[LargeFormat] Acme No. 4 Shutter Problems

[Jim Hemenway]

Benno:

Do those settings still work with the shutter lever, (and not with the
cable release)?

If so, then your cable release might not have enough "throw" or in may
have too much.

In the first case it doesn't complete the "plunge" and in the second it
locks up the mechanism.

If none of the above then I would try to have the vendor fix it.

-- 

Jim - http://www.hemenway.com



Benno Jones wrote:
> 
> I recently acquired an Ilex-Calumet Caltar 12" f/6.3 in an Ilex No.4 Acme
> Synchro shutter for use with my 'new' B&J 8x10.  On arrival the shutter
> worked perfectly on all speeds including B and T when firing the shutter
> with the shutter lever.  Today I put a cable release on it and immediately B
> and T broke.  Both now immediately close after opening.  The focus button
> still works for keeping the lens open, but it doesn't seem to be a realistic
> option for keeping the camera still on long exposures.  Can anyone tell me
> if this is a common problems with this type of shutter and whether it can be
> fixed?  As well, is there a recommended repair shop for these older
> shutters?  I'm in Seattle, but can ship it if need be.
> 
> Thanks,
> Benno Jones
> 
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