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humblejohn

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Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 08:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
put batteries in mx after shelved for 2yrs. meter diode stays on. can't be turned off by turning shutter lock or retracting winder. i luv the camera but not a millionaire. i am original owner. the question is: should i try to repair or is 20 yrs too old for any camera? i don't even know if the problem is serious. even if it is serious can i still sell the camera and 2 lenses. i feel it is a classic and a collectors item. need help here. thanks in advance.
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Kip Katz

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Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
The simple repair is at the bottom of the page of the attached link. Just did it myself and it took all of 5 minutes and did the trick. Good Luck


http://ca.geocities.com/spirope/mxmlu.htm

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