Thanks for the video. Last month the back buttons stopped working and after ordering from aliexpress, today I followed your instructions and got my camera working again. My grandfather gifted it to me in the 90s and I still use it regularly. As a note, I have the BM-302 (without the date backplate) so I didn't have to solder the 3 leads (which are left unsoldered from the factory).
Thank you so much! I run into the same problem but could only find repair tutorials for the bm 301, so I wasn't sure if the cable from the 301 would also work for the 302
i decided to be extra careful/safe doing this repair so i drained the flash capcitor and now the camera is dead. Can't quite figure out why. Maybe if I charge the capcitor back a certain level it only will it allow power to be delivered to the rest of the board...
There’s a tiny rectangular black “M1M” resistor on the old cable and the new one doesn’t come with it. Is it ok to leave it off? I tried to transfer it to the new cable but it’s too tiny to handle.
Hey! Would you be able to fix my Konica big mini 201. It has a torn ribbon cable. I would love to attempt to fix it myself but am scared I’ll ruin it further. Would pay of course! Thanks
If I had a body to repair I would. Although, I would image the process is very similar. Here is a link to the replacement flex cable if you want to give it a go. Good luck! www.ebay.com/itm/Function-keyboard-Button-Back-Cover-Flex-Cable-For-Konica-Big-mini-BM-201/264663329741?hash=item3d9f29ebcd:g:WnEAAOSwm69eag5k
How with no soldering? 😧 my BM-201 has a torn ribbon, preventing from shutter/ power button working. Really want to try to fix it but I’m not too familiar with tools and delicate gadgets. Thanks!
You should look into all the point and shoots Fuji medium format cameras that need fixing because of faulty ribbon that gets stretched because of door back. There are so many that need repairs and Fuji won't back up their crappy design faults, even for money ! And we would pay !
Hi, my big mini has a small piece of plastic in the viewfinder, do you think it's safe to just take the front off to take the plastic piece out? Thank you
Thanks for the video. Last month the back buttons stopped working and after ordering from aliexpress, today I followed your instructions and got my camera working again. My grandfather gifted it to me in the 90s and I still use it regularly.
As a note, I have the BM-302 (without the date backplate) so I didn't have to solder the 3 leads (which are left unsoldered from the factory).
Thank you so much! I run into the same problem but could only find repair tutorials for the bm 301, so I wasn't sure if the cable from the 301 would also work for the 302
@altf4174 glad to help. Mine still works great, I use it almost daily
Wow! Well done man. What a great video.
Thank you so much for this! Would this process work for the Konica A4 as well?
good video! a little question... my copy of this camera says the battery is empty with a fresh one installed. could this be a sign of a bad capacitor?
would it be possible for me to send mine in and get it fixed for a price?
Very helpful, my Big Mini F was the same procedure exactly
hello where did you buy your flex cable for your big mini F?
Where did you get the replacement ribbon cable? If any available anywhere since this is an old video =/
Thank you for sharing, my bm-201 ribbon cable almost broke...... definitely need a new one...
i decided to be extra careful/safe doing this repair so i drained the flash capcitor and now the camera is dead. Can't quite figure out why. Maybe if I charge the capcitor back a certain level it only will it allow power to be delivered to the rest of the board...
There’s a tiny rectangular black “M1M” resistor on the old cable and the new one doesn’t come with it. Is it ok to leave it off? I tried to transfer it to the new cable but it’s too tiny to handle.
may i ask whether the flex cable works for the big mini neo r?
my konica bm_300 is missing the pcb, anyone know if i can find a replacement?
this is so helpful, I wonder if you know which flex cable is needed for the Konica Mermaid waterproof big mini?
Hey! Would you be able to fix my Konica big mini 201. It has a torn ribbon cable. I would love to attempt to fix it myself but am scared I’ll ruin it further. Would pay of course! Thanks
Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo au top 👍
Hey thanks a lot for the video. Where did you buy your tools? Thanks!
Great job.
Hey there friend, where did you buy your ribbon from?
AliExpress around $10
where can I buy the things to replace?
www.ebay.com/itm/Function-keyboard-Button-Back-Cover-Flex-Cable-For-Konica-Big-mini-BM-300-BM-301/254535594160?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
thank you very much
thank you for your infomation
can u do it with konica big mini 201?
If I had a body to repair I would. Although, I would image the process is very similar. Here is a link to the replacement flex cable if you want to give it a go. Good luck!
www.ebay.com/itm/Function-keyboard-Button-Back-Cover-Flex-Cable-For-Konica-Big-mini-BM-201/264663329741?hash=item3d9f29ebcd:g:WnEAAOSwm69eag5k
@@n_oeil what about bm510z?
@@davidtadic4979 i have the same model. did you figure it out if it works with the ribbon cable he used?
Thanks for sharing this tutorial 😃 I fixed my BM-201 today. A little bit different in comparesing with the BM-301 and with no soldering 😉
How with no soldering? 😧 my BM-201 has a torn ribbon, preventing from shutter/ power button working. Really want to try to fix it but I’m not too familiar with tools and delicate gadgets. Thanks!
Hi, I need to do the same repair to the bm-201, how did you do it without soldering?
I was able to fix my BM201 but the date back stopped working. I think if there is no date back no soldering is necessary.
Is there a way I could send you my camera and fix it for me? I’d be willing to pay you!
You should look into all the point and shoots Fuji medium format cameras that need fixing because of faulty ribbon that gets stretched because of door back. There are so many that need repairs and Fuji won't back up their crappy design faults, even for money ! And we would pay !
Hi, my big mini has a small piece of plastic in the viewfinder, do you think it's safe to just take the front off to take the plastic piece out? Thank you