damond_lam Posted August 18, 2001 Share Posted August 18, 2001 I have a 5-year old M6 that has a light meter activation problem.It is known that the build-in light meter can be activited by pressing the shutter release half way. Although I can always activite the light meter the first time, somehow during the following shots it cannot be turned on by pressing the shutter release half way. What I do is to turn the speed dial to B and then turn it back to the desired speed. Then the meter works again. Or I can just release the shuttle (and waste a frame) then it will work again also. <p> I have replaced the battery so it is not an issue. <p> Should I return the unit to service? Or is there some way I can fix it myself? Advice, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted August 18, 2001 Share Posted August 18, 2001 Well, that sure doesn't sound normal. Assuming a good battery and clean contacts, the meter should come into play every time you lightly press the shutter button. So I'd say it needs to go in for service. The B position actually turns the meter off; so it sounds like the contacts which are supposed to energize the meter when you turn it away from B, and onto a timed speed, aren't making a good connection except for one exposure. Must be something loose in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted August 19, 2001 Share Posted August 19, 2001 Worn or dirty contacts in the meter-on switch is most likely the cause. Unless you have the correct tools and know how to strip down and reassemble an M6 then *don't* try to repair it yourself. It probably could use a CLA anyway. I'd send it to someone like Sherry Krauter who will service it in a reasonable time and not skin you alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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