Learn Camera Repair on Facebook - experiences?

[Andreas Thaler]

What are your experiences with the Learn Camera Repair group on Facebook?

I don't have a Facebook account to see for myself, but I'm generally interested.

 

[Steve Goldstein]

The group is intended to support people who want to learn proper camera repair techniques. It was started by a couple of professional camera repair folks and a number of active and retired camera technicians participate and share their knowledge freely.

Posts from people looking for a quick fix for some problem or other are disliked. Also disliked are posts asking "what's wrong" without giving sufficient detail to allow others to know what type camera and under what conditions a problem occurs. And if you're someone who believes WD-40 can fix anything, well, you'd best keep that opinion to yourself!

 

[Andreas Thaler]

Never underestimate what the proper use of WD-40 can do for repair jobs.

At what level does the discussion on electronic topics take place? Electronics are not always popular when it comes to camera repairs.

 

[Andreas Thaler]

Background to my question:

I'm currently in the process of investigating the usual electronic problems with the Minolta X cameras with focus on the Minolta X-700.

Unfortunately, it is not always the electrolytic capacitors that turn off the LEDs or prevent the shutter from opening. According to the documents available to me (SPT Journal, C & C Associates Electronic Troubleshooting Guide, Service Manual, Camera Craftsman), I suspect problems with the magnets or defective ICs.

I am therefore interested in whether such topics are discussed in the Facebook group, including a theoretical background (cause of the problems).

In my experience, it is difficult to find information on such issues in the Web.

 

[dxqcanada]

Yes, there are highly experienced people in the FB group that are familiar with electronics.

 

[Andreas Thaler]

Thanks

 

[forest bagger]

Thanks

I have a facebook account but prefer to learn repairing by myself - trial&error.

 

[Jeremy Mudd]

My experience with the group was a general grumpiness.

While not trained in the subject, I have absorbed a ton of info over the years regarding camera repair and have had decent success in repairs/maintanence. That said, I found the group really wasn't worthwhile and I left.

I never asked any stupid questions myself, but just watching the interactions was like being in a room of grumpy people and I didn't want it to rub off on me.

YMMV

Jeremy