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Haig Hovaness

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Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 08:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
The top speed (1/400) is running slow in a Minolta A2 I am restoring. Even after disassembling and cleaning the blades and escapement - and removing the escapement to be sure there is no drag, the top speed measures only about 1/200. Does this mean the main shutter spring is weak?
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Charles

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Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 04:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
Hi.. I just bought and A2 also but it seems like the film advance lever is Locked.. am I doing something wrong? Thank You, Charles

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