Contax G2 shutter problem

[mmiikkeee]

For some reason my shutter stopped working on my G2. Batteries are fresh, display looks fine, even the sound the camera makes when I press the shutter button sounds fine, but the thing will not open. Was wondering if anyone has had a similar situation with a contax g2 and where I should maybe have it sent to be repaired, if at all? The thing that has me stumped is the first roll i shot through didnt come out, but on the 2nd roll photo #1 didnt come out but the next 5 did and then after that they all went blank again. So the shutter showed brief signs of life. Any help would be tremendously appreciated.

 

[chip j]

The G2s are known to stop working all of a sudden. I have one, too, and I'm holding my breath. TADCO MIGHT fix them.

 

[Rich Ullsmith]

Nippon Photo Clinic, in New York. They have a website. I've had problems with moisture and contacts with AF . . .but if you hear the shutter trip, hm.

I still shoot a frame here and there with the lens cap on. Is this a possibility?

 

[John Koehrer]

Isn't that the symptom of a flaky shutter button switch? Typically bad contact but could also be the switch is mechanically bad.
There a couple of DIY articles online and access is easy BUT. theres a flex that's easy to tear and not much room in there.
I had one that sounded like it was working right but no shutter operation and no advance.

 

[mmiikkeee]

Rich, definitely not. I'm pretty ocd about taking the cap on and off and knowing where it is at all times. Ultimately I decided to package up my camera and Im going to ship it to Nippon and see what they say. Honestly, even if they get it in 100% working order, I'll probably sell it and use the money for a hasselblad 500cm. The electronics in this camera scare me.

 

[Rich Ullsmith]

Mikey, I feel the same way (sort of). I went all in with the 21mm lens, love the damn thing but concerned about the long-term serviceability of the camera, so I picked up a green label G1 as a backup.

 

[chip j]

Yah, Yah, I have a green label G1 too, bought new. That's my insurance, too.

 

[ASA32]

Nippon Photo Clinic in NYC recently serviced my G2, just an overhaul and cleaning, though. Very happy with them.