Is the lens mount on this XD5 easy to fix?

[fabulousrice]

I was given this XD5 which seems to be almost in mint condition, except for the presence of this odd spring in the gate and some lightmeter problems.

It works well in other ways, but:

-the lenses cannot click, and therefore do not stick in place when inserted in the mount;
-lightmeter doesn't seem to work perfectly well but in manual mode the shutter speeds are accurate;
-Mirror goes up and other shutter-related functions seem good;
-in auto mode, the exposure "down arrow" is red in the viewfinder even when it shouldn't be (pointing at a light source);

I was getting it for parts because I struggled to find the bottom plate screw, but I think I might use it - and just be careful that the lenses don't fall off.

However, would the part that makes the lens stick in place be easy to fix based on photos?
Does the spring need to be pushed back in place somehow (it seems attached on both ends but maybe that was some amateur repair work?)

 

[koraks]

I've moved this thread to the repairs forum. Perhaps @Andreas Thaler might want to have a look at this?

 

[Andreas Thaler]

I've moved this thread to the repairs forum. Perhaps @Andreas Thaler might want to have a look at this?

Thanks @koraks !

I assume that this spring is installed in the XD5 the same way it is in the XD7:

Minolta XD: Dent in top cover removed, Aperture Direct Readout (ADR) adjusted, fixed LED issues, switches S3, S5 and S7 checked

I just purchased a mint XD whose top cover is dented. I am informed by the seller (who kindly provided me with these photos) that it was caused by transport damage. The following questions arise for me, which I hope to be able to answer as soon as the camera is with me: Are parts under...

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See page 27 and following in Master Larry Lyells' article on the Minolta XD11 in The Camera Craftsman:

https://www.suaudeau.eu/memo/manuels_rep/reflexes/minolta/minolta_xd_repair_guide.pdf

Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of the lens lock; it's located at the top, under the lens mount. If you press the release button on the rewind side, you can see how it works.

To troubleshoot the issue, the lens mount must be removed. This isn't exactly easy on the XD7, but it is doable.

Here are a few more photos of this area:

Minolta XD7 (XD, XD11): Cleaning the pneumatic mirror shock absorber

The Minolta XD7 (XD, XD11) has a pneumatic mirror shock absorber built in, which consists of an air cylinder, air piston and a spiral spring. The proper functioning of the shock absorber can be impaired by dirt in the cylinder, which results in a delayed release of the triggering process. The...

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[Andreas Thaler]

See page 27 and following in Master Larry Lyells' article on the Minolta XD11 in The Camera Craftsman:

https://www.suaudeau.eu/memo/manuels_rep/reflexes/minolta/minolta_xd_repair_guide.pdf

Instructions for finding and fixing electronic faults in the XD7 can also be found here.

Even when it comes to the XD5, you should be able to apply the same principles.

In addition, there is a unique, comprehensive introduction to the complex electronics of the XD7, which should also help you understand the XD5.

Information on electronic troubleshooting should also be available in the Minolta XD5 repair manual, which I unfortunately do not have,