R8 and R9 dead after long period being ide

[Mike G.]

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Both my main cameras, R8 and R9 I use with the Digital Modul-R, after being idle for a few years are now apparently dead. Fully charged batts and still will not function. Electronic readouts on the R9 respond but shutter releases don't work. The R8 doesn't show anything in either the rear window or viewfinder and it too does not shutter release.. Both cannot be advanced manually either.

I hope someone can help me figure out what the issues could be. This one has me stumped.

[Photar]

Did you try to remove the digital backs to see whether the cameras work on their own?

[erl]

Try fitting the film back and FRESH batteries. The problem could be the Digital Modul-R. I hope not! Or maybe just the batteries. Good luck. Fantastic cameras.

[spydrxx]

If the above suggestions don't solve your issues, you might contact Sherrie Krauter. Although quirky she is perhaps the most experienced and knowlegible US repairperson for R cameras.

[Sandokan]

4 hours ago, Photar said:

Did you try to remove the digital backs to see whether the cameras work on their own?

 

3 hours ago, erl said:

Try fitting the film back and FRESH batteries. The problem could be the Digital Modul-R. I hope not! Or maybe just the batteries. Good luck. Fantastic cameras.

+1 - the DMR battery gets unable to sustain a charge. You can buy replacement cells but have to swap them out yourself

[250swb]

The common denominator seems to be the Module, so very good advice to fit the film backs to narrow it down.

[jaapv]

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6 hours ago, Sandokan said:

 

+1 - the DMR battery gets unable to sustain a charge. You can buy replacement cells but have to swap them out yourself

Many services that replace laptop cells will do so for DMR batteries as well. 

However, this can be caused by dirty/oxidized contacts. Clean spray will. help.

[jaapv]

7 hours ago, spydrxx said:

If the above suggestions don't solve your issues, you might contact Sherrie Krauter. Although quirky she is perhaps the most experienced and knowlegible US repairperson for R cameras.

AFAIK she won't touch anything to do with digital.