steven_michael Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 I've got a zx-5n that been giving me some trouble recently. Every once in a while it wouldn't advance the film far enough after taking a shot and the edges of two adjacent pictures would overlap on the negative. It seems to be getting worse though, the roll I got developed today had three such instances. I've got enough issues with my photography to have to worry about the film advancing far enough! Is this anything that anyone might know how to address at home, or is this going to require a visit to a repair facility. If it has to go in, does anyone know how much a repair like this can run? Thanks in advance! -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim kerr Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Steve, although I've not had any such problem with my ZX-5n, electronics act funny sometimes. If it was me, 1st I'd check so see if the batteries were good. If you are using lithium's be sure to set the tester at 3volts. I've had mine to just quit functioning altogether a couple times, just taking the batteries out and putting them back got it working just fine.I think it has something to do with static electricity. So figure?...Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william mcfadden Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Steven, I had to send my ZX-M back to Pentax for service for the same problem. I don't remember what the service cost, other than that it was significantly less than the cost of a replacement body. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l_plate_driver Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi, This is not an uncommon problem; it has happened to my ZX-5n. It is not something you can repair at home; the film advance mechanism will need to be changed, including the motor. It cost me about $100. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim kerr Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Steve, how's your 5n doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwin_vereecken Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Mine hasn't developped the problem yet, but I have heard about it. It's supposed to be dust blocking the sensor that counts the sprocket advance. In theory it's just cleaning, but common practice is to just replace the parts. Maybe you could try a blower of some sort (carefull with the shutter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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