Doesn't go all the way back after being cocked - stops with about a quarter of a way to go - if that makes sense.
'Shouldn't have even touched it - never do but did so out of curiosity.
The self timer is just old and gummed-up. If your camera still works and you can't afford to have it cleaned, leave it alone. If you force it, the camera may jam.
However, don't be surprised if other things stop functioning correctly or your shutter speeds become inconsistent.
The self timer is just old and gummed-up. If your camera still works and you can't afford to have it cleaned, leave it alone. If you force it, the camera may jam.
However, don't be surprised if other things stop functioning correctly or your shutter speeds become inconsistent.
This camera must've been refurbished when I got it 2 years ago. Everything - shutter, film advance, etc. was silky smooth where need be and not a speck of dust inside. Used it several days per week up untill 3 months ago, then all of a sudden, lots of grit and dust in the viewfinder (focusing screen?) like never before. Use it or loose it...
Doesn't go all the way back after being cocked - stops with about a quarter of a way to go - if that makes sense.
'Shouldn't have even touched it - never do but did so out of curiosity.
Could it be that you actuated the self-timer while the shutter was not cocked? If so, re-cock the self-time, cock the shutter and press on the self-timer button. The hand of the self-timer should go back to its resting position.
This camera must've been refurbished when I got it 2 years ago. Everything - shutter, film advance, etc. was silky smooth where need be and not a speck of dust inside. Used it several days per week up untill 3 months ago, then all of a sudden, lots of grit and dust in the viewfinder (focusing screen?) like never before. Use it or loose it...
Sounds like the mirror foam disintegrated and the detritus is flying around inside the film chamber. That can happen suddenly and dirty up the focus screen.
i know about Gary's - that his specialty is Minolta, but I don't like the idea of having to ship my camera when I live nearby - not to mention those costs/risks.
Could it be that you actuated the self-timer while the shutter was not cocked? If so, re-cock the self-time, cock the shutter and press on the self-timer button. The hand of the self-timer should go back to its resting position.
Perhaps so. Should you ONLY set the timer when the shutter is cocked?
I'll try what you say - and sacrifice a frame or two for it's still loaded.
If it still does the same thing ( I PREY it won't), then it's a stop over to Chicago Camera Specialists
Could it be that you actuated the self-timer while the shutter was not cocked? If so, re-cock the self-time, cock the shutter and press on the self-timer button. The hand of the self-timer should go back to its resting position.