Hi all,
I have an odd problem with my Nikon F3.
Preface:
Batteries are brand new. Battery connectors have been cleaned.
The problem is the same on “A” as on manual shutter speed setting.
The problem persists no matter which frame I am on 0-40.
Problem:
When I shoot at speeds slower than 1/250 the shutter stays open for much longer.
Examples:
1/125 = 1/10 (or as long as you keep the release button pressed)
1/60 = 1/5
1 = 30 sec
4 = 120 sec
to make matters weirder, the mechanical shutter will also stay open for too long. The mechanical shutter is supposed to be 1/60 no matter what. But it follows the pattern above.
It does so even when the camera is off. It will still have too slow speeds and the speed will depend on the manual shutter speed setting.
The only way to get the true mechanical shutter speed is by removing the batteries. Then the speed will stay at 1/60.
If anyone has any clue to what could cause this, I am very excited to hear ideas.
Is it simply just fried ?