Originally posted by polarstar In the meantime I started thinking that I haven't used the camera much and maybe it's just sticky. I put the shutter into continuous shooting mode and fired it off a couple of time and presto, the images came back.
So yes, the question will be do I take a stab at fixing it before Scotland, or hoping it holds out with this quick fix.
This so-called quick-fix can become a quick-problem in the worst case:
The complex mechanism which is hidden on the other side of the diaphragm-control-unit (which holds the solenoid) can go out of alignment.
It is rare, usually the solenoid just remains stuck all the time because the body and plunger won't get demagnetized (can't due to it's alloy-composition) Also on holidays you just want to enjoy a fully functioning camera and not think about what could happen or go more wrong.
So it is simply: "Once it's shouldered it becomes light"
Indecisiveness, i.e. tomorrow and again tomorrow makes things heavier.
Originally posted by polarstar I have all the tools and it shouldn't be a problem, but, you know, Murphy's Law 'n all.
The better one is prepared the better things will work out. It seems that you have some experience as you got the tool.
Originally posted by polarstar (side note: I ordered that white solenoid before reading the replies.)
That is the best, no question!
Originally posted by reh321 Now, with a K-70, a DA 55-300mm PLM lens would still be usable because the K-70 provides a KAF4 interface, which allows the body to request the aperture without using the solenoid, so only the wider focal lengths would be an issue.
The most sensible (though expensive) solution and a great leans.
But in Scotland my preference would to for landscape. A wonderful country.