Ever found yourself staring at a broken film camera, wondering if you should risk fixing it yourself? That was me with my Mamiya 645 Super after the shutter button snapped off. With no repair shops in sight and a replacement part in hand, I decided to dive into the world of DIY camera repair—armed with nothing but a screwdriver, a YouTube tutorial, and a lot of hope.

The process was nerve-wracking. Stripped screws, misplaced parts, and moments of pure panic made it feel like I was performing surgery rather than a simple repair. But after carefully following step-by-step disassembly, fighting with stubborn screws, and installing the new part, the moment of truth arrived… Did it work?

Spoiler alert: It did. But the journey to get there was anything but smooth. If you want to see every frustrating, funny, and ultimately satisfying moment, watch the full repair video on my YouTube channel!

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