Re: Potential shutter speed problems

[P3D Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Talbot wrote:
> 
> Tom Martin posted some useful information about shutter speed
> accuracy with older cameras, and writes:
> 
> > If you only have one or two older cameras and don't want to invest in a
> > tester, finding someone who has one shouldn't be too hard. Try local
> > camera clubs, camera repair people, or camera shows. The cost of the
> > test shouldn't be very high, but it does take about 15 to 20 mins
> 
> One local camera shop with a repair department will do this for
> anyone who asks, for no charge.  I think this is possibly common.
> 

Just be careful about having your shutter speeds "adjusted".  The
important things to know about your shutter are it's consistency, and
the actual speeds.  If the speeds are off from the markings, but the
shutter fires consistently there is no reason to change the shutter
timing, just adjust your exposure settings.

Those with USENET access should check the recent thread "Can shutter
speeds be adjusted?" in rec.photo.equipment.large-format.  Steve
Grimes (skgrimes@xxxxxxx, a very well regarded camera repair man and
machinist) has a lot of good advice about shutters and shutter
testing.

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