<p>Hi,<br>
<br />I have been learning so much by searching through the threads here, I really appreciate all the sharing of knowledge. After years of wanting to take photos, I have finally been making some purchases to realize that goal - a couple of lenses to get me started and a Canon F-1N, New F-1. I managed to grab a few accessories from KEH, as well. I only know about them from the forums here, so thanks again.<br>
Anyway, the first F-1N I got on an auction site said that all was tested and that the shutter operated properly. When I got it, however, I found that the shutter only worked properly at the first few low speeds. All the other speeds seem to fire at the same sluggish rate, no matter how high I adjust it. I thought it was a power issue, so I bought a new battery at Radio Shack. But, it still had the same problem. The timer worked, though, so I know the electronics were at least partially working. At that point I just sent it back as I have seen that other people have had similar issues. <br>
The second one I got has the same problem! Or, am I the problem? Could it be user error? They claimed it was tested at all speeds, too. I tried to be very picky about the seller reputation and description of its testing. I don't have it loaded with film, I am just testing it as I got it. I have changed the switch from "normal" to "light", and tried a couple of other things. The timer on this one didn't work at first, it would beep but the shutter never moved. Replacing it with my battery - from last time - fixed that, but the shutter remains slow. The pin in the battery compartment has what I consider to be very good resistance, it is firm when I push it. Am I missing something here? Is there a setting I am overlooking to get this to work right? If I have this set to 1/2000th it should click extremely fast, right? <br>
This last one that I bought is in amazing shape, and the serial number indicates that it was from one of the last years that it was made. So, if it is truly just bad luck, and this one is also broken, should I keep searching for a late 30xxxx serial number F-1N in excellent condition? Or, could this be repaired at a reasonable rate? All the other ones that are in this good of shape and late serial number are considerably more expensive. I just want to find one that was taken care of and will last me for a long time. Thanks for any insight you can offer, I greatly appreciate it. </p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Stephen</p>