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Sirius Glass
Joined: 06 Jun 2010
Posts: 162
PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:21 am   Post subject: Did it again *)!#^&)&*$!!

I was using the lens shutter and the focal plane shutter chose to close. No warning and no signs. Any suggestions or do I need to check the shutters, lens and focal plane every time I take the camera out of the camera bag or backpack?
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:54 am

Check the speed window and make sure it is at O.
Anniversary Speed has a release lock that makes it difficult to operate the trip lever, Pacemaker Speed put the Front/Back/Trip switch to Front.
Sirius Glass
Joined: 06 Jun 2010
Posts: 162
PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2015 9:24 pm

Belated thanks. I read it the day it was posted and I reread it today. I believe the the switch was on Front when the rear shutter chose to close.
shutterfinger
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
Posts: 57
PostPosted: Wed May 27, 2015 7:41 pm

Time to take the release plate apart and see what is going on in there. Suspect an out of position part or heavy wear.
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