I finally fixed a stuck shutter on a 1960s Yashica - took me 3 tries

There was a guy on here a few weeks back who mentioned using lighter fluid to loosen old grease in leaf shutters. I had a Yashica-Mat with a stuck shutter that I'd been avoiding for months. After my third careful application and some gentle nudging, the blades finally snapped open. Has anyone else used that trick successfully on older Japanese cameras?

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reese5503d ago

Did the lighter fluid leave any residue on the glass after it dried?

the_mia2d ago

nah honestly lighter fluid dries completely clean on glass, never had any residue issues with it. maybe you're using too much or a cheap brand.