[HUG] Re: experience with 553 ELX jams?

much thanks everyone. I will check out the camera tonight and report back.
Uncle Dick's response - very very funny. Started my day with a smile.

Eric



On Dec 27, 2007 6:35 AM, Wilko Bulte <wb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Quoting Eric Korenman, who wrote on Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 07:50:38PM -0500
> ..
>  > Just did a shoot with a 553 ELX for the first time.
> > Did great until it 'jammed' - push the button. Nada.
> > Battery- check.
> > Could take lens off - check. Still nothing.
> > Fuse - check.
> >
> > Then it started working again for no reason. Been fine for the last day
> too.
> >
> > Anyone with more experience know what could be going on?
> > Anything I should check.
> > Previous owner claimed 'it was just CLA'd by Hasselblad'
>
> Just some things I can think of:
>
> - battery contacts clean and 'springy'?
> - release button properly seated and its guts clean? (it is removable, I
>  guess you know that)
>
> My guess would be the release button.  The switch stuff construction
> inside the motor
> compartment do not make this EE's heart sing to be honest.
>
> Wilko
>
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