This is correct. The lens board slider position makes no difference. Just tried it on mine. I've just always kept it down when closed. Mine does close easily to the latch point but you have to push it to snap the latch closed. A new OEM bellows has been installed in mine. Is yours some type of universal bellows or have the front pleats been damaged?
Try sliding the front standard further back into the body once it's horizontal.
Low position is close, but if you just leave the front rise knobs loose when folding, it should then close easily.
Rod
Amey, did you ever get this resolved?
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