Question about Kiev 4AM strap lugs.

Pfreddee · 03-27-2011

The right-hand strap lug on my Kiev 4AM is wobbly. I don't trust it, but I'd like to be able to use the camera without the case, which I won't do now. Is there any fix you are aware of? I had planned to put a dab of industrial-grade epoxy on it to stabilize the thing.

What do others think?

With best regards,
Pfreddee(Stephen)

MV72 · 03-27-2011

Hi Stephen

I've had the same issue with mine. I used super glue to secure it. Seems to do the job so far. I'd have no qualms about using epoxy if I had some. A spot of the stuff should be enough.

Enjoy your Kiev !

Marc

jwnash1 · 03-31-2011

Stephen'
My Fed2 had the same problem. I put a drop of Loctite on it and have had no further problems.
John

Coldkennels · 03-31-2011

Slightly off topic:

I've never used Loctite. Don't have any lying around, either. What's it like?

The reason I ask is that I'm sick of the tripod thread adapter unscrewing from my Fed 2. I have some generic strong glue (not quite superglue, but similar) lying around, but wondered if not being a cheapskate and buying Loctite would be the better solution...?

pschauss · 03-31-2011

Loctite is a thread locker. It is strong enough to keep nuts and bolts from working loose but not so strong as to prevent you from undoing them with a wrench or a screw driver. You can think of it as a liquid lock washer. Get the blue kind. The red stuff requires application of heat in order to loosen it.

ray*j*gun · 03-31-2011

If Kiev's are like Contax bodies the lugs are not as robust as they look. I would be careful even when they are not loose. The info on the Contax comes from Henry Scherer's web page.

stevebrot · 03-31-2011

I would skip the Loctite and go directly to the epoxy. Loctite is great for screws, but only if applied to the threads before screwing in in.

Steve

kievman · 04-02-2011

A second for epoxy- Kievman

greyelm · 04-02-2011

To keep in with everyone try this

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/epoxies.shtml

stevebrot · 04-03-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by greyelm

To keep in with everyone try this

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/epoxies.shtml

I guess that for clarity, it should be noted that Loctite is a brand name that covers many types of products. They are best known for their flagship product, Loctite thread binder.

Steve

("loctite" is a generic term for that class of product as well as a trade name.)