Ricoh Super 8 800z Film Cartridge Door Replacement

Introduction

This is a detailed guide on how to remove the film cartridge door of a Ricoh Super 8 800z camera. This may be necessary if the door is damaged/cracked in some way, or the seal is allowing light in which affects the film. If light leaks are appearing in photos, this guide may be for you. This is a fairly easy process and only requires a screwdriver.

What you need

Step 1 Film Cartridge Door

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Pull the film cartridge door release lever towards the eyepiece to open the film cartridge door.

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Step 2

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Remove the two screws from the center of the spring plate, located on the camera side of the film cartridge door hinge, with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Remove the spring plate from the hinge.

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Step 3

Remove the two outer screws from the camera side of the door hinge with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Remove the film cartridge door from the camera body.

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