john_dixon5 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 My shutter jammed recently, somehow I un-jammed it, but cant say for sure what I did to unjam it, can anyone help? Also, what precaustions can I take/do to prevent this happening again? Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 What did you do to jam it?How was it jammed ?(open/closed)Is the battery good?This camera (like all Mamiya 645's)has an electronic shutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_dixon5 Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 I was taking a picture from a helicopter, pressed the shutter (using the rapid wind grip) and the shutter stayed open. I became aware that it was stuck open when I could not advance the film. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 What was your shutter speed set to?I dont own any newer Mamiya's,just some older 645's.Does the 645E have any long shutter speeds in seconds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_dixon5 Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 Steve, I had it set on aperture priority (A), I was adjust the aperture until 1/1000th of a second appeared in the led's (due ti the fact that I was shooting from a helicopter I wanted the fastest shutter speed. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_dimarzio Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 I had my M645Pro shutter jam. It was believe it or not, caused by poorly loaded film. After removing the back, the shutter released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_dixon5 Posted August 24, 2004 Author Share Posted August 24, 2004 Michael, I think thats what my problem was...........thanks. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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