Uniquely designed to prevent errors, the Mamiya 7
incorporates numerous safety features.
If the shutter will not function, it is very likely due to user
error rather than camera malfunction. Should there be
problems, be sure to review the following points.
• When the shutter will not function.
① Is the battery good?
② Is the power on/off lever set to the ON position?
③ Has the film been completely advanced to the
next frame?
Have all the exposures already been made (10
with 120, 20 with 220)?
④ Has the film advance lever been moved until it
stops?
⑤ Is the light shield curtain closed?
(In the case of examples
③ - ⑤ the red warning
Lamp will flash a warning on the lower left hand
corner of the viewfinder.
• When the lens cannot be removed:
Is the light shield curtain open?
