Hexar AF lock

[kywong]

I was just taking some photos at a party, and I was having problems with my AF lock. Originally I seem to only notice the problem when I pre-focused well in advance to wait for "the moment", and when I fire the shutter, the framelines shifts back, but I don't hear the shutter and a check of the frame count confirms that no photo was taken.

I assumed it was because it won't focus lock for that long. But then it started to feel like it refuses to take a photo even when I take the photo almost right after it focused, usually when I shift the AF point off centre, but sometimes even when it's not.

What I want to know is, is this common with all Hexar AFs or is mine faulty and needs to be fixed?

 

[johannielscom]

Dirty shutter release button. Happens to all Hexara AFs somewhere down the line. You're in good company here 🙂

There were several threads on here to diagnose and remedy the problem, its a simple straightforward procedure. You can search Hexar AF threads here and find the link to the Silvergrain wiki, which has a pictorial on how to do it. Or go to the Silverwiki right away.

 

[jmilkins]

Hi Kevin - I have had a similar issue and I recall that I thought it was probably dust under the shutter button or something preventing electrical contact. However, it turned out that I had set the low light minimum shutter speed at 1/30th sec in P Mode, and this prevents the camera from taking the shot when light was too low. Try resetting your low light speed to a slower one and see if that helps...
good luck,

 

[kywong]

thanks guys! I didn't see the red negative sign when I had trouble taking photos so I am guessing it is that dirty shutter button. I looked at the Silvergrain article and judging about how inexperienced and clumsy I am, I think I should leave it to a professional, that is if I can find someone to do it...