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Thanks Diego for the input.... its such a strange thing, this problem. It does NOT happen when the back if off, but does when its on and has sat for like 20-30 minutes. Once it happens and I reset it with the double exposure button, I can then dry fire it forever and it never locks up. Ive taped up the back connections, didn't change a thing...Ive even tried leaving it in C mode when it's 'stored' but it still happens sometimes. C mode is perfect. So, Im thinking it has to be something to do with the backs..maybe something to do with the mechanical connection? Ive an A back on the way from KEH that Ill try but I fear it will still show..
I've emailed the ebay seller (Japan) and Im thinking returning it but I kinda dont want to because it was a fair deal for it and it will cost more to get a different one.
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So, I was wrong... it still does it. I just didnt let it sit long enough to really test. I shot some rolls yesterday and shot it mostly in C and when I needed to move over to use higher speeds, it worked in F mode just fine (if I had fired in C already). It happens when I try to fire a fresh shot in F and almost 100of the time.
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As an update, in case someone does a search someday, I found a the 'problem' and a work around. After reading what Ed said about using an A12 back, and the fact that this issue doesnt happen with no back installed, I wondered if it might be a communication problem with the backs. So, to test it I taped over the contacts to the back essentially turning it into an A12...and bam, the problem disappeared. Ill now eventually switch over to non E backs.
Thanks for the help Ed.
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Thanks Ed for the input!
Ive def been all inside the manual. One interesting thing is that this DOESNT happen when I fire it in Pr mode....but does in A and M. ..but not at all when on back is attached and it happens with both backs are attached.
(I have a CFE 80mm and these are the E12 backs)
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Side note: Im not convinced it happens when I take the back OFF...but it DOES happen with 2 separate E12 backs.
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Hello all- Long time reader, and used to participate a lot about a decade ago....
I have a gear question that's perplexing me and Im hoping to glean some advice from you fine people. I bought a Hasselblad 203FE kit in EX condition off the net, and while it looks amazing it has a unique issue that I can seem to resolve:
- When ever it's been sitting for more than 5 min or so, when I take a shot (with or without film), the shutter locks up as if the battery is dead. I remove the back, fire the double exposure, replace the back and then it works fine (until it sits again). Note: Ive tried 3 brand new batteries in it and it still happens.
- Ive made sure that the meter is on before Ive fired the shutter as a test, and it nearly locks up 100% of the time. ..but just the first shot.
- It completely works fine in C mode
- it doesn't seem to happen if I leave the camera in C mode and put it back in F and fire.
- Ive tested 2 backs, and it still happens....and it happens with the back off it seems.
-Ive even taped over the battery case to make sure the battery is firmly in there... but it happens like clock work...but yeah, 100% new batteries..
At first I was going to return the whole kit, but I got a decent deal and I can work around by firing with the back off to make sure first or using C mode... but its really irritating and Im hoping its something super obvious that Im doing wrong? Please Help!!
Thanks!
Hasselblad 203FE locks up on first exposure only. Help!
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