Bronica SQAM film back stuck

[Nancy Giroux]

Helllo
I have a Bronica SQAM and I am unable to detach the 120 film back. I am following the instructions, but it seems to be stuck. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
Thanks so much!
Nancy

 

[Soeren]

Make sure the pin on the darkslide is activating the locking mecanism. If the back empty you could try with the point of a knive. Be very carefull though.
Søren

 

[bobfowler]

One of my SQ-A backs does this every once in a while. I have to kinda wiggle the darkslide fore and aft when inserting the last bit of it to make sure the pin releases the interlock.

 

[dschneller]

As Soeren suggests make sure you have the darkslide pushed in correctly so that the locking mechanism is dis-engaged. Every now and again I put the darkslide in upside down.:rolleyes: Look for the little indicator on the darkslide, I think it's a circle with a dot in the centre, and match that with the indicator on the film back.

Dave

 

[Bob F.]

What everyone else said... I've never had one "stuck" without me having forgotten about the dark slide (which I do at least one out of three times when I change backs)...

Cheers, Bob.

 

[Nancy Giroux]

Thanks Everyone. The dark slide wasn't pushed in all the way. So everything is up and running again. I am still feeling my way around this camera. I bought the body off of Ebay and the back and lenses from KEH. I printed a manual from an online site. So I need as much help as I can get. You all are very helpful on this forum.
Thank so much!
Nancy