Had to choose between a $200 ultrasonic cleaner or a $40 manual watch cleaning kit for a stuck shutter mechanism. Went with the manual kit and it worked, but took 4 hours.

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My buddy Mark tried to fix an old film camera with a jammed advance lever. He spent a whole Saturday with a tiny screwdriver and some lighter fluid, taking the whole top plate apart. Honestly, his hands were cramping up by the end, and he had springs laid out on a towel so he wouldn't lose them. Tbh it worked, but he said he felt like he aged five years in one afternoon.

jackson.sarah2mo ago

Used to think that was a waste of time, but seeing it work changes everything.

faith_lopez481mo ago

My uncle always said to just buy the expensive tool. After fixing my own camera with a toothpick and some patience, I finally get why he was wrong.