Troubleshooting - Mamiya RB67 Pro SD User Manual

26 Trouble Shooting
Various safety interlocking device are incor-
porated in the Mamiya RB67 Pro-SD to elimi-
nate careless operational mistakes. When the
shutter is not released, or when the lens or the
roll film holder cannot be removed, do not
hastily conclude that this indicates a camera
malfunction. Check the following conditions:
the numbers in parentheses indicate the page
number in the Instruction Manual that cover
relevant malfucntions.
Shutter release button cannot be depressed
1. Is the shutter release button locked?
Turn the shutter release lock ring coun-
terclockwise and align it with the white dot.
(p.13)
2. Is the mirror set?
Set the mirror by pressing the shutter cock-
ing lever down.
3. Is the roll film holder loaded with film and
has the film and has the film been advanced to
the first exposure?
4. After the shutter was released during ordi-
nary exposure (not during multiple expo-
sures), did you advance the film?
5. Was the dark slide pulled out?
Pull out the dark slide.
6. Is the revolving adapter turned to the click
stop postion?
Turn the adapter until it stops with a click.
(p. 20)
7. Has the slide lock on the revolving adapter
stopped halfway?
Move the slide lock until it stops. (p.4)
Lens cannot be removed
To remove, press the shutter cocking lever
down. Set the mirror and the shutter. (p.10)
When mounting the film holder, won't
the slide lock move?
While pressing the side lock release lever,
move the slide lock to the left. (p. 14)
Can't the roll film holder be removed?
After inserting the dark slide, the slide lock
should operate.
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