* On Tue, Aug 23, 2005 at 03:13:02PM -0400, ClassicVW@xxxxxxx said:
> Work the mode selector back and forth 20 or 30 times, slowly and
> deliberately, not quickly snapping it back and forth, that may break
> something. Maybe the camera was never taken out of one mode, so the
> contacts may be slightly corroded.
I'll keep doing it. Occasionally it goes into Manual mode correctly so it
is working to some extent, just not reliably.
> If things keep popping up like this, it's time for a CLA.
What does CLA stand for, out of interest. I'm guessing it's a servicing of
sorts.
> It may be time for one anyway, depending on how the former owner used,
> and/or stored the camera.
I think this is a good idea anyway. Assuming it is a service we're talking
about here. :)
Is there a recommended list of places in the UK/Ireland to send to? (For
future reference I'm in Belfast)
> You can't pay too much attention to those batteries. A couple of us here on
> the list had battery related problems, with "new" batteries from two separate
> stores. Some sellers just don't go thru the button batteries like they used
> to
> what with all the power hungry digitals that use bigger batteries.
It think this could be an issue... I've replaced the alkaline ones with
357s from a local Boots, and things haven't improved much (if at all).
Anyway, on to try other things.
Thanks for your help so far,
paddy
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