The Drug, Droug, Droog is here.

The question (s) I have is this:
Does the brass chain mechanism (shutter cocking / film advance system)require lubrication or is it run dry ?
If a lubricant is required, what type. Or is graphite the proper one to use?
Thanks for any possible help.
John

HI friend,
for me this chain in Brass need no lubricant but after all a little drop of W40 for example will be welcome. [:)]

Hello Alain,

I have read somewhere that WD40 is too thick for photo cameras... repairmen I think use something else for lubrication, I think some kind of specialized oil....

Vlad

WD 40 is too sick for lenses sure but not for Droog chain (like a bicycle one [:D])

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.I appreciate it but in the end I think a camera repair man will have to decide this.
John

Yes, WD-40 is really sick in cameras... It will run to places where you don't want to have it :-/ I use weapon oil or sewer oil to lubricate the gears. WD-40 is good if an ocular of a Zorki or FED sits too tight, just apply one little drop, wait a day and the ocular will go out without damaging it.

Ulrich

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