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04-MAR-2009

Back/DarkSlide Interlock

The 1 mm jeweler's screwdriver points to a small slot below
the main dark slide slot where a tab on the dark slide actuates
an interlock. The interlock prevents removing the back with
the dark slide removed and also prevents the shutter firing with
the dark slide in. Yes, the screwdriver is just right to fudge
the interlock and remove the back with no darkslide installed.
(And yes, that is Ye Olde Photographer's grodiest backup body
and back, currently used with a pinhole body cap.)

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/2s f/11.0 at 70.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Dave Thomas06-Mar-2009 23:28
Well, I had to park this on the 'net to link into a discussion thread, so I figured I might as well park it in [reverb] the Bronica Zone [/reverb]! :-)
Colin Clarke06-Mar-2009 09:47
I'll sleep better tonight now that's cleared up. ;-)
Never played with a Bronica, but they
certainly have a wonderful reputation.