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Lester
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Username: Lester
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2011 - 03:41 am: | 
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Hi
I have just got a great old Minolta SRT101 BUT when I advance the film and cock the camera, the mirror MOVES UP and so the viewfinder is dark until I take the picture. Then the mirror moves down no problem after the shot. This is not a sticking mirror problem I have read alot about as it always comes down after the release no problem.
This can't be normal.
Any ideas? |
Clay
Tinkerer
Username: Clay
Post Number: 43
Registered: 12-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2011 - 04:01 pm: |
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Check that the mirror lock-up knob is set for all
the way down, may be partially turned?
Best regards,
/Clay |
Lester
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Username: Lester
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2011 - 04:29 pm: |
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Thanks. Checked the mirror lock knob works as it should - no problem. There is another problem which might be related. The Bulb mode does not hold the shutter open. When I press the shutter in this mode it just opens and shuts quickly like a normal 1/250 shot? |
Clay
Tinkerer
Username: Clay
Post Number: 44
Registered: 12-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 08:50 am: |
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I have 2 SRT-101's myself and they and their
meters still work fine after 40 years. Sounds like
the slow shutter-speed gear train is out of whack
on yours.You could replace the body from one on
e-bay, or have yours repaired and it will last another 40 years.
Best regards,
/Clay |
Lester
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Username: Lester
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 12:48 pm: |
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Thanks Clay
Sounds heavy. I'll get a refund. Shame- I love the camera.
Cheers
Lester |
