I've seen a number of MX's with dead self timers, I don't know how
difficult that is to repair. The flash contacts on the shutter tend to
corrode, if there isn't a lot of buildup cycling the shutter a number of
times sometimes brings back flash operation, it probably needs a CLA
however, it is at least 20 years old.
cbwaters wrote:
So after fitting new batteries in the MX I've found a couple things
I'd like to ask other owners about. So anon to the internet!
The self timer lever is just limp like it's not connected inside. It
works the DOF-P but no tick tick tick... Common failure?
My flash doesn't. I have an AF220 mounted and no amount of fiddling
gets it to fire. FWIW, the shoe looks like it's never been used. The
camera's so simple I can't imagine I've overlooked something. But
then, I can be pretty obtuse. Or so says my wife.
Thanks,
CW
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