No power up MZ60: Any idea?

**ismaelg** · 09-12-2010, 08:20 AM

Hi,

I have an MZ-60 with the FA 28-80 lens. It doesn't power up even with fresh batteries. I checked and re-checked and ensured the lens in properly attached, it is in A setting, the batteries are fresh and I tested them outside with a multimeter.
I see a very small current drain from the batteries (less than 1 mA) but nothing happens when pressing the power button.
It looks pristine with no signs of abuse, or battery leaks, or water damage or anything like that.
I tested the lens in another camera and it works perfectly fine.
Any idea or suggestion? I know the MZ-60 is not the most desirable camera around and probably not worth sending for repairs but I'd like to try to make it work.
Any idea or suggestion?

Thanks,

Adam · 09-12-2010, 11:11 AM

Have you tried it without any lens on? Isn't the MZ-60 that annoying body which requires F or FA lenses? If so, maybe the electronics that make that check are damaged.

**ismaelg** · 09-12-2010, 11:21 AM

Thanks Adam.
Yes, I've tried with and without the lens.
This is the only series that only works with F or FA lenses. The FA lens is working properly in both a film (PZ10) and on my DSLR (K100DS).

Thanks,

Adam · 09-12-2010, 11:55 AM

Then it sounds like something might be broken to me, but I'd try it with yet another set of batteries just to make sure. I made that mistake with an ME F and ended up sending back a completely good camera!

Adam
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**ismaelg** · 09-22-2010, 09:34 AM

I tried just about everything. Anybody knows how/where to get a service manual?

09-12-2010, 08:20 AM	#1
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683	No power up MZ60: Any idea? Hi, I have an MZ-60 with the FA 28-80 lens. It doesn't power up even with fresh batteries. I checked and re-checked and ensured the lens in properly attached, it is in A setting, the batteries are fresh and I tested them outside with a multimeter. I see a very small current drain from the batteries (less than 1 mA) but nothing happens when pressing the power button. It looks pristine with no signs of abuse, or battery leaks, or water damage or anything like that. I tested the lens in another camera and it works perfectly fine. Any idea or suggestion? I know the MZ-60 is not the most desirable camera around and probably not worth sending for repairs but I'd like to try to make it work. Any idea or suggestion? Thanks,

09-12-2010, 11:11 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Have you tried it without any lens on? Isn't the MZ-60 that annoying body which requires F or FA lenses? If so, maybe the electronics that make that check are damaged. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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09-12-2010, 11:21 AM	#3
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683 Original Poster	Thanks Adam. Yes, I've tried with and without the lens. This is the only series that only works with F or FA lenses. The FA lens is working properly in both a film (PZ10) and on my DSLR (K100DS). Thanks,

09-12-2010, 11:55 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Then it sounds like something might be broken to me, but I'd try it with yet another set of batteries just to make sure. I made that mistake with an ME F and ended up sending back a completely good camera! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-22-2010, 09:34 AM	#5
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683 Original Poster	I tried just about everything. Anybody knows how/where to get a service manual?