The bad news here is, if 1/2 and 1 don't work, there's a good likelihood B still stick either open or before opening.
The only question right now is how do you know if speeds above 1/2 second are working accurately?
That seems unlikely. 1/2 and one second are particularly problematic due to the (intended) resistance of the slow speed escapement. On most shutters I've dug into, the B setting does not engage either escapement.The bad news here is, if 1/2 and 1 don't work, there's a good likelihood B still stick either open or before opening.
What camera; what shutter... some are more amenable to “quick-fixes” than others.
Pop quiz... who said this, and is it correct or not?Older shutters that were designed to run dry actually work better with a trace of oil on the gear posts, shaft bushings, a trace of grease on sliding metal parts, and graphite/teflon on the shutter blades and controller.
A trace is a drop of oil applied to a cotton swab or felt pad, pin touched to it or a drop applied directly then wiped off with a towel, what remains is a trace.
From my lengthy experience I would say that this is a good statement. Emphasize 'trace' of oil, however; just enough to prevent metal on metal wear but never enough to potentially gum up the works when dry.Pop quiz... who said this, and is it correct or not?
The bad news here is, if 1/2 and 1 don't work, there's a good likelihood B still stick either open or before opening.
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