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ProPack Camera

August 1987

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DATE CODE ............................................................................................................. 3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS .....................................................................................4

1. DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................5General ................................................................................................ 5Similarities to Reporter/EE100 ........................................................... 6

Film ......................................................................................... 6Erecting System ...................................................................... 7Focusing .................................................................................. 7Framing ................................................................................... 7Taking the Picture ................................................................... 8Electronic Shutter .................................................................... 8Other Similar Features ............................................................ 8

New Features ....................................................................................... 8Electronic Flash Capability ..................................................... 8CB103 Camera Back............................................................. 10Electronic Timer .................................................................... 10Film Selector ......................................................................... 12

Hot Shoe Pin Functions..................................................................... 13Film/Camera Exposure Characteristics ............................................. 14

2. TESTING & ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................15Preliminary Checkout ........................................................................ 15Lens Collimation ............................................................................... 15

Shutter Exposure Tests .......................................................... 17Setup...................................................................................... 17Testing ................................................................................... 1880/50 Flash ............................................................................ 1980/800.................................................................................... 193000ER/50 ............................................................................ 19

Camera/Electronic Flash Graywall Test ............................................ 19Setup...................................................................................... 20Partial Strobe Output............................................................. 21Full Strobe Output ................................................................ 21

Flash Socket Check and Adjustment ................................................. 22Shutter Visual Inspection................................................................... 22Timing Switch (S2) Adjustment ........................................................ 24Bellows Light Leak Check ................................................................ 24

3. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................25Flashcube Problems........................................................................... 25Electronic Flash Problems (Camera Related) ................................... 27Camera/Shutter Problems.................................................................. 29

4. DISASSEMBLY .............................................................................................30

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DATE CODE:

Each camera bears an alphanumeric date code which indicates place of manufacture, date ofmanufacture, and configuration. The code is set up as follows:

1st 2nd 1st 2nd/3rd 4th 3rd 4th Letter Letter Digit Digits Digit Letter Letter (place) (month) (year) (day) (line) (shift) (conf)

N A-Jan 6-1986 01 1 A ANorwood B-Feb 7-1987 02 2 B

C-Mar 8-1988 03 3 C Z D-Apr 9-1989 04 E-May 0-1990 05 F-Jun 1-1991 06 G-Jul 2-1992 07

H-Aug 3-1993 08 J-Sep 4-1994 09 K-Oct 5-1995 10 L-Nov 6-1996 11 M-Dec etc; etc;

Note that the letter “I” is omitted from the code indicating the month of manufacture. “Line”indicates production line at the place of manufacture and may be omitted from the code. Theletter indicating shift may also be omitted from the code.

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE TITLE PAGE_______ __________________________________________ _____

1-1 ProPack Folded 5 1-2 ProPack Ready for Picture-Taking 5 1-3 Framing the Subject 7 1-4 ProFlash Installed on Camera 9 1-5 ProPack Camera Hot Shoe Connector 9 1-6 Flash-to-Shutter Five Wire Cable 10 1-7 Modified CB103 Camera Back 11 1-8 Digital Electronic Timer 12 1-9 Film Selector Settings 13 1-10 ProPack Camera Schematic 14

2-1 ProPack Camera on 4-ft Collimator #11431 16 2-2 ProPack Camera on Model B Tester Horn 18 2-3 Camera/Electronic Flash Set for Graywall Testing 21 2-4 Flash Socket Examination 22 2-5 Baseblock Inner Components 23 2-6 Checking Flash Switch S3 23

3-1 Checking Hot Shoe Continuity 28

4-1 Removing the Door 31 4-2 Removing the Back Cap and Door Latch 32 4-3 Removing the Battery Latch 32 4-4 Removing the Battery Contacts 33 4-5 Removing the Front Cover and Flash Diffuser 33 4-6 Removing the Shutter 34 4-7 Removing the Shutter Release Button and Light Seal 34 4-8 Releasing Lower Arms of Erecting System 35 4-9 Removing the Hot Shoe Connector 35 4-10 Removing the Tripod Mount Assembly 36 4-11 Removing the Erecting System 36 4-12 Removing the Bellows 37 4-13 Installing the Bellows 37 4-14 Removing the Cell Wedge and Retainer 38 4-15 Installing the Cell Wedge and Retainer 38

