How to fix a Holga shutter mechanism

            My Holga shutter got stuck, but of course I fixed it myself. All that was needed was one tiny drop of WD-40, or whatever they call that stuff nowadays. Trust me, just apply a very small drop of oil right on the center of the shutter (see the note on the image) before trying anything more radical. A very small amount. Just a wee tiny drop. That'll fix it.

If I get a film scanner, I'll post some wonderful Holga shots here...

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Taken on: August 15, 2009

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Camera: Konica Minolta DYNAX 5D, f/2.0, 1/40 sec, 24mm (=36mm), ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Konica Minolta DYNAX 5D
Aperture:	f/2.0
Exposure Time:	0.025 sec (1/40)
Focal Length:	24mm (35mm equivalent: 36mm)
ISO:	800
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	High gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	DYNAX 5D v1.00
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