Light shield stuck closed on Bronica RF645

[Creagerj]

Hi Folks,

The light shield on my Bronica RF645, which is supposed to automatically close when lens is removed is stuck closed. I ran a test roll to confirm that it is not working, and the roll is blank after being developed.

Has any other RF645 user encountered this problem?

I'm trying to determine if I should try anything to get the curtain to function normally again before I try to send my camera out for repairs.

Thanks!

 

[Creagerj]

Quick update. I dropped it off for a CLA/repairs. On closer inspection I could see that the lever that opened the shutter when a lense is installed had come loose. What a bummer. Hoping my repair person can fix it, otherwise I'll have to send it off to Tamron for repairs.

 

[awbphotog]

Indeed a bummer. Frank Marshman of Fuji repair fame also works on Bronica cameras - you may try doing a search here for his info and contacting him. Sounds like something rather simple for him. Best of luck with your repairs - that's quite a camera you have.

 

[rhl-oregon]

Let us know how it goes, and who takes care of it, and so on. Mine has been robust, but there are always stories about the RF645's weak points, so I coddle mine and cross my fingers...

 

[Creagerj]

This problem is apparently not very common. I did quite a bit of searching and only turned up one other mention of the light shield failing. I'll update once the problem is resolved.

 

[taomei]

Just found this thread; After reading about all the failings / potential weak points of the camera I've been really delicate with handling one I bought - any update on your service experience Creageri?