The Start is the first "professional" camera designed by KMZ (the manufacturer of Zenit), marketed between 1958 and 1964.I received it on May 18, I made a small toilet before storing it in my collection.On the menu:CleaningResticking the lining,Servicing the shutter.No touch up paint to keep the camera "in its own juice"First phase: disassembling
The Start has many more small parts than a Zenit. I place them in different glass jars for easy retrieval when reassembling.
A few drops of cleaner and lubricant in strategic places, the screw that holds the gear at the bottom left moves: tightening, replacing a missing washer on the lock nut, and readjustment of the stop position of the curtains.
Cleaning of the upper cover, resticking the leatherette, assembly, testing. A little polishing of the lens rings And voila!