At 10:56 PM 5/12/01 -0400, you wrote:
>Having seen previous posts that indicate a few of you collect and use
>the 35SP, I would like to get your input on a problem.
>
>I recently purchased two 35SP cameras. The black one came from a
>reputable vintage camera house (at a premium price) and was reported to
>be in Ex++ condition. The other was from eBay and was reported to be in
>perfect working order.
>
>Each camera appeared to be in good physical condition. To test them, I
>cocked and fired the shutters and each camera worked fine - once. Then,
>neither would cock or fire again.
>
>My question is, does the shutter rely on the battery in any way? Could a
>low battery cause this problem. Is there a sensor that won't let it fire
>if there is no film loaded? Has anyone had this problem. I just can't
>believe I was taken by two separate dealers in just two weeks.
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Wayne Katez
Try the RFLIST at http://www.topica.com/ They have a lot of people that
tinker with these cameras. The battery is for the meter only. I've
never had a jam.
Paul
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