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Title: Nikon N65 shutter problem
Post by: Vivkr on Nov 08, 2006, 07:48 PM
Hi,
 
The shutter of my Nikon N65 does not open fully as the mirror does not swivel up completely and my films come out with a broad black band on developing.  
 
I am wondering if there is a way to fix this problem, or where the exact proble
Title: Nikon N65 shutter problem
Post by: Vivkr on Nov 09, 2006, 07:33 PM
Hi all,  
 
Here is more info on the same. I opened up the front of my camera by removing the zoom lens, and disabled the shutter. After this, I could see that the movement of the mirror was a bit stiff, and I prodded it back and forth gently
Title: Nikon N65 shutter problem
Post by: Vivkr on Nov 09, 2006, 07:55 PM
sorry, here's the snap
(https://kyp.hauslendale.com/classics/forum/messages/6899/7993.jpg)
Title: Nikon N65 shutter problem
Post by: Mac on Jan 01, 2007, 03:55 AM
That is called the sub-mirror and it does look out of place or broken.