My RZ67 Doesn't Release?

<p>Hi, I just got an RZ67 ProI and it came with a ProII back. I asked the seller about this before purchasing and he said that it should be fine. It works fine without any film. My problem is that when I load film and wind it on to the first frame a red light is displayed and I can't release. I have the dark slide out and its fully cocked with the mode on standard shooting and the lens connected. Iv'e tried reloading the film and everything I can think of, but to no avail. The good news is that I can return the camera within 14 days no questions asked but my 14 days are running out. Is the back not compatible or is there something else wrong?<br /><br />Thanks</p>

<p>Hmm, I had the opposite problem. ;-) My Pro II came with a Pro II 120 back, and a Pro 220 back. Both seem to work interchangeably, but I do think I read somewhere that they were not backwards compatible. I can't find anything on Google now.<br>

<br />I did have some issues with the 220 back not making reliable electronic contact (and thus, without ISO data, throwing the metering off), so I bought a Pro II 220 back to replace it. I read that the 220's had better design/light seals, but they look pretty darn similar to me.</p>

<p>So I still have both backs, and a few 120 Pro film inserts (no back came with them, curiously). I can see what I can sort out with the parts if it'll help. I also have a 645 120 back for sale :-)</p>

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<p>Is the back not compatible</p>

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<p>Yes, the back should be compatible. The camera works sans back? And this is your only back? Sounds weird...</p>

<p>http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=41b0c629a8bae47e6b21be4093fab7acd423d92f97835b639d4bfef7ef5beeff<br>

The repair manual for the RZ can be downloaded from here.<br>

There's a fault-finding section.<br>

Check the user manual to be sure you're operating everything correctly.<br>

Backs are forwards & backwards compatible.</p>

 

<p>I have one back that doesn't like to make electrical contact unless it is twisted CCW as far as it can go, and if it jiggles just a little back the other way I get red lights. Sometimes I even have to wiggle it CW, and then back CCW to get enough contact. Maybe yours is similar.</p>

<p>Jerry,</p>

<p>That sounds like my problem, but I don't recall it preventing shutter release. It just seems to affect the AE prism's calculations. </p>

<p>But then, I can't say I have had any overexposed shots....so perhaps it did prevent me from taking any erroneous shots.</p>

<p>Greg</p>

<p>The Pro II backs work perfectly with the RZ Pro body. In fact, they are preferred, as they are greatly improved in several areas, including light sealing. I only use II style backs at the present time. That said, you might have a defective back, or a dirty contact that isn't talking to the prism correctly. I agree with David that you should DL the repair guide, and look through the trouble chart for info. Also, before being forced to send a possibly perfect RZ67 back to the seller over a cheap defective back, you might try to find someone local (a store, studio, etc.) who will loan you a different back for ten minutes to isolate the culprit.</p>

<p>There is no doubt that the RZ67 Pro I body, and the Pro II backs are a perfect match though. Here is my old style RZ with an AE prism, and a 120 Pro II back. It rocks....<br>

<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4530285002_6f96bfc9db.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>

<p>Try cleaning the gold contacts on the lens.</p>

<p>Hey, thanks guys for the input. It's much appreciated :) It appears the problem was that the contacts on the back just needed a good rub.<br />Plus that's a beautiful RZ Jim, was thinking about getting a prism in the future (when I get the cash). I was doing some studio work yesterday and had some time without a subject so decided to take a pic or two of my new toy.<br>

<img src="http://i40.tinypic.com/2pyawj6.jpg" alt="" width="536" height="800" /><br>

taken with an amazing nikon d40 (sarcasm) ;)</p>

<p>I have interchanged Pro body with ProII backs with no issues<br>

They are totally interchangeable. Either your back or camera is faulty.</p>