The slow shutter speeds are controlled by a different timer than the
fast. Sounds like the lubrication has gotten stiff. Maybe exercising
the shutter a number of times at varying speeds will loosen it up.
Otherwise a CLA is in order. Objectively the camera isn't worth a CLA
but if you like it it's worth it.
On 11/13/2010 8:00 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
Got the K1000 out and dusted it off. Battery checked good according to
the user manual. Ran it through all the shutter speeds. Everything
checked out fine.
Until I put a roll of film in it (*NOT* one of my last 2 rolls of
Kodachrome).
Then the mirror developed a peculiar malfunction. Mirror won't return
if the shutter speed is 1/8 sec or slower.
???
I can get it to come back down by setting the shutter speed to 1/1000,
cocking it and tripping it with the camera turned upside down. Mirror
return works just fine at 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30,
1/15, but at 1/8 or longer, it's no joy!
Doesn't appear to be sticky foam. Don't know if I'll have time to get
a CLA done before my trip, but I've got a plan B.
Went back in and dug out my LX. But I really wanted to use the K1000.
Keep your fingers crossed.
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