Re: Mirror sticking on ZX-5n (was Re: FS - ZX-5n
> On Fri, 20 Oct 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > a few months and it worked just fine. A couple of weeks ago the mirror > > locked up just as I was about to sell it. So, there you have it - the > > mirror is still stuck. If interested, make an offer. Off list please. > > Thanks! > > Mine did this last week as I was playing around with it, so is there some > sort of failure that's known, and an easy way to correct it, or does it > mean that its due to be checked up by the folks at the repair center? Sounds like the typical problem associated with MZ/ZX cameras where the plastic gear on the mirror motor is cracked. A brass gear has been issued by Pentax since but the labour to have it replaced is steep. I fixed my MZ-3 once and the whole body had to be disassemlbed basically. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mirror sticking on ZX-5n (was Re: FS - ZX-5n
Oh well, it was a thought. gfen wrote: >On Wed, 25 Oct 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: > > >>I know this is stupid but did you try replacing the batteries? >> >> > >Yes, and no. It had a set of the CR2 or whatever the little buggers are in >it, which don't register as low on the LCD. I didn't replae those because >I don't have another set. I did, however, put the battery grip back on >with a fresh set of AA's. > >It looks like the shutter is stuck in mid-movement. I let it sit under a >light for a bit to warm up, just incase it was non-greasy-grease that >caused it. After letting it sit, sans-batteries, I put 'em back in, tapped >the button and watched the mirror go down, and then promptly go right back >up and lock into place again. > >There's also a lovely whining noise from a motor every so often. > >Its been sitting sans-batteries on a shelf now for a week or two. > > > -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mirror sticking on ZX-5n (was Re: FS - ZX-5n
On Wed, 25 Oct 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: > I know this is stupid but did you try replacing the batteries? Yes, and no. It had a set of the CR2 or whatever the little buggers are in it, which don't register as low on the LCD. I didn't replae those because I don't have another set. I did, however, put the battery grip back on with a fresh set of AA's. It looks like the shutter is stuck in mid-movement. I let it sit under a light for a bit to warm up, just incase it was non-greasy-grease that caused it. After letting it sit, sans-batteries, I put 'em back in, tapped the button and watched the mirror go down, and then promptly go right back up and lock into place again. There's also a lovely whining noise from a motor every so often. Its been sitting sans-batteries on a shelf now for a week or two. -- http://www.infotainment.org <-> more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com<-> photography and portfolio. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mirror sticking on ZX-5n (was Re: FS - ZX-5n
I know this is stupid but did you try replacing the batteries? gfen wrote: >On Fri, 20 Oct 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > >>a few months and it worked just fine. A couple of weeks ago the mirror >>locked up just as I was about to sell it. So, there you have it - the >>mirror is still stuck. If interested, make an offer. Off list please. >>Thanks! >> >> > >Mine did this last week as I was playing around with it, so is there some >sort of failure that's known, and an easy way to correct it, or does it >mean that its due to be checked up by the folks at the repair center? > > > -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
