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vladimiroltean · 05-21-2011, 06:11 AM

Hi, please help me find out what's going on with my Spotmatic. If I engage the light meter switch and press the firing button, the mirror gets stuck at 3/4 of its way. I have uploaded a video for you to see what I'm talking about (sorry for the very poor quality).

You Tube

Thanks in advance.

stevebrot · 05-21-2011, 10:00 AM

Based on this and other posts you have made regarding this camera, it looks like it is due for a CLA. A little tender loving care and you will probably have a fine working camera. As it is, it sounds like it is pretty much useless. This is not something you should attempt yourself, unless you are VERY mechanically inclined AND have proper tools AND know what you are doing AND don't care whether you damage the camera.

Steve

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Based on this and other posts you have made regarding this camera, it looks like it is due for a CLA. A little tender loving care and you will probably have a fine working camera. As it is, it sounds like it is pretty much useless. This is not something you should attempt yourself, unless you are VERY mechanically inclined AND have proper tools AND know what you are doing AND don't care whether you damage the camera. Steve

Spotmatic mirror problem

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