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Nikon Age-related Shutter Issues

FM2, FM2n, FE2, and FA models

Pointing out the sticky lever as a result of deterioration on the mirror release lever. I show the FM2 with the sticky lever and also show a FE2 with the same lever and show how fast the mirror release lever should work. The bumper will cause problems like continuously charging, shutter releasing when charging the mirror and shutter and possibly completely jamming the winding unit.

Close up of Nikon FM2 mirror release lever and shutters on a workbench.
Nikon shutter on the FM2 and FE2 and problems with charging completely when a new set of blades have been added. I show where and why a new blade set can be installed but the camera still has problems latching the curtains. I identify the problem of a bent post in the blade charging system.
Close up of a Nikon FM2 shutter baseplate. Metal flakes are visible.
Close up of a Nikon FM2 shutter baseplate. Metal flakes are visible.
Nikon shutter on the FM2 and FE2 and problems with charging completely when a new set of blades have been added. I show where and why a new blade set can be installed but the camera still has problems latching the curtains. I identify the problem of a bent post in the blade charging system.
Close up of a Nikon FM2 shutter baseplate. Metal flakes are visible.
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