My back is stuck

[jcalvert]

I just purchased a new 503CW and only a couple of hours after taking it home i realised the film back was stuck on the camera and would not come off. Is this because of a user error or is it something i should go back to the store/distributor for?

 

[ruben]

does it have a darkslide inserted ?? if not that may be the problem

 

[jcalvert]

Yeah the darkslide is in. I've checked the instructions several times and i can't see that i am doing anything wrong.

Has anyone else had this problem before?

 

[simonpg]

Usually the problem is due to the dark slide not being pushed in tightly enough to enable the small internal trigger to allow the film back release button to move freely to release the back.

So check the slide is in fully; pull it out and push it in again to be sure and help ensure the internal trigger is activated.

Sometimes some firm pressure of the back to the camera enables freer movement of the top telease button as well. Si if the dark slide tip does not help, try pressing in the back while you fiddle with the release button at the top of the film back.

 

[Prowan]

>When you put the back on the body, don't let it snap on...move the lock button, place the back on, and release the lock button.....