another weird Rangefinder problem

[viablex1]

I have a mamiya 7II. It has worked flawlessly since I got it. The day before yesterday it worked fine. My bag got a little damp. Today the shutter doesn't work properly. I changed batteries etc.

Here is a description of what happens. you press the Cable release nothing happens. you press the shutter button a delay and you hear the normal click, the blades open then you release and it closes.

It then may work correctly for 2 shots then the same thing happens.

I have tried both the 43mm and the 65mm lenses.

I am going to clean the contacts but was just wondering if anyone else has had this happen

Thanks

M


P.S. please dont post the perfunctory questions about the curtain, new battery etc that invariably gets posted after a question like this. The question centers around moisture and the mamiya.

thanks

 

[oftheherd]

Define "a little damp."

 

[Ronald M]

Clean and dry. Electricity and water do not mix

 

[viablex1]

Define "a little damp."

the bottom of the camera bag was a little wet but not soaked but wet to the touch, maybe I will get lucky right in the middle of a big trip..:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang: