I forgot about the fact that the blades should be keyed together like
diaphragm blades and should be opening and closing in unison. But it
seems to me that the loose blades could simply have their pins
disengaged... perhaps after a botched amateur repair. I don't think
they're necessarily broken off but they certainly could be.
Chuck Norcutt
John Hermanson wrote:
> A very defective shutter, which the seller should have pointed out. .
> VERY odd that a few blades would move, and one that doesn't. Since all
> the blades are supposed to have pins engaged with a
> ring which opens all the blades in unison, sounds like a pin (riveted to
> blade) may be broken off. This would call for a good/new blade (of
> course, not available). Leaf shutters are tons-of-fun, especially if
> you have to get down to the blades themselves. For the novice, just
> removing the cover plate will disengage springs or send parts flying.
>
> If possible, get your money back.
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