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Author Message   Chenard Tinkerer Username: Chenard Post Number: 24 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A Votes: 0 Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 09:43 pm:    Hi Rick, It sounds like the string which connects the aperature ring to the variable resistor has either become disconnected, or fallen off of its little pulley. Take a look under the top left cover for the variable resistor which is actuated by the aperature coupling ring--you should see the other end of the string there, and it's path through the camera to the aperature ring is fairly easy to follow. Let us know what you find. Paul