Camera Maintenance & Repair, Book 2: Fundamental Techniques: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide (Bk. 2)

This book builds on the basics, and teaches techniques that refine your camera repair skills. Whether you tinker with cameras or own a repair shop, this book is a necessity. The ideal companion to the top selling Camera Maintenance & Repair (Book 1). Clear step-by-step techniques for repair of popular, modern cameras; over 175 detailed photos & illustrations show camera parts and the specifics of disassembly and repair; and special instructions for over 100 camera models and lenses - from Bronica to Zuiko! Advanced Troubleshooting & Repair Techniques Keep your cameras & photo equipment in top condition! A must-have companion guide for all serious camera owners. This book builds on the basics, and teaches techniques that refine your camera repair skills. Whether you tinker with cameras or own a repair shop, this book is a necessity. The ideal companion to the top selling Camera Maintenance & Repair (Book 1). • Clear step-by-step techniques for repair of popular, modern cameras. • Over 175 detailed photos & illustrations show camera parts and the specifics of disassembly and repair. • Special instructions for over 100 camera models and lenses — from Bronica to Zuiko! Features: 1. Disassembly & repair 2. Practical electronic repair 3. Advanced troubleshooting flowcharts, tables and diagrams 4. Building your own aperture & EV tester 5. Building & using rubber tools for repairs 6. Repairing mechanical components 7. Repairing water, rust, sand, & fungus damage & more 8. Advanced ''Quick Notes" for 60 camera models which show you how to get inside and get working! 9. Where to find parts and supplies 10. Glossary, index, & more! Covers: • Mechanical SLR's • Electronic SLR's • Medium Format • Mechanical Rangefinders • Viewfinder Cameras • Zoom Lenses • Point & Shoot Cameras • and more! Keep your cameras & photo equipment in top condition! A must-have guide for all camera owners! Clear, step-by-step instructions for all popular, modern camera formats, including: mechanical & electronic SLR's, medium format & electronic lens-shutter cameras. Extensively illustrated — detailed photos and diagrams make it even easier to get started! Includes special instructions for more than 175 camera models — from Agfa to Zeiss — which show you how to "get inside" and get working! Features: 1. Basics on how anyone can get started 2. Camera repair shortcuts: dos and don'ts 3. Cleaning techniques: mechanical, optical and exterior 4. General disassembly and repair methods 5. Ins and outs of the major design configurations 6. Specialized repair techniques for hundreds of cameras and accessories 7. How to build your own test instruments 8. Extensive appendix, including: where to find parts and supplies, lubrication guidelines, shutter testing and more! Building upon the basics of camera repair, this second volume teaches advanced techniques that refine photographers'skills. Clear, step-by-step techniques for repair of popular, modern cameras are offered, as well as more than 175 detailed photos and illustrations to show camera parts and the specifics of disassembly and repair. Instructions for more than 100 camera models and lenses are included, from Bronica to Zuiko. The fairly involved process of troubleshooting a single-lens reflex camera mechanism can be divided into two main methods: the visual, or hit and miss method and the systematic, or logical method.