Minolta Maxxum 5 on-off switch

[melvin_krick]

Hello to all. I have just acquired a nice clean used Maxxum 5 with 2 lenses. My

problem is that every time I shoot a pic the display LCD goes blank and then I

have to turn the switch off and then back on to restore the display and shutter

release. This is in the P fully automatic mode. Otherwise every thing else works.

[michael_hohner]

If this is not caused by bad batteries, I'd return the camera.

[ian green]

this problem _can_ be caused with nearly dead batteries

 

try new fresh ones and recheck

 

if problem persists either return the camera or be ready to wait at least a month for service to repair it

[melvin_krick]

In regard to the above, Ive already tried new batteries and the problem is still the same. I can use the camera since the film advance still works but if I keep turning the switch off and on between shots eventually I feel that I am going to wear the switch out or break it. When the mirror comes back down after an exposure, does it hit some kind of contact that shuts off the power? I cant find a listed repair manual on the Internet.

[ian green]

beware of switch falling off if you going to use the camera that way

 

also check the net for 'Minolta Service Parts.pdf'

 

email me if you cannot find it

[michael_hohner]

You've bought a broken camera. Go back to the seller and ask for a refund.