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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Shutter does not release. • Shutter Button does not • Check mechanism for jams.
move. • Spring loose/broken.
• Wheel does not unlatch.
• Pressure Lever jammed.
• Mechanism broken. Shutter Blades dirty.
Shutter speed low, film is • See Causes above. See Solutions above.
overexposed.
• Wheel Spring broken. Replace Wheel Spring.
Aperture No. incorrect, • Aperture Control Knob Check mechanism for jam.
film incorrectly exposed. does not move.
• Blades are dirty. Check and clean Blades.
• Blades incorrectly Check and readjust blade
matched to number. position.
Flash does not fire. • Wire broken or • Check continuity.
disconnected. • Check soldered
connections.
• Terminal and hot shoe not • Check Body Connector.
connected.
• X-Contact parts • Check gap and readjust.
broken/misadjusted.
Flash fires twice. Microswitch not opening Check Microswitch,
before X contacts close. reposition or replace.