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Bob_oz
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Username: Bob_oz
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 07:33 pm: | 
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Hi,
I have a Nikon FG that has worked fine for about a year. I used a non-nikon needle style cable release for a night shot of a few hours and ever since the shutter button does not work properly. While I wasn't being rough I think the cable release was depressed too far
Shutter button springs back but has no "feel/resestance" aside from the underbutton spring and will not trip the shutter or the self timer. winding the film advance lever does advance the film but causes the shutter to "fire" on every stroke _however_ it doesn't actually open the curtain.
Rewind knob is fine, film advance lever seems fine, batteries are fine (viewfinder is active)
is this a common problem with the needle shutter releases? |
Prasanna
Tinkerer
Username: Prasanna
Post Number: 15
Registered: 10-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 07:09 pm: |
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Hi! I used an FG long ago. Recall that it had one mechanical speed, I think 1/90 sec., at which it fired without a battery. All other speeds required the battery. I would try at that speed and see if it sets itself right. I had a similar problem; but it was long ago. Worth trying that trick. Hope it helps. Regards, sp |
Ethostech
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Username: Ethostech
Post Number: 142
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 07:48 am: |
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No- it is not an endemic problem with cable releases.
The Nikon FG is one beautiful camera model. Don't do anything silly like trying to fix by oiling the shutter release.
That triggering off upon film advance winding indicates a spraining or bending beneath the actual shutter release button.
It is easy to remove the top plate on the FG and a close inspection should readily reveal the manfunction causative and the obvious corrective measure required. |
