FX-2 Troubles
May 25, 2016 23:10:48 GMT
on May 25, 2016 23:10:48 GMT
Posted: May 25, 2016 23:10:48 GMT
Hello everyone 
This is my first post.
I have recently started using an FX-2, and noticed some mechanical problems with it.
The first and most glaring problem is that the mirror is askew. When I look through the viewfinder, it is very clearly crooked. Also, the inset that assists in focusing is loose, and I can see a gap on the right side near the exposure needle and on the bottom. The needle is still kind of visible, but is mostly obstructed by the edge of the inset.
The second problem is a much more common and well-documented one. At 1/60 shutter speed, the shutter fires but the mirror does not fall back into place, requiring a second firing to drop it. I've heard it happens at other shutter speeds, but I've only noticed it at 1/60th on my unit.
I was curious to know if anyone could give me basic instruction on how to adjust the mirror and the inset so I could at least take photos. Also, I was curious if there was a fix for the mirror sticking in place, but that is less crucial because I can just avoid 1/60th.
Thanks, Christian.
This is my first post.I have recently started using an FX-2, and noticed some mechanical problems with it.
The first and most glaring problem is that the mirror is askew. When I look through the viewfinder, it is very clearly crooked. Also, the inset that assists in focusing is loose, and I can see a gap on the right side near the exposure needle and on the bottom. The needle is still kind of visible, but is mostly obstructed by the edge of the inset.
The second problem is a much more common and well-documented one. At 1/60 shutter speed, the shutter fires but the mirror does not fall back into place, requiring a second firing to drop it. I've heard it happens at other shutter speeds, but I've only noticed it at 1/60th on my unit.
I was curious to know if anyone could give me basic instruction on how to adjust the mirror and the inset so I could at least take photos. Also, I was curious if there was a fix for the mirror sticking in place, but that is less crucial because I can just avoid 1/60th.
Thanks, Christian.
