Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-09 Thread Allen Murray
TED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 1:00 PM Subject: RE: Super Program metering problem. > Your analysis of the problem seems pretty sound to me. I'd guess it's the > variable resistor in the lens mount (on the camera body) that's moved by > th

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-09 Thread Allen Murray
ust 09, 2001 1:02 PM Subject: Re: Super Program metering problem. > Allen Murray wrote: > > > > > > Lately I've had one problem. When taking a photo the meter is often VERY > > wrong. I.E. 1/2000 F22 when it should be something like 1/125 F16. > > > >

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-09 Thread Allen Murray
Bob, Thanks for the reply. I think I'll try the repair myself and appreciate the pointer regarding the bearing. Allen - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 1:41 PM Subject: Re: Super Program metering prob

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-09 Thread Allen Murray
- Original Message - From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 4:33 PM Subject: Re: Super Program metering problem. > If the problem occurs when the lens was set to 'A', it's the electronic > contacts un

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-09 Thread Alan Chan
>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 re

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-10 Thread Mark Roberts
"Allen Murray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Mark, > >Thanks, other replies point to this resistor as well. > >Where did you get your service manual? Is it an original? I've heard of >people ordering them from sites on the Internet with mixed results. > >Thanks for the reply. I have a few service m

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-10 Thread Allen Murray
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 r

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-10 Thread Allen Murray
CTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 6:40 AM Subject: Re: Super Program metering problem. > "Allen Murray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Mark, > > > >Thanks, other replies point to this resistor as well. > > > >Wh

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-10 Thread Jody
On that topic: 1) I have a "Standard Camera Cleaning Set" made in Japan with blower brush, lens tissue, cotton buds, and cleaning solution. What is the cleaning solution likely to be? Is it safe? I think the diagrams show that you can clean your lenses with it. 2)I "acquired" a few isopropyl alcoh

Re: Super Program metering problem.

2001-08-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 05:25:23 -0700 (PDT) >From: Jody <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >On that topic: >1) I have a "Standard Camera Cleaning Set" made in >Japan with blower brush, lens tissue, cotton buds, and >cleaning solution. What is the cleaning solution >likely to be? Is it safe? I think the diagr