Hasselblad Lens Jam

[arigram]

Ok, I did it.
I should be proud of it as I didn't think I could do it.
I jammed one of my lenses.
Without thinking I removed the lens from the body while it was still attached to a tube and then I removed the tube which resulted in the cocking to move to a position that doesn't let the lens be attached again.
If you notice, the coupling mechanism doesn't line up with the red dot.
I noticed that it can turn freely clockwise but it springs back to the same position after a turn.

Is that something I can fix by myself or do I need to send the lens to a technician?

 

[clogz]

Hello Ari,
This may be of help: Dead Link Removed

Good luck
Hans

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

Ari- this is easy to fix. If you have a small coin, you can simply re-cock the lens with it. Insert the coin in the slot, and turn clockwise until the mechanism locks in place.

 

[arigram]

Thank you guys, it was indeed easy to fix!

 

[rbarker]

No, no! Don't use a coin. Here in the U.S., a dime (10 cent piece) would fit, but the photos after that would be "a dime a dozen". You really should use the special (expensive) Hasselblad lens re-cocking tool to retain the camera's self image.

 

[BrianShaw]

Ha, I use a penny. I wonder what that says about my photography? At least I use a shiny penny!

 

[Kevin Caulfield]

My weapon of choice is an Australian 5 cent coin.