| Canon RF For classic Leica Screw Mount Canon Rangefinders. |
 |
Diagnosing my QL19 |
 |
11-22-2007
|
#1
|
|
Registered User
trueblue is offline
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 3
|
Diagnosing my QL19
Hi, I just got a Canonet QL19 (large version), it's my first rangefinder and I'm very excited to have it.
It seems to have a number of problems, so I'm gonna tackle them in order of importance. Firstly, it seems to have the sticky shutter problem - it is often difficult to press the shutter button all the way in. Secondly, I opened up the back and it looks like the aperture doesn't change when I change the aperture ring. It looks stuck on f/16.
My question - is the stuck aperture likely related to the sticky shutter problem, so both can be fixed with some solvent, or is it perhaps another problem (like a disconnected L-bracket on the aperture ring that I read about here).
|
|
|
|
|
11-22-2007
|
#2
|
|
Moderator
Kim Coxon is offline
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Lincoln, UK
Posts: 3,416
|
The best place to statrt is to assume the aperture needs cleaning as well. If that fails then start looking elswhere.
Kim
__________________
Hakuna Matata
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2007
|
#3
|
|
Over Exposed
Bobfrance is offline
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Lancashire, England
Age: 43
Posts: 1,675
|
It's solvent time! 
It was the same problem on mine, both were stuck.
I fixed with the help and guidence of the kind Mr Coxon - he knows a thing or two.
__________________
"We seldom take great pictures. You have to milk the cow a lot and get lots of milk to make a little piece of cheese" Henri Cartier Bresson
Mamiya 7ii, Rolleiflex 3.5F, Yashica-Mat 124G, Fuji GS 645, Fuji X100, Ricoh GR-1, Canon QL25, Zenit ES.
MY WEBSITE
Flickr gallery
RFF gallery
Last edited by Bobfrance : 11-23-2007 at 01:00.
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2007
|
#4
|
|
Moderator
Kim Coxon is offline
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Lincoln, UK
Posts: 3,416
|
I wouldn't say that but I do know how to spell my name correctly. 
Kim
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Bobfrance
It's solvent time!
It was the same problem on mine, both were stuck.
I fixed with the help and guidence of the kind Mr Coxton - he knows a thing or two. |
__________________
Hakuna Matata
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2007
|
#5
|
|
Registered User
trueblue is offline
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 3
|
OK, thanks to both of your for your advice. Another question (and probably not the last...) should I approach the shutter/aperture blades from the front or through the back?
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2007
|
#6
|
|
Moderator
Kim Coxon is offline
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Lincoln, UK
Posts: 3,416
|
With the older "large" versions, it is easier through the front. Remove the silver retaining ring around the bezel. the bezel will now drop out together with the mter ring underneath. There should also be a spacing collar under that. The whole front group can noe be unscrewed and you have acces to the shutter blades.. If you fo in through the back, you may need to make a special tool.
Kim
__________________
Hakuna Matata
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2007
|
#7
|
|
Over Exposed
Bobfrance is offline
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Lancashire, England
Age: 43
Posts: 1,675
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Kim Coxon
I wouldn't say that but I do know how to spell my name correctly.
Kim |
Oops!
Edited 
__________________
"We seldom take great pictures. You have to milk the cow a lot and get lots of milk to make a little piece of cheese" Henri Cartier Bresson
Mamiya 7ii, Rolleiflex 3.5F, Yashica-Mat 124G, Fuji GS 645, Fuji X100, Ricoh GR-1, Canon QL25, Zenit ES.
MY WEBSITE
Flickr gallery
RFF gallery
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 20:44. |
|
|
