The shutter problem of M3

[shaozhuohong]

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Hi

 

The shutter 1/1000s of my M3 doen't work correctly, as the following photos showed.

 

The speed I used was:

(Bike)

1/1000s F2.8;

1/500s F4;

1/250s F5.6;

(landscape)

1/1000s F4;

1/1000s F4;

 

When the speed at "B", I can hear the sound of first cutain is very soft (when press shutter), but the sound of second cutain is rough and loud (when release the shutter).

 

Q1: Does it mean the shutter lacking lubricate?

 

Q2: If I don't send the camera to repair but avoid using 1/1000s, will the situation become worse then damage the whole shutter system?

 

Thank you very much!

 

Shaozhuohong

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[shaozhuohong]

[Guest cweg]

I'm Sorry, but the Shutter must be adjusted. So it makes sense if your M3 gets a complete CLA. Mine had teh same Symptoms and after the CLA it works like new.