Hello Arpi! Bertman here; Nicetameetcha!
My HC3 is sickly - I bumped it on wood (not even hard) and the front shutters came loose and just "flop around". When I turn on the camera, I can hear the motors trying to open the shutters, then it tells me I can't record because "Lens cover not fully open. Turn power off then on." This of course does nothing to fix it - the shutters are mechanically disengaged from the motor that opens them.
I see you posted a reply to a HC90 owner that they just needed to replace the lens barrier. (Part number 178727811) -- Do you know a similar part for the HC3?
The unit is otherwise working perfectly. I want to open it myself if I knew how to unscrew the front and get the shutters reconnected. (It seems the "jumped the track" and just need to be re-set.) What say ye?
Thanks!
- Bert :o)
Finding the part from online distributors was easy - it's a $52 part. But I cannot find any instructions on how to install it. Would those be included with the part? Are any special tools needed, and is it "plug and play?"
Thanks again,
- Bert :o)Thanks Arpi!
Finding the part from online distributors was easy - it's a $52 part. But I cannot find any instructions on how to install it. Would those be included with the part? Are any special tools needed, and is it "plug and play?"
Thanks again,
- Bert :o)
Finding the part from online distributors was easy - it's a $52 part. But I cannot find any instructions on how to install it. Would those be included with the part? Are any special tools needed, and is it "plug and play?"
Thanks again,
- Bert :o)Thanks Arpi!
Finding the part from online distributors was easy - it's a $52 part. But I cannot find any instructions on how to install it. Would those be included with the part? Are any special tools needed, and is it "plug and play?"
Thanks again,
- Bert :o)
I see, and there are a lot of parts. I have access to an electrostatic workbench and have friends very experienced with electronics, so I am willing to proceed. If you have all the diagrams I need, great; it will save me from spending $15 at ManualsParadise, and your guidance will be much appreciated. I will watch for your posting, thanks!
- Bert :o)I see, and there are a lot of parts. I have access to an electrostatic workbench and have friends very experienced with electronics, so I am willing to proceed. If you have all the diagrams I need, great; it will save me from spending $15 at ManualsParadise, and your guidance will be much appreciated. I will watch for your posting, thanks!
- Bert :o)
I have engaged a technician to help with the repair. Can you email me higher-resolution images of the manual? Please send them to fixyahdrhc3 @ hotmail.com (I created this temporary email just for this.) Thanks!!!
- Bert :o)Hello Arpi!
I have engaged a technician to help with the repair. Can you email me higher-resolution images of the manual? Please send them to fixyahdrhc3 @ hotmail.com (I created this temporary email just for this.) Thanks!!!
- Bert :o)
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Re: Shutter Won't Open
Well, replacement of the shutter unit (lens barrier)instead of the repair seems more realistic... The part number is: 178739811
Please contact your nearest Sony Service for the price estimate.
If you need more info please advice.
Arpi
Hello Bert, __to begin with, please check the attachment. One of the first steps is to discharge the capacitor. I would rather not encourage you to do the repair yourself. __My moto is - best things are simple.__So, please ask a pro to do it for you.____Arpi__PS: if you still want to do the job please advice and I will send you more picturesHello Bert,
__to begin with, please check the attachment. One of the first steps is to discharge the capacitor. I would rather not encourage you to do the repair yourself. __My moto is - best things are simple.__So, please ask a pro to do it for you.____Arpi__PS: if you still want to do the job please advice and I will send you more pictures
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there is a shape on the side of the key that fits in the bottom part. If you line up the bump with the slot the right way, and turn it, the shutter will open
Remove the lens and set the camera to manual exposure mode. Select the "B" (or "Bulb") shutter speed. Open or even remove the camera back and hold the camera up to a light source and press and hold the shutter. Look through the camera to see whether there is any horizontal obstruction towards the bottom of the film gate ( = top of negative, they're taken upside down). If you see an obstruction then assess the damage and if it's a foreign body then remove it. Note that you must absolutely not reach through the open shutter. If it closes whilst you have your fingers or tools in the way you will ruin the shutter assembly.
If that test shows nothing, then you really have run out of options and need to send the camera to a service centre for diagnosis and repair. It's likely to be a sticking shutter causing an overexposed band across the negative, usually the width of the band would show some variation in width and position depending upon shutter speed.
A poor battery will not be the cause of a shutter issue. Unless faulty, the shutter will either work or it won't, unlike the previous F3 the F4 lacks a mechanical back-up shutter speed.
So I assume you have changed the batteries and made sure there isn't any corrosion on the contacts. If your mirror is flipping up but no shutter, it sounds like a bad shutter. Check the shutter from the back, then from the front behind the mirror. Look for abnormalities or residue. It is a great camera and uses standard batteries (!) but the 1/2000 shutter has a half life like any other SLR. If you are going to throw it out you may want to open the back and use a q-tip to drip a couple drops of 90% alcohol on the top and bottom (and sides) of the shutter. As a last ditch, I throw cameras or lenses in the toaster oven at 200° for 10 min. and retry (take out batteries and film). At the least it will kill any fungus at the worst it hardens some lubricants. It does make you feel like you are doing some specilized scientific work before you toss it in the trash.
if its the shutter that won't open and voom i had same prob i just tap the shutter not real hard but hard n it comes open i still got camara now as it works but the shutter freezes lol hope this helps
A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. The symptoms of a stuck or "sticky" shutter are very similar to CCD image sensor failure. The camera may take black pictures (for shutter stuck closed), or the pictures may be very bright and overexposed, sometimes with lines, especially when taken outdoors (for shutter stuck open).
To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help.
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You mean the lens protector doors, not the camera shutter. This seems to be a problem on this camera. Aparently you bumped it against something or dropped it. The only way I know of to fix this is to take it apart and set the arm of the spring again into the side as it should be. You cant do it with out takeing it apart.
Well, replacement of the shutter unit (lens barrier)instead of the repair seems more realistic...
Please contact your nearest Sony Service for the price estimate.
If you need more info please advice.
Arpi
Thanks Arpi!
Finding the part from online distributors was easy - it's a $52 part. But I cannot find any instructions on how to install it. Would those be included with the part? Are any special tools needed, and is it "plug and play?"
Thanks again,
- Bert :o)
Thanks Arpi!
Finding the part from online distributors was easy - it's a $52 part. But I cannot find any instructions on how to install it. Would those be included with the part? Are any special tools needed, and is it "plug and play?"
Thanks again,
- Bert :o)
I see, and there are a lot of parts. I have access to an electrostatic workbench and have friends very experienced with electronics, so I am willing to proceed. If you have all the diagrams I need, great; it will save me from spending $15 at ManualsParadise, and your guidance will be much appreciated. I will watch for your posting, thanks!
- Bert :o)
Hello Arpi!
I have engaged a technician to help with the repair. Can you email me higher-resolution images of the manual? Please send them to fixyahdrhc3 @ hotmail.com (I created this temporary email just for this.) Thanks!!!
- Bert :o)
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