CANONET 35mm Camera Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Canon
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CANONET 35mm Camera
FAULT- Requires Horizontal Range Finder Adjustment
Removal Of Top Cover Of Camera
- Top view of camera (Photo No. 1)
- Front view of camera (Photo No. 2)
- Remove three screws, one on each end of top, and one center rear. Lift off top. The knurled ring on top around plastic shutter release button remains with top cover as it is lifted off. Shut ter button is now loose but its slotted underside seats onto shutter release mechanism of camera body. Above the shoulder of this button, this camera had two cloth dust rings. Remove button for safe keeping. (Photo No. 3).
- Reference photo of front view of camera with cover removed (Photo No. 4).
- Reference photo of rear view of camera with cover removed (Photo No. 5).
- Angle reference photo of light meter, film counter side of camera with top cover removed (Photo No. 6).
- Vertical reference photo of light me ter, film counter side of camera with top cover removed (Photo No. 7).
- Vertical view of range finder side of camera. Horizontal adjustment of range finder may be made by rotating screw seen here as it contacts mirror holding plate. Screw may be retained by cement and will require solvent to soften prior to adjustment. Turning screw clockwise raises image for alignment. (Photo No. 8), counterclockwise lowers image. for
- Further checking of rangefinder assembly for repair may be accomplished by removing two countersunk screws holding light shield/dust cover. Use caution so that you do not bend up the fragile metal plate held by two tangs to the cover. (Photo No. 9).
Note : This was only adjustment required on this camera. On studying camera, possible other adjustment to correct other faults may be accomplished by changing angle of secondary mirror stud (Photos No. 5 and No. 9).
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