A16 back won't spot at 1

<p>Hi,<br>

I have an Hasselblad A16 back look like this model:<br>

<a href="http://www.shopssl.de/epages/es104977.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es104977_shphoto/Products/26463">http://www.shopssl.de/epages/es104977.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es104977_shphoto/Products/26463</a><br>

When I put a film inside and turn the film winding crank<br>

the film won't stop at number 1 frame and can goes on and on.<br>

When I attached the back to the 501C body, I felt that when winding the camera main crank it goes <br>

"on empty" and only at frame 6 the camera crank started to advanced the film on the back.<br>

This is the first time I put film in this back (the back bought used).<br>

Do I need to do something to synchrony between the back and the camera? or is it spouse not to stop<br>

at frame 1? <br>

Thanks.</p>

<p>It is likely that the back needs to be serviced. The normal function is to stop at number 1 by means of a mechanical pin. This can be either stuck or bent.</p>

<p>Nir,</p>

<p>You appear to have particularly bad luck.<br>

If anyhow possible, return the magazine where you got it from and get your money back.<br>

It will need service (at least) perhaps a repair. And that may well cost more than would buy you another, better back.</p>

<p>Thank's guys..<br /> Q.G. you don't know how much you right..<br /> Two weeks ago I bought an A16 from E-bay 100% positive seller. The seller send it to Israel @ EMS full cost and I paid taxes as well, but after open the box I was shock to discover that the seller sent me A16S back... So now I bought anther back (after returning the A16S, but still lost 100USD) from reputable used store @ EX grade, again- paid all the taxes and so, but now the back is faulty.. even if I return it I still lost anther 80-100USD...<br /> And thats without mention my camera the need auxiliary shutter repair and my lens that need shutter adjustment.. (only bought 1 month ago..)</p>

<p>Boy, I was waiting so many years to buy my first Hasselblad kit, saving the money. My studies begin in less then a month, and I so stack...<br /> Nir</p>

<p>Nir,</p>

<p>I would suggest you return the A16 to the seller and ask them to have it repaired and sent back to you as a gift. I would also request to them that they pay for the expense you incur to ship it to them. I sell Hasselblad gear worldwide too and if there is ever a problem not caused by the buyer then I always eat the shipping costs both ways. I do not expect my buyers to incur any expenses if they receive a defective item from me.</p>

<p>Hope it works out for you.</p>

<p>blessings,<br>

Ken</p>

<p>p.s. Sending it to you as "gift" on the customs forms will keep you from paying more duty taxes and is not being dishonest. You shouldn't have to pay duty taxes on the same magazine for a second time. If, however, you buy yet another differing magazine you will incur duty taxes for a third time. Photo arsenal sells on eBay daily and there name is well known so surely they will take care of this problem for you. Let us know how it goes.</p>

<p>A spring has come unhinged in the back. It's an easy fix. If you pull the leatherette off the insert, it's usually visible. I would return it for a refund, or have the seller credit you the amount it would cost to fix even if you do it yourself. </p>

<p>If you "pull the leatherette off the insert", you will be able to achieve absolutely nothing.<br>

You have to open the shell to reveal the mechanism.</p>

<p>Whether it will be an easy fix depends on why it malfunctions like this.<br>

It could be that all it needs is a good clean and relube job. That requires (almost) complete dismanteling of the mechanism. Not difficult, no. But if you haven't done so before a few times, putting it back together again is.<br>

It could be a dislodged spring, yes. But it's not likely. And if you find an unconnected spring inside, what will you hook it behind? Not difficult to do, again. But without the know how...<br>

In a less positive scenario, something needs replacing.</p>

<p>An easy fix it can be.<br>

If you know the thingies at least well enough to know that pulling off the leatherette will not make any of the problem, nor possible solution, visible.<br>

;-)</p>