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Abbyread
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Username: Abbyread
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 04:54 pm: | 
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okay so I'm having a couple of problems with my minolta x-700, I read the manual and followed the instructions. When I was about to take a picture,my viewfinder went black I can't see anything now. My other problem is that the lever is kinda loose I thought it was stuck, but then I pushed it a bit harder and went loose I really hope that I didn't break it. please, can anyone help me... |
Agno3
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Username: Agno3
Post Number: 29
Registered: 07-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 09:57 am: |
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It sounds like your mirror is stuck in the "up" position.
This is often caused by the deterioration of the foam rubber surrounding the bottom of the prism/focusing screen.
Remove the lens to see if the mirror is up. If so, GENTLY touch the sides to see if will drop back down. If not there is likely a more serious problem.
The light seals are obtainable from Jon Goodman on eBay or direct, and are pretty easy to install. You do have to be careful with solvents around the focusing screen as it is easily damaged.
If the winding lever has stripped it's mating gear, you also need internal parts. Never force a camera. Ever. |
Don
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Username: Don
Post Number: 56
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 20, 2010 - 10:49 am: |
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If possible, extend the lever gently as far as it will go. Then let go quickly to let it snap back. That might reset the camera. |
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