SPT - 1970
Technical service manual issued by the Society of Photo-Technologists (SPT) in 1970, providing workshop guidance for disassembly, maintenance, and cleaning of eight professional and consumer-grade film cameras from the 1960s era. This repair guide covers the ARGUS 260 Automatic, YASHICA Flash-O-Set, YASHICA Minister III, NIKKOREX Zoom 35, ARGUS Super 8 Model 812, HANIMEX Auto EE, VOIGTLÄNDER Vito B, and BAUER C2A Super with step-by-step instructions for each model. The manual uses clock-position references to pinpoint screw locations and internal components with precision, making component identification straightforward even for technicians unfamiliar with a specific camera design. Detailed sections address shutter mechanisms, flash system disassembly, viewfinder construction, diaphragm blade adjustment, and film advance linkage. Each procedure includes practical cleaning techniques, handling notes to avoid damage during disassembly, and critical reassembly checkpoints to ensure proper function after service. An authoritative troubleshooting and maintenance reference for camera repair specialists, restoration professionals, and technicians working with vintage film cameras of this generation.
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 16
- Size
- 16.7 MB
- Category
- Photography