Beaulieu S2008 viewfinder issue

[Andrew Law]

I recently got a Beaulieu s2008. I haven’t got the new battery in the mail, but when I look through the viewfinder everything is black. When I press the switch on the top of the camera I can see the very bottom portion of the frame. Is this an easy fix? If not, are there any recommendations for a repair shop that works on Beaulieus?

[Dom Jaeger]

Probably just the shutter stopped in front of the viewfinder. Once you power the camera it should move into viewing position.

[Bjorn Andersson]

Beaulieu 2008S cameras shall ONLY have 4,8 V.

To fit 7,2V or more in camera will only make problems. Be aware about this. To many have tried to use too high Voltage and get different problems.

Edited May 12, 2021 by Bjorn Andersson

[Andrew Law]

Awesome, thanks Dom for the info.

[Andrew Law]

Bjorn, thank you for letting me know that. I have two original batteries that need to be recelled. I ordered a Lithium Ion battery kit off of ebay for the camera because I thought it would be easier. It was advertised to be used for the 2008, but the seller just got back to me and said it is 7.4V. Would you recommend to just recell the old batteries or change out the LI batteries in the kit I bought?

[Bjorn Andersson]

You can't use the Li batteries with 7,4V in your 2008. Arrange with your original batteries and you will have a working camera, not a fried one.

[Dr. Thomas Faehrenkemper]

 Achten Sie darauf, dass die Kamera nur 4,8 V Batterien benötigt!

Edited May 19, 2021 by Dr. Thomas Faehrenkemper

[Dr. Thomas Faehrenkemper]

Be careful, ONLY 4,8 V Batteries may be used!!