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Pentax MZ50/ZX50 - no photo when shutter is pressed

When the shutter is pressed, the lens autofocus moves from one end of the focus range to the other and then stops and refuses to take the picture.

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First make sure the mirror is fully down. if down
take your MZ50 to a camera store and try a different lens. if it does the same thing then your camera needs repaired. flex circuit,
if the different lens works then the lens needs repaired.

Posted on Jul 22, 2009

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I don't own a K10D, but I do own a K100D which I have successfully used both manual focus & auto-focus lenses from my old Pentax stash!

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