Stupid 7 question

[Kenj8246]

Just received a used Mamiya 7 from the big auction site and can't get it to power on. Tried two sets of fresh batteries: 4 LR44 replacements and 2 CR1/3N.

It should be as simple as putting the batteries in the correct way and turning the switch on, yes? I would've expected to see the display in the viewfinder as indicated in the manual. It's loaded with film and the lens is attached correctly.

WTF?

Kenny

 

[Kenj8246]

Never mind. For once in his life, Ken Rockwell is right about something. The Mamiya 7 manual I was looking at did not mention a PX28 but that's what worked.

Kenny

 

[Keith]

Ken is always right ... even when he's wrong! 😀

Glad it worked out. 🙂

 

[Kenj8246]

Me too, mate. Was just about to leave some nasty feedback on the big auction site. 🙂

 

[Moto-Uno]

Hope you enjoy this camera as much as I do mine!! Now I'm really out of excuses for my bad pics! I was afraid this day would come. Peter