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE TITLE PAGE_______ __________________________________________ _____

1-1 Film Characteristics 6 1-2 Film Selector Apertures 12 1-3 Film/Camera Exposure Ranges 14

2-1 ProPack Camera Exposure Specifications 20

I. DESCRIPTION

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I. DESCRIPTION

GENERAL:

ProPack is the latest model in the family of Reporter and EE100 cameras. It is shown in Figure1-1 in the closed position and in Figure 1-2, in the picture-taking position. As can be seen in theillustrations, the ProPack looks much like the earlier models. In fact, it shares many commonfeatures with the Reporter and the EE100

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FIGURE 1-1 PROPACK FOLDED

FIGURE 1-2 READY FOR PICTURE-TAKING

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This section of the Repair Manual is divided into two major parts: “Similarities to Reporter/EE100” and “New Features.” Although the similarities are briefly discussed here, you shouldreread the Reporter and EE100 manuals to gain an in-depth knowledge of these areas which arecommon among the three camera models.

Among the new features in the ProPack are an interface capability with a dedicated electronicstrobe called ProFlash, a modified CB103 camera back, and an integral digital electronic timer.Using 3000 speed film and the new electronic strobe, the camera can take unusually distant shotsat night. With 3000 speed film and the film selector set to 80, well-exposed pictures can bemade of subjects within a subject range of 50 to 75 feet (15.2 to 22.9 meters). These featureswill be discussed in detail later.

SIMILARITIES TO REPORTER/EE100:

Film

Nine types of pack film may be used in the ProPack:

TABLE 1-1FILM CHARACTERISTICS

Film ISO PictureType Speed Format Type

Polacolor 80/20 Square Color PrintsType 88

Polacolor 80/20 Rectangular Color PrintsType 108

Polacolor 80/20 Rectangular Color PrintsType 669

Polacolor 80/20 Rectangular Color PrintsType 668

Polacolor 3000/36 Square CoaterlessType 87 Black & White Prints

Polaroid 3000/36 Rectangular Black & White PrintsType 107

Polaroid 3000/36 Rectangular CoaterlessType 107C Black & White Prints

Polaroid 3000/36 Rectangular CoaterlessType 667 Black & White Prints

Polaroid 80/20 Retangular Black & White PrintsType 665 with Negatives

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Erecting System

The erecting system works identically to the systems in the Reporter and EE100 cameras. Toopen the ProPack to the picture-taking configuration, the release button on the top of the cover ispressed. This unlocks the erecting system and allows the cover to drop down. The shutterbellows extend forward and latch into the picture-taking position. (see Figure 1-2) As theshutter moves into the latched position, the flash diffuser shield swings out.

To close the camera, the release button is again pressed to unlock the erecting system from thepicture-taking configuration. Then, the front cover is pushed toward the body until it latchesclosed. Note that as the camera is being closed, the flash diffuser swings back into position infront of the shutter housing.

Focusing

As with the earlier cameras, focusing is done by first estimating the camera-to-subject distance.Then, the lens bezel is turned until the number corresponding to the estimated distance is setunder the colored pointer on the shutter face. Camera ranges for specific films and lightingconditions are presented in Table 1-3 on page 14.

Framing

To frame the subject, look through the fixed viewfinder on top of the camera. As seen in Figure1-3, there are two sets of framing lines (Albada lines). When using T100 or T600 series film,the outside lines (rectangular shape) are used to frame the subject. When using T80 series, theinside lines (square shape) are used to frame the subject. The Albada lines indicate that portionof the subject area that will appear in the finished photograph.

FIGURE 1-3 FRAMING THE SUBJECT

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Taking The Picture

The shutter release in the ProPack works the same as the shutter release in Reporter and EE100cameras. When the shutter button is pressed, it closes switch S1, initiating the electrical se-quencing. Mechanically, the shutter release pushes down on the capping blade arm and thecapping blade swings upward, out of the optical path. At the end of its movement, the cappingblade closes the flash switch (S4), releases the opening blade, and the film is exposed. Whenenough light is measured by the photocell, the closing blade is released by the magnet and theexposure is complete. As the shutter button is released, the three shutter blades return to theiroriginal position.

