­
it lS OK and tht> rest of the image sizer is OK.
move the mounting foot.
Llssl.'mbh: tb... rear assembly to the front housing
'" Remove and discard the 4,5~vdc battery.
tstl'PS 13. l4. and IS).

3. Remove the PhiIJips nat~head screws holding


4, Rl.'lnovl.' the cam Llnd disengage the torsion
the battery mounting plate and insulator.
sprillg from the tab on the light pipe.
Discard the mounting plate.
5. Carefully pry up [he mirror retaining spring
4. Jnspect the battery dip under (he insulator.
and baftle plate from the two posts.
If it is a stainless steel or phosphor bronze
6. Replace any of the inner components which
battery cliP. remove and discard it.
are found to be defective. Before removing

either the fixed mask or the negative lens.


Replacement
note how the adjusting spring is instaUed.
J. Position a new gold-plated battery clip
Also note the position of the fIxed mask.
Jill 55326 intO the base ....mbly.
The slant of the adjusting spring slot on the

mask runs upward from left to right.


2. Install the insulator and a new battery mount­
ing plate #155332 and secure them with the
7. Following Plate B of Section VI, reassemble
two PhJnips Oat..tlead screws.
the image sizer. Place the fixed mask. on

3. To compensate for the size difference be~


the negative Jens and install the adjusting

spring. (The shorter side of the sprin,g goes


tween the old 4.5-vdc battery and the new
over the mask while the longer side goes over
L5-vdc battery, it is necessary to add a fiUer
the outside surface of the negative lens. The
pad to the inside of the mounting fool.
9Q.degree bend in the longer side rides On the
Apply a smaJJ amount of Elmer's glue to
lOp of the lens.)
filler pad fl168177 and position the pad on
the inside surface of the mounting foot as
S, Position the moving mask onto the light pipe
shown in Figure 5·59. (Some of these filler
ilnd pJace them over the fixed mask Be sure
pads are seJf.-adhesiveJ
Ihe 1;lb on the light pipe fits into the slot on

rh\.' negative lens.

9, {nsw!l the negative tens on the front housing. CENTER HERE


10. JnsraU the torsion spring and spacer on the
Iowa post of the negative lens. The short
\.'IlU of (he spring must be trapped between
+
,h\., fli.'gaUve lens post :Jnd the housing post. fILLER
MOUNTING PAO
II. For,>.: the b:.lm~ pijte and mirror retaining
..prllil; hild. over the two posts..
FOOT
o o
;2 Hook thl.' torsion spring onto the light plpe
{,lh Jild position Ihe cam under the tab,
MOVt' the c:.Im all the way to the left (or to
fhl' mfmity setting). FIG. 5.59 CENTERING HIE FILLER PAD

l.~, C.lrdully phH:e the front housing assembly 4. (nstan a new L5~vdc battery in the flashgun.
UHO Ih~' r\.'ilr assembly and seCUre the two
\\'Jlh Ihe assembly screws. S. Replace the mounting foot on the Oashgun
and seCUre it wjth the two slotted screws,
I..J-. P~hition Ih~ t'am into the slot on the focus
bar l aT til\' infinity setting) and secure the
Imag~' sizer 10 the camera body with the
Phillipyhead sc£cw.
15. Perform the lmJge siLer ran'se and paranax
ad_ttlSlJm~nh noted in Seclion HI.

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