Bob,
Thanks for the reply. I think I'll try the repair myself and appreciate the
pointer regarding the bearing.
Allen
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Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: Super Program metering problem.
> > 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 innature.
>
> Allen,
>
> I have had the 'A' setting electrical contacts in behind the lens
bayonette ring give me some trouble. They can be removed and cleaned easily
but watch out for a tiny ball bearing under the aperture ring... and you
might have trouble reassembling the contacts.
>
> The other possibility is the big aperture resistor(?) in the camera that
senses what you are using. This could be more serious.
>
> And I never liked erasers for cleaning. Too often they left a gummy film
on the contacts.
>
> Regards, Bob S.
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