The 35 RF uses Kodak 35 mm film in various speeds.
The Kodak 35 Range Finder, also called the 35 RF, was an upgrade to the popular Kodak 35. Both cameras were available during the 1940s and used 35 mm film, but the 35 RF was equipped with an externally geared rangefinder that gave it a unique silhouette. These cameras haven't been made since the early 1950s but can be purchased on the used market. Many of these old cameras have been neglected and will require some repair before they are usable.
Instructions
1. Clean the housing. Use a soft microfiber cloth to apply metal and fiberglass polish to all plastic and metal surfaces of the camera. Polish gently to remove rust and corrosion. Dampen the cloth with water and remove any traces of polish.
2. Access the rangefinder. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the rewind knob, spring, shaft and washer. Remove the counter dial and its spring washer, then take the screw out of the wind-knob, but do not remove the knob. Remove the three screws along the top of the camera's cover and take off the cover.
3. Clean and align the rangefinder. Remove any residue from inside the rangefinder with your fingers or a damp cloth. Loosen the screw on the rangefinder mirror and apply a solvent such as acetone to the glue holding the mirror in place. Adjust the mirror to the correct height so that it reflects into the pivoting mirror. Re-tighten the screw and place a drop of plastic-compatible glue on top of the screw to fix it in place.
4. Remove the parts obscuring the shutter. Take out the two large screws in front of the camera as well as the small screw on one side of the shutter. Take out the two large screws in the focusing gear and remove this gear. Remove the shutter-cocking cover and unscrew the front lens. Note where the lens separates from the shutter so that you can reassemble it more easily later.
Take out the center lens element using a friction tool or rubber stopper to improve your grip if necessary. Lift off the faceplate and speed-setting cam, noting the orientation of all cams for later reassembly. Unhook the spring that rests against the release lever. Loosen the screw in that lever and lift the top part of the lever out of the way. Remove the self-timer cocking ring from the shutter cover. Take the screws out of the shutter cover and lift the cover off the camera.
5. Clean the shutter. Remove the two screws in the cover of the escapement retard and lift the cover out. Remove and clean the star wheel, pallet, sector gear and intermediate gear, using cleaning fluid and a cotton swab. Use a toothpick to clean out any debris inside the hollow shafts of the camera. Clean the self-timer if this device isn't functioning correctly. Remove and clean any parts that stick or show signs of debris or corrosion.
6. Clean the lens. Combine one part ammonia and one part hydrogen peroxide. Apply this solution to all lens elements to remove haze, dust and fungus.
7. Reassemble the camera by repeating the disassembly steps in reverse. When assembling the timer, re-tension it by one to two turns of the cocking ring by cocking the shutter, pulling down the timer-setting lever all the way, and then lifting the timer-setting lever out of the camera and replacing it in its upper position.
8. Clean the rangefinder and viewfinder windows. Apply glass cleaner to these parts and then wipe them with a soft cloth. Allow the residual cleaner to dry naturally to prevent streaking.
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