6x7 help pleeeease

me again... sorry folks

ok so i have had the camera a day and i think i have already bust it. I have got a warranty, so i am not panicking. however, just on the off chance if anyone knows about this issue, great, i wont have to send it back yadda yadda yadda...


basically.... i wanted to release the shutter without a film loaded, so i did as the manual said by twisting the dial and then closing the back. wound it on and, snaaaaa(no P), the mirror is stuck half way. on inspection the back was not fully closed. now, the mirror it suspended and i cannot release it(or should i say, i dont know how to!). the wind lever is also jammed preventing me from winding it on.

any help would be gratefully received...

thanks

Try gently nudging the mirror into either a fully up or fully down position, see if that will release whatever is stuck.

Be carefuk though to avoid touching the silvered surface as it's very delicate (and thin!). If you don't have long fingernails then a pair of tweezers, jeweller's screwdriver or cocktail stick should be employed.

unfortunately nothing.

i have just noticed. prior to the incident, the battery appeared to be ok. the red light glowed. after the incident the light is no longer glowing! i changed the battery and still, no red light! very strange!

sorted!

it was in fact the battery!