Hi David,
>"factory refurbished" RTSiii Firstly, as you hold the camera and rotate it are you supposed to hear something loose inside? SOunds like the film pressure plate moves around.
Take the back off and see if it still makes the noise. Not acceptable.
Also, it takes anywhere from 2 to 25 stabs at the release to turn on the viewfinder > display with the main switch on (same if you use the vertical release > or the exposure check). Again, something is really wrong. This doesn't even sound usable.
I have to decide whether to send it back for replacement, or have it repaired under warranty. This sounds like the best option. I bought a used 167MT in 1993, found out that the meter was not calibrated correctly. The dealer I bought it from stood behind the camera, sent it to Contax in NJ, who repaired it completely.
I hope that "factory refurbished" means the importer/Kyocera will stand behind it and repair or replace it. Best wishes on getting an operational RTS III.
>"factory refurbished" RTSiii Firstly, as you hold the camera and rotate it are you supposed to hear something loose inside? SOunds like the film pressure plate moves around.
Take the back off and see if it still makes the noise. Not acceptable.
Also, it takes anywhere from 2 to 25 stabs at the release to turn on the viewfinder > display with the main switch on (same if you use the vertical release > or the exposure check). Again, something is really wrong. This doesn't even sound usable.
I have to decide whether to send it back for replacement, or have it repaired under warranty. This sounds like the best option. I bought a used 167MT in 1993, found out that the meter was not calibrated correctly. The dealer I bought it from stood behind the camera, sent it to Contax in NJ, who repaired it completely.
I hope that "factory refurbished" means the importer/Kyocera will stand behind it and repair or replace it. Best wishes on getting an operational RTS III.