Opening up the fujica 35ml lens

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Bergren

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Hi all,

I recently acquired a Fujica 35ml (which I almost certainly overpaid for). Unfortunately the shutter came just a tad sticky such that it sticks closed occasionally and the fastest shutter speeds sometimes are a bit slow. There is usually a delay when the shutter fires as well.

I can see a small amount of oil on the shutter blades, but am unable to open up the infernal thing to get at it. I purchased all the basic tools to work on the camera, but haven't found any clear instruction that describes my particular model or lens. I can get the first ring and front element off, but can find no way forward. There are no notches to insert the lens spanner anywhere else that I can see and I don't want to start forcing things.

This is my first attempted camera repair, so any guidance would be greatly appreciated
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Steves147

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Hi all,

I recently acquired a Fujica 35ml (which I almost certainly overpaid for). Unfortunately the shutter came just a tad sticky such that it sticks closed occasionally and the fastest shutter speeds sometimes are a bit slow. There is usually a delay when the shutter fires as well.

I can see a small amount of oil on the shutter blades, but am unable to open up the infernal thing to get at it. I purchased all the basic tools to work on the camera, but haven't found any clear instruction that describes my particular model or lens. I can get the first ring and front element off, but can find no way forward. There are no notches to insert the lens spanner anywhere else that I can see and I don't want to start forcing things.

This is my first attempted camera repair, so any guidance would be greatly appreciated View attachment 330075

Did you ever open up the lens to access the shutter? I recently bought one with the stuck shutter too and got as far as you initially did. Looking for help!!
 

dxqcanada

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This page hints that you need to use a rubber friction tool to unscrew that front cover.
 
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