Electronic Shutter

As mentioned before, the ProPack has an electronic shutter run by two 1.5 volt alkaline batteries.The shutter operates much as the shutter in the Reporter and EE100. Shutter blade operation andflashcube indexing is exactly as before.

Electronically, the ProPack has been modified to accept an electronic strobe called the ProFlash.(See New Features portion of this section.)

Other Similar Features

Other features of the ProPack which are similar to the Reporter and EE100 are:

— a lighten/darken control on the shutter trims exposures from- 0.8 stop to + 1.0 stop.

— a heavy duty neck strap allows the camera to be comfortably carried.

— a tripod socket in the bottom of the camera body which accepts most tripods.

— a threaded cable release socket on top of the shutter housing permits the use of aremote shutter button.

— a ring handle on the door which is used to hold the camera when film is beingpulled through the spread system. The ring handle folds away into a recess in thedoor when it is not being used.

NEW FEATURES:

An inspection of the ProPack shows that there are some subtle differences and some strikingdifferences between this camera and the earlier Reporter/EE100.

Electronic Flash Capability

The most important difference between the ProPack and the earlier cameras is the ability of heProPack to interface with an electronic strobe called ProFlash. (The ProFlash is covered in a

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separate Repair Manual.) ProFlash extends the range at which the ProPack camera can makeflash exposures. The ranges for the various modes are detailed in “Film/Camera ExposureCharacteristics.”

Figure 1-4 shows the ProFlash installed on the ProPack camera. The flash is mechanicallyconnected to the camera via a bracket secured to the tripod socket.

FIGURE 1-4 PROFLASH INSTALLED ON CAMERA

FIGURE 1-5 PROPACK CAMERA HOT SHOE CONNECTOR

A close-up of the tripod socket area on the camera (Figure 1-5) reveals a hot shoe connector.This hot shoe mates with a corresponding five pin connector contained in the ProFlash bracket.An electrical cable contained runs through the bracket to the body of the flash carrying thesignals needed to fire the ProFlash in synchronization with the shutter opening. A five wire

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cable from the hot shoe to the base of the shutter housing (Figure 1-6) completes the connectionbetween the camera electronics and the flash electronics.

FIGURE 1-6 FLASH TO SHUTTER FIVE WIRE CABLE

CB103 Camera Back

The ProPack employs a modified CB103 camera back. This camera back has a built-in plasticlatch instead of the metal bail latch used in the Reporter and the EE100. The back surface of thedoor has two recesses; one is for the ring handle and the other is for a new electronic develop-ment timer.

As can be seen in Figure 1-7, the pack spring arrangement in the CB-103 differs from the packspring arrangement in earlier cameras. In the CB-103, there are actually two different springsarranged along the same plane in which the film is pulled from the camera.

FIGURE 1-7 MODIFIED CB103 CAMERA BACK

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FIGURE 1-8 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC TIMER

Electronic Timer

The electronic digital timer (Figure 1-8) can measure time periods up to 19 minutes, 59 seconds.The timer has a self-adhesive back which holds it to the recessed surface in the door. It is pow-ered by two replaceable type AG-10 batteries.

To set the timer...

Hold the SET button in. The digital display will increase by one second, pause, then increase ata rapid rate. When the desired time is near, release the SET button. Then, increase the time onesecond at a time by alternately pressing and releasing the SET button until you reach the desiredsetting.

To start the timer...

Press the START button. The timer will beep once to indicate the countdown has started. Then,the timer digital display will sequence backwards one second at a time until the timing period isover. At the end of the time-out, the timer will beep twice, pause and then beep twice again.

At the end of the sequence, the timer will automatically reset to the pre-selected timeout period.

To reset the timer to 0...or, to reset a blank screen...

Simply press the start and set buttons simultaneously. The digital display will very briefly read“18:88) and then will step back to “0:00.”

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Film Selector ( Refer to Figure 1-9)

The ProPack has a film selector on top of the shutter housing which is used to establish theproper lens aperture for the type of film being used. There are three settings:

o “80” for color film;o “3000” for black & white film;o “3000ER” for black & white film in low light

(In the Reporter and EE100, the color setting is labeled “75”).

