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Re: Noblex 135U problem?


  • From: James Awad <jamiel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: Noblex 135U problem?
  • Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 00:22:39 -0600

HI,

I had a similar experience with my 135U. I sent it in for repairs and
received a call from the service rep. He told me (as you suspected) that
when the battery is weak the drum may not complete its rotation at slower
speeds. With a change of batteries I have not had any more problems

James

At 06:02 PM 1/22/99 +1100, you wrote:
>Change of topics.  My Noblex 135U is causing me some concerns and I wonder if
>it is a battery problem or if the camera need service.  At low speed, say 
>about 1/2 and 1 s the drum rotation sometimes stopped and the red
indicator went
>off.  However, when I touched the speed dial knob,  it worked again.  This
>happend a couple of times and ruined a couple of shots.  I wasn't sure if
this
>was caused by loose contact of some camera components or if it was because
the
>battery was low.  After change of battery,  it worked better but I haven't 
>tried real shot yet.  I've had the camera for a little over a year and only
>shot less than 20 rolls through it (obviously not a pro).  The camera was
never
>abused.  Anyone experienced similar problem when the battery is low?
>
>Zonghou Xiong
>
>