Hi Everyone,

I have an MZ-6. I was wondering if it was possible to change out the auto focusing screen and replace it with a split prism focusing screen? If this were at all possible, would the auto focus still be able to focus? Thanks.
Regards,
Angelo

Hi Daniel,

I just called Tecno 2000 in Firenze and asked if they would take cameras from the UK. I was told that generally they only take cameras from Italy since sending them back to you out of the country would be a problem. This is because they use a local forwarder. They also said that Pentax uses different repair services in each country for that specific country. However, they mentioned that anyone living outside of Italy may inquire by email. An email may be sent to them at [email protected]. Please note that that word techno in their email address has an h added to it. Their phone number is +39 055-31 06 72. Fax +39 055-30 81 26. They have some technicians that speak English. I hope this helps.
Regards,
Angelo

Dear All,

I'd like to tell everyone how I resolved the problem with my MZ-M. Basically, a couple of weeks after I posted the problem, I called the store where the camera was bought here in Italy. They told me to call the repair service. So, I called Tecno 2000 in Firenze, Italy. They repair Pentax cameras. Mine is still under guarantee. When I called I was instructed to send it to them at their expense. I sent it out on a Friday and got it back the following Thursday. I couldn't believe the service Tecno 2000 gave me. They got the camera back to me 4 working days later. They resolved the problem and it worked fine. I shot my first roll of film and got good results. I just wanted everyone to know that if you have a problem with your camera and you live in Italy, Tecno 2000 gives great service. I thought you might find this information helpful.
Regards,
Angelo

Hi everyone,

I recently got an MZ-M and wanted to use it this past week for the first time. I loaded the film, closed the back cover and waited till it went through the film loading process. Then the little film role icon started to blink on the display on top of the camera. I popped open the back cover and found that the film lead wound into the cartridge. I tried again three times and the same thing happened. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if I got a lemon. I thought I was following the right procedure in loading the film. Has anyone else experienced this? I would appreciate some help. Thanks.
Regards,
Angelo

Ok Peter, understood. I appreciate your explanation. Thanks.

Regards,
Angelo

Hi Everyone,

I need some clarification regarding the MZ-M. I've read many reviews on this camera. They say that it doesn't have TTL flash metering.

The US Pentax website says, "Metering system: TTL open-aperture 2-segment metering."

Since the camera meters through the lens, why can't it meter flash TTL? Can anyone kindly explain the difference? Thanks.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all your input. I took a bit of time before posting because I wanted to check and see what Pentax had to say about the matter. So, let me tell you what they said.

I contacted Pentax and asked whether or not the M10 had an SMC lens. They wrote back and said that it didn't. I rewrote and said that the US website listed the M10 as having an SMC lens. They wrote back and said, "there can be differences between continents. The lens may be such a difference". They reminded me that I contacted the European Pentax support desk. So, since I live in Italy, I went to the Italian website and it also listed the M10 as having an SMC lens. I wrote them back and asked why the Italian website had it listed as such. After a few days, here was their response...

"Dear Sir, Thank you for your enquiry. You asked us about the Optio M10, which is advertises as having an SMC lens. We have investigated the case, the Optio M10 does not have this lens, the information on the Italian website is incorrect. We apologize for the inconvenience".

So, there it is right from the horses mouth. I haven't investigated the ones produced in the States. If anyone else has, I'd be interested in knowing. Thanks again.
Regards,
Angelo

Hello Everyone,

Can anyone kindly tell me if the lens on the M10 is an SMC lens? From the pictures I've seen, SMC isn't written on the lens. Thanks!
Regards,
Angelo

Thanks for the tip on the WPi. I had read that the S5i was also waterproof. I'm not really interested in a waterproof camera at this point. I'm just curious if the S5i is in fact waterpoof. If anyone else can give me any input on what the biggest SD card the S5i can accept and if the quality of the video clips are smooth or choppy, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

Angelo

Thanks to all of you for your input. I will consider the S5i. I'd just like to ask a few questions about it. How does it do in movie mode? Are the clips smooth or jerky? I read that it is actually water proof. Can any of you that own it confirm that? Have you ever used it for underwater shots? What's the biggest size SD card it'll take? Since this'll be a gift for my wife, I want to make sure that I have my facts straight before purchasing it. Thanks again to all of you for any information you can give me.

Regards,
Angelo