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**cdurfor** · 10-27-2016, 05:53 AM

My trust FA77mm now over-exposes and when testing the shutter, it is no longer is snappy! It already went to Precision a year or two ago for correction of focusing issues.

So, what are my choices?

Will repair of the shutter be ~ $300 for at Precision?

Are there other places to go that might cost less and will do the repair correctly?

Or is it time to buy new.... (And I wonder what a used FA77mm needing repair might go for...)

Your help would really be appreciated.

C. Durfor

PS - there does not appear to be any oil on the shutter leaves...

normhead · 10-27-2016, 06:02 AM

Ummm... you mean the aperture.

**UncleVanya** · 10-27-2016, 06:03 AM

Small terminology disconnect. I think you mean the aperture blades. The shutter on these cameras is a focal plane shutter.

If this indeed is just the aperture, and it happens when the lens is on or off the camera - it needs service. But sticky aperture typically can be addressed by any competent old school repair person. DCSHOOTER is a member here who does this type of work - you might try him or a local repair person.

I don't think you need a new lens - just a bit of refurbishing.

**cdurfor** · 10-27-2016, 06:43 AM

Thanks for the terminology correction and recommendation. Any additional local (Washington, DC) or national recommendations are appreciated! Really!

Brooke Meyer · 10-27-2016, 06:45 AM

Keh.com in Atlanta, $235 flat fee.

**UncleVanya** · 10-27-2016, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by cdurfor

Thanks for the terminology correction and recommendation. Any additional local (Washington, DC) or national recommendations are appreciated! Really!

DCSHOOTER is not too far. Just a state or two north.

**cdurfor** · 10-27-2016, 07:24 AM

Thanks you folks are a wonderful support group.

One last question, any DC folks have experience with Pro Photo (2000 Penn Ave. NW, Wash DC). Its always nice to support local bricks and mortar...

10-27-2016, 05:53 AM	#1
cdurfor Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery Posts: 581	Help - My FA77mm has lost the snap in the shutter... My trust FA77mm now over-exposes and when testing the shutter, it is no longer is snappy! It already went to Precision a year or two ago for correction of focusing issues. So, what are my choices? Will repair of the shutter be ~ $300 for at Precision? Are there other places to go that might cost less and will do the repair correctly? Or is it time to buy new.... (And I wonder what a used FA77mm needing repair might go for...) Your help would really be appreciated. C. Durfor PS - there does not appear to be any oil on the shutter leaves...

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10-27-2016, 06:02 AM	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Ummm... you mean the aperture.

10-27-2016, 06:03 AM	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,470	Small terminology disconnect. I think you mean the aperture blades. The shutter on these cameras is a focal plane shutter. If this indeed is just the aperture, and it happens when the lens is on or off the camera - it needs service. But sticky aperture typically can be addressed by any competent old school repair person. DCSHOOTER is a member here who does this type of work - you might try him or a local repair person. I don't think you need a new lens - just a bit of refurbishing.

10-27-2016, 06:43 AM	#4
cdurfor Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery Posts: 581 Original Poster	Thanks for the terminology correction and recommendation. Any additional local (Washington, DC) or national recommendations are appreciated! Really!

10-27-2016, 06:45 AM	#5
Brooke Meyer Guest	Keh.com in Atlanta, $235 flat fee.

10-27-2016, 06:51 AM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,470	Originally posted by cdurfor Thanks for the terminology correction and recommendation. Any additional local (Washington, DC) or national recommendations are appreciated! Really! DCSHOOTER is not too far. Just a state or two north.

10-27-2016, 07:24 AM	#7
cdurfor Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery Posts: 581 Original Poster	Thanks you folks are a wonderful support group. One last question, any DC folks have experience with Pro Photo (2000 Penn Ave. NW, Wash DC). Its always nice to support local bricks and mortar...

Help - My FA77mm has lost the snap in the shutter...

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