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Topic author: manggokhs
Posted on: 20130409195333
does a repair manual, or blueprints for disassembly of a leningrad exist? it would be helpful to see any kind of instruction on reaching into its motor.
leningrad camera motor repair
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Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20130409203011
regrettably the motorized leningrad has no motor at all !!!! Only a giant extrathin spring built in the large advance knob does it all.
the mechanics is the same of Zorki 4 with some simplifications and ext strong steel pieces to support the advance stronke os the spring. Everything is seen with chrome top removed
Regards
LP
the mechanics is the same of Zorki 4 with some simplifications and ext strong steel pieces to support the advance stronke os the spring. Everything is seen with chrome top removed
Regards
LP
Reply author: manggokhs
Replied on: 20130409215439
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="MS Trebuchet, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Luiz Paracampo</i>
<br />regrettably the motorized leningrad has no motor at all !!!! Only a giant extrathin spring built in the large advance knob does it all.
the mechanics is the same of Zorki 4 with some simplifications and ext strong steel pieces to support the advance stronke os the spring. Everything is seen with chrome top removed
Regards
LP
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then reading zorki 4 repair manuals might help i guess? :)
but i still need more information on stripping down the top plate, winding knob.. i would appreciate it if you could post some specific info on the process.
<br />regrettably the motorized leningrad has no motor at all !!!! Only a giant extrathin spring built in the large advance knob does it all.
the mechanics is the same of Zorki 4 with some simplifications and ext strong steel pieces to support the advance stronke os the spring. Everything is seen with chrome top removed
Regards
LP
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then reading zorki 4 repair manuals might help i guess? :)
but i still need more information on stripping down the top plate, winding knob.. i would appreciate it if you could post some specific info on the process.
Reply author: AlexanderK
Replied on: 20130410135253
This information you can find in I.Maizenberg book "All you need to know ...". This book is in English.
If you do not have this book, write me an Email [:)]
Regards, Alexander
If you do not have this book, write me an Email [:)]
Regards, Alexander
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20130410194432
Maizenberg book is at
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/Content/files/1555/maizenberg.pdf
Unhappily it has no references on Leningrad cameras.
although leningrad follows Zorki 4 mechanics with certain similarities with Start constructio you can appreciate them and arrive to your own conclusions.
Regards
LP
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/Content/files/1555/maizenberg.pdf
Unhappily it has no references on Leningrad cameras.
although leningrad follows Zorki 4 mechanics with certain similarities with Start constructio you can appreciate them and arrive to your own conclusions.
Regards
LP
Reply author: manggokhs
Replied on: 20130410194704
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="MS Trebuchet, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Luiz Paracampo</i>
<br />Maizenberg book is at
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/Content/files/1555/maizenberg.pdf
Unhappily it has no references on Leningrad cameras.
although leningrad follows Zorki 4 mechanics with certain similarities with Start constructio you can appreciate them and arrive to your own conclusions.
Regards
LP
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thanks :)
<br />Maizenberg book is at
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/Content/files/1555/maizenberg.pdf
Unhappily it has no references on Leningrad cameras.
although leningrad follows Zorki 4 mechanics with certain similarities with Start constructio you can appreciate them and arrive to your own conclusions.
Regards
LP
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thanks :)
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20130410215748
Hi Manggokhs,
If you run this through translator, if you don't read Russian, you may find this somewhat informational..
http://rangefinder.ru/club/viewtopic.php?t=7755
Cheers,
Vlad.
If you run this through translator, if you don't read Russian, you may find this somewhat informational..
http://rangefinder.ru/club/viewtopic.php?t=7755
Cheers,
Vlad.
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20130411072103
Great Vlad!
also in Sov Foto nº4 1962 about rangefinder tunning:
http://warwolf.org/vakir/Sovetskoe_foto/1962_04.pdf an article of Graule B. Yustirov
Regards
LP
also in Sov Foto nº4 1962 about rangefinder tunning:
http://warwolf.org/vakir/Sovetskoe_foto/1962_04.pdf an article of Graule B. Yustirov
Regards
LP
Reply author: uwittehh
Replied on: 20130411084111
I have reassembled a Leningrad and taken photos about it (it's in german): <http://fotos.cconin.de/kameras/leningradrepair/index.htm>
The big knob with the spring can be opened by removing the two screws on the knob and pulling the knob. The spring sits in the housing it does not come out itself :-)
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de
The big knob with the spring can be opened by removing the two screws on the knob and pulling the knob. The spring sits in the housing it does not come out itself :-)
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de
Reply author: manggokhs
Replied on: 20130411085251
wow, thanks guys!!! :) now i should get my screw driver out...
