James, did you mean

"after focusing and *before* winding on the film?"

If so I know some cameras of that vintage would leave the mirror in the up
position until you advanced to the next frame (I have a 50's Wray that does
this).

Regards,
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of jmadams
> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 1:57 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Pentax S1a Question
>
>
>
> Just been playing around with my newly aquired S1a, and have a couple of
> questions.
>
> As I mentioned the frame counter does not function properly and it's as if
> the sring inside is weak, is this easy to repair?
>
> Also is it normal to have the mirror 'lock up', after focusing and winding
> on the film?
>
> Where can I find info on the S1a?
>
> James
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