Taking apart lens from 1014 XL-S

[super8camera.com]

Hi folks,

Is it possible to take apart the lens from a 1014 or 814 XL-S to clean the inside? I mean, the older 814 models have little screws on the focusing ring, but the XL-S versions don't.

Any suggestions?

[Mitch Perkins]

Hi folks,

Is it possible to take apart the lens from a 1014 or 814 XL-S to clean the inside? I mean, the older 814 models have little screws on the focusing ring, but the XL-S versions don't.

Any suggestions?

Sometimes you have to start from the front of the lens, and remove the retaining ring. Special tools may be required. I have used a pair of "splayed" [wider than the lens-front diameter] medical tweezers, with the points fitted to the slots on the retaining ring. If the tweezers jump out of the slots while under pressure, you might put a nice scratch right across the front element...

Mostly, anything that was put together can be taken apart. Question is, do you have the time/patience/tools, and can you put it back together in working order?

Mitch

[super8camera.com]

Time and patience I have, but not the tools nor skills, so I'll be putting this camera on eBay this week for anyone who has the skills or money to get it cleaned. Thanks for your reply Mitch!