Depending on the age of the camera, I gather that the screw we are turning is the one that sets the lens spring? IF so you must turn it almost one whole turn and the more you turn it the harder it gets to turn! It will latch when it gets to the right spot and then you can take the lens off! Be very careful! if you slip off the screw with the tool, you can damage the lens.
SOURCE: Hasselblad 500cm body frozen/jammed
Check the release button lock tab, it may be engaged, holding the release button in
SOURCE: pentax me super mirror in up position
If the batteries are flat or missing you wont get LED's to light up and it will set itself to 125 naturally. I know as I have tried it. It could be that the shutter has got stuck on its way down and it is preventing the mirror from coming down as a result this is a mechanical issue, not battery related. The best way I found to release the mirror was to gently, really gently stroke the shutter nearest to the film down towards the groove it goes home in. Recommend a cotton budd so you don't damage the shutter leaves or get grease from your fingers on the movement. This should release the mirror. The next thing to do is try preventing the shutter getting stuck again by removing the bottom plate which will allow you access to the cogs for the shutter. it is tight in there and it is recommended by some that you remove some of the movement to see and clean them up. I did this but it is tricky and it involves winding on the camera and rocking parts out with itself. Not easy to do. The shutter cogs are brass (or look like it) and they may have old oil stuck inbetween the teeth which needs cleaning out with a tooth pick and then lubricate but not with WD40 which gets sticky with age. Use a cotton budd again with the lubricant on so you don't affect other sensitive parts around this section. Alternatively send the camera for a good service. I just had mine done, got it sorted with a warranty for 12 months to and cost me just £45. They cleaned everything up, new light seals and sorted issues common to this model of camera. The photos are instantly back to their best. Compare a good service to a series of wasted film with an inconsistent camera. Peace of mind too, it is worth it and so is the camera!
SOURCE: I pressed the shutter release button while
On my Hasselblad 501 CM, I have never encountered this problem. As expensive as these cameras are, and delicate, I wouldn't chance it. I would contact the Hasselbad company and ask them to fix it for you.
http://www.hasselbladusa.com/service--support/technical-support/contact.aspx
I would try the above link to contact hasselblad's tech support if I were you.
Good luck on this.
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