FUJICA - Fujica AX3 Repair Manual
by FUJICAComprehensive repair and maintenance manual for the FUJICA AX-3 camera. This essential technical reference covers the complete diagnostic, disassembly, and repair procedures for this classic photographic instrument. The manual is structured into six major sections: a detailed troubleshooting guide addressing common issues including film advance lever seizure, mirror mechanism failures, LED malfunctions, and shutter speed problems; a disassembly section systematically listing all removable subassemblies such as the top cover, focusing screen, amplifier unit, lens mount base, mirror case, and focal plane shutter mechanism; comprehensive reassembly and adjustment procedures covering critical calibrations including mirror angle adjustment, quick-return mechanism operation, and shutter speed regulation; an inspection section outlining quality control criteria; a complete numbered parts list for all replaceable components; and a specialized tools listing for service operations. Designed for authorized service technicians, camera repair workshops, and dedicated restoration enthusiasts, this manual provides the technical specifications and step-by-step procedures necessary to restore the AX-3 to full working condition. Each section includes component reference numbers corresponding to the detailed parts catalog, enabling accurate identification and ordering of replacement components.
Table of Contents:
- Troubleshooting
- Film advance lever cannot be turned
- The film advance lever can be turned but the shutter cannot be charged
- The mirror does not come down
- The mirror does not rise
- LED does not light
- LED does not operate
- Flash does not work correctly
- Self-timer does not work correctly
- Correct shutter speed is not provided
- LED display in the viewfinder does not work correctly
- Auto winder is not interlocked with the camera correctly
- Disassembly
- Top cover assembly (1-1)
- Focusing screen (2-33)
- Amplifier assembly (2-13)
- Lens mount base assembly (3-54)
- Mirror case assembly (4-10)
- Focal plane shutter assembly (5-20)
- Reassembly, repair and adjustment
- Reassembly and adjustment of parts relative to the camera body
- Film chamber door assembly (3-1)
- Focal plane shutter assembly (5-20)
- Assembling focal plane shutter assembly (5-20)
- Assembling mirror case and relative parts
- Lens mount base assembly (3-54)
- Adjustment of mirror angle (45°)
- Installation of lens mount base assembly and adjustment of flangeback
- Installing magnet base plate assembly (5-73) and adjustment of focal plate shutter set value
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 160
- Size
- 2.7 MB
- Category
- Photography