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I was convinced a manual shutter tester was a waste of money until a Pentax 67 repair job proved me wrong.
After three days of chasing a sticky curtain issue on a client's camera, I spent $220 on a basic tester and found the exact timing lag in 10 minutes, which completely changed how I approach mechanical shutter diagnosis. What's your go-to tool for tricky shutter problems?
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hannaht291mo ago
Yeah, I finally caved and got a cheap audio-based tester for my old Leicas. It's saved me so much time guessing on slow second curtains!
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matthewh281mo agoMost Upvoted
That audio tester trick is a total game changer for old mechanical shutters. Spent way too many afternoons listening for that tiny lag myself. Those little tools are worth their weight in gold just for the peace of mind. Lets you get back to actually shooting instead of fixing.
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