Camera Craftsman - 1968

This September-October 1968 issue of Camera Craftsman provides camera repair technicians with substantial technical content. The issue launches an important multi-part series titled "The Compur Electronic and Its Secrets," offering detailed examination of electronic shutter mechanisms. The first installment explores the fundamentals of purely electronic shutter systems, introducing readers to selenium cells and electric speed control systems through comprehensive technical illustrations and explanations. This coverage proves invaluable for understanding the cutting-edge electronic exposure control technology emerging in professional cameras. The issue announces the opening of five new ServiShops across different states, strengthening the service network infrastructure. Additional regular features include coverage of the 1968 Englewood Seminar, practical guidance on Tidbit repair kits, and the repAIRcodes troubleshooting reference. Samuel L. Love's "A Point to Ponder" column addresses the ongoing challenge of parts availability for photographic equipment, examining the distinction between wear parts and damage parts. The publication rounds out its offerings with industry news, professional recognition, and the beginning of a series examining electronic shutters in automatic amateur cameras, providing readers with contemporary technical knowledge essential for modern repair work.