HI all,

Recently I took out my 9+ new MZ-3 from deep deep dungeon of my closet. While realized I still have a roll of film in the camera so i decided to finish it.

Last weekend I took it out to take some photos.. Right at first shot, the mirror basically locked at up position and no longer like to come down. I can hear gear motor moving every time, so I knew I am facing the exact MZ-3 mirror motor issue.

I first contacted PentaxUSA, they've told me they are no longer having parts to fix this camera. I then tried the local camera shop, they've also told me the same thing. However! After the intensive search, I found a replacement motor!!! But local camera repair shop still says it would require $159 pre-tax just to fix the problem even I have the spare parts.

Is there any mechanic in US I can send my dead MZ-3 to get it fix for cheaper price? After all, this camera only cost $80 on ebay now days. It's really not worth $159 just to fix it.

I've got here by search.. I am sure the question was asked around 2012 so the question is not relevant any longer.

However, I adapt Leica, Contax and Pentax on my Sony Nex, A7 cameras.. they are super wonderful. It's hard to tell them apart IMHO.

Only way I can find out what lens I am shooting from is that swirly bokeh only happen on Leica and Pentax. Zeiss simply blurs like a blur filter in Photoshop. Pentax could be soft on Limite lenses when wide open. Step down to F4 will be super sharp and beyond that gets no point to compare, they are all crazy sharp.

here is my album on flickr.. maybe that give you some idea?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/photodesignch/