Pentax PZ-10

**ismaelg** · 04-08-2010, 07:28 PM - **1 Like**

Hi,

Built from 1991 to 1995, the PZ-10 was likely the first power zoom SLR. It was intended to be a simple to use camera with plenty of automation.

I got two untested "as-is" PZ-10 bodies for the astronomical sum of $1
I inspected them and this is what I found:

Camera #1:

Broken LCD glass cover. Other than that everything seems to work properly including the flash, advance, LCD etc.

Camera #2:

Looks a bit cleaner. Scratched LCD glass but not broken. Missing battery door. Testing revealed a stuck shutter curtain.

So I removed both LCD glass covers, polished the scratched one and installed in the working body. A good clean up and...
Ready for the world!

Unfortunately, I don't have any power zoom or FA AF lenses to try, but I tested it with a trusty old A 50mm f2 and everything works!

Camera # 2 will probably be used as a Guinea pig to practice camera repairs.

Thanks,

Sluggo · 04-09-2010, 02:32 PM

Well, how fun is that? Good job!

ToffieBoi · 04-14-2010, 09:26 AM

This morning, i bought this cam
But i have a question
I can't press easily to +/- button
My fingernails are short, ok, but is it normal for this cam?

**ismaelg** · 04-21-2010, 01:27 AM

Hi,

I'm' out of town now but I don't recall any difficulty pressing the buttons. I'll check again when I get back next week.

Thanks,

04-08-2010, 07:28 PM - 1 Like	#1
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,684	Pentax PZ-10 Hi, Built from 1991 to 1995, the PZ-10 was likely the first power zoom SLR. It was intended to be a simple to use camera with plenty of automation. I got two untested "as-is" PZ-10 bodies for the astronomical sum of $1 I inspected them and this is what I found: Camera #1: Broken LCD glass cover. Other than that everything seems to work properly including the flash, advance, LCD etc. Camera #2: Looks a bit cleaner. Scratched LCD glass but not broken. Missing battery door. Testing revealed a stuck shutter curtain. So I removed both LCD glass covers, polished the scratched one and installed in the working body. A good clean up and... Ready for the world! Unfortunately, I don't have any power zoom or FA AF lenses to try, but I tested it with a trusty old A 50mm f2 and everything works! Camera # 2 will probably be used as a Guinea pig to practice camera repairs. Thanks,

04-09-2010, 02:32 PM	#2
Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	Well, how fun is that? Good job!

04-14-2010, 09:26 AM	#3
ToffieBoi New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Istanbul Posts: 12	This morning, i bought this cam But i have a question I can't press easily to +/- button My fingernails are short, ok, but is it normal for this cam?

04-21-2010, 01:27 AM	#4
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,684 Original Poster	Hi, I'm' out of town now but I don't recall any difficulty pressing the buttons. I'll check again when I get back next week. Thanks,