Although all of the camera models have three settings, the apertures which result differ. Thefollowing table shows the apertures resulting from the various film selector settings:

TABLE 1-2FILM SELECTOR APERTURES

Film Reporter/Selector EE100 ProPackSetting Aperture Aperture

75/80 f 9.2 f 9.23000 f 60 f 60

3000 ER f 9.2 f 18

You can see that the 3000ER setting in ProPack results in an f 18 aperture versus the f 9.2 aper-ture in Reporter and EE100. The f 18 aperture improves the sharpness of pictures taken in thismode.

FIGURE 1-9 FILM SELECTOR SETTINGS

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HOT SHOE PIN FUNCTIONS(Refer to Figure 1-10)

As mentioned previously, the hot shoe connection on the camera has five pins which mate withthe five pin connector in the ProFlash. The function of each of the five pins is as follows:

Pin 1 connects camera ground to the strobe ground.

Pin 2 carries information which informs the strobe exposure circuit of the setting of the camerafilm selector. That is;

Setting Pin 2 Voltage

80, 3000 +0.67 V (nominal)3000ER 0.00 V

Pin 3 connects the + side of C2 (the camera integration capacitator) to the ON pole of the strobeON/OFF switch. When the strobe is ON, pin 3 works in conjunction with pin 4.

Pin 4 connects the + side of C3 to the common pole of the strobe ON/OFF switch. With thestrobe ON, C3 is connected in parallel with C2 (3000ER) and with C1 (80 or 3000).

In the strobe mode, the network of capacitors C1, C2, C3, and resistor R6 provides a shutterspeed of about 1/125th of a second. When the strobe is turned OFF, pin 4 inhibits the flash fromfiring and the camera operates in the ambient mode.

Pin 5 connects shutter switch S4 (through resistor R11) to the strobe trigger circuit. Therefore,when S4 is closed by the shutter capping blade, a voltage is transmitted to the strobe. If thestrobe is ON, it will fire. Typical transmitted voltages area:

STROBE ON/OFF SWITCH ON - + 0.5VSTROBE ON/OFF SWITCH OFF - + 0.1V

FIGURE 1-10 PROPACK CAMERA SCHEMATIC

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FILM/CAMERA EXPOSURE CHARACTERISTICS

The following table shows exposure characteristics for each film type in ambient, flashcube, andProFlash strobe modes.

TABLE 1-3FILM/CAMERA EXPOSURE RANGES

Film Standard Hi PowerFilm Selector Shutter Ambient Flashcube Flashcube ProFlashType Setting Aperture Range Range Range Range

COLOR 80 f9.2 3.5'- inf 4' - 8' 4' - 12' 3.5' - 12'1.1m - inf 1.2-2.4m 1.2-3.7m 1.1-3.7m

B&W 3000 f60 3.5'- inf 4' - 8' 4' - 12' **1.1m- inf 1.2-2.4m 1.2 - 3.7m

B&W 3000ER f18 3.5'- inf ** ** 3.5' - 25'1.1 7.6m

B&W 80*** f9.2 — — — 50' - 75'15.2 -22.9m

* Ambient scene brightness must be within the range of 3.125 cd/ft2 for black and white.

** Flashcubes or ProFlash are not recommended at these settings.

*** Setting the Film Selector to “80” with black and white film and ProFlash creates a subject range of 50' to 75' (15.2m to 22.9m).

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This section contains procedures which instruct you on how to perform the following tests andadjustments:

A. PRELIMINARY CHECKOUTB. LENS COLLIMATIONC. SHUTTER EXPOSURE TESTSD. CAMERA/ELECTRONIC STROBEGRAYWALL TESTE. FLASH SOCKET CHECKF. SHUTTER VISUAL INSPECTIONG. TIMING SWITCH (S2) ADJUSTMENTH. BELLOWS LIGHT LEAK CHECK

These procedures are intended to isolate possible problems in the ProPack camera. If the proce-dures indicate a need to disassemble the camera to replace parts, refer to the Disassembly sectionof this manual and to the Parts Catalog.

