Restoring a Defective Minolta Spotmeter F : Uncovering its Secrets and Reviving a Classic
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Unveiling the Mystery of a Defective Minolta Spotmeter F | Camera Repair and Restoration
I recently acquired a bargain-priced Minolta Spotmeter F that was labeled as defective. Join me in this video as I embark on a fascinating journey to uncover the reasons behind its malfunction and attempt to restore it to full functionality. Through careful examination and troubleshooting, we'll explore the inner workings of this iconic handheld light meter and delve into the intricacies of camera repair. Watch as I document each step of the process, sharing valuable tips and techniques along the way. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, a vintage camera collector, or simply curious about DIY repairs, this video is packed with valuable insights and may inspire you to embark on your own camera restoration projects. Join me as we breathe new life into this classic Minolta Spotmeter F and witness the magic of repairing and resurrecting a beloved photographic tool.
Excellent video, great skills there
Thank you for the video. Today I received from a cinematographer friend, a Minolta Spotmeter F and a Minolta Autometer IV F. Neither of them are working. The display goes blank. So I will use your video as a reference to review the power button cables, their cables and connections. Thank you!
one tip, as you are screwing into plastic, after you have lostened the screws, do them back up with a jewellers screwdriver so you only use finger tip tension, not your whole hand, which over torques the thread stripping it. the same thing is done by people servicing computers, I phones, etc. as they are micro mechanics, dealing with small and delicate parts.
Now I know how to get in there if my Spot-F ever goes down. I would also take a swab with some alcohol on the tip to clean off the inside ends of those contact switches or buttons, just in case one of them was touched and picked up some hand-oil while working in the insides.
hi any chance u could tell me where the long silver Pin at 16 minutes 12 seconds places inside the meter, please, many thanx M
It is the silver PIN for the collar. You can see how to attach it from minute 18:40.
I have one and it has the same defect. Nobody could fix it sadly.
Great stuff!
Are you planning on selling it?
Cheers
Thanks! But I am not selling it, sorry. 😉
Does anyone know what The Component is? Tiny nuclear reactor?
It's a coil. 😄
Hi, I was so happy to find your video. I recently bought one of these on Marketplace and it worked when I tested but when I went to use it on a shoot a month or so later the measuring button does not work. All the other functions seem to be fine. I can change settings as needed but when I press the measuring button it always reads "0". I can see the switch assembly clearly at 5:00 in your video. Any tips on how I might repair it? What I should look for. I had a similar problem with an old Minolta incident meter where the unit worked but the on/off button did not function (I could power up by popping the battery in and out). I successfully repaired that by disassembling and cleaning the trace with contact cleaner. Maybe this one functions in a similar way? THanks.
Hello and thank you for your question. The problem with the pushbutton could be quite banal. It is possible that a cable on the pushbutton has come loose. These devices are over 30 years old and it can happen that the solder joints break. Maybe you should just open the unit and see if any of the cables are hanging freely. My guess would be the cables on the pushbutton. One of them could be loose. Then just solder it back to the right place.
Thanks for the quick reply! I will give it a go and report back. :)@@DigitalArtDeco
Hello. I've just received mine, but my viewfinder is different...Some Minolta F spotmeters have flat viewfinders, some of them have protruding one. Why it's like that ? Also, I don't know how to turn eyepiece to make a dot a bit sharper inside a viewfinder, do you know anything about it maybe ?
The viewfinder should be rotatable to focus the spot. If it is not, please check if it is modified. Possibly there is also a previous unsuccessful repair?
@@DigitalArtDeco Thanks for the answer. I don't think there is a way to check if it's been modified. I thought that maybe there are a few versions of this lightmeter, and mine hasn't got this option to turn viewfinder.. It's rigid. Also, I'm not sure if it's taking correct measurements. If I got it right, the quickest way to measure the scene is to point it, shoot it, and reading shoud be on display, am I right ? First you need to set up shutter speed, let's say 1/60s, and later you can find desired combination of aperture and shutter speed by pressing arrows ? But if the reading of Aperture shows 5.6 and 1 (little decimal 1) - whats the Aperture value actually ? I compared the values it's giving me with my inside -a-camera lightmeter, and they are different..............
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No audio, waste of time!