RZ67: Tracking Down a Loose Screw Inside the Camera
Originally posted on Instagram. Notes from the repair bench, kept here as a searchable archive. View the original on Instagram
Mamiya RZ67 repair. The owner of this camera has plans to sell it so he sent it to me for an operation check. First thing I noticed was a rattling sound inside. On removing the bottom cover, I discovered a 1.7mm screw loose in the camera. All functions worked OK but this screw obviously came from somewhere. I contacted the owner and told him what I had found and offered to return the camera in working condition but not the best idea since the part this screw connected to might get loose and cause problems. I was told to go ahead with disassembly of the camera to locate where the screw came from. The bonus is that when the camera is apart, I can then check, adjust, and lubricate the mechanicals of the camera. So that is what I did. Located the post that needed the screw and brought everything up to factory specs. The person who buys this camera is lucky as not all sellers would be as conscientious as he is.