A. PRELIMINARY CHECKOUT

1. Inspect the camera for missing or broken parts. Replace parts as needed.

2. Remove the batteries from the camera. Examine the contact area for signs ofcorrosion. Clean any corrosion on the battery contacts and discard any corrodedbatteries.

3. Using a tester with a one-ohm load, test the batteries. Discard any battery thatreads less than 1.2 volts.

4. Install known good batteries into the camera. Cover the photocell completely toblock any light, look into the lens to observe the shutter blades, and press theshutter button. The shutter should open and remain open until the photocell isuncovered. If the shutter does not stay open, see the Troubleshooting section“Opening and Closing Blades Close Together.”

B. LENS COLLIMATION

The ProPack must be collimated on the 4 Ft Collimator #11431. (Figure 2-1) The collimatormust have Camera Body Pad #12190 and Focal Plane Plate #11300-3.

NOTE: Be sure that camera lens is clean before the camera is collimated.

1. Remove the front cover from the camera.2. Cover the photocell to block light.3. Set the lens bezel to infinity.4. Open the rear door of the camera and install it on the collimator as shown in

Figure 2-1.

2. TESTING AND ADJUSTMENTS

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5. Turn ON the collimator and set its switch to infinity.6. Open the shutter and check camera focus through the lens. Correct focus will

allow you to see at least 40 times per millimeter closely.7. Turn the lens bezel to 4 feet.8. Turn the collimator to 4 feet.9. Open the shutter and check camera focus through the lens. Correct focus will

allow you to see at least 40 lines per millimeter clearly.

FIGURE 2-1 PROPACK CAMERA ON 4 FT COLLIMATOR #11431

IF CORRECT FOCUS IS NOT ACHIEVED IN EITHER TEST, DO THE FOLLOWING:

a. Remove the camera from the collimator.b. Turn the lens bezel to infinity.c. Without changing the lens setting, remove the bezel and the bezel cap.d. Place the camera on the collimator and set the collimator switch to infinity.e. Open the shutter and look through the lens while slowly rotating the lens barrel.

Stop turning when you can see 40 lines per millimeter clearly.f. Without disturbing the lens, replace the bezel and bezel cap. Be certain that the

bezel infinity mark is centered under the pointer on the shutter.g. Recheck the focus at 4 feet.

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C. SHUTTER EXPOSURE TESTS

The shutter exposure tests are done on the Model B or Model B-600 Tester with Light Sourceand the traditional camera horn.

NOTE:Clean the camera taking lens and photocell lens before doing the shutter exposure tests.

Setup:

1. Set the Model B or Model B-600 Tester as follows:

-- Test Selector Switch to 75 EXP-- Test Mode Switch to EXPOSURE

2. Open the camer and lock the bellows in the open position.

3. Set the camera as follows:

-- lens to infinity-- photocell to mid-point (nominal) setting.

4. Place the camera on the Model B Tester traditional horn as shown in Figure 2-2.

5. Turn ON the tester.

NOTE: All of the shutter exposure tests which follow are done with the tester controls and thecamera set in the positions noted above.

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FIGURE 2-2 PROPACK CAMERA ON MODEL B TESTER HORN

Testing:

NOTE: If the readings in the following steps do not fall within the noted specifications, you mustreplace the baseblock.

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80/501. Set the camera film selector to 80.2. Set the tester light level to 50.3. Press the camera shutter button to make an exposure:

The meter should indicate between -0.3 and +0.3 (refer to Table 2-1).4. Repeat two more times to confirm the reading:

Each reading must agree within 10% of the original reading and must not exceedthe -0.3 and +0.3 reading indicated above.

80/50 FLASH5. The camera film selector remains at 80.6. The tester light level remains at 50.7. Insert a used flashcube into the camera flash socket.8. Press the camera shutter button to make an exposure.9. The meter reading must be between -0.35 to -0.55 relative to the reading in step 3

above.10. Remove the flashcube from the camera.

80/80011. Leave the camera film selector at 80.12. Set the tester light level to 800.13. Press the camera shutter button to make an exposure:

The meter reading must be between +0.2 to +0.8 relative to the reading in step 3above.

3000ER/5014. Set the camera film selector to 3000ER.15. Set the tester light level to 50.16. Set the tester selector switch to 3000 EXP.17. Press the camera shutter button to make an exposure:

The meter reading must be between +.20 to +.80 relative to the reading in step 3.

