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Post by Berndt on May 16, 2012 23:15:53 GMT -5
I got a "Doris P" from an auction this week, a japanese 6x4.5 folder camera from 1952: camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Doris_(4.5×6)It doesn't look bad over all, but the shutter is broken. I want to disassemble it, but I couldn't even find a way to open it  The camera is equipped with a typical NKS shutter, used for several japanese folder cameras of the 50s. If anybody came to a link of a repair manual or blog or do have some experience himself, it would help me a lot. Berndt |
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Post by mickeyobe on May 17, 2012 7:47:47 GMT -5
Berndt,
A photo or photos might be of some help.
Then we dig into the books.
Mickey
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Post by mickeyobe on May 17, 2012 8:08:16 GMT -5
Oops.
I was looking for Doris P in google and came across a wonderful review about Doris Day, one of my favourite singer/actor/dancers.
I couldn't stay away.
Back to Ms Day.
Mickey
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Post by Berndt on May 17, 2012 12:06:39 GMT -5
Hahaha ... the same happened to me, when looking for some pictures of this camera. I'll take some pictures tomorrow. The only evidence of the existance of this camera, seems to be an old add in a magazine, attached.
BTW, the story behind all this is, that the first name of my mother is Doris. I found it sweet somehow, that a camera of this name seems to exist and I have been lucky to find one. So, I have a special motivation to get it working again.
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Post by mickeyobe on May 17, 2012 13:26:47 GMT -5
berndt,
I had an aunt named Doris so I must make an extra effort to find some information.
Mickey
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Post by daveh on May 17, 2012 13:46:10 GMT -5
Mickey, so did I: we must be cousins!
Berndt, I don't think I can help on the shutter. I'm sure I've only found the same as you already know.
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Post by Doug T. on May 17, 2012 16:47:48 GMT -5
Hi Berndt! Camerapedia stated that the NKS shutter is a copy of a Prontor. If you can find a schematic for either one, that might help. Google has a good patent search site, with a little digging, you might find some helpful information. Good Luck  Doug |
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Post by mickeyobe on May 17, 2012 18:13:06 GMT -5
I have a picture of the intestines of a dial set Compur, a rim set Compur and a Synchro Compur. Would any of them be of use to you? I'll look around for some more. How am I doing aunty Dora?  What say you cousin Dave?  Mickey |
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Post by Berndt on May 18, 2012 22:29:00 GMT -5
Thanks everybody for the support !!! It seems, that Doris is a common name ;D I finally had the chance for taking a few snapshots of the shutter this morning ( I am a little bit busy this weekend ). The thing with the Prontor similarity is also a good hint. Thanks for that. Berndt |
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Post by Berndt on May 18, 2012 22:29:46 GMT -5
And another one ...
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Post by Berndt on May 18, 2012 22:30:48 GMT -5
And one more from another angle ...
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Post by Berndt on May 18, 2012 22:31:37 GMT -5
And the last one. If I would just know, how to open this thing  |
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Post by mickeyobe on May 19, 2012 0:33:27 GMT -5
And the last one. If I would just know, how to open this thing berndt, It appears that your shutter is a Rim Set Prontor. I hope these pictures will be of assistance. I have highlighted in yellow that part of the written description that tells how to open it.   Mickey  |
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Post by Berndt on May 25, 2012 8:24:22 GMT -5
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