Minolta Alpha/Maxxum 9 aperture control ring

[SureShot]

My 9 appears to fail at returning to full open. It will stop down all the way to f22 but stays a stop or two from fully open on all lenses, whether using dof preview or changing the control dial. I noticed that the ring doesn't fully reach where it's travel would be mechanically stopped. The rollers are in correct position.The aperture moves so I think the gear might be fine, but the return spring may be weak or damaged.

I'd rather not repair this myself so I'd like to know of any shops currently working on the Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha line, especially if anyone has had this problem repaired on their AF Minolta.

 

[neilt3]

Camera repair workshop in Milton Keynes might be able to help .
They were the main Minolta service centre in the UK.
Parts might be an issue if needed .

Edit , just noticed your in the states , who were the service centres over there ?

 

[SureShot]

Camera repair workshop in Milton Keynes might be able to help .
They were the main Minolta service centre in the UK.
Parts might be an issue if needed .

Edit , just noticed your in the states , who were the service centres over there ?

The official US warranty repair was United Camera Repair, Rockford IL.

 

[Paul Howell]

I have not found a tech person who can repair Minolta A mount boldies. My local repair will clean, lube and adjust if the shutter is whit in tolerance, but will not attempt a repair for lack of parts.

 

[neilt3]

There not likely to be prepared to use a doner camera for parts either .
More often than not it's the aperture mechanism that puts the Dynax 9 and 7's out of action.
It's uncommon for anything else to go go wrong .

 

[joelbolden]

The official US warranty repair was United Camera Repair, Rockford IL.

My Alpha 9's are fine, but after looking everywhere for a place that repairs Hi-Matic 9's, I sent it to United Camera Repair. They did an excellent job, were quick, and charged me what I expected to pay($100.00).

 

[Paul Howell]

That is good know, I have a Konica S that needs to be repaired, the film rewind button will not pop back out.

 

[RMD]

This list of Minolta repair facilities in the U.S. might throw up someone who can help :

Minolta Camera and Lens Repair Services – Earth, Sun, Film

earthsunfilm.com

 

[SureShot]

United Camera says they are out of parts and cannot fix this issue and do not know of anyone who can.

At this point I'm willing to try repairing it myself with a replacement brass gear from China if they exist.

 

[MFstooges]

If parts aren't available unfortunately it may be more time & cost efficient to buy a used working one

 

[Paul Howell]

Although I like my 9, unless shooting wildlife and what the weather sealing, I generally use a 800SI or 9XI, both are lighter, have fast AF, shoot 5.5 FPS. The 9xi is dependent on those stupid cards for advanced feature, but in most cases I can shoot in either P or manual mode.