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Wayne (Wrmelnick)
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Post Number: 4
Registered: 06-2021

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Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 09:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
I have a very nice Contax D that has a shutter issue. First, the shutter speed selection dial does not mesh properly and cannot always be turned. It is also not possible to turn the dial in the direction of the indicated arrow. Even turning the internal gear clockwise with the top off to select the shutter speed is not possible. Also, when using the self timer, the shutter trips before the mirror flips up. These two issues may be related. Does anyone have any similar experiences with this camera?
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Rick_oleson (Rick_oleson)
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Post Number: 1367
Registered: 07-2006

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Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 09:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)
I haven’t had those particular experiences but I’ve worked with these a bit and i have some notes that might be helpful. My first one was totally jammed and i had to disassemble the shutter timing drum (which i don’t recommend if you can avoid it). Send me an email at rick.oleson@gmail.com and I’ll send you the notes.

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