Nikon FA shutter/mirror sound

[Halka]

I've just received my Nikon FA. While playing around with it, I've noticed it has two distinct shutter/mirror sounds, depending on which mode is it set to. If I trip the shutter while in P(ro) or S mode, it responds with a satisfying *clak*; but when firing in M or A mode, there is something else; like if my neighbor dropped a box of cutlery to the floor. First I thought it was the sound of a sub-mirror hitting the main one, but then I realized that FA only has a single mirror. Otherwise the camera works perfectly, shutter speeds sound about right, but I haven't finished my first roll of film in it yet.

Has anyone else had a similar experience?

 

[MikeTime]

If you mean, like it's got a loose spring, yes. I sold mine because of that sound. Worked perfectly though. My other Nikons have a very solid, reassuring and satisfying shutter sound.

 

[djcphoto]

I have three FAs that I got as part of a job lot of gear and I think they are good little cameras. The shutter sound though, particularly when compared to other Nikons, is distinctly odd. Mike's description is pretty accurate

 

[Halka]

Thanks guys, seems like everything is in order then.