Pentax MZ-50 35mm SLR Camera "mirror" Questions

mirror problems I have a minolta xg-a 35 mm camera. When I look through the view finder all I see is black. When I take the lens off the mirror is in the "up" position and will not stay down. Can this

Pentax ME Super: Mirror sticks in DOWN Position I?ve seen a number of forums where the foam has degraded and the mirror sticks in the up position, but I have a different problem. When the shutter ...

the mirror damper on my Canon AV-1 has been deteriorating (smashed). Are those dampers truly essential to the camera's proper function? Basically, yes. The function of this foam is to both prevent

...can see through the viewfinder of my camera anymore its just black. Hi thomasprinks, It may be the mirror is in the up position. Remove the lens see if you see a mirror or the shutter. If the mirror ...

My Praktica LLC mirror locks up and won't return. The shutter stays open partly or fully. do you have exact model - this maybe bulb which allows the shutter to stay open for as long as the shutter ...

I have a canon new F1 the shutter apears to operate at differant settings, if you nhold up the mirror, mirror is very slow to operate Sounds like the mirror is gunked up. Remember the mirror must come

Mirror Locked in Up Position When i tried to use my N70, which had sat idle for a couple of months, the mirror locked in the up position. The batteries are almost new. The battery indicator indicates ...

Pentax ME super dirty mirror What's the best way to clean a greasy smudge off the mirror? Thanks Cara Don't even think about cleaning the mirror in your SLR. For smudges and marks that can't be blown ...

...I removed the lens and the issue is still there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. is the mirror stuck in the up position? if so the rubber bumpers have become sticky. try to ( gently )

the mirror only returns when lens removal, it appears that on his return back it locks when the lens is at infinity. Maybe problem whith the mirror glue??? Sounds like the back of the lens may be ...