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Ohm
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Username: Ohm

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Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 03:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I picked up a 7s today for $7.50 and all works well except that the light meter needle seems to stick at the top, I was reading a little about that it might have a trap mechanism for the needle? I did notice that if I press the shutter release a bit it well pop down like it should so it would make sense if it had a trap mechanism that it is sticking because of that? Should I take the top cover off and inspect? What should I look for? I am thinking I well pull the bottom cover as well and check the battery leads as the old battery left some residue in the holder when I replaced it with a 675 and o-ring.

Thanks again as always.

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