Nizo Professional fault - any ideas?

[Mike P]

My Nizo Pro has developed a strange fault: it will only run lying on it's side (either side) and stops running when moved to the upright position. Single frame/timelapse seems to work fine in the upright position. I'm no expert on the internal workings of these cameras - has anyone come across this problem before, or do you have any ideas as to what might be causing it? Thanks in advance.

[Blue Audio Visual]

It would seem possible that this fault could be something to do with a broken trigger assembly. Try seeing whether the same fault is apparent if you run the Pro using a cable release or an electronic remote. One or other, or both, or neither may work!

[aj]

My Nizo Pro has developed a strange fault: it will only run lying on it's side (either side) and stops running when moved to the upright position. Single frame/timelapse seems to work fine in the upright position. I'm no expert on the internal workings of these cameras - has anyone come across this problem before, or do you have any ideas as to what might be causing it? Thanks in advance.

A common problem with these Nizo Pro cameras is the wiring throug the hinge of the grip. After so many swings the wires are stressed too many times and break internaly. (The Nizo pro can run with the grip swung back, this is standard)

That it works only when it is on its side is consistent with this common problem. That the single frame works in all possitions is however not consistent.

Replacing the wires is not too difficult. If you do not break the originals and manage to find replacing wires of the same thinness.

You could test if the camera runs with an external powersupply. It can run fine while the hinge wire is broken because the external power is inserted in the base which is beyond the broken wire.

Should the problem stem from the trigger. Then there is the Nizo regenerate trick which was described in a post (by me) a long time ago.
I don't understand how it then could be sensitive to the position of the body relative to the pull of gravity.

[Mike P]

Good suggestions from both of you - many thanks. I'll investigate both possibilities and report back.

[Mike P]

hmm - upon further checking I see that the camera works fine in the upright position when the grip is swung back. It's nothing to do with it working in single frame mode, I simply had the grip swung back when I was doing some timelapse at the weekend. I suspect the wiring in the hinge, but I can't see an easy way to get at it. What is the best way to open the hinge/grip to check the wiring?

[aj]

It is a bit of a lenghty description. Please wait a day or two while I check the facts.

Don't disassemble the grip itself. No need for that and you will damage it.
Don't pull out the wires either. You need them to pull in the new one.

[Blue Audio Visual]

Replacing the wires is not too difficult. If you do not break the originals and manage to find replacing wires of the same thinness.

A good and readily available source of thin insulated wire is an old broken computer mouse. Strip off the outer layer and you've got 4 lengths of colour coded flexible & insulated thin wire. Also a good standby for rewiring turntable arms. Much easier than trying to source something from an electronics wholesaler.

Bart

[Mike P]

Thanks guys. Will await further instructions André..