mikemgb Posted November 17, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Taking a couple of photos with my M2 this evening the winder suddenly locked up, it simply will not move to wind the shutter or film. A search of the interwebs suggests this may be the washers under the wind lever have shifted and jammed the mechanism. Repair could be as simple as removing the lever and repositioning the washers. I am hoping this is the case as I intended to take the camera with me on holiday next week and I doubt DAG could get it back to me in that time! Does anyone have any experience with this particular malfunction? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Michael Hiles Posted November 17, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2017 Maybe. About 1 year ago I acquired a jammed M2. sent it to Yousin Yee near Boston. He fixed the problem and got the camera back to me very quickly. Call him - he can tell you about getting it back to you in time. His work is excellent and reasonably priced. And he is nice to deal with. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted November 17, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 17, 2017 Hello Mike, Did you try separating the winder from the camera to see if the problem is in the winder or the body? It might help to add a link to this question in both the Historica & film "M"sections. Best Regards, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted November 17, 2017 Maybe. About 1 year ago I acquired a jammed M2. sent it to Yousin Yee near Boston. He fixed the problem and got the camera back to me very quickly. Call him - he can tell you about getting it back to you in time. His work is excellent and reasonably priced. And he is nice to deal with. Unfortunately I would need the camera back to me on Wednesday, that is really pushing it! Hello Mike, Did you try separating the winder from the camera to see if the problem is in the winder or the body? It might help to add a link to this question in both the Historica & film "M"sections. Best Regards, Michael I haven't yet, the screw is very tight and I haven't been able to get it off so far, I obviously do not intend to damage it while removing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted November 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Unfortunately I would need the camera back to me on Wednesday, that is really pushing it! I haven't yet, the screw is very tight and I haven't been able to get it off so far, I obviously do not intend to damage it while removing it. Hello Mike, Good idea. Machines are like people: If you are forcing them you may well be doing the wrong thing. Best Regards, Michael Edited November 17, 2017 by Michael Geschlecht Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted November 17, 2017 I managed to remove the wind lever, the problem is internal, off to Youxin it will go. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 17, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 17, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Had the same issue with my M3 this year - winder jammed, and shutter didn't move anymore either. Sent the camera to Youxin - turned out it needed CLA. Works perfectly again since. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted November 24, 2017 Just heard from Youxin, the camera is fixed and CLAed. The shutter brake was worn allowing the curtains to overlap when they closed. Fantastic service from him! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted November 24, 2017 Share #9 Posted November 24, 2017 Great to get good news like this Mike. Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted November 24, 2017 Share #10 Posted November 24, 2017 Just heard from Youxin, the camera is fixed and CLAed. The shutter brake was worn allowing the curtains to overlap when they closed. Fantastic service from him! I'm just wondering does this guy fabricate replacement parts - it must be hard to find original serviceable parts for these old cameras. Great result for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted November 24, 2017 Share #11 Posted November 24, 2017 Great stuff. My experience 9 months ago was equally excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted November 29, 2017 I'm just wondering does this guy fabricate replacement parts - it must be hard to find original serviceable parts for these old cameras. Great result for you. I doubt these parts are manufactured, the people that do these repairs probably have a pile of parts cameras to supply spares. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! As an aside, I had no idea my viewfinder needed cleaning until I got the camera back, it is amazing! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! As an aside, I had no idea my viewfinder needed cleaning until I got the camera back, it is amazing! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/278895-m2-winder-jammed/?do=findComment&comment=3406890'>More sharing options...
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