Panaflex User's Manual, 2nd Edition

Removing and Replacing Camera Movements

Movements may be removed from the camera body for lubricating and cleaning provided that the flange focal depth is checked before use. Otherwise movements should be cleaned and oiled while still in the camera.

Removing and Replacing a PANAFLEX Camera Movement

Tilt the camera slightly up to ensure the camera door remains open on its own.

Inch camera until the pulldown claws are at the bottom of the stroke and fully withdrawn from their slots, stopping just before the pulldown claw arm obstructs the lower movement lockdown screw.

Gently use a wide screwdriver to loosen the two short length knurled-head ”capture” screws which secure the movement plate. Unscrew approximately five turns until they go loose in ...