jammed me super and list question
Hi; My ME Super has jammed. The mirror is in the up position, the advance lever feels cocked. The take up reel and the sprocket wheel turn freely. I have tried to manually put the mirror down but it won't stay and I've replaced the batteries. Any suggestions before I send it out for repair. Also I re subscribed and I seem to be getting everybody's submissions, not just the digest. What did I do wrong? BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: jammed me super and list question
Because you have already indicated you have pulled the mirror down, I am assuming you don't mind doing what I have done in the past. Keep in mind the shutter is fragile, and it could be damaged, but I have been able to do this a couple of times, without damage. I have purchased 2 ME Super's this way, and after GENTLY lifting the shutter from the back with my fingernail, they snapped back into place and have had no problems since. I'm sure that it would be best if they had been professionally CLA'ed, but seem to work for my needs. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Butch Black Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 4:09 PM To: Pentax discussion group Subject: jammed me super and list question Hi; My ME Super has jammed. The mirror is in the up position, the advance lever feels cocked. The take up reel and the sprocket wheel turn freely. I have tried to manually put the mirror down but it won't stay and I've replaced the batteries. Any suggestions before I send it out for repair. Also I re subscribed and I seem to be getting everybody's submissions, not just the digest. What did I do wrong? BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.373 / Virus Database: 208 - Release Date: 07/01/2002 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.373 / Virus Database: 208 - Release Date: 07/01/2002 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: jammed me super and list question
Hi; Thanks for the suggestion. It didn't work but after re-inserting the batteries a few times and hitting the base a few times with the heel of my hand if freed up, although my LED's are flashing, not steady. I was having an overexposure problem with the last couple of rolls that I shot prior to it freezing up on me, so I think it's ready for a CLA at least. Butch - Original Message - From: Dale Leeper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 5:52 PM Subject: RE: jammed me super and list question Because you have already indicated you have pulled the mirror down, I am assuming you don't mind doing what I have done in the past. Keep in mind the shutter is fragile, and it could be damaged, but I have been able to do this a couple of times, without damage. I have purchased 2 ME Super's this way, and after GENTLY lifting the shutter from the back with my fingernail, they snapped back into place and have had no problems since. I'm sure that it would be best if they had been professionally CLA'ed, but seem to work for my needs. Hope this helps. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Butch Black Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 4:09 PM To: Pentax discussion group Subject: jammed me super and list question Hi; My ME Super has jammed. The mirror is in the up position, the advance lever feels cocked. The take up reel and the sprocket wheel turn freely. I have tried to manually put the mirror down but it won't stay and I've replaced the batteries. Any suggestions before I send it out for repair. Also I re subscribed and I seem to be getting everybody's submissions, not just the digest. What did I do wrong? BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.373 / Virus Database: 208 - Release Date: 07/01/2002 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.373 / Virus Database: 208 - Release Date: 07/01/2002 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: jammed me super and list question
- Original Message - From: Butch Black Subject: Re: jammed me super and list question Hi; Thanks for the suggestion. It didn't work but after re-inserting the batteries a few times and hitting the base a few times with the heel of my hand if freed up, although my LED's are flashing, not steady. I was having an overexposure problem with the last couple of rolls that I shot prior to it freezing up on me, so I think it's ready for a CLA at least. I think flashing LEDs are a symptom of dying batteries. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