D. CAMERA/ELECTRONIC FLASH GRAYWALL TEST

NOTE:This test pre-supposes that the wiring between camera and flash is OK. If you havepersistent problems with graywall testing, first check the flash cable connection at the shutter.Be certain that the cable is properly mated between the flash contacts at the tripod and theshutter connector.

The camera/electronic flash graywall test is done on the Model B or Model B-600 Tester (youmay turn the Light Source OFF) with the electronic flash installed on the camera and the cameramounted on the traditional camera horn.

The purpose of this test is twofold:

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1) to determine if the electronic flash is working properly and,

2) to determine if the camera electronics are properly “reading” the output of theelectronic flash. If you cannot obtain the specified readings, replace the elec-tronic flash with a known good flash and retest. If the readings are still notwithin specification, replace the camera baseblock.

Setup

1. Set the tester as follows:

Test Selector Switch to 75 EXPTest Mode Switch to EXPOSURE

2. Open and erect the camera and install the electronic flash. Place the camera on thetraditional horn.

3. Set the camera as follows:

lens to infinityphotocell to mid-point (nominal) setting

4. Set the electronic flash as follows:

L/D control to mid-point (nominal) settingON/OFF switch to ONwait for green LED to light

TABLE 2-1PROPACK EXPOSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Film Selector Light Level (cd/ft2) Reading (Stops)

80 50 (ambient) -0.35 to -0.55(Relative to 80/50 ambient)

80 50 (flash) -0.35 to -0.55(Relative to 80/50 ambient)

80 800 +0.2 to +.80(Relative to 80/50 ambient)

3000ER 50 +0.2 to +0.8(Relative to 80/50 ambient)

Again, if the readings do not fall within the specifications, you must replace the baseblock assembly.

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Partial Strobe Output

1. Set the camera film selector switch to 80.

2. Place the camera and flash on top of the tester, aimed at a graywall about 4.5 feet(1.37 m) away from the lens. (Figure 2-3).

3. Press the shutter button to make an exposure.

The meter reading should be between -0.25 to +0.25.

FIGURE 2-3 CAMERA/ELECTRONIC FLASHSET FOR GRAYWALL TESTING

Full Strobe Output

4. Set the camera film selector switch to 3000ER. (All other tester, camera andelectronic flash settings remain as they were in the previous testing.)

5. Aim the camera at a graywall about 4.5 feet (1.37m) away.

6. Cover the electronic flash photocell and press the shutter button (after green LEDon flash comes on) to make an exposure.

The meter reading must be greater than +.30.

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E. FLASH SOCKET CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Referring to Figure 2-4, examine the flash contacts:

a. If the contacts are broken, replace the baseblock.b. If the contacts are too low to make good contact with the flashcube pins,

carefully lift the contacts with tweezers. Lift the contacts as high as theywill go within the plastic housing.

2. Examine the flash socket holder. If the holder cover is loose or otherwise dam-aged, replace it. Use an approved commercial glue to hold the parts together. Ifflash socket holder parts are not available, you must replace the entire baseblock.

FIGURE 2-4 FLASH SOCKET EXAMINATION

F. SHUTTER VISUAL INSPECTION

1. Remove the baseblock from the camera. (Refer to Disassembly section.)

2. Visually examine the baseblock, looking for broken/missing parts. Replace anydefective/missing parts as necessary. Discard the baseblock, if necessary.

3. Actuate the shutter by pressing on the capping blade extension (point A in Figure2-5). The blades should move freely. Look for any mechanical binds caused bybroken or otherwise defective parts.

4. Check the position of the hooked end of the extension spring relative to switch S2(just under the end of the spring). The end of the extension spring must not touchswitch S2.

5. Be sure the keeper on the closing blade mates properly with the magnet. Tocheck this, disconnect the extension spring from its post and push the blades backso the keeper touches the magnet. The keeper must be within .002 to .030 inch(.050 to 7.62 mm) of the poles of the magnet. Adjust the position of the magnetas necessary.

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6. While observing switch S3, (Figure 2-6) insert and withdraw a flashcube. Themovable contact of the switch should make firm contact with the clips on thecircuit board. If it doesn’t, very carefully bend the movable contact so it makesproper contact with each clip on the board as it moves from one position to theother.

