--- Cerulean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Background info: I got a non-functional black MX from > an ex as a trade for my old barely-functional > computer. It came with three different lenses (don't > have the info with me of what they are), plus misc > filters, etc. The camera is in desperate need of > repair; the shutter release is stuck in the down > position, the cloth itself looks like it's messed up, > and the film advance won't advance.
The MX is not a very complicated camera to repair. A very common problem with this old camera is a long piece of metal arm (on the bottom of the camera) that clocks the mirror assembly was distorted slightly due to age. This results in complete lockup with the mirror in down position while the shutter is being clocked but cannot fire. To see if this is the problem of your MX, just check if that metal arm moves freely. If it doesn't, it is the source of problem. The solution is rather simple. You only need to remove the bottom plate and get that piece of metal out, then use a pair of pliers to bend it back "very" slightly, apply some grease and the job is done. Unfortunately, I have not the MX anymore so I cannot show you anything visually. However, if you can snap a good pic with the bottom plate removed, I might be able to circle them out. ===== Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com
