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I have a Mamiya ZM Quartz 35mm camera with 50mm and a short zoom 28 - 50mm, what's the problem with yours?
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In the mid-90's I used a Mamiya ZE-X and a ZM. The ZE-X had continuous electronic problems while the ZM still works to this day. I eventually sold the ZE-X and gave the ZM and lenses to one of my brothers. Included a few prime lenses, the motor-winder and Mamiya flash. He's still using it as far as I know. I liked the ZM and the lenses were sharp enough at the time.
Anyway, I would stay away from a ZE-X.
Marc
Anyway, I would stay away from a ZE-X.
Marc
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The camera works fine after the first shot. If you leave it overnight and then try and take a picture, the viewfinder darkens like the lens is stopping down, but the actual shutter opening is either delayed or doen't happen. I had assumed it was a sticky mirror or something, which is why I sent it to Garry's.
I should have mentioned that I would stay away from a ZE-X not only from my own experience but from other's as well. The ZE-X is known for it's erratic behavior. The ZE, ZE-2 and ZM were more reliable,...relatively speaking.
If Garry gets your camera going and it doesn't cost too much, that would be cool. You never know. Find a ZM while you're waiting.
Marc
If Garry gets your camera going and it doesn't cost too much, that would be cool. You never know. Find a ZM while you're waiting.
Marc
So I should probably chuck it?
It's a remarkable design. I love how it acts exactly as I'd have designed a camera to act with A, S, and P modes. My A-1 is bizarre in comparison. That's why I bought the ZE-X. *sigh*
So I suppose I have a $100 paperweight
I should have mentioned that I would stay away from a ZE-X not only from my own experience but from other's as well. The ZE-X is known for it's erratic behavior. The ZE, ZE-2 and ZM were more reliable,...relatively speaking.
If Garry gets your camera going and it doesn't cost too much, that would be cool. You never know. Find a ZM while you're waiting.
Marc
It's a remarkable design. I love how it acts exactly as I'd have designed a camera to act with A, S, and P modes. My A-1 is bizarre in comparison. That's why I bought the ZE-X. *sigh*
So I suppose I have a $100 paperweight
Odds are you do. Sorry.
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