Bronica SQ-B reflex mirror / focus screen issues

[lee_j]

<p>Hi all,</p>

 

<p>I've spent the last 2 weeks (and 600 miles) shooting some stuff

only to discover today that my SQ-B has a focusing problem. The focus

is now way way <b>way</b> off, so I shot some (pretty unscientific)

tests today to reassure myself that it is indeed the camera body and

not any of the backs / lenses. You can see the tests plus an

explanation (the readme) on my web server: <a href="http://www.

btinternet.com/~lawrencium2/sq_b/">Tests</a></p>

 

<p>I'm guessing that's it's either the reflex mirror position or a

focusing screen alignment issue. I can't see/hear/feel a problem with

either, and don't recall any problems or abuse my camera has suffered

recently so I'm putting down to standard wear and tear. I'm leaning

more towards it being the mirror considering how far out of focus the

actual results are.</p>

 

<p>I'll be picking up another body given how cheap they are now, but

if any one has any experience with this problem, or has any light they

could shed then I'd be grateful. Obviously I'll be keeping the body

(can still use it at a push with the lens distance markings), but if I

can reduce the problem then even better.</p>

 

<p>Cheers</p>

[work-page]

This question came up about a month ago as well.. Look over <A HREF="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00EQz5&tag=">HERE</A><P>Hope this helps..

[lee_j]

Thanks Peter. I'd seen that thread but couldn't find it through a search (woods/trees). I was hoping someone would provide me with a link ;)