Pentax PZ-70 Mirror

corgiboobs · 08-28-2021, 02:35 PM

So after getting two completely blank films on my Pentax PZ-70 i noticed when i took my lens off that when i hit the shutter button the mirror doesn't flip up thus the shutter never opens. What is wrong and is it an easy fix?

pschlute · 08-28-2021, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by corgiboobs

So after getting two completely blank films on my Pentax PZ-70 i noticed when i took my lens off that when i hit the shutter button the mirror doesn't flip up thus the shutter never opens. What is wrong and is it an easy fix?

Probably thye gear that moves the mirror is broken.

Easy fix ? Cheaper to buy another camera. Parts are just not available for cameras that old anymore unfortunately.

Not a Number · 08-30-2021, 09:42 PM

Not sure if this camera uses the same gear as the MZ/ZX series. If it does use the same gear, while not simple, the replacement is doable depending on your skill set. Lack of parts will be your biggest hurdle on getting it professionally serviced.

NSB-Tekunos in Japan may be able to fix it. The cost of repair and shipping may not be worth it unless the camera has some sentimental value for you.

See the following for more info on NSB-Tekunos
Repair report - good experience with NSB-Tekunos repair - PentaxForums.com

jimhi · 06-12-2022, 07:30 PM

Did anyone ever answer this question? I have a PZ-70 that is doing this same thing however I did notice when I took the lens off and held the body upside down when I triggered it the mirror the mirror would "wiggle". I tried a different battery but not necessarily a fresh one feeling that whatever moved the mirror was not getting enough energy.

08-28-2021, 02:35 PM	#1
corgiboobs New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 3	Pentax PZ-70 Mirror So after getting two completely blank films on my Pentax PZ-70 i noticed when i took my lens off that when i hit the shutter button the mirror doesn't flip up thus the shutter never opens. What is wrong and is it an easy fix?

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08-28-2021, 03:28 PM	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by corgiboobs So after getting two completely blank films on my Pentax PZ-70 i noticed when i took my lens off that when i hit the shutter button the mirror doesn't flip up thus the shutter never opens. What is wrong and is it an easy fix? Probably thye gear that moves the mirror is broken. Easy fix ? Cheaper to buy another camera. Parts are just not available for cameras that old anymore unfortunately.

08-30-2021, 09:42 PM	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Not sure if this camera uses the same gear as the MZ/ZX series. If it does use the same gear, while not simple, the replacement is doable depending on your skill set. Lack of parts will be your biggest hurdle on getting it professionally serviced. NSB-Tekunos in Japan may be able to fix it. The cost of repair and shipping may not be worth it unless the camera has some sentimental value for you. See the following for more info on NSB-Tekunos Repair report - good experience with NSB-Tekunos repair - PentaxForums.com

06-12-2022, 07:30 PM	#4
jimhi New Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 15	Did anyone ever answer this question? I have a PZ-70 that is doing this same thing however I did notice when I took the lens off and held the body upside down when I triggered it the mirror the mirror would "wiggle". I tried a different battery but not necessarily a fresh one feeling that whatever moved the mirror was not getting enough energy.