Hello all,
Shutters are at least as deep a sea as lenses are. Basically we have Copal, Compur, Seiko and probably some few others I have not yet heard of. 99% are mecanical spring based. A few models are called electronic (Some Compurs for instance). So how to I find my way in this ?
Electronic shutters are a bad idea. Not that they are not working well but because there is not that much people who will know how to repair them. So when all goes wrong, there is not much to be done. That, I do understand.
I also understand that Copal models are appreciated. If I have the choice, newer model B Copal shutters (all black) is probably the best idea. What about model C (thick silver speed ring) or model S (thin silver speed ring) ? They are older (model C) or much older (model S), so obviously less reliable. So can I still rely on them or should I walk away from them !
Same question applies to Compur and Seiko shutters. I probably have not yet searched enough. But I don't have much information on them. So can I trust them or should I walk away from them ?
Obviously, I know we're talking about tiny mecanical objects that may be decades old. So there is no undisputable truth. I can end up with a bad Copal B shutter or find a nice seiko that will last years without any issue.
I could put this differently : I understand that younger / better looking shutters (& lenses) are probably a better idea. But this does have a cost. So how far, should I follow this rule ?
Daniel
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