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Kevin

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Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 04:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I just got a SRT201 and it seems in fine condition, but the light meter doesn't seem to work. If anyone has any information on how I could fix this I would really appreciate it.
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Jon Goodman

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Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

You might put in a new battery, turn on the meter and smack the camera into the heel of your hand. Seriously...these cameras have a tendency for the meter needle to hang on the stickiness of the little pegs the needle rests on. This will disable the meter quicker than anything. Also, you might check the on/off switch under the bottom plate. They were not very sophisticated switches, and they had a tendency to quit working. There are other places to look, but these are two good ones for a start. Good luck.
Jon
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Ed

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Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 07:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

You may have to remove the bottom cover and slightly lift up on the two switch contacts--they have a habit on not making contact with the dial/know on the bottom o=cover.
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Ron

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Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

First step is a new battery of the correct voltage.

There can be bad or even wornout switch contacts as Ed said, or the foam stops have turned to goo and stuck the meter needle, as Jon said.

Also, the balsam-type glue that holds the meter cells to the prism can become opaque and must be thoroughly cleaned off, then re-mounted.
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Harry Shaft

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Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 04:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I have a Minolta XE 5, circa 1976, with an apparently broken meter coupling ring. My MD lenses can only be used in the stopped down metering mode. I'd like to fix this if possible. The ring is not grabbing the aperture and that's why the lens is not stopping down. Any suggestions?
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Iván Ferrer

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Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 06:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I don't speak english, sorry
I have a Minolta XE-5. when i take a photo, the mirror lift to allow the image fix in the film. Then, the mirror keep lifted and the photo is moves (blurred)¿? When i move the velocity knob, (you know, B-X-60-125-250-500-etc-etc)until the B position, the mirror returns his place. I don't know what to do. I beging to desasemble or dismantle it and when lift the cover, I find a little screw. I don't know where it goes place. I want your help! How can i do? I would like to receive a copy of " Reparing" or similar of this equipment. Thanks so much !

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