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5 - Testing and Adjustments
Table 5-1 lists the tests that are necessary in the repair of Model 600/600SE cameras:
Table 5-1. Model 600/600SE Camera Tests
Test Equipment Used Camera Adjustments
Light Leak Test 150W Lamp, Replace Light Seals.
3000 ASA Film Type 107.
Shutter Speed Test Shutter Speed Tester. Repair or Replace Shutter.
RF/VF Parallax and
Lens Collimation Collimator RF/VF Topside Adjustment,
Tests:
• Topside Tripod, RF/VF Infinity-Range Adjustment,
• Infinity-Tube Tracking Focal Plane Plate, RFVF Near-Distance Eccentric
Adjustment,
• Aiming and Framing Reporter Aiming and Lens Barrel Coupling Pin
Framing, Adjustment,
• Near-Distance Tracking Aiming Circle. Front Lens Position Adjustment.
Light Leak Test
1. Prepare the camera to take a picture. Mount film holder with dark slide onto the camera body.
Load a 3000 speed (Type 107) film pack into film holder. Do not cock or release shutter.
2. Illuminate camera all around for one minute, with light from a 150 Watt lamp no closer than
three (3) feet from the camera. Do not shine light directly into the exit door.
3. Remove unexposed film in normal manner, as if you had just taken a picture. Inspect film for
light leaks. Check that results are not due to old or defective film pack.
4. Remove dark slide. Again, illuminate camera with light for one minute. This time, concentrate
on area around slot for dark slide. Remove second unexposed film frame.
5. Both frames should be totally black. If any spots, lines, or fogging are observed on the film,
attempt to isolate leak area, by substitution of film holder or lens and/or covering suspected
area with opaque black tape.