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Username: Focal7175
Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 11:53 am: | 
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Sometimes before you fix a problem you first have to confirm that you actually have one.
I recently acquired a Fujica ST801 SLR. I think it may have a problem
with the meter and am trying to verify that.
The meter seems to work, but the problem (if it is a problem) is that
the shutter release must be fully-depressed for the meter circuit to
engage (i.e for the LEDs to indicate exposure level). I was under the
impression that the shutter release would be depressed halfway to
activate the meter.
The upshot of this is that I have to meter BEFORE winding the film
advance - or else the shutter trips while I'm metering.
The manual isn't entirely clear here. Should an ST801 be able to meter
before advancing the film? If so, I have a problem...and will start worrying about a solution.
Thanks. |
Jim_metcalfe
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Username: Jim_metcalfe
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 10:22 am: |
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The problem may just be a dirty meter contact. Try pressing and releasing the shutter button a couple dozen (or hundred) times. It's a little tedious, but it might spare you having to open the camera up. Good luck! |
