Folding camera, big mess.

[Jitterbug]

Hello.

I have a Pocket Kodak No. 1 with a completely screwed up KODEX No. 0 shutter.

It is in a baggie, I'm sure parts are missing. Is there any hope?

[Whiteymorange]

Well, look at it this way - if you try to fix it, there is little chance you'll make it worse.

[Jitterbug]

Well, thank you.

I'm going to assume it's too far gone.

[Worker 11811]

There are two kinds of people who would take apart a watch: Watchmakers and fools.

Whoever took that camera apart did you a major disservice. Those 1920's to 1930's vintage Kodaks can be worth a few bucks if they are in good condition. In pieces, they are worth a fraction.

Do you think it is possible to reassemble the camera? Even if you have somebody else do it?
Have somebody help you decide how much it would be worth in working condition then determine how much it would cost to have it repaired.

If the cost of repair is more than the potential value, it's a lost cause.
If the camera has sentimental value, consider paying a little extra because it's worth it to you.
If you might want to use the camera, consider paying a little extra.

If you determine that the camera is a lost cause, you might still have an option. That Baggie full of parts might come in handy if somebody else has a similar camera that needs to be repaired. You might get a buck or two selling the parts to somebody who repairs cameras.

The final option would be for personal experimentation. Have you ever had a camera project in mind that you never had the parts or the gumption to do? Well, now you have a wrecked camera to experiment on. Maybe you want to try your hand at camera repair? Maybe you just want to find out what makes a camera work?

As they said above, you can't really make it much worse. Can you?

See this as an opportunity to learn something.

[Jitterbug]

According to the repairman; $80. Value; $20.

Can I use a shutter from a 620 folder?

[Whiteymorange]

Can I use a shutter from a 620 folder?

Yes