escuta Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Hello all, I've got an FE that I've had for years. The shutter has always been a bit fussy. I have to press directly downward on the shutter button or if not, it won't engage. Is this something that can be fixed or is it likely that I need to have a part replaced? I've had the camera serviced twice but to no avail. Any recommendations? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erichsande Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I don't know what the problem may be, but it may be worth spending a couple dollars on a "soft shutter release" that might provide a better direct, downward press. If you search Nikon soft shutter release on eBay there are plenty of listings for generic ones for ~US$5.00 (2 buttons). Eric Sande Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escuta Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks Eric. I hadn't heard of these and it sounds like it might be just the thing, as it seems to work like a cable release from what I've read. All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Rance Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Just to add, early FE models had a known problem with the shutter sticking - I'm sure that there was a recall. When Nikon fixed the fault they put a blob of red paint up the tripod bush. What serial number is yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escuta Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Ah, thanks. No red blob. The serial number, I'm fairly sure, is FE 3894728 although it's pretty worn. It's a black FE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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