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.
Allen
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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
> the aperture tab on the lens. Cleaning will probably take care of it. I
> don't know how difficult it is to get at it but I have a Super Program
service
> manual at home and I'll have a look later. (Still trying to find the time
> to scan this service manual and converti it into a PDF).
>
> Mark
>
> -- Original Message --
>
> >Hello,
> >
> >Hope someone can give me a hint...
> >
> >I have a Super Program I bought new in 1985. It's been a terrific camera.
> >
> >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. This
> >occurs wth both my SMC 35-70 mm lens and a Takumar 70-200mm lens. If I
> >fiddle with the aperature ring it will often display the correct
readings.
> >I've cleaned the contacts on the body and lenses with an eraser several
> >times and took it to a local camera shop. They also tried the eraser
method.
> >No go.
> >
> >Anyone else experience this problem? I expect it's mechanical/contact in
> >nature.
>
>
>
>
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