Bronica SQ-Ai NPC Polaroid back stuck. Please help.

thomasbruce · Jan 12, 2014

Hi

I just got a polaroid back (NPC) for my Bronica SQ-Ai. The problem I have is that I can't get the back off my camera. I tried to press the release button but it will not press down at all. I have not had this problem before with any of my film backs or The polaroid back. Maybe it was mounted slightly wrong by mistake...Desperatly need some help if someone have any suggestions.

Darkslide is in.

Thanks!

Thomas

wildbill · Jan 12, 2014

I've had the same thing happen. usually means it's on wrong. I hate using pola backs on these cameras.

thomasbruce · Jan 12, 2014

After a lot of wiggling I heard a small click. I think the little pin popped into place registrating that The back could come off. I will be more careful next time I put it on. Not a good first expreience with polaroid back

I'm so happy I got this thing off. I thought I was never going to be able to use the camera again.

Alex Muir · Jan 12, 2014

Hi. I've recently bought one of these for my SQ-Am. It came with full instructions. There is a sheet that tells you that you may need to fine-tune the fit if you experience difficulty firing the camera, or removing the back. The exact wording is;
"
If you are experiencing difficulty in firing the camera, adjust the slotted set screw in the film chamber counterclockwise.
If you experience difficulty in removing the NPC Polaroid back from your camera body, adjust the slotted set screw clockwise.
Make the adjustments 1/4 of a turn at a time to insure that both the firing and the removing of the Polaroid back can be achieved. Be sure to select a screwdriver which fits the slot in the screw snugly.
Remember: before using the NPC Polaroid back on your Bronica camera, first set the switch on the camera body to multiple exposure mode. "
I have not had to do this as mine worked ok. It will come off with the darkslide in or out, so remember to replace it before removal to avoid wasting a frame. There is no picture to show where the set screw is, and mine is loaded at the moment so I can't check it. I hope you get it fixed. So far, I am very pleased with mine.
Alex

lxdude · Jan 12, 2014

It might also help to push the lens release button at the same time as the back release button. That allows a back to be removed without the dark slide in place, or when the dark slide interlock is malfunctioning, so it might help with a balky polaroid back.

mweintraub · Jan 13, 2014

lxdude said:
It might also help to push the lens release button at the same time as the back release button. That allows a back to be removed without the dark slide in place, or when the dark slide interlock is malfunctioning, so it might help with a balky polaroid back.

Is this the case for pre-SQ-Ai models? (SQ, SQ-A) I need to try this when I get home.

lxdude · Jan 13, 2014

I think so, but I don't remember if I ever tried it on the SQ I used to have. Try it, and then we'll know!

mweintraub · Jan 13, 2014

Yeah, if I remember tonight, I will.

mweintraub · Jan 13, 2014

Looks like I can't take off the back without dark slide by pressing the lens release on the SQ-A

lxdude · Jan 13, 2014

You have to have both the back release and the lens release pressed at the same time.

mweintraub · Jan 14, 2014

Tried that. Well, the back release won't press in without the darkslide... So I tried pressing the lens release and then the back release, but that didn't go in.

thomasbruce · Feb 10, 2014

Alex Muir said:
Hi. I've recently bought one of these for my SQ-Am. It came with full instructions. There is a sheet that tells you that you may need to fine-tune the fit if you experience difficulty firing the camera, or removing the back. The exact wording is;
"
If you are experiencing difficulty in firing the camera, adjust the slotted set screw in the film chamber counterclockwise.
If you experience difficulty in removing the NPC Polaroid back from your camera body, adjust the slotted set screw clockwise.
Make the adjustments 1/4 of a turn at a time to insure that both the firing and the removing of the Polaroid back can be achieved. Be sure to select a screwdriver which fits the slot in the screw snugly.
Remember: before using the NPC Polaroid back on your Bronica camera, first set the switch on the camera body to multiple exposure mode. "
I have not had to do this as mine worked ok. It will come off with the darkslide in or out, so remember to replace it before removal to avoid wasting a frame. There is no picture to show where the set screw is, and mine is loaded at the moment so I can't check it. I hope you get it fixed. So far, I am very pleased with mine.
Alex

Thanks now it works much better. Comes on and off much easier

Thanks for all the comments!

Bronica SQ-Ai NPC Polaroid back stuck. Please help.

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