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Kkl122002
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Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 11:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I just got a worn Retina IIIc. After CLA has been done, I notice the "B" setting on the shutter can not work. The blades keep open even I have stopped press the shutter release. On the other side, 1sec, 1/2sec and others functions as normal.
So, what should I do so as to restore the "B" setting of the shutter?

THank you
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Chris_sherlock
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Registered: 08-2006

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Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 01:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Most likely the shutter release shaft that runs from the top of the camera down to the shutter is sticking, dirt or dried grease are the usual suspects. Alternatively there is either something bent or rubbing inside the shutter itself, or the finger on the side of the shutter mount that transfers the action of the shutter release shaft to the shutter is sticking with dirt or dried lubricants. Not uncommon, you very often have to pull the camera right down to do a proper CLA.
Regards, Chris

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