TL Super locked up
Mar 19, 2014 21:38:50 GMT
on Mar 19, 2014 21:38:50 GMT
Posted: Mar 19, 2014 21:38:50 GMT
I just received a TL Super from shopgoodwill.com. I got it mainly for the attached Yashinon-DX 50mm f/1.7, which is in beautiful condition, but I was disappointed to find that the camera body is seriously locked up. Except for that it is in great cosmetic condition, and I'd like to get it working again if possible.
The shutter button depresses all the way with only normal spring resistance.
The advance lever stops after a few degrees of rotation.
The mirror is in the down position, but can be lifted to the up position, after which it returns to down.
The aperture paddle is held in the forward position by spring pressure.
The mirror lockup switch doesn't do anything when turned, and there doesn't seem to be much resistance to turning it.
The self-timer turns and winds down, with a small click at the end, but it doesn't release the shutter.
I've tried moving the shutter curtains, and I've opened the bottom cover and applied a little naptha to try to loosen cocking mechanism, but that doesn't work.
Is there something I should move or reset to unlock it? Does this camera have a lever locking problem like the notorious Spotmatic lockup? Does anyone have any experience with unjamming these Yashica SLRs?
The shutter button depresses all the way with only normal spring resistance.
The advance lever stops after a few degrees of rotation.
The mirror is in the down position, but can be lifted to the up position, after which it returns to down.
The aperture paddle is held in the forward position by spring pressure.
The mirror lockup switch doesn't do anything when turned, and there doesn't seem to be much resistance to turning it.
The self-timer turns and winds down, with a small click at the end, but it doesn't release the shutter.
I've tried moving the shutter curtains, and I've opened the bottom cover and applied a little naptha to try to loosen cocking mechanism, but that doesn't work.
Is there something I should move or reset to unlock it? Does this camera have a lever locking problem like the notorious Spotmatic lockup? Does anyone have any experience with unjamming these Yashica SLRs?
