Hello all,
I have 2 MGs, the first works fine except the flash. Before taking the top
off to check the contacts etc. I am curious to know how exactly the hot
shoe works and how to trouble shoot it. Am I right in assuming that it is
a simple on off switch that trips the flash by closing a circuit, likely
very briefly? My continuity tester doesn't see anything on a working
camera. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The second MG has been disassembled to get at the shutter box because the
blades were blocked. I took off the rear plate or the shutter box and found
a blade that had
some how gotten on the wrong side of the frame separating it from the
forward shutter. I was able to replace everything the way it should be and
put the plate back on... and discovered a little bushing or spacer laying
on my work space. I think it came from the shutter, I was being careful
with the bits as I took the camera apart. Can anyone tell me where the
offending piece goes in the shutter, or if not, any suggestions where it
goes in the camera?
Picture at:
<http://pages.videotron.com/granth/MGshuttertemp.html>
http://pages.videotron.com/granth/MGshuttertemp.html
Thanks in advance,
Grant H
