Minolta CLE

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CLEs are very reliable, except for the common shutter speed contact issue which is a simple fix.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

 

[BillBingham2]

Excellent news!!

B2 (;->

 

[Bingley]

My parcel arrived today! The CLE looks much better than the seller's description. What a wonderful viewfinder and 28mm framelines! I took a few shots outside and just set it to sunny 16 on manual. I think I'm going to like it. Hope it lasts without breaking.

Pictures, please!! Always wanted one and interested in how you find it.

 

[KoNickon]

CLEs are very reliable, except for the common shutter speed contact issue which is a simple fix.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

OK, just what IS that simple fix? I've never been able to find out just what I have to clean in order to make the "dancing LEDs" go away. Can someone tell me? Thanks!

 

[splitimageview]

You were on the right track with this thread. Just use a couple of drops of CRC QD Electronic Cleaner on the contacts

 

[hap]

You were on the right track with this thread. Just use a couple of drops of CRC QD Electronic Cleaner on the contacts

Hi
Where are the contacts?

 

[back alley]

finder goes to 25mm looking at the full frame...

 

[FrankS]

I wear glasses so a bit of room for the 28mm frame is just right.. My next wider lens is a cv21.

My high expectations of the CLE were not disappointed.

 

[back alley]

it's a great little camera...

 

[FrankS]

So far, 100%.

 

[ferider]

Best 28mm framelines ever.

Just remember that top and bottom are plastic, so don't knock it around too hard.

Enjoy !

Roland.

 

[KoNickon]

Hi
Where are the contacts?

Exactly -- that previous thread never answered this basic question.

 

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from the other thread: "The solution is well-reported in CLE posts on this forum. The dancing lights are the result of poor contact on wipers beneath the shutter speed dial. The dial needs to be removed and the contacts cleaned."

 

[Huss]

How do you remove the dial for future reference?

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

You don't, imo. Take it to a technician who can do it and has the proper tools to do it without scratching the body etc. And get the rest of it checked, not because they are unreliable but because of their age.

Regards, David

 

[splitimageview]

How do you remove the dial for future reference?

Search for Justin Low's CLE repair blog post.

I don't have a CLE here for reference to describe it. It's easy.

 

[FrankS]

http://justinlow.com/articles/repair-minolta-cle

 

[Doug]

Thanks, Frank, that will be good reference for the next time those electrical contacts need cleaning! Seems to me it's been needed every 4 years or so...

 

[Huss]

http://justinlow.com/articles/repair-minolta-cle

Perfect! Thanks Frank!