Super-common problem, and fairly easy to fix with a little shrink tubing (that you can get at Lowe's or Home Depot). Dave Tetzlaff showed me the way. I've repaired probably a dozen cameras using his method. Here are step-by-step instructions:
http://djt16.110mb.com/Eiki%20knob%20fix.pdf Good luck! Roger On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:28 AM, Margaret Rorison wrote: Hello Group! I'm having issues with the focusing knob on my16mm Eiki projector. The lens won't move forward or backwards to focus when I turn the knob; I have to manually move the lens to focus... I took out the lens and noticed that there is a thick dark red grease on the threading of the lens itself, and also buildup in the threading connected to the focusing knob. I don't know much about this....should I clean this buildup or do I need more grease? Could this be reason why the lens won't move? The screw holding the lens in place seems a bit stripped and needs to be tightened. Could this also be the issue? Is there anything else I need to consider? Thanks! Meg -- --------------------------------- http://redroom.org/ http://margaretrorison.com/ http://sightunseenbaltimore.com/ m: (443) 695-4228
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