Mamiya 7 lever return problem

[gfeucht]

Hi everyone!

I encountered a problem with my Mamiya 7: The advance lever no longer springs back after advancing the film. Everything else works fine, but I need to manually push the lever back after each advance of the film.

Any ideas on what would cause this and if there is a relatively easy solution?

Thanks!

 

[moto-uno]

After the problem is repaired , I'd suggest not letting the advance lever snap back , just let your thumb slow the return . Peter

 

[shutterlight]

Hi everyone!

I encountered a problem with my Mamiya 7: The advance lever no longer springs back after advancing the film. Everything else works fine, but I need to manually push the lever back after each advance of the film.

Any ideas on what would cause this and if there is a relatively easy solution?

Thanks!

The film advance lever is the weakest point on Mamiya 7 bodies. I've had mine break three separate times (twice from drops, another from tension caused by having the film plate set to 220 instead of 120). You'll have to send it in for repair. As always, you should send it in to Precision Camera Works in Illinois. You can find their website here: https://www.precisioncameraworks.com

You're looking at probably about $350, not counting shipping costs.

 

[Sandis]

Hi. Did You managed to fix it? and What was the problem , cous i m having the same issue right now , thnx.

 

[Sandis]

Hi everyone!

I encountered a problem with my Mamiya 7: The advance lever no longer springs back after advancing the film. Everything else works fine, but I need to manually push the lever back after each advance of the film.

Any ideas on what would cause this and if there is a relatively easy solution?

Thanks!

Hi. Did You managed to fix it? and What was the problem , cous i m having the same issue right now , thnx.