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That moment you realize the tiny spring you just launched across the room is the only thing holding the shutter together
Happened yesterday with a Nikon FM2, and I spent 45 minutes on my hands and knees with a magnet. Anyone have a better method for chasing down those little demons?
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the_emery1mo ago
Saw a tip once about using a lint roller on the carpet. The sticky sheets can pick up tiny metal bits the magnet misses. That shadow trick is smart though, gonna try that next time for sure. Honestly, the worst is when you hear it bounce and then just... silence. Pure panic.
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maryh961mo ago
Been there with an old Pentax. A bright flashlight held low to the floor helps cast long shadows from those tiny parts. A piece of pantyhose over the vacuum hose nozzle can save you if you suck it up. Magnets are a lifesaver, but the shadow trick is what usually finds them for me.
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craig.tessa1mo ago
Oh man, @maryh96, that shadow trick is brilliant. I never would have thought of that. The pantyhose over the vacuum is a total game changer too, because you're right, you always end up sucking something up by accident. I've spent way too long on my hands and knees with a flashlight looking for a screw. Next time I'm trying your method first, holding the light real low. That should make those tiny parts look huge.
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