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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
- Lenses, . . . . . . . .
RangefioderslViewfinders
Image Sizer . . . . .
Potaroid Rangefinder/Viewfinder
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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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Problems Evidenced in Pictures 21
Mechanical Timers 27
Spread System . . . , . 29
- Rangefinder/Viewfinders .
Miscellaneous . , . . .
Model 268 Flashgun. . .
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PhotOCi!tI Lens Replacement 51
lens Col1imation . . . . . . . . . . • • . • . , . . • . , • . 71
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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- Figure 2-1
Figure 2·2
Figure 2~3
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Pack Loaded in Camera .
White Tab Being Pulled .
Yellow Tab Being Pulled
View of Rear Door Components
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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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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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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
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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.
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Repair information on automatic shutters used in
the pack cameraS may be found in the "Repair
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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
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TAB
JE('lY
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ROtJ...EAS
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'
- ROLLERS
eDGE CONTROL 8AR
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DOOR ,*:"'00
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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
FAST FOCUS
DECAL
- 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.'
- 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
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INCIOENT
LIGHT
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- MASK --===\;!!;===::>-___
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IMAGESIZER
WINDOW
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ASSEMeL'I' _""",
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=::r-----Eve LENS
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MIRROR
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DISTANCE _ _ _ _
- SCALE .'
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ARROW
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FIG. 2.7 IMAGE SIZER INTERNAL CONFIGURATION
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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\.'"
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.
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IMAGE
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MOVAlILElMAGE
APEATURE PLATE
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MOVABLE
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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
mnror .
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
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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
- models,"
Fi,fl.urc :!·15 shows rhe Model ::68- (btshgun. The
base assembly ....ontains the bau«)' and the bal
EJECTOR
BUTTON
MOUNTING BLOC"
"'''',!.IoS.BULB
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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).
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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
- 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
ma~jc Shutters.""
ton il' raised. When the shutter housing is pulled
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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~ $lIr~~ fhat !loth,' of thl' Illusrk p;lrts ,I !low t:;I:o.Y IriPllilll! ;h:fiUi) ;1Ilt! >,,'1 ... hu\llti h~'
RECESSEO Ef04C
OF GAuGE
readings are:
Minimum
~.6 volts
4.5 volt shutter oottery 4.1 volts
- If the reading IS less than that specified, replace
the battery.
SHQULOt-,lOTTFlIP SHUTTER SHOULD TRIP
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switch .. Using a stop-watch, measure the time
properly soldered to the confacK There should interval between actuatIon and the "beep'". It
be tension evident when the top contact is lirred must be between 58 :and 64.5 seconds. Also
(with a pencil point). After making these checks. observe rhat the bmp tights. If the- timin!! is
re-perrorm steps J and 2 above. If the blades orr. or the lamp does not light i or no sound).
- slill close tOgether check the continuity between
the interlock contact and the contact on the
handi!uard. If this is OK and the problem re-.
replace the timer.
Mechanical TImer:
4, If tlK fl'.IUil1J,! on till' metl'r is ll'~ than 20 6. Lens Infinity Check: Aim the camera 3[ the
lHhTO.lllllh, n.':1~:. ...·l11hlc Ihe C:l)T\cr~j. If the infinity tube target. Hold a fmger over the
f(';\dll1:': i, g-r~'~I1~'r than ~O Imcro;)n!lh" check photoedl and cock 3nd trip the shutler(hoJd
lIh' 1][)H'f ",';:111:11, BL' not brid1,!ed
~ur<' i1 j,. the trip button down). Observe the tar~et
~'!ll~"U, II' tlw ~wjll:l! is OK. rcpJac,-' thl? I?k'c~ through tIl!!- Ie-ns loupe.
U.Ulk 111111."1', Spocifications an::
G. TI\IER SWITCH CONTINl:ITY CHECK Dtlpkt Lenses ... The minimum number of lines
which are clear and legible must be 1Iines/mm.
I:' ,JIl~ ll/Hl'f >;wih:h prohlems arc sU$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.
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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
-
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':
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--·····--·-··---------------···~
,, ,,, '''
:·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--- _.. ~ --.-. -_. - --------- --.
-~-
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,
,
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.·_._ ~.~ _~_
\--\--'POlARITV SWITCH
~~ ______----F'LASH8UTTON
LOA.D
SUTTON
- PROBLEMS
- corroded.
4. Object in focal plane. 4. Examine bellows area and shutter.
- sing,
3. Sponge nllers missing
from camera body,
3. Replace fIlters.
- ,
,
Pictures constantly out of
focus.
I. RFNF defective,
- 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)
- Pktures
100
lInder~exposed ~
dark. (Other than
shutter electronics.)
