I've noticed this with my Ds also. The angled edge of the dial makes it easy
to apply a small amount of downward pressure when turning it and this seems
to correct the problem. It also seems necessary to turn it slowly and
deliberately, one click at a time as well.

Lou

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 6:54 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: PESO and issue with *ist DS
>
Now about some annoying issue I have with my *ist DS: when I use the
rear dial to zoom in/out in playback mode, or to change Aperture or
Speed or Exposure compensation, it behaves quite arratically:

- 100% OK when turned left.
When turned right:
- 50% OK
- 25% does nothing
- 25% turns right one or more steps!

I first suspected some dust or a hair or something slipped through the
gap over or below the dial, and tried to blow some canned air into it,
but this had no effect.

I'm now afraid it's a premature wear of the dial's contacts, but this
would be a very bad sign regarding the quality of construction of this
body, and for its future.

It's only 6 months and I have a 2 year guarantee, but of course I'm not
too willing to part from it right now...

Have any of you experienced this kind of behaviour?

Regards

Patrice

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