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Rhianne10
Tinkerer
Username: Rhianne10
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 04:58 pm: | 
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hi everyone - so, i just purchased a like-new sears ksx super and (like an idiot) when i loaded the first roll of film i left the lens cap on. the mirror is now locked up and no amount of fiddling seems to be helping. i also tried to remove the bottom plate to look around but the screws are too tight so no dice there. i think i actually made the same mistake with another camera and there was some combination of dial-turning/button-pushing/incantations that unlocked the mirror and am hoping to be that lucky here! if anyone has any advice i would be SO appreciative - i feel really dumb right now! thanks! |
Sillyconguru
Tinkerer
Username: Sillyconguru
Post Number: 10
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 08:01 pm: |
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The shutter is electronic, isn't it. If so, have you replaced the batteries? |
Rhianne10
Tinkerer
Username: Rhianne10
Post Number: 2
Registered: 05-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 09:09 pm: |
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yes, the batteries are fresh and the meter is working... the only thing that seems to be working right now! |
Sillyconguru
Tinkerer
Username: Sillyconguru
Post Number: 11
Registered: 12-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 08:38 am: |
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Have you tried gently persuading the mirror downwards? The foam bumper cushion might have deteriorated causing it to become sticky, this could hold the mirror in place. |
Rhianne10
Tinkerer
Username: Rhianne10
Post Number: 3
Registered: 05-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 09:06 am: |
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actually, i seem to have located the problem -- the spring that controls the mirror lever has come loose. do you have any ideas on how i could fix this? i've never attempted a repair before but am willing to give it a shot! |
