MZ 50 Film Door

**gordon_l34** · 06-17-2011, 01:50 AM

Hi All,

I have just picked up an MZ 50 for parts. It had a data back on it which I removed easily enough but when I went to fit it to my MZ 50 I cannot remove its back. Do I have to drop the bottom plate to do this as it appears to be mounted differently?

Regards,
Gordon.

mannesty · 08-17-2011, 02:14 PM

It should have a sliding hinge part to remove it, the top hinge I think.

It'd be a good idea to check the manuals to make sure the back is compatible with the MZ-50 body.

violini · 08-17-2011, 05:08 PM

There is a little screw attached on the top hinge. It's for moving the spring loaded top hinge. Use a 000 Philip screw driver to move the hinge downward (DO NOT try to remove the screw). You can also use finger nail to push the hinge down to remove or install the back cover. All the MZ/ZX series back doors are inter-changeable. The date back displays several formats, including date and time. If you don't want it imprinted on film, simply turn it off, i.e., dashed line.

Steve Beswick · 08-17-2011, 05:42 PM

Do you want the data feature?

06-17-2011, 01:50 AM	#1
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	MZ 50 Film Door Hi All, I have just picked up an MZ 50 for parts. It had a data back on it which I removed easily enough but when I went to fit it to my MZ 50 I cannot remove its back. Do I have to drop the bottom plate to do this as it appears to be mounted differently? Regards, Gordon.

08-17-2011, 05:08 PM	#3
violini Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg MB Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	There is a little screw attached on the top hinge. It's for moving the spring loaded top hinge. Use a 000 Philip screw driver to move the hinge downward (DO NOT try to remove the screw). You can also use finger nail to push the hinge down to remove or install the back cover. All the MZ/ZX series back doors are inter-changeable. The date back displays several formats, including date and time. If you don't want it imprinted on film, simply turn it off, i.e., dashed line. Last edited by violini; 08-17-2011 at 06:07 PM.

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08-17-2011, 02:14 PM	#2
mannesty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Totana - Murcia (Spain) Posts: 127	It should have a sliding hinge part to remove it, the top hinge I think. It'd be a good idea to check the manuals to make sure the back is compatible with the MZ-50 body.

08-17-2011, 05:42 PM	#4
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Do you want the data feature?