burak_savak Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 <p>Hi I have 4 konica FT1's in my collection. <br /><br />They have been sitting for a while. Today I tried to fire one of them. The motor works, however when I depress the shutter I have to wait several seconds before I can take the next photo. LEDs does not work. <br /><br />I have tried all others and the same problem. <br /><br />Got new batteries and no good, still the same problem. <br /><br />Am I doing something wrong? <br /><br />Can anybody with a similar experience help me? <br /><br />Thanks,</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5083 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 <p>Wonky electronics unfortunately typical of the FT-1, FS-1, and related Konicas. There's no economical fix. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_wheatland Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 <p>I've owned several FT-1 and FS-1 some years ago. They work better with AA battery holder and is an option over the AAA battery holder. Make sure all battery contacts are free of corrosion, and oils(not visible). You have to clean (12) sets of contacts (8) in the holder and (2) on top and (2) in the camera cavity where the holder goes. If using fresh batteries then does not cure the problem it needs repairs and frankly is not worth the expense. I have one FT-1 left and the gearbox is broken. Find a TC, TCX, or T seires and be done with the motorized Konicas.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_502260 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 <p>The electronic parts in an FT-1 last a long time but not forever. Greg Weber has the correct replacement parts and is the person to go to with a broken FT-1. You can contact him at <a href="mailto:gweber@webercamera.com">gweber@webercamera.com</a> or at 402-721-3873. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVeit-Studio1476 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 <p>I've been able to fully revive several electronically marginal or completely dead FT-1's by cleaning the 3 flexible printed circuit connectors under the top cover and replacing the deteriorated compression pads in the clamps that hold the connectors together. It will take an hour or perhaps 2 to do the job, but if you're comfortable with this level of repair it's not too difficult. I've posted a set of photos with instructions at this site: <br> http://www.flickr.com/photos/15235665@N04/sets/72157623203627474/<br> Good luck!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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