KMZ Iskra 2 Removing Topcover (02)
KMZ Iskra 2.
Russian rangefinder folder 1961~1964
So another screw which fixed the Topcover had to be found.
Major candidates were this screw (red arrow) and the viewfinder windowframe.
From my experience with the Iskra 1 i knew that the windowframe was not removable. Sadly the hamfisted person who tried to get inside before me didn't know and marred the metal trying to remove it with brute force :-(
Another plausible candidate was the screw underneath the viewfinder window. Alas, after 1 turn ccw with the screwdriver it fell out and it turned out to be glued instead of screwed (see red arrows).
This screw is a real mystery to me. At this place inside the camera there is nothing with a thread. I saw a picture from another Iskra 2 which also had this screw. Cannot imagine that it's for decoration. Any information is welcome !
KMZ Iskra 2 Removing Topcover (02)
KMZ Iskra 2.
Russian rangefinder folder 1961~1964
So another screw which fixed the Topcover had to be found.
Major candidates were this screw (red arrow) and the viewfinder windowframe.
From my experience with the Iskra 1 i knew that the windowframe was not removable. Sadly the hamfisted person who tried to get inside before me didn't know and marred the metal trying to remove it with brute force :-(
Another plausible candidate was the screw underneath the viewfinder window. Alas, after 1 turn ccw with the screwdriver it fell out and it turned out to be glued instead of screwed (see red arrows).
This screw is a real mystery to me. At this place inside the camera there is nothing with a thread. I saw a picture from another Iskra 2 which also had this screw. Cannot imagine that it's for decoration. Any information is welcome !