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Thanks guys for all the input. I sent the camera to a local technician who managed to

release the lens. He was also able to release the winder. He found a small spring in

the winder was broken which cause all the problem. Unfortunately he couldn't find

spares.

I had to send the camera to an Cathay Photos in Singapore to have it looked at and

they got back to me to say they could fix it. I asked them to check the winder

mechanism and they gave it a clean bill of health.

I have a used "New Mamiya 6" which I purchased on ebay. The camera is cosmetically

perfect. After using it with about 7 rolls of 120 films, as I was changing film rolls I

found the winder stucked in its extended position and the frame count showing "s" . I

initially thaught that the battery had ran out and used the release button on the side

of the winder to try and released it. That did not work. I also found that I am unable

to remove my 50mm lens from its mount.

Is this a sign that my winder is history? I have not come accross a similar combination

of problems after going through the postings on this site. Please help!