FIGURE 2-5 BASEBLACK INNER COMPONENTS

FIGURE 2-6 CHECKING FLASH SWITCH S3

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7. Examine flash switch S4. (Refer again to Figure 2-5). The switch contactsshould close only when actuated by the edge of the capping blade. At all othertimes, the contacts should be separated by about 1/32 inch (.07938cm). Also,check that the contact is not so severely bent that the capping blade will pass overit without actuating the switch. Carefully, bend the switch contacts to satisfythese requirements.

G. TIMING SWITCH (S2) ADJUSTMENT

The adjustment of this switch is critical. The switch must open immediately upon actuation ofthe opening blade to insure proper shutter timing for the entire exposure. Additionally, after theexposure, the switch must close positively to provide a path to completely discharge the timingcapacitator. Adjust the switch as follows:

1. Set a VOM to the R X 1 scale.

2. Place one of the VOM probes across both contacts of S1 (Figure 2-5).

3. Place the other probe on the stationary contact of S2. The meter should indicatecontinuity.

4. Slowly press point A on the capping blade until all of the slack is removed fromthe three blade assembly. The meter should still indicate continuity.

5. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise until the switch opens (no continuity).

6. Very slowly turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise and stop the instant themeter again indicates continuity.

7. Note the position of the screw-head, and then turn the screw exactly three fullturns counterclockwise.

8. Reassemble the camera and perform the SHUTTER EXPOSURE TESTS.

H. BELLOWS LIGHT LEAK CHECK

Check the integrity of the bellows by looking for pinholes (usually in the creases). Also be surethe bellows tabs are secure and that the bellows gasket is OK. If you suspect that there might bea light leak, test the camera using 3000 speed film.

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3. TROUBLESHOOTING

The following charts are divided into:

A. FLASHCUBE PROBLEMS

B. ELECTRONIC FLASH PROBLEMS

C. CAMERA/SHUTTER PROBLEMS

NOTE: Before using the charts to troubleshoot the camera, first check the condition of theBe certain the battery polarities are in proper orientation. If you reach the pointwhere the camera is disassembled to the baseblock level, examine the wiringfor obvious faults before going further.

A. FLASHCUBE PROBLEMS

Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

Flashcube will not 1. Flashcube not wound 1. Wind flashcube to its limit.index for all four fully. to its limit. Instruct customerflashes proper operation.

2. Dirt or foreign matterflashcube holder. 2. Clean holder with com-

pressed air.

3. Component within 3. Replace flashcube holder.flashcube holderbroken.

Flashcubes will 1. Batteries low or 1. Replace batteries (check fornot fire dead. possible short circuit).

2. Defective flashcube. 2. Replace flashcube

3. Battery contacts 3. Clean or replace contactoxidized or bent.

4. Battery buss bar 4. Clean or replace batteryoxidized or bent. buss bar contact.

5. Mounting screws 5. Tighten or replaceloose or missing. screws.

6. Flashcube contacts 6. Clean contacts and reformdirty or not touching. as needed.*

7. Malfunction in 7. Replace baseblockelectrical circuit assembly.(flash contact broken)

* use a Q-tip dampened with alcohol.

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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Flashcube does 1. Flashcube contacts 1. Bend contact to propernot turn too high. height.

2. Defective flashcube 2. Replacemounting assembly. baseblock.

B. ELECTRONIC FLASH PROBLEMS (CAMERA RELATED)

Problem Probable Cause Corr ective Action

Strobe will not 1.Strobe defective. 1. Check with known goodfire. strobe. Replace strobe if

necessary.

2. Strobe cable 2. Check cable atdefective. shutter and at tripod brass

inserts.

3. Strobe cable wires 3. Check continuity; connectcrossed. cable as hown in figure

3-1.

4. Contacts in 4. Clean or reform contacts.baseblock dirtyor not touching.

5. Defective 5. Replace baseblock.electrical cicuitin baseblock.

Flash fires at 1. S4 contacts not 1. Reform S4 contactsslight touch of gapped properly. in baseblock.shutter button.

