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K1000 slow speed problem

Started by Spdtwn, Sep 11, 2007, 02:32 PM

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Uniqua97

Sep 11, 2007, 02:32 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:26 AM by smf_adm
Hi,
 
I have a k1000 which works fine for the speeds down to 1/15. however, if you any lower than that, when you  fire the camera mirror stays up. the curtain looks moving fine.
 
it is something as if something did not move enough and nee

Spdtwn

Sep 19, 2007, 02:59 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:26 AM by smf_adm
Symptoms would appear to indicate sluggish shutter mechanism causing curtains to 'hang-up' and prevent mechanism from resetting. Also slow speed escapement sticking. A good CLA should fix this. Lifting of front leathers and removal of front panel woul