FM2 Shutter Problem

[andrew_andrews1]

<p>Hi,<br>

I recently acquired a Nikon FM2 which seems to have a shutter problem.<br>

After thinking that the shutter was faulty I have found that I can fire it by pushing a pen into a smallish hole on the bottom of the camera, I can then advance the film.<br>

However, I cannot fire the shutter using the normal shutter release button on the top of the camera, I have tried this at all shutter speeds.<br>

Am I being stupid, is there be any reason for this, or is there a simple repair?<br>

If not, I'll send it back.</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

Andrew</p>

 

[breogan_gomez]

<p>Is the film advance lever pushed against the body? If so this is the "lock" position. You have to release it before shooting.</p>

<p>Hope that helps...</p>

[sergio_ortega7]

<p>Simple illustrated manual for FM2:<br>

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm2n/fm2manual/</p>

[Michael R Freeman]

<blockquote>

<p><em>Am I being stupid, is there be any reason for this...</em></p>

</blockquote>

<p>Unless you are trying to release the shutter with the film advance pushed against the body, then no you are not. And even if you were, that would be a forgivable sin for anyone not familiar with the FM/FE series. ;) :)<br /> -</p>

<blockquote>

<p><em>... or is there a simple repair?</em></p>

</blockquote>

<p>Possibly, possibly not. I'm leaning towards not. The smallish hole that you were using to release the shutter is the firing pin for the MD-12 motordrive. It is quasi-independent of the top shutter release. It pushes on the opposite side of a lever that the plunger shaft from the top shutter release trips to release the shutter. I don't think it will work if that plunger shaft is jammed, so that indicates to me the problem may not be immediately accessible by pulling the baseplate, and lies deeper within.</p><div></div>

[andrew_andrews1]

<p>Yes, I was trying to fire the shutter with the lever in the lock position, next time I will read the manual!</p>

<p>Thanks for everyone's responses.</p>

[breogan_gomez]

<p>That's good news! Enjoy your camera, it's a great little beauty. </p>