thomas_vanagt Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Hello, Sorry to ask another question about a Hassy jam, but I can't find my problem in the archives. The thing is, my hassy 500cm is jammed with the mirror half way back, and the rear-shutter (?) open. The winding knob is in its normal position, and can't be moved. There's no lens on the body. I've tried everything except using force. Can anyone help me? Can I repair this myself? I've never opened a hassy body, but I've some experience with camera repair. Are there any pictures and instructions of opening hasselblads on the net? Thanks Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_vanagt Posted February 17, 2003 Author Share Posted February 17, 2003 Seems like this could solve my problem. Has anyone tried this before? http://perso.club-internet.fr/cesarigd/photoe2b.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alec1 Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 That's the tool to use to fix a jam that is user correctable. They're available at: http://perso.club-internet.fr/cesarigd/photoe2b.htm And, yes, they do work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_kolosky Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 if you cannot get the small screw to turn to recock the internal shutter then the only way to unjam the camera is to take it apart. it is basically a shell within a shell. however, if your camera seems prone to jam, it could be an indication that something inside is worn, and it would be best to spend the money to have a cla done by a professional that provides a warranty on their work. David Odess comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 They all seem to jam from time to time. When I had a 'blad system I always kept a little screwdriver (with a clip like a pen) in my shirt pocket where I store the dark slide, and a spare one in my camera case. The whole "repair" takes only a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_urban3 Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Does the 903SWC or 905SWC have jamming problems too? Or is it exempt from them because it doesn't use a mirror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_lehrer Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Roger What's to jam in any SWC? There is no mirror, no rear flaps, no focalplane shutter, just a simple Compur/Prontor shutter that just has totake the exposure, not close, take picture, then open again. While thediaphragm is going through equally cyclic motions. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_vanagt Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 I've tried all sorts of tricks, but this is not a 'normal' jam. Kevin, how do I take the inner shell out? I can't find any screws that have to be loosened (I've tried via the quick release screws, but this doesn't work). One other thing. On both sides of the cocking screw (?), there is a small pin. On my other 500cm (not jammed...) only the left one is there (if you look at the front of the body). Is the right pin supposed to be there or not? I think it should't be there since it prevents the lens from being mounted. Regards,Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q.g._de_bakker Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Thomas, The screws that hold the inner shell are underneath the tripod coupling plate. The inner shell-outer shell fit is pretty snug. But unless you have the right jig to set camera length (distance lens mount in inner shell to film magazine mount on outer shell), or the know-how of how a Hasselblad jig-saw fits together, and of howto adjust things before/during reassembly, i wouldn't bother. Send it in to someone qualified who has the proper tools too. This second pin near the camera key indeed is not (!) present on all bodies. Nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene crumpler Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Save yourself a lot of time and grief, send it to Hasselblad USA for an "A" overhaul. I screwed around with two different "hasselblad repair persons" for over six months +$300. I finally sent my 500cm to NJ and it is good as new. As I recall the "A" overhaul was $225 a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene crumpler Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 And I got it back two weeks after approving the repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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