I just purchased a Nikon Nikkor W 240mm f/5.6 with Copal #3. Paid less than $400 including tax and shipping and the lens looks fantastic, so I think I got a good deal. However, the shutter seems unreliable in speeds longer than 1/4 second. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it just stays open and will not shut again until I recock the shutter.
Questions:
1) has anyone else experienced that?
2) could this simply be a lubrication maintenance issue? I am fine with doing that stuff myself and have lots of fine tools for taking apart small machinery, but I am clueless as to how to do it. I am thinking maybe a blast of freon cleaner in the internals, but of course I will not be rash about doing that.
3) eBay doesn't seem to sell used shutters. I saw new ones online, but they want $1200 or more. Wow!! Seems like buying another cheapo lens with the Copal 3 might be a wiser move.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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