Mamiya RZ67IID problem

Grev · Jun 28, 2009

I have a problem with the camera and wondering if you guys would be able to tell me what is going on, although I'm quite sure I need to get it repaired.

Ok, NOTHING is showing in the viewfinder at all, the shutter can only be tripped at the manual 1/400 mode, I have tried several new batteries as well.

I am leaning towards electronic faults with the camera, is the the thought of others?

PVia · Jun 28, 2009

Is the camera new to you?

Nick Zentena · Jun 28, 2009

Have you tried a different lens?

Grev · Jun 28, 2009

Tried it with the 65mm f4 LA and the 110mm f2.8, I'm pretty sure it's the electronics that stuffing up, nothing is happening.

konakoa · Jun 28, 2009

The RZ cameras have a 'emergency' manual mode that bypasses all the electronics and interlocks like the film advance and whether or not the darkslide is in a film back. It also limits the lenses to 1/400 only. It's set by turning the shutter release to the orange dot. That's not it is it? Conversely, the shutter speed dial isn't set to "RBL" (for RB lenses)? That will also turn off the electronics.

PVia · Jun 29, 2009

Danny's suggestions were the ones I was thinking of...

Grev · Jun 29, 2009

No, I tried everything.

Had the dial on the AE on the body (since I have the AE prism II finder) and have that on AEL, problem is I'm not getting any warning lights whatsoever and I can only activate the shutter on the fully manual 1/400 emergency mode.

Definitely the electronics come to think of it.

Ratboy · Jun 29, 2009

There is a switch on your AE prism that closes the viewfinder to block light from getting into the body. It is right on top up close to the eyecup. Make sure it is to the left?

Mamiya RZ67IID problem

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