Mamiya 6 75mm shutter issues

<p>Hello,<br>

I recently acquired a lovely Mamiya 6 and the 75mm lens. I have been playing around with it for a while and I am definitely facing an issue with certain speeds not firing. <br>

I originally thought it was a battery issue, but even after changing the batteries I am still facing the issue of the shutter not firing on occassion at certian speeds. I end up missing several frames per roll. <br>

Is it safe to asssume that it is a problem with the lens and not the camera since the shutter is in the lens? <br>

Thanks<br>

Avi</p>

<p>No. You set the speeds on the body and the problem could be in the mechanism that communicates the selected shutter speed to the lens . The only way to be certain is to try another lens and see whether the same problem occurs/does not occur. I don't suppose you got a warranty/return period on the camera? I imagine you've already tried taking the lens off and reconnecting it, and cleaning the connecting between lens and body. </p>

David,

 

I am currently shooting with the 50mm and seeing if I see the same problem. I am 9 shots in and I have not seen the

issue.

 

I will keep monitoring.

 

I have a return policy for both the lens and the camera. But honestly the camera seems to be fine. It's only the 75 that has

been giving me trouble.

 

Avi

<p>I had the same issue with a second hand 43mm for a 7 several years back showing intermittent firing. Turned out it was a circuit board problem and I was lucky enough when the seller offered me a new one in exchange at a then very competitive price which I still have.</p>

<p>Avi, I once had a problem where the shutter of my 50 mm lens was not opening and it required servicing. Something to do with the solenoid in the lens that activated the in-lens shutter. This may not be your type of problem, but should your continued successful tests with your 50 mm (and the 150 mm lens if you have it as well) show that the problem is in the lens and not in the camera, it may be best to make arrangements with the seller regarding that lens alone.</p>

<p>If it is required, servicing the lens will require a technician familiar with the Mamiya G lenses, and perhaps more important, one having access to its parts if one needs to be replaced. The seller should either refund you for the lens and take it back, provide an exchange lens, or provide the cost of the repair. The Mamiya is a fine camera and a pleasure to use.</p>

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Thanks folks.

 

So far I have shot 2 rolls through the 50mm and I encountered the problem just once (vs multiple times with the 75mm). I

am going to finish one more roll with the 50 and then switch back to the 75mm and shoot 1 final roll through it.

 

I will try cleaning the contacts thoroughly before mounting the 75 this time to see if it helps.

 

The camera is such a pleasure to use and so quiet! I have never used a camera that makes such little noise in use.

<p>I decided to return the camera and the lens. I am not able to isolate the problem to any one device. <br>

Most of the missed frames were with the 75mm, but I also got 1-2 missed frames with the 50mm. So it could be the body or the lens or a combination of the 2. <br>

Just not worth storing $1200+ in. Coupled with the fact that Mamiya no longer services these cameras, I figured it's simpler to return.<br>

It's a shame given its such a wonderful camera to shoot with. Oh well.....maybe the Nikon D500 will keep me happy instead. :) <br>

Avi</p>