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Gear Talk => Camera Talk => Topic started by: Frode on September 16, 2017, 00:15:00

Title: Stuck meter coupling lever
Post by: Frode on September 16, 2017, 00:15:00
The meter coupling lever is stuck on my D300s.

I don't use any manual lenses on this camera (D4s does that job), so I'm wondering if this is something I have to repair due to other functions?

If so; any idea how much such a "fix" will cost?

Don't know how this happened, suggestions on common causes?
Title: Re: Stuck meter coupling lever
Post by: Erik Lund on September 16, 2017, 00:19:51
Very common, not expensive
Title: Re: Stuck meter coupling lever
Post by: Frode on September 16, 2017, 09:02:55
Very common, not expensive

Thank you, Erik  :)

Regarding functions; only relevant when using manual lenses?
Title: Re: Stuck meter coupling lever
Post by: longzoom on September 16, 2017, 17:20:46
Do not set any manual lens on the camera, as well as some old-fashioned AF ones, were part of the info goes thru this lever. In this case, by turning aperture ring, this stuck long inner spring could be broke apart, and make a real mess inside. If the lever stuck in any between position, it may, in some cases, with some, mostly third-party lenses,  affect the metering. Bring it to service ASAP, ASAP I do mean!  Good luck!  LZ
Title: Re: Stuck meter coupling lever
Post by: Frode on September 16, 2017, 20:16:25
Do not set any manual lens on the camera, as well as some old-fashioned AF ones, were part of the info goes thru this lever. In this case, by turning aperture ring, this stuck long inner spring could be broke apart, and make a real mess inside. If the lever stuck in any between position, it may, in some cases, with some, mostly third-party lenses,  affect the metering. Bring it to service ASAP, ASAP I do mean!  Good luck!  LZ

Thank you :-)

I'll send it in, won't take any chances.