----- Original Message ----- From: "John Forbes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I am sure a metal top plate would not have broken off in similar > circumstances, though the breaking of the plate might have spared other > parts of the camera from more stress. When I sold my Z-1p years ago I replaced all body parts so that it looked brand new. It was dirt cheap. The body parts of the magnesium MZ-S is very expenive; about $250. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
