Originally posted by CarlJF
Before putting them in the trash, I would try to send an email to Pentax and ask them exactly what these numbers mean. Maybe they will confirm that the cameras are indeed irrecuperable or they could give you information on how to solve the problem.
---------- Post added 09-11-14 at 11:16 AM ----------
The numbers look like ISO numbers. Are by any chance the MZ-50 set on manual ISO and just wait for you to set something ? It's been a long time since I've used an MZ-50, I just don't remember how to do this, but I know it's possible... As far as I remember, when on "ISO set", the LCD was only displaying the film ISO without doing nothing else (only letting you chnage the ISO). Is there a film in the camera ? Maybe it's a problem reading the DX markings on the film, or with the DX contacts. I would try cleaning them, just in case...
Hi,
thanks for the info, actually there isnt a film in the camera, I just inserted some batteries, and fitted a lens, just to see if it operated, it did for a while, then it stopped, and just displayed the number 100 in the lcd panel. Similarly on another MZ50 that I bought, when I took it out of the box, and fitted batteries, when I powered it up, it just displayed the number 200 in the lcd panel, and will not do anything.
I have 2 other cameras, one is an MZ50, and the other is a ZX 50 (basically the same cameras), and they also display this number 200 in the lcd panel, so thats 4 cameras that I have with the same problem.
Strange, yes it is, but I have to confess, I have not yet inserted a film into any of them, this is something I must try, maybe it might bring them to life, but I doubt it, surely you should be able to put any of these cameras through their paces without a film inside. But maybe not, I will try it, lets see what happens!
Cheers mate, I will be sure to let you know the results, I will purchase some films tomorrow and try it.
Russell
---------- Post added 09-13-14 at 07:27 PM ----------
Originally posted by offertonhatter
I have a (now broken cog) MZ-50. The numbers are indeed the ISO numbers. Just check that the top dial has not rotated to ISO set. It is probably as simple as that.
Hi,
thanks for that info, actually I did check the dial wasnt set on the ISO setting, I have tried every combination of dial setting, still the camera is lifeless.
But, I will try to put a film inside, like CarlJF has suggested, lets see what the result is. Thanks guys, appreciate your time and comments,
Cheers,
Russell