RZ67 - Mirror sticking on white dot on shutter release, not on orange.

[Megan Eagles]

I can cock the leaver and press the shutter on white but the mirror sticks. Only way to release it (lever then won't wind on) is if I change the shutter to orange.

Lens and body cocked, new battery. Have been through the manual several times to try and figure it out. It's a new camera given to me by a friend who hasn't used it for a long time (several years).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks

 

[awty]

Make sure the T lock on lens is in the off position.

 

[Mamiya_Repair]

When you say the mirror sticks, do you mean that it moves a bit and then stops or just does not release at all?

 

[Megan Eagles]

Make sure the T lock on lens is in the off position.

This was it! Thank you!

This camera is fiendishly complicated when learning to use, thank you!

 

[awty]

This was it! Thank you!

This camera is fiendishly complicated when learning to use, thank you!

Thats great it was something simple.
Terrible camera, fantastic lenses.
A good tip is to use a cable release on the lens and fire it after you fire the camera to stop camera shake, or use speeds 125th or faster.

 

[MattKing]

Terrible camera, fantastic lenses.

On this, we will have to disagree .
But it is a demanding camera, which can yield wonderful results (with those lenses) if you become sufficiently familiar with it, and your intended use is suited to its size.
The RB67 (which I have more experience with) is similar.

 

[mshchem]

This is good reason to look for a double cable release

 

[awty]

I just want Megan to know its ok to swear at it, they can be temperamental, I refer to mine as Veruca, we often have disagreements, I have on occasions been tempted to throw mine off a bridge, but we dont do that, because when she wants to she can produce amazing pictures and all is forgiven.