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on Jun 8, 2018 13:44:03 GMT
Posted: Jun 8, 2018 13:44:03 GMT
I bought a FX-D Quartz after using FED 5v for a long time I somehow managed to brake it after taking first 33 photos then I managed to finish my film even after breaking it so here's my problem:
Mirror goes and not coming back until I cork it again
Shutter is probably not working as supposed to be
I'm not going to a repairshop because when first took it to a shop he tried to rip me off by saying your lens is broken you can't take pictures (I've 36/36 from a film for the first time in my life) I'm all alone on this and I need help
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on Jun 8, 2018 21:56:46 GMT
Posted: Jun 8, 2018 21:56:46 GMT
Hi
I think you have the self timer on.
If you do not know how to deactivate it, please check the manual in Butkus (a clue: it is the lever below FXD Quartz)
I hope this helps.
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on Jun 10, 2018 2:13:58 GMT
Posted: Jun 10, 2018 2:13:58 GMT
The fact it happens without a lens attached means you need to find a competent repair person to give you advice, not that schmuck with his broken lens theory. The camera is old enough that it could probably use a good CLA (Clean, Lube, and Adjust) to detect any issues such as shutter out of adjustment and not tripping the mirror return, or the mirror bumper getting sticky, or even the mirror has slipped forward on it's frame, and needs to be reset. It may just need new batteries.
PF
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on Jun 11, 2018 3:30:13 GMT
Posted: Jun 11, 2018 3:30:13 GMT
First of all thank you for answering my thread I was out of hope. I found some place that says it's about something with shutter broken and needs to be stay there for at least one week for finding parts needed in this repair and also it'll cost up to 200+ (50$) Turkish Liras so I found tons of used Samsung NX1000 bodies and cheap adapters for that price and since dollar is going up in my country moving to digital with my old lenses (I also have a FED Industar 61 L/D) is more senseable way because I'm a university student on a tight budget
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on Jun 11, 2018 3:31:01 GMT
Posted: Jun 11, 2018 3:31:01 GMT
Hi I think you have the self timer on. If you do not know how to deactivate it, please check the manual in Butkus (a clue: it is the lever below FXD Quartz) I hope this helps. If that's the real problem I'll just jump off from somewhere I'm in a deep depression because of losing my Quartz |
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on Jun 12, 2018 2:35:07 GMT
Posted: Jun 12, 2018 2:35:07 GMT
First of all thank you for answering my thread I was out of hope. I found some place that says it's about something with shutter broken and needs to be stay there for at least one week for finding parts needed in this repair and also it'll cost up to 200+ (50$) Turkish Liras so I found tons of used Samsung NX1000 bodies and cheap adapters for that price and since dollar is going up in my country moving to digital with my old lenses (I also have a FED Industar 61 L/D) is more senseable way because I'm a university student on a tight budget Yes, that would be the prudent thing to do. Repairing the FX-D can wait, and who knows, you may find another one in better shape for less money than that. Its more plentiful cousin (in Europe at least) the Contax 139 Quartz has the same lens mount if you should happen to come by one. They are not quite the same cameras, but have enough similarities, with the Contax adding a couple of features. Also keep a watch for any Zeiss lenses in the C/Y mount. Most of them are equal to, or better than the Yashica ML series.
Good luck, and hang in there. Photography gear acquisition can be a slow process at times, and you are bound to pick up some real junkers now and then. It happens to everyone.
PF
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