butchie_anderson Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I'm new to the world of photography and have been using a hand me down Nikon EM camera for the past year with no problem. I took it to Colorado last week, but never took it out of it's carrying case. When I returned from my trip and began using the camera again, I found the shutter seems to be sticking after I press the shutter release button. It stays there for seconds, but eventually resumes to normal and allows me to take other photos. WHat is causing this? Could it be that I traveled with it at a higher altitude? Is this a common problem? Expensive to fix? What do the experts at photo.net recommend? Thank you for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_bridge Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Try replacing the batteries. The EM shutter is timed electronically most of its shutter speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_gifford Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Most obvious suggestion first: Insert new batteries. If that doesn't make your EM behave... Consider whether there is any pattern to WHEN the shutter sticks. Only at the start of a roll, or only at the end, or always in the middle? Only sticking when in "A" mode but fine in "B" or "M90"? If there is a pattern, that might be a clue leading to advice on a solution. Sadly, the EM body is not worth sending in to Nikon for repair (unless the particular camera has some sentimental value for you) because you can get nice used EM bodies for $85-$110, less than the typical repair bill. If you know of a handy local camera repair person, ask whether your EM could be examined and fixed for a reasonable fee. Good luck and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_green1 Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Actually, Good EM bodies sell for $60-75 on the famous auction site. For under $100, you can get one with a 50mm lens. So, if it cannot be fixed very cheaply, it's not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskovacs Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I'll add my vote for a dead battery. The FE I had for a while behaved this way when the battery was flat. Was it cold in Colorado? Cold is hard on batteries. Second possibility: simply dark outside or lens cap on? "A mode" will time exposures out to many minutes. Third possibility: mirror cushion foam sticky and holding the mirror up? This is a do it yourself fix on an EM. Seek advice before starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_checknita Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 The meter coupling lever on the camera body is probably sticky causing the shutter to remain open longer. To check just rapidly change the aperture on the lens (when it is mounted on the camera) and watch the meter coupling lever which is located on the camera body just at the back of the lens. If it moves very slowly or not at all, this is probably the problem. It is usually worse at lower temperatures. A little bit of rubbing alcohol applied with a toothpick along the meter coupling collar and working the lever back and forth may free it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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