Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
Thanks for the offer, John ... it's not my camera so I'll have to ask Patsy what she wants to do. Shel > [Original Message] > From: John Celio > Shel, bring it to me at Reed's any time tues-sat and I'll see if there's > anything I (or our technicians) can do for it here. > > If we can't fix it, I think your best bet would be Apex Camera Repair here in > Walnut Creek. They do good work there and have fixed my 6x7 and Auto110 > cameras in the past. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
Shel, bring it to me at Reed's any time tues-sat and I'll see if there's anything I (or our technicians) can do for it here. If we can't fix it, I think your best bet would be Apex Camera Repair here in Walnut Creek. They do good work there and have fixed my 6x7 and Auto110 cameras in the past. John Celio > I didn't look thru the finder before firing the first shot, so I don't > know. I don't believe there's a mirror lock ... sad thing is, it's not my > camera. It was loaned to me by a local list member and I took it from the > equipment drawer to sell it for her to another local Pentaxian. Oh, well > > > Shel > > > > > [Original Message] > > From: mike wilson > > > Was the mirror locked up when you picked it up or did it lock when you > > first fired it? > > > > If the latter, I would suspect a sticky seal. You should be able to pry > > it down if there is a convenient piece of metal to lever on. Of course, > > it will just do it again at the next shutter press but you should be > > able to see the sticky point. > > > > If the former, is there a mechanical lockup (a la LX) that may be > engaged? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
On Sat, 09 Sep 2006 03:21:55 +0200, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've a ZX-5n which worked great the last time I used it. I tried it > today > and the mirror is now locked up. The bats are good, but I may try even > fresher bats later - the camera has the battery grip that takes four AA > cells. The camera whirs, film rewinds and loads, but mirror remains up. > Tried a couple of different lenses with no luck. Any suggestions on how > to > get the mirror down and maybe get this thing working properly? Thanks! Hi Shel, If Don Sanderson doesn't chime in, check the archives for a post of his regarding film transport problems with the MZ/ZX camera's. If I recall correctly (chances are slim there, though) there is a weak gear in the film transport mechanism that needs replacement or adjustment. As mirror movement is linked to film transport, that might cause your problem. To Don it was a do-it-yourself repair... Hope this helps, -- Regards, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
On Sat, 9 Sep 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I didn't look thru the finder before firing the first shot, so I don't > know. I don't believe there's a mirror lock ... There isn't one. Sorry for your mishap, Shel. I can't remember what you have said in the past about competent repairers in your area; it may be worth a look and a quote. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
I didn't look thru the finder before firing the first shot, so I don't know. I don't believe there's a mirror lock ... sad thing is, it's not my camera. It was loaned to me by a local list member and I took it from the equipment drawer to sell it for her to another local Pentaxian. Oh, well Shel > [Original Message] > From: mike wilson > Was the mirror locked up when you picked it up or did it lock when you > first fired it? > > If the latter, I would suspect a sticky seal. You should be able to pry > it down if there is a convenient piece of metal to lever on. Of course, > it will just do it again at the next shutter press but you should be > able to see the sticky point. > > If the former, is there a mechanical lockup (a la LX) that may be engaged? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I've a ZX-5n which worked great the last time I used it. I tried it today > and the mirror is now locked up. The bats are good, but I may try even > fresher bats later - the camera has the battery grip that takes four AA > cells. The camera whirs, film rewinds and loads, but mirror remains up. > Tried a couple of different lenses with no luck. Any suggestions on how to > get the mirror down and maybe get this thing working properly? Thanks! > Was the mirror locked up when you picked it up or did it lock when you first fired it? If the latter, I would suspect a sticky seal. You should be able to pry it down if there is a convenient piece of metal to lever on. Of course, it will just do it again at the next shutter press but you should be able to see the sticky point. If the former, is there a mechanical lockup (a la LX) that may be engaged? m -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
It's a repair situation. Probably just a CLA. But that would cost more than the camera is worth. Put it on the shelf and admire it. Or download a repair manual and try a DIY fix. Paul On Sep 8, 2006, at 9:59 PM, David Savage wrote: > My next suggestion would have been to hit it harder, but you've > already tried that. :-) > > As I've never handled that camera I'm out of ideas. > > Dave > > On 9/9/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Yep - and not so gently as well ;-)) >> >> Shel > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
Yep - and not so gently as well ;-)) Shel > [Original Message] > From: David Savage > Did you try gently tapping the base plate on a counter to or something? > > Dave > > Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I've a ZX-5n which worked great the last time I used it. I tried it today > and the mirror is now locked up. The bats are good, but I may try even > fresher bats later - the camera has the battery grip that takes four AA > cells. The camera whirs, film rewinds and loads, but mirror remains up. > Tried a couple of different lenses with no luck. Any suggestions on how to > get the mirror down and maybe get this thing working properly? Thanks! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
My next suggestion would have been to hit it harder, but you've already tried that. :-) As I've never handled that camera I'm out of ideas. Dave On 9/9/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yep - and not so gently as well ;-)) > > Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n Mirror Problem
Did you try gently tapping the base plate on a counter to or something? Dave On 9/9/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've a ZX-5n which worked great the last time I used it. I tried it today > and the mirror is now locked up. The bats are good, but I may try even > fresher bats later - the camera has the battery grip that takes four AA > cells. The camera whirs, film rewinds and loads, but mirror remains up. > Tried a couple of different lenses with no luck. Any suggestions on how to > get the mirror down and maybe get this thing working properly? Thanks! > > > Shel > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