I. Photocell getting too
much light:
a. Cell wedge brohn
I. Corre..', by:
-
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:
- ,,
,
,,
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
-
than :.6 vde.)
- ,,
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,
-
-
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
- 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.
-
-
- 29
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.
-
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
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_
-
-
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.
-
-
- 33
-
NOTES
34
-
MODEL 268 FLASHGUN
-
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.
-
,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
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
NAME
NUMBER NUMBER
- 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'
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.
- 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
-
,
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
-
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
40
-
FRONT ROl.l.
-
SUPPORT
-
-
- 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
COLLAR
L -4 SPECIA4- JIG
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
-
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.
LENS MOUNT
-
LENS
-
ASSEMBt..y
-
-
RETAINER
Repl:K'ement
Models 100, 101,102,240.250.350'" 360:
I, Insert the rear element lens assembly jn the
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
48
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, Inst.'rt tOQI #169456 over the lens retlliner Models 104. 125.210.215.220.225.315 &; 320
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2. Insert fool #(,R I 000 over the len::. rNaint'f
and twist gently until the retainer is frc!.."
I Figure 5·19),
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Replacement
Model. 100. 240. 250. 350 &; 360:
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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:
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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.
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fronl lens is a Polaroid or an American Optical,
Gage #CRGOOI is designed to identify the lenses.
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.
REPLACEMENT
FROl'T
LEr.;S
Q F-x,
n
~
REAR
LENS
3. Drive out the two cell wedge rivets and
FOCUS BAR
RWET
- DETENT SPRING
-
DETENT
IDETENT'''',il""O,n-HHP
UNDER ...'
" ,.-*"
,.,,~'"
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~.".~
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
- RnnaYal
-
checks described in Section 111.
- 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
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.
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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.
Adjustment
b. Remove the Phillips-head and two slotted
head screws securing the converter board to
Ih. body.
- release cover.
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- 4.
5,
Remove the latch and center retainer by
removing the screw,
Remove the left hand guard by carefuJIy
eATTEflY
CRADl.E
FASTENER
- Replacem.... t
J. Route the battery wires through the cutout
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TWIST TO MAGNETIZE FASTENER
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- FIG. 5.29 INSTALLING THE LEFT HAND GUARD
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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.
& RESOt..DER
HERE
UNSOLDER ..
B "::_---i",,,EjiSO,,L.iD;;;;ER
_ HERE
TERMINALI
5.30
58
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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
- illustration.
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
- o LEVER o
-
- POStTIQN ARROW BETWEEN
POINTS A AND B
-
o o
- FIG. 5.32 INSTALLING THE TIMER
59
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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_
o
~
ELECTRICAl,.
NAME PlATE
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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.
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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.
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b. If the reading in 2n is INFINITY. depress Replacemenl
- timer,
I.
2.
Extend the bellows to detent lock-in and
- 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
-
ELECTRONIC TIMER SWITCH .
REPLACEMENT
Removal
Section III.
REPLACEMENT OF NON-FOLDING
RANGEFINDERIVIEWFINDERS
Removal
- switch contacts.
3. Oose the bellows and identify Ibe holding
hardware which secures the front of the
- INSULATOR
-
HARDWARE
-
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
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,
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
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J. Carefuny spread the mounting brdd::ets 3. Hook the ~pring b'JI.:k in pla\."<: Hil the oplk~
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).
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PIECE
-
-
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-
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- 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
66
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IF THE VERTICAL LINES DO NOT NOTE: If you have difficulty m<lking a good" top
izontal J.ines in the target meet. place the cover plate and the cover on the
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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.
RANGE
MERGE: Using special tool # 169443, adjust
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_
ADJUSTMENT
- ......
...
........
"l1li iII.11I1
TOF'SJOE
4111 ~ "1111
ADJUSTMENT
§f '~Hn § '11111
- ADJUSTMENT
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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
- 4.
with the fix~d .line.
- 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.
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VERTICAL
ADJUSTMENT
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<: ...."::. \.
'
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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_ .. _ -',
-- - "
"
'
PARALLAX
AOJUSTME"NT
NEWER MODELS
PARALLAX
ADJUSTMENT
- d.
IMgnet.)
Position the rear window plate on the
RF/VF and secure it with the two retaining
- screws.
LENS COLLIMATION (Triplet to.... Only)
-
FIG. 5.54 FREEING THE FRONT ELEMENT
- 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
finder adjustments.
o ,0 o 01
OLD STYLE· SMALL SCREW NEW STyLE· LAFlGE SCREW NEW STYLE· LARGE SCREW
& LOCATING PIN
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pin and save it for future use. Make no al~ 3. Replace the metal band on the housing of
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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
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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