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Aaron
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Username: Aaron

Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2006

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Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 08:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

My Super program was just locked up after I tried to take a photo using the self timer. After the self-timer LED stopped flashing, the mirror went up, and the shutter opened but it didn't close. Now the camera is frozen. Does anyone have any idea how to close the shutter? Many thanks!
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Canuck_curt
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Post Number: 16
Registered: 03-2007

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Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 04:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

They'll do this once in a while if you're using old or weak batteries. Have you tried changing the shutter speed to B or bulb, then winding the cocking/wind lever to recock the shutter?
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Aaron
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Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 06:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I just tried to do this. At first I was unable to wind the lever. I put the camera aside and after some time I was able to cock the shutter this way and the camera is reset! ;-) I am glad to have solved the problem. Thanks you!

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