Nikon FE. Indipendent shutter release after film advance.

[franco_manitto]

<p>My Nikon Fe started to show this strange behavior.<br /> 1 step. After advancing and then releasing the advance lever the shutter is independently released without pressing the button.<br /> 2 step. Advancing and releasing the film are normal and I can shot the picture pressing the button.<br /> 3 step. Same as step 1<br /> 4 Same as step 2<br /> 5 Same as step 1<br /> 6 same as step 2<br /> and son on... <br /> The behavior in the same shooting in A mode, in manual mode and in M 90 mode. Batteries are ok.<br /> Anyone have some suggestion? Thanks!</p>

[BrianS1664879711]

I would suspect that the body needs an overhaul.

The linkage in the bottom probably needs cleaning

and lubrication.

[Gus Lazzari]

<p>Mirror box <strong>latch</strong>ing that holds the spring pressure, is sporadic due to faulty lubricant.<br /> People call it a "shutter release", but it actually releases the mirror box; the mirror box then fires the shutter...</p>

[franco_manitto]

<p><em>Mirror box <strong>latch</strong>ing that holds the spring pressure, is sporadic due to faulty lubricant.</em><br /><em>People call it a "shutter release", but it actually releases the mirror box; the mirror box then fires the shutter...</em><br>

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Thanks for the answer!<br>

Is the suggested lubrication possible via dismantling the bottom cover or needs a more complicated action? <br>

Any suggestion where to find a suitable exploded picture to properly locate the latching?</p>

 

[donald_miller5]

<p>That is one heck of a problem to figure. I have a Zenit with a similar problem. I took care of it by putting the camera down and saying I will fix it tomorrow.</p>

[c_watson1]

<p>Unless you have a repair guy close by, just get another FE.</p>

[chuck_foreman1]

<p>@Donal Miller. I have a Zenith and took the very same approach. Perhaps this is the right kind of repair for the FE too?!</p>

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