Thanks again Alan, I'll try it on the weekend.
Allen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 2:12 AM
Subject: Re: Super Program metering problem.
> >Thanks for your detailed reply. I may try the repair myself. The problem
is
> >both with the ring set to A or manually set to any aperature. Guess this
> >points to the variable aperature resistor? What does it look like?
> >
> >Is audio cleaner just rubbing alcohol?
>
> This picture is a carbon variable resistor from the P5/P50. The Super
> A/Program one should be gold plated. I don't think the audio cleaner is
> rubbing alcohol, but no harm to try. After cleaning, you can also use a
> product called "DeoxIT" to coat all metallic (won't work on carbon)
contacts
> (inside the camera) to avoid further problem. The fluid is in red colour.
>
> regards,
> Alan Chan
>
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