--I posted this in the repair forum as well, but figured you all may have a more nuanced understanding of this camera--
Hi all--
Got my hands on an early SX-70 for a good price this past weekend. Tested with two different packs of 600 film (Im aware of the whole film debacle) and was met with essentially no response: no darkslide ejection, but the mirror did manage to move when pressing the shutter button. It wasnt a full shutter cycle, but Im hoping that means there is still power getting through and some mechanism is just getting caught up on old gunk.
Mostly coming here looking for any tips/advice about usual suspects to look for, as I intend to tear it down and see if I can get it back up and running. Weirdly, at a glance I didnt find much helpful info pertaining to the typical issues of the camera-- all I've come across is some mention of a switch that is associated with the opening of the camera and dirty battery contacts. I tried to take a look at both with no improvement. Any other things to look out for would be much appreciated.
I believe it is a model from 1974 if that affects anything.
Thanks! I've heard plenty of good things about this cam, not willing to give up on it yet
Hi all--
Got my hands on an early SX-70 for a good price this past weekend. Tested with two different packs of 600 film (Im aware of the whole film debacle) and was met with essentially no response: no darkslide ejection, but the mirror did manage to move when pressing the shutter button. It wasnt a full shutter cycle, but Im hoping that means there is still power getting through and some mechanism is just getting caught up on old gunk.
Mostly coming here looking for any tips/advice about usual suspects to look for, as I intend to tear it down and see if I can get it back up and running. Weirdly, at a glance I didnt find much helpful info pertaining to the typical issues of the camera-- all I've come across is some mention of a switch that is associated with the opening of the camera and dirty battery contacts. I tried to take a look at both with no improvement. Any other things to look out for would be much appreciated.
I believe it is a model from 1974 if that affects anything.
Thanks! I've heard plenty of good things about this cam, not willing to give up on it yet