R9user Posted March 9, 2010 Share #1  Posted March 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I am somewhat embarrassed to post this but could someone please shed some light. I recently purchased a used R9 with DMR (as my first R9 DMR combo was stolen from my house)  Unfortunately I can not get it to work anymore! I feel like a real idiot, I do not think there is anything wrong with the unit - more operator problems  the battery is fully charged, the 1GB SD card reformatted in the unit, it powers up and shows 24 remaining shots (RAW), I checked that the rewind release button and the multiple exposure lever is not depressed/activated and hand rolled the cogs on the film spool as illustrated in the manual, checked all connections are clean and tightly secured.  The unit will not release the shutter!? I do not know what I am doing wrong - I am sure it is some combination of settings but I can not find what it is. I set the unit to "m" for manual and I want to avoid sending the unit in, if it is something stupid. When winding the film lever, it is clear that the shutter is cocked as the lever locks in the opn position 90 degrees and can not wind further to 180 degrees.  Any suggestions?  thanks  A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted March 9, 2010 Share #2 Â Posted March 9, 2010 Is "00"flashing in the viewfinder or do you get an error message? If it persists, you can disassemble the unit and reposition the film transport by hand. Tha should clear it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9user Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share #3  Posted March 9, 2010 thank you Jaap. I was hoping that you would reply as you have helped me out before. "00" is flashing.  What does this mean? How do I fix this?  thanks  Arthur Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 9, 2010 Share #4 Â Posted March 9, 2010 This means the double exposure button has been activated at some point of time. You must take the DMR off, activate the double exposure, twirl the sprocket wheel, deactivate the double exposure, lock the sprocket wheel by turning it, use the advance, release the shutter and reassemble. That should clear the jam. If not, clean all contacts (do that anyway I should say). If not again, e-mail Solms... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9user Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share #5 Â Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks! Â This helps me one guess what I am doing this evening! Â A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9user Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share #6 Â Posted March 9, 2010 Hi Jaap, Â many thanks! All working perfectly now! Yay! Â A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 9, 2010 Share #7 Â Posted March 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Glad it helped, Arthur! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcl Posted May 29, 2010 Share #8 Â Posted May 29, 2010 Thanks also from another DMR devotee. Saved my holiday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted January 20, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted January 20, 2012 This means the double exposure button has been activated at some point of time. You must take the DMR off, activate the double exposure, twirl the sprocket wheel, deactivate the double exposure, lock the sprocket wheel by turning it, use the advance, release the shutter and reassemble. That should clear the jam. If not, clean all contacts (do that anyway I should say). If not again, e-mail Solms... Â I had the same problem but the remedy did not work. However, after attaching the film back and the original 2xCR2 battery grip, the shutter eventually fired - then after removing the film back and reattaching the DMR and the power unit the '00' in the finder was no longer flashing and shutter action was OK. Â dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted January 20, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted January 20, 2012 Jaap puts on his cape once again. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheikhrafiq79 Posted February 9, 2012 Share #11 Â Posted February 9, 2012 where is the sprocket wheel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracledba Posted September 28, 2014 Share #12 Â Posted September 28, 2014 I see the last post was nearly 2 years ago so I'm not sure how much help I'll get here... Â I have R9 + DMR, and all was well but now the shutter will not release. I have not experienced the flashing frame number, in fact all looks fine. But, when I attempt to release the shutter on the grip or on the camera nothing happens. I just bought this DMR a couple months back through a reputable dealer so will contact them... just thought I'd check here to ensure there isn't a user error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted September 28, 2014 Share #13 Â Posted September 28, 2014 Before attaching the DMR ensure the camera's rewind release is not locked in its pressed position - after rewinding a film the rewind release button is always locked so requires unlocking. Check the SD card is not full and that you are using a a non-HC 2GB card. Clean all the contacts before attaching the DMR. Make sure the camera's rewind release button or its multiple exposure lever have not been activated. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Â dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracledba Posted September 28, 2014 Share #14 Â Posted September 28, 2014 Vielen Danke, Â There was a SD card that came with camera...can't find it. So, I used an SD card from my D-Lux 5 which is 8 GB SD HC card. Apparently, I've caused my own issues. (not surprising) I'll stop by camera store and get a non-hc card. Everything else checked out ok, and this makes sense since pressing the display gives errors about no image and sd card error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted September 28, 2014 Share #15  Posted September 28, 2014 Vielen Danke, There was a SD card that came with camera...can't find it. So, I used an SD card from my D-Lux 5 which is 8 GB SD HC card. Apparently, I've caused my own issues. (not surprising) I'll stop by camera store and get a non-hc card. Everything else checked out ok, and this makes sense since pressing the display gives errors about no image and sd card error.  2GB maximum but some 4Gb will work … and must be non-HC types. I use Fuji 2GB cards in my DMR and they work fine.  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracledba Posted September 29, 2014 Share #16 Â Posted September 29, 2014 Spot On Dunk! Â New card, 2GB Promaster SD installed and camera functioning great. Now if we can just get the operator up to speed... Â I loved my R9 and motor but film was just to big a PIA. Now, with the DMR I can shoot freely w/o cost of processing initial looks. I'm sincerely hoping to stay this route until I can purchase either an S2 or M. Â Anyway, I was really worried and now feel so much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted September 29, 2014 Share #17  Posted September 29, 2014 Spot On Dunk! New card, 2GB Promaster SD installed and camera functioning great. Now if we can just get the operator up to speed...  I loved my R9 and motor but film was just to big a PIA. Now, with the DMR I can shoot freely w/o cost of processing initial looks. I'm sincerely hoping to stay this route until I can purchase either an S2 or M.  Anyway, I was really worried and now feel so much better.  Good news and hope the DMR serves you well.  Good luck.  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted September 30, 2014 Share #18  Posted September 30, 2014 Spot On Dunk! New card, 2GB Promaster SD installed and camera functioning great. Now if we can just get the operator up to speed...  I loved my R9 and motor but film was just to big a PIA. Now, with the DMR I can shoot freely w/o cost of processing initial looks. I'm sincerely hoping to stay this route until I can purchase either an S2 or M.  Anyway, I was really worried and now feel so much better.  You'll love the DMR. Of you want any tips, just ask. I've been using them since 2006 and still have a pair in regular use. Other people who have been long time users include Doug Herr and Ben (Roguewave), although Ben sold his DMR just over a year ago.  With the limited ISO of the DMR, it's better to shoot at ISO400 with -1 or -2EV exposure compensation dialled in, than at ISO 800 - less noise. That's one to get you going if you shoot low light or gigs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted September 30, 2014 Share #19  Posted September 30, 2014 A DMR sold today on UK Ebay LEICA Digital-Modul-R (digital back for R8/R9) | eBay … just 4 bidders.  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted October 5, 2014 Share #20 Â Posted October 5, 2014 Make sure you get one with the "DMR" focusing screen for the camera. In that link it looks like the camera's original was left in the case. Â John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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