Send the camera to a qualified service person, or trash it - which is what will happen anyway if you try to repair it.
Send the camera to a qualified service person, or trash it - which is what will happen anyway if you try to repair it.@flavio81
Yes, the battery lights up just fine, but the camera’s shutter shoots what sounds like m90 for all speeds it is turned to. Same goes for automatic mode.
So with the galvanometer exhausted, in order to generally fix it, would it simply be a galvano-swap?
My guess would be that a repairman or myself have to dig for a galvanometer from another Nikkormat EL, correct? Or will one from a similar camera work?
Thanks.
-Paul
@flavio81
Yes, the battery lights up just fine, but the camera’s shutter shoots what sounds like m90 for all speeds it is turned to. Same goes for automatic mode.
So with the galvanometer exhausted, in order to generally fix it, would it simply be a galvano-swap?
So what you are saying is that it’s most likely the main circuit that is fried or simply not working, and should simply be replaced?
On a side note... I had a film club student of mine hand me a Fujica ST 605 today in pristine condition, except that the lightmeter does not function. Probably his father’s that had not been used in 30 years. I’m given free reign to do as I please with it. The battery terminal is very clean and all shutter speeds are accurate. Brand new batteries were put in, but lightmeter showed no response.
What would you say is the case here? Another circuit issue?
i imagine the ST 605 could be a more doable fix. What do ya think?
Thanks!
-Paul
Totally clear now on the Nikkormat. Thanks.
As for the Fujica, I totally understand the camera’s functions. Yeah, figuring the silicon photo cell went out somehow. Thanks.
-Paul
Also, you stated that the shutter speeds on the 605 are "accurate".Paul, again, did I suggest that the silicon photo cell went out?!?!
I said "review the switch".
SPC cells rarely (or never?) fail.
For the last time, what fails usually in camera electronics are: 1. contacts and switches, 2. solder joints (which are contacts anyways), 3. electrolytic capacitors (which cameras usually don't have)
I won't help you with camera repair anymore. Sorry, i waste time saying things twice. Read forums or books on camera repair basics. I am just writing the basics, again and again. And read camera manuals or information. Before diagnosing a Nikkormat EL, you must have an idea of its internal operation, like knowing the shutter is electronically controlled.
Don''t attempt to repair cameras if you don't want to analyze things deeply first. You wrongly concluded "the meter is dead" on rhe EL. That's jumping to conclusions. You are now jumping to conclusions saying the SPC cell on the Fujica is dead.
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The Brits drink warm beer because Lucas made the refridgerators. Actually the older Lucas stuff was just fine.
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