Help!

senchi · 04-02-2013, 06:34 PM

My problem is that I got new batteries, and the light meter doesn't work! (for my ME Super)

I also got a weird problem with it when I put new batteries in, is that the shutter only goes off if I have my mode dial onto Auto or M.
Whenever I shoot a blank on 125x or B, the mirror never comes down, but when I switch to Auto or M, it comes back down.

This is still very confusing to me as I'm still a beginner with film cameras.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

-Chris

**seventhdr** · 04-02-2013, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by senchi

My problem is that I got new batteries, and the light meter doesn't work! (for my ME Super)

I also got a weird problem with it when I put new batteries in, is that the shutter only goes off if I have my mode dial onto Auto or M.
Whenever I shoot a blank on 125x or B, the mirror never comes down, but when I switch to Auto or M, it comes back down.

This is still very confusing to me as I'm still a beginner with film cameras.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

-Chris

Have you got the batteries in the right way? Try reversing them.

Do the batteries hold the proper charge? They should be around 1.5V each.

Regards

Chris

titrisol · 04-02-2013, 07:07 PM

Clean the battery compartment with an eraser (the ones at the end of a pencil) and blow to not leave any bits
Then make sure you have them in the right position

a manual for your camera can be found here:
Pentax Manuals

senchi · 04-02-2013, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by seventhdr

Have you got the batteries in the right way? Try reversing them.

Do the batteries hold the proper charge? They should be around 1.5V each.

Regards

Chris

Thanks! I did have my batteries in the wrong way

senchi · 04-02-2013, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by titrisol

Clean the battery compartment with an eraser (the ones at the end of a pencil) and blow to not leave any bits
Then make sure you have them in the right position

a manual for your camera can be found here:
Pentax Manuals

Thank you for the manual!

**Kerrowdown** · 04-03-2013, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by senchi

I did have my batteries in the wrong way

That's you sorted, it's easy done.

Make a quick note of the battery orientation for next time you change, so you don't give yourself another heart attack.

04-02-2013, 06:34 PM	#1
senchi New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 13	Help! My problem is that I got new batteries, and the light meter doesn't work! (for my ME Super) I also got a weird problem with it when I put new batteries in, is that the shutter only goes off if I have my mode dial onto Auto or M. Whenever I shoot a blank on 125x or B, the mirror never comes down, but when I switch to Auto or M, it comes back down. This is still very confusing to me as I'm still a beginner with film cameras. Any help would be greatly appreciated! -Chris

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04-02-2013, 06:56 PM	#2
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,440	Originally posted by senchi My problem is that I got new batteries, and the light meter doesn't work! (for my ME Super) I also got a weird problem with it when I put new batteries in, is that the shutter only goes off if I have my mode dial onto Auto or M. Whenever I shoot a blank on 125x or B, the mirror never comes down, but when I switch to Auto or M, it comes back down. This is still very confusing to me as I'm still a beginner with film cameras. Any help would be greatly appreciated! -Chris Have you got the batteries in the right way? Try reversing them. Do the batteries hold the proper charge? They should be around 1.5V each. Regards Chris

04-02-2013, 07:07 PM	#3
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,852	Clean the battery compartment with an eraser (the ones at the end of a pencil) and blow to not leave any bits Then make sure you have them in the right position a manual for your camera can be found here: Pentax Manuals

04-02-2013, 07:20 PM	#4
senchi New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by seventhdr Have you got the batteries in the right way? Try reversing them. Do the batteries hold the proper charge? They should be around 1.5V each. Regards Chris Thanks! I did have my batteries in the wrong way

04-02-2013, 07:20 PM	#5
senchi New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by titrisol Clean the battery compartment with an eraser (the ones at the end of a pencil) and blow to not leave any bits Then make sure you have them in the right position a manual for your camera can be found here: Pentax Manuals Thank you for the manual!

04-03-2013, 11:13 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by senchi I did have my batteries in the wrong way That's you sorted, it's easy done. Make a quick note of the battery orientation for next time you change, so you don't give yourself another heart attack.