doug_emmett

Hi Edward- All pins seem normal. The button is stuck in the "pushed in" position when the lens is off. It's an old camera that hasn't been used in a very long time. Could it be that it just needs some grease? Opening the camera would give me access to a potential fix? Doug

Hi Russ- I did all of that (twisted lens, re-cocked camera, etc) and still - nothing. The lens twists into the camera body and solidly enough that I can take photos BUT the lens release button didn't re-engage and pop back out. I haven't been able to get that solid locked click noise. Strange right? Must need service but was hoping for a forum fix. Every heard of this? Doug

Thanks Russ- do you have a solution to this problem? Should I bring it to a service center or is there a way I can fix it on my own? Doug

Hi- I know plenty of people have discussed jammed cameras. I have a 500CM and the camera (as far as I know) is NOT jammed. My problem is this: I depressed the lens release button, detached my lens, reattached the lens (everything cocked) and the lens won't "click" back on and the lens-release button won't extend back out in its normal position. What is wrong here? I can still fire off shots but the lens won't lock onto the mount. How do I remedy this problem? Thanks Doug