darkhorse120
Member
hi just bought a Mamiya 6, body and lens separately. The shutter only fires consistently with the camera back open...is this right?? Does it have to have a film in to fire normally? Am I being thick?
FrankHarries
Well-known
I think you have to put a film into the camera - otherwise the shutter doesn't work (with closed back)!
darkhorse120
Member
cheers , ill try an old film. Thought it was odd
Monz
Monz
Without film in, the back of the Mamiya 6 has to be open in order to fire the shutter.
Mzungu
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I dont think you need to put film in, have you checked if the curtain is open/closed ?
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
If there is a red light in the right corner of the viewfinder will illuminate to warn you the camera will not allow you to fire the shutter. A series of interlocks prevent the shutter from being tripped.
I believe if even you have the lens cap on the interlock will prevent you from firing the shutter. I'm pretty certain that also the lens mount has to be extended, and the curtain has to be open.
A free manual is available online. Get familure with your new M6, and you will find that its a very fast shooter that has some great glass.
Cal
I believe if even you have the lens cap on the interlock will prevent you from firing the shutter. I'm pretty certain that also the lens mount has to be extended, and the curtain has to be open.
A free manual is available online. Get familure with your new M6, and you will find that its a very fast shooter that has some great glass.
Cal
akitadog
Established
Mamiya 6
Mamiya 6
The Mamiya 6 requires the lens to be extended, dark slide released, power switch on, and either film in the camera, or the back open to fire the shutter.
You can however fire the shutter with the lens cap on, so watch that when you are actually out there and shooting. I've shot 3 frames with the cap on. Curses.
Akitadog
Mamiya 6
The Mamiya 6 requires the lens to be extended, dark slide released, power switch on, and either film in the camera, or the back open to fire the shutter.
You can however fire the shutter with the lens cap on, so watch that when you are actually out there and shooting. I've shot 3 frames with the cap on. Curses.
Akitadog
smiling gecko
pure dumb luck, my friend
errrrr...
errrrr...
errrrr...i have managed to trip the shutter without extending the lens with the camera loaded
breathe, relax and enjoy.
sg
errrrr...
errrrr...i have managed to trip the shutter without extending the lens with the camera loaded
breathe, relax and enjoy.
sg
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SimonSawSunlight
Simon Fabel
yes, the shutter is in the lens, it only fires when a) there's film in it or the back is open b) there's a lens on the body c) the lens/body are extended d) the 'cloth' in the body is open e) batteries are operational.
c) the lens/body are extended d) the 'cloth' in the body is open e) batteries are operational.Calzone
Gear Whore #1
I think you will find in the end and in real use that the Mamiya 6 is a simple camera to operate, so simple that you will be amazed on how much money you spend on film, and how easy it is to go through a roll fast.
That leaf shutter in the lens is sure quiet BTW.
Congrates.
Cal
That leaf shutter in the lens is sure quiet BTW.
Congrates.
Cal