Wolfeye
07-05-2008, 10:38 PM
Anyone else out there using one? I have one with a problem, one that a trip to Garry's camera for a CLA didn't fix...
| View Full Version : Mamiya ZE-X Wolfeye 07-05-2008, 10:38 PM Anyone else out there using one? I have one with a problem, one that a trip to Garry's camera for a CLA didn't fix... Curt 07-05-2008, 11:03 PM I have a Mamiya ZM Quartz 35mm camera with 50mm and a short zoom 28 - 50mm, what's the problem with yours? FilmSprocket 07-05-2008, 11:21 PM 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 Wolfeye 07-06-2008, 06:41 AM 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. FilmSprocket 07-06-2008, 08:21 AM 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 Wolfeye 07-06-2008, 08:42 AM 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 FilmSprocket 07-06-2008, 03:27 PM 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. |