Contax 645 Camera Problem, Please help! :)

[haring]

I have a Contax 645. I have the battery grip for it so I power it with 4 rechargeable AA batteries.

The problem: sometimes without any explanation the yellow exposure scale in the viewfinder goes blank. The f/ numbers and shutter speed info disappear in the viewfinder and the whole camera goes blank. I try to press the shutter button but all I can hear is a clicking noise. I keep trying and all of the sudden the viewfinder is back and I can see the exposure, shutter speed, etc. I have tried to change the batteries and replace them with freshly charged ones but I don't think that the low battery is the problem. I have another Contax 645 and that works without problems with the batteries.

Did this ever happen to you? How can I fix it? I can't rely on the camera if it just decides not to show me exposure, shutter speed, etc info. It always comes back but some times it takes 4-5 minutes... What to do?

Thanks for helping!

 

[haring]

I guess not too many people use this particular camera...

 

[catchlights]

rechargeable AA batteries are rated at 1.2v, try use Alkaline batteries, which rated at 1.5v, it could be the reason that not able to power the camera, unless the camera manual says is fine to use 1.2v rechargeable AA batteries.


http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/general-tech-talk/1202170-review-rechargeable-photo-batteries-smarter-photographers.html

 

[haring]

Thanks, I will try!!!!

 

[Zenten]

Clean the contacts of the vertical grip and the viewfinder with some contact spray. If problem persists, then switch the viewfinder with the other set to see where the fault is.

 

[catchlights]

Thanks, I will try!!!!

see page 86

http://global.kyocera.com/prdct/optical/support/manual/645_eng.pdf

 

[denn23]

probably the contact.

And im quite happy to see other contax 645 users in singapore. good knowing im not alone.