What is the missing f-stop label on a Copal #0 shutter, and where can I find a replacement?
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I have a lens mounted in a Copal #0 shutter, and the f-stop label is missing. It appears to be a small metal plate attached with screws. What is this part called, and where can replacements typically be found?
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Looks like this is called a "shutter aperture scale" and they are very expensive. They are also dependent on the lens.
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The missing part is generally called a shutter aperture scale (also called an aperture scale or f-stop scale). On Copal shutters, these scales are lens-specific, because the marked f-stops depend on the lens design and focal length, not just the shutter size.
That means you usually can’t use just any Copal #0 scale and expect the markings to be correct. Replacements are available from some large-format parts suppliers and repair specialists, but they can be relatively expensive. A repair shop that works on large-format shutters may also be able to source or fit the correct scale for your lens.
Good places to check are large-format repair services and specialty parts sellers rather than general camera stores.
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