2. Defective 2. Replace baseblock.electrical circuitin baseblock.

3. Defective 3. Replacemechanical component or, ifcomponent in not available,baseblock. replace baseblock.

Blades won’t open Defective electrical Replace baseblock.when flash fires circuit in baseblock.

Strobe exposure Rivet holding S4 Restake rivet.dark; ambient stationary contactexposure ok loose, not making good

contact.

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FIGURE 3-1 CHECKING HOT SHOE CABLE CONTINUITY

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C. CAMERA/SHUTTER PROBLEMS

Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

Batteries draining 1. Malfunction in 1. Replace base-electrical circuit. block assembly.

2. Foreign matter 2. Remove any(metal) in foreign mattershutter. from shutter.

3. Shutter release 3. Remove cause ofjammed down. jam and reassemble

shutter release.

Shutter release 1. S-1 actuator broken 1. Position properly oror out of position. replace the S-1 actuator.

2. Release rod broken 2. Position properly oror out of position. replace the release rod.

3. Release rod guide 3. Replace the shutter(part of the shutter housing.housing) broken.

Shutter release 1. Release compression 1. Replace spring.button will not spring broken.return aftertripping shutter. 2. Extension spring 2. Replace extension spring.

broken.

Faulty image in 1. Viewfinder lenses 1. Replace viewfinderviewfinder scratched, broken assembly.

or out of place.

Picture either 1. Batteries low or 1. Replace batteries.too dark or too dead.light.

2. Camera not 2. Test shutter speeds andcalibrated reposition cell lensproperly. pointer if necessary.

3. Cell lens dirty or 3. Clean or replace cellbroken. lens.

4. Cell lens mount 4. Adjust cell lens mount.improperly installed.

5. Cell wedge 5. Replace cell wedge.defective.

6. Malfunction in 6. Replace baseblock.electrical circuit.

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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Closing blade 1. Baseblock 1. Replace defectivestays open. component component or replace

defective. baseblock.

Opening and 1. Batteries low or 1. Replaceclosing blades dead. batteries.close together

2. Mounting screws 2. Tighten orloose or missing. replace screws.

3. Battery contacts 3. Clean oroxidized or bent. replace contacts. *

4. Battery buss bar 4. Clean oroxidized or replace batterybent. buss bar. *

5. Baseblock component 5. Replace defectivecomponent orreplacebaseblock.

* Use a Q-tip dampened with alcohol.

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4. DISASSEMBLY

The following pages illustrate methods by which the ProPack camera may be disassembled.These are suggested methods. Once a repair technician becomes familiar with the camera, he/she will probably find alternative methods. This is OK so long as you are certain that the alter-natives do not degrade camera performance or aesthetics.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

The following list shows the tools needed to disassemble and reassemble the ProPack camera.

Special Tools:

LINK PIVOT REMOVER #11026LINK PIVOT INSERTER #11220BELLOWS PLIERS #11077

Standard Tools:

Phillips ScrewdriverStraight ScrewdriverJeweler’s Screwdriver with #1 bladeTweezersTorx Screwdriver with #6 and #7 tipsDrift pinX-Acto knife

FIGURE 4-1 REMOVING THE DOOR

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FIGURE 4-2 REMOVING THE BACK CAP & DOOR LATCH

FIGURE 4-3 REMOVING THE BATTERY LATCH

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FIGURE 4-4 REMOVING THE BATTERY CONTACTS

FIGURE 4-5 REMOVING THE FRONT COVER AND FLASH DIFFUSER

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FIGURE 4-6 REMOVING THE SHUTTER

FIGURE 4-7 REMOVING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON AND LIGHT SEAL

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FIGURE 4-8 RELEASING LOWER ARMS OF ERECTING SYSTEM

FIGURE 4-9 REMOVING HOT SHOE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

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FIGURE 4-10 REMOVING THE TRIPOD MOUNT ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 4-11 REMOVING THE ERECTING SYSTEM

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FIGURE 4-12 REMOVING THE BELLOWS

FIGURE 4-13 INSTALLING THE BELLOW

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FIGURE 4-14 REMOVING THE CELL WEDGE AND RETAINER

FIGURE 4-15 INSTALLING THE CELL WEDGE AND RETAINER

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