MZ.S focus indicator

dr5chrome · 09-03-2021, 01:00 PM

Hello. I have an mz.s I use on occasion. With an m42 lens attached, I can't get the body to give me an in.focus indicator lights or beep.. is it suppose to, or no? Thanks. Dw

stevebrot · 09-03-2021, 05:28 PM

The lens compatibility table in the manual indicates that focus confirm (FI) is not available with screw mount lenses.

Steve

**TwoUptons** · 09-03-2021, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The lens compatibility table in the manual indicates that focus confirm (FI) is not available with screw mount lenses.

Steve

Is that a function of the lens not properly shorting out a lens contact pin on the body?

I thought that was what was happening with some of the newer cameras... people were shorting out the pins with a piece of aluminum foil and it worked, I think...

-Eric

stevebrot · 09-03-2021, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Is that a function of the lens not properly shorting out a lens contact pin on the body?

That might be the case. It would not hurt to try that work-around.

Steve

disconnekt · 09-03-2021, 07:00 PM

Id say check the manual for it, it should have more info on it:

Pentax MZ-S instruction manual, user manual, PDF manual, free manuals

dr5chrome · 09-04-2021, 05:37 AM

...could not find this info in the manual. It's odd that I can use the m42 lenses on my k1 and the focus indicator function is there.

Originally posted by disconnekt

Id say check the manual for it, it should have more info on it:

Pentax MZ-S instruction manual, user manual, PDF manual, free manuals

stevebrot · 09-04-2021, 03:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dr5chrome

...could not find this info in the manual. It's odd that I can use the m42 lenses on my k1 and the focus indicator function is there.

Lens compatibility table on page 137. I believe the same holds for the MZ/ZX series in general.

As for the K-1, it is an undocumented feature.

Steve

dr5chrome · 09-05-2021, 03:27 PM

Thanks all. Thought I'd give a try to shorting the contacts with a thin ss shim cut to size.. I'll be damned if it didn't work.. dw

09-03-2021, 01:00 PM	#1
dr5chrome Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 53	MZ.S focus indicator Hello. I have an mz.s I use on occasion. With an m42 lens attached, I can't get the body to give me an in.focus indicator lights or beep.. is it suppose to, or no? Thanks. Dw

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09-03-2021, 05:28 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The lens compatibility table in the manual indicates that focus confirm (FI) is not available with screw mount lenses. Steve

09-03-2021, 05:30 PM	#3
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,214	Originally posted by stevebrot The lens compatibility table in the manual indicates that focus confirm (FI) is not available with screw mount lenses. Steve Is that a function of the lens not properly shorting out a lens contact pin on the body? I thought that was what was happening with some of the newer cameras... people were shorting out the pins with a piece of aluminum foil and it worked, I think... -Eric

09-03-2021, 05:43 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by TwoUptons Is that a function of the lens not properly shorting out a lens contact pin on the body? That might be the case. It would not hurt to try that work-around. Steve

09-03-2021, 07:00 PM	#5
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	Id say check the manual for it, it should have more info on it: Pentax MZ-S instruction manual, user manual, PDF manual, free manuals

09-04-2021, 05:37 AM	#6
dr5chrome Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 53 Original Poster	...could not find this info in the manual. It's odd that I can use the m42 lenses on my k1 and the focus indicator function is there. Originally posted by disconnekt Id say check the manual for it, it should have more info on it: Pentax MZ-S instruction manual, user manual, PDF manual, free manuals

09-04-2021, 03:06 PM - 1 Like	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dr5chrome ...could not find this info in the manual. It's odd that I can use the m42 lenses on my k1 and the focus indicator function is there. Lens compatibility table on page 137. I believe the same holds for the MZ/ZX series in general. As for the K-1, it is an undocumented feature. Steve