Shutter Problem with F 1N AE

[joachim_hildebrand]

I just bought a F 1N in very good cosmetical condition but it does not

work like should and like it did in the shop. The problem is now:

Shutter lag seems to be quite long, mirror travel is very slow and the

mirror often goes down again only when I lift my finger from the

shutter release button. In complete manual mode without batteries

there are the same symptoms but not as severe because the mirrors

returns always but slower then normal. Yes, I tested the battery, the

needle is quite above the minimum mark at 5,6. Should I bother with

repairing the camera or just return it to the shop an look for another

body? Is it a typical problem?

 

Thanks

Joachim

[graham_evans2]

Sounds like it's time for CLA. If not included in the CLA, have the light seals and foam mirror stop replaced as well. Any model or brand of camera this age is more than likely to need a CLA. Perhaps further negotiation of the purchase price is possible? The F1N is a great camera, very well made and very reliable. If yours is in good cosmetic condition then it's certainly worth the expense of a service.

[brian hanson]

To answer that question I would need to know how much you paid for it.

They are great cameras.

[chris_waller]

Joachim,

 

I stowed one of my F1s in a drawer in an unheated upstairs room for several months. When I came to use it again it did just what you describe. It may just free up on its own with a little use, but I advise a CLA.

[joachim_hildebrand]

Thanks for Your help.

 

I returned the camera to the shop which repaired it at no cost. They said the problem was stiff lubricants in the mirror mechanism because of the long time of no use. Now everything works flawlessly.

 

I like this camera very much, found a 1,2/55 ASPHERICAL SSC and an 1,2/85 L and now I look for the 1,4/24 L.

 

The only thing I don?t like: There is no exposure lock in AE Mode, at least i can?t find one.