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20130411094837
Ulrich this this GOLD!!! Awesome job, thank you! Won't find this information anywhere else! This is going on Facebook/Twitter blog ASAP [:D]
Vlad
Vlad
Reply author: uwittehh
Replied on: 20130411144233
Vlad,
I have made a new entry in Member Articles:
http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=50&ParentID=49&ContentID=1575&Item=Camera+disassemble+and+reassemble+links
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de
I have made a new entry in Member Articles:
http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=50&ParentID=49&ContentID=1575&Item=Camera+disassemble+and+reassemble+links
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20130411182249
Great, thank you very much Ulrich, these are awesome! I'll add a thumbnail picture to it so it looks better :)
Best regards,
Vlad
Best regards,
Vlad
Reply author: uwittehh
Replied on: 20130412152537
Vlad,
thanks, you have choosen a nice picture :-)
I have more photos, disassembling of a Zorki 4 and shutter replacement of a Zorki 3C. It's planned to make sites of this, but give me some time :-)
Btw, I have a Droug here where the long speeds don't work. Does anybody know how to open it? After removing the speed dial and the screws on left and right side the top cover does not come off. Where is the trap? :-)
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de
thanks, you have choosen a nice picture :-)
I have more photos, disassembling of a Zorki 4 and shutter replacement of a Zorki 3C. It's planned to make sites of this, but give me some time :-)
Btw, I have a Droug here where the long speeds don't work. Does anybody know how to open it? After removing the speed dial and the screws on left and right side the top cover does not come off. Where is the trap? :-)
Ulrich
http://fotos.cconin.de
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20130423202548
the Leningrad rangefinder
Very complex but efficient
Similarities with WerraIII and IV rangefinder
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2342013_fisher el37.png
Regards LP
Very complex but efficient
Similarities with WerraIII and IV rangefinder
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2342013_fisher el37.png
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2342013_fisher el37.png
Regards LP
Reply author: uwittehh
Replied on: 20130424153313
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20130425173304
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20130425191635
Recorded at
History, Documents & Ephemera - Publications & Books
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?ContentID=1576&ParentID=4&WikiCatID=39
History, Documents & Ephemera - Publications & Books
http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?ContentID=1576&ParentID=4&WikiCatID=39
Reply author: jed
Replied on: 20150224101331
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="MS Trebuchet, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Luiz Paracampo</i>
<br />Great Vlad!
also in Sov Foto nº4 1962 about rangefinder tunning:
http://warwolf.org/vakir/Sovetskoe_foto/1962_04.pdf an article of Graule B. Yustirov
Regards
LP
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Hi Luiz,
I'm looking for that article but it seems unavailable now... Would you be so kind to share with me a copy of the .pdf if you own one ?
Best,
Jean
<br />Great Vlad!
also in Sov Foto nº4 1962 about rangefinder tunning:
http://warwolf.org/vakir/Sovetskoe_foto/1962_04.pdf an article of Graule B. Yustirov
Regards
LP
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Hi Luiz,
I'm looking for that article but it seems unavailable now... Would you be so kind to share with me a copy of the .pdf if you own one ?
Best,
Jean
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20150225053100
I hope this could help you
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_km 34.jpg
I will further do the description.
tell me your problem
Regards LP
http://www.ussrphoto.com/resize/resize_image.aspx?ImgWd=800&IptFl=/UserContent/2522015_km 34.jpg
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_km 34.jpg
I will further do the description.
tell me your problem
Regards LP
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20150225092830
Reply author: jed
Replied on: 20150225113248
Hi Luiz,
Thanks lots for you help !
Just received a cheap non working Leningrad.
It needed vertical rangefinder adjustment (horizontal was OK)
Yesterday I adjusted it (by the three screws) - I needed to remove top plate. Alas, now horizontal it's off :(
Little screw on the front plate look thiny - I'm reluctant to pick up my screedriver...
Thanks lots for you help !
Just received a cheap non working Leningrad.
It needed vertical rangefinder adjustment (horizontal was OK)
Yesterday I adjusted it (by the three screws) - I needed to remove top plate. Alas, now horizontal it's off :(
Little screw on the front plate look thiny - I'm reluctant to pick up my screedriver...
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8597/16458245250_5fffbcd08c_c.jpg
Reply author: jed
Replied on: 20150225114639
BTW built quality is very hight, the rangefinder is impressive :
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8605/16459332319_b1b6bccaef_c.jpg
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20150225144230
If you want a reliable rangefinder it will be needed to do a general refurbishment.
you need to remove completely the RF
to do so, in na accurate manner you need first to remove the slow speed gear train.
first of all remove the lens! (1)
set the speed to "B" and carefully remove the gears
to do so, loose the three screws of the first Picture.
Remove the screw 2!
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad A.png
Place a thin screw driver in the hole 2!
0r a needle -to avoid dephasing the gerar positions.
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad b.png
now remove the screus 3 and 4.
to be continued...
you need to remove completely the RF
to do so, in na accurate manner you need first to remove the slow speed gear train.
first of all remove the lens! (1)
set the speed to "B" and carefully remove the gears
to do so, loose the three screws of the first Picture.
Remove the screw 2!
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad A.png
Place a thin screw driver in the hole 2!
0r a needle -to avoid dephasing the gerar positions.
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad b.png
now remove the screus 3 and 4.
to be continued...
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20150225144930
while awaiting, see the article:
http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=50&ParentID=49&ContentID=1589&Item=Three+Leningrad+Generations%3A+A+Landmark+of+an+Era+by+Luiz+Paracampo
Regards
LP
http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=50&ParentID=49&ContentID=1589&Item=Three+Leningrad+Generations%3A+A+Landmark+of+an+Era+by+Luiz+Paracampo
Regards
LP
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20150225153426
a new Picture to see câmera rangefinder (from Klub Dalnomer)
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad c1.png
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad c1.png
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20150225174304
Operational Principle.
To understand the operation is a need for a perfect repair.
the following figure shows the image formation on the Leningrad rangedinder
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad rf 15.png
At the internal curved surface one can see the limiting frames
Contrary to most ragefinders the central image is fixed while the surrounding one moves according to the lens position (focus)
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad rf 7.png
To understand the operation is a need for a perfect repair.
the following figure shows the image formation on the Leningrad rangedinder
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad rf 15.png
At the internal curved surface one can see the limiting frames
Contrary to most ragefinders the central image is fixed while the surrounding one moves according to the lens position (focus)
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad rf 7.png
Reply author: Luiz Paracampo
Replied on: 20150225191101
book Boris Evgenii Graule
"Tips for Fotoamateur" 1958
http://www.t-library.net/read.php?id=894&file=882&page=
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad rf 14.png
"Tips for Fotoamateur" 1958
http://www.t-library.net/read.php?id=894&file=882&page=
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2522015_leningrad rf 14.png