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soti · 10-10-2015, 07:56 AM

The aperture blades on my Helios 58mm 44M-6 lens have become sticky, they won't close as I turn the aperture ring. I was thinking about cleaning it myself. Has anyone experience with opening it? Tips, tricks, suggestions?

soti · 10-12-2015, 12:12 PM

Thanks dcshooter! I will try to take it apart, and see how far I get

10-10-2015, 07:56 AM	#1
soti Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leuven Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 65	sticky aperture blades on Helios 58mm The aperture blades on my Helios 58mm 44M-6 lens have become sticky, they won't close as I turn the aperture ring. I was thinking about cleaning it myself. Has anyone experience with opening it? Tips, tricks, suggestions?

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10-12-2015, 12:12 PM	#2
soti Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leuven Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 65 Original Poster	Thanks dcshooter! I will try to take it apart, and see how far I get

sticky aperture blades on Helios 58mm

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