Bronica 645 RF

[Jennyann]

I have recently bought a Bronica 645 RF outfit and have a question for anyone who has used this camera.

I can only get 15 frames to a roll of film although the camera is supposed to take 16. The 16th frame is only half on the film. If I close the camera back before the arrow on the film backing is lined up to try and get the extra frame then the film counter on the camera stops working.

I would please like to know any of your experiances and advice on this problem.

:bang:

Jenny

 

[Doug]

That sounds unusual... and I'd take the camera in for service. On warranty, hopefully, if you got it new from a dealer. Or you might consider returning the camera to the seller, if bought used privately. I have not heard of this problem with the RF645 before. Is the space between frames consistent at around .5cm?

 

[rover]

There was just a post at Photo.net last week about inconsistent image capabilities with a 645 rangefinder camera. I don't recall if it was the Bronica or one of the Fuji cameras. You may want to check out the Medium Format Forum there.

 

[rover]

Sorry, it was Fuji.

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=008zCA