polaroid ProPack shutter problems

[spoolman]

I've just picked up this camera which came with flash and a pack of 667 film. But despite changing batteries and cleaning contacts the shutter still doesn't work. This model was made in India. Any help would be appreciated.

Doug

 

[Andrew K]

Doug

what's the actual model of the camera? If it's the one I'm thinking of they are fairly bullet proof. I'd scrape the contacts with a file and try again

Cheers

Andrew

 

[spoolman]

Andrew: I've cleaned every battery contact in the camera and still I cannot see and light when the shutter trips. So either there is a problem with the shutter mechanism or I've bought a lemon. Anyway I downloaded the repair guide for this camera and I'll see if there is any correctable problem with the shutter.

Doug

 

[QuicksilverLight]

I don't know the construct of your battery compartment...but on the 210, 220 & 320 variety, the battery wires are crushed into the connectors...not soldered. If there is corrosion visible, it's also within. I had to solder directly to a smaller ground connection and avoid the main, circular ground connection, as it would not ground. Get yourself a pair of wires with aligator clips....consider an alternative battery pack (AAA's or AA's, etc)....upgrade the wiring or connections if you have to. I'm betting it's a ground. Good luck!

 

[spoolman]

thanks Quicksilverlight I'll give it a go.

Doug