ZX-5n Stuck Mirror Question

TimB · 03-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Hello,

I think I have a ZX-5n with a common stuck mirror problem. (When pressing the shutter, the mirror goes up but doesn't come down. A whining noise can be heard.)

My question: Is there any info/guides on repairing this problem and obtaining parts?
I tried searching around, but couldn't find anything specific.

I would like to fix it myself (if I can get the part and maybe a repair manual).

Thanks,
Tim.

frank · 03-06-2009, 10:39 PM

Check out this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/39450-mz5n-mir...ce-manual.html

ZX-5n is the same as MZ-5n but w/ a different name.

Good luck.

TimB · 03-07-2009, 04:50 PM

Thanks, Frank.
Someone mentioned in that thread that they had a service manual. Maybe I'll be able to get some info.

03-06-2009, 10:28 PM	#1
TimB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 227	ZX-5n Stuck Mirror Question Hello, I think I have a ZX-5n with a common stuck mirror problem. (When pressing the shutter, the mirror goes up but doesn't come down. A whining noise can be heard.) My question: Is there any info/guides on repairing this problem and obtaining parts? I tried searching around, but couldn't find anything specific. I would like to fix it myself (if I can get the part and maybe a repair manual). Thanks, Tim.

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03-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Check out this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/39450-mz5n-mir...ce-manual.html ZX-5n is the same as MZ-5n but w/ a different name. Good luck.

03-07-2009, 04:50 PM	#3
TimB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 227 Original Poster	Thanks, Frank. Someone mentioned in that thread that they had a service manual. Maybe I'll be able to get some info.

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