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FM2 and MD12 problem


jeffa

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I recently pulled my old FM2 with a MD12 drive out of retirement.

What a great camera. Unfortunately when I attach the drive, the

internal meter shuts off. Without the drive on the meter works fine.

Last time I used the rig, several years ago, the meter worked fine

with the drive. Any suggestions? Thanks

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Try cleaning the contacts.

 

I use Q-Tips very lightly moistened with methyl alcohol. I don�t like the idea of using an eraser on gold plated contacts as I imagine the plating is very thin. Once the gold is worn down to the brass it corrodes rapidly and causes constant problems.

 

My father gave me his MD-12 but it wasn�t working. I cleaned the contact and it still didn�t work so I called a friend who repairs cameras. He said, "Did you clean the contacts?" I said, "Yes but I�ll do it again." The second time I really cleaned them thoroughly and it�s never given a problem since. My guess is there wax on the contacts. Alcohol isn�t a good solvent for wax. It is for oil and sugar but on for wax. I scrubbed them carefully but thoroughly the second time.

 

Give it a shot. I hope it works for you.

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Thanks for all the great feedback!

 

I've taken everyones advice but to no avail. In fact tonight the meter stopped working even without the MD-12 attached. I think my next move is to the repair shop. While it may be cheaper to find another one used, I've had this one since it was new and am probably more attached to it than I should.

 

If anybody knows a cheap meter fix, I'm all ears.

 

Again thanks for all the help, Jeff

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