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Leibowitz
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Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 02:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Hi, my FM2 (not FM2n) releases shutter without a problem except for speeds slower than 1/500. At theses shutter speeds, the shutter closes very slowly or doesn't close at all. I found a posting from 2005 about a similar problem but the correct reply was missing a diagram. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?
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Simonjko
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Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 01:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

My 2 ctnts.
FM series uses governor for slow speeds. Most likely engagement spring came off. The spring you are looking for is on the edge towards shuuter side. You will see a freely running black speing. Just put it back on. This will make sure slow speed governor gets engaged... My bad, governor is located right on top of self timer mechanism. From Top bottom, Shutter assembly, Governor, below are self timer. Hope this is it.
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Marty_e
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Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 08:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I have the opposite problem, where shutter speeds faster than 1/500 are quicker. Thus, images shot are usually under exposed. Hoping that you can post an image of the spring mentioned. Thanks

Oops I just realized this is a year late. Hoping someone can update...
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Jackk
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Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Both cameras can be repaired. Best place http://www.camtechphoto.com
Jack

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