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Re: Turn on and nothing happens, I get film battery...
Check the manual or download one online. If the battery symbol is flashing it means not enough power in batt to operate camera. Put in a new battery, being sure to insert it correctly. Get a spare battery too.
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http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/compact_film/Sure_Shot_Z135_manual.pdf The link above will take you to a .PDF that is an owners manual for the Canon Sure Shot Z135 On page 14 it lists how to load film into the camera.
1. Slide the back cover downwards 2. Insert the film - Make sure the film is positioned above the film guide 3. Pull the film tip across until it reaches the film tip marker - Make sure the film is flat 4. Close the back cover 5. Turn the dial to (auto) (Turn the power on) the camera will automatically advance the film to the first frame. 6. "1" should be displayed on the frame counter
If this show zero there has been an issue, make sure you are using the proper film for the camera
The camera may be set to do a multiple exposure and you must take the camera off this setting back to normal mode to remedy this. 1. Look at the top of the camera from the back - on the far left is the knob with the BKT, FLASH,
and ISO buttons. On the bottom of the outside of this knob there is a
small ring and also a small black unlabeled button to the top left of
the knob. 2. Press and hold the small button 3. Turn the ring until it shows the "S" setting
Then fire the shutter - the camera should operate as normal and advance the film after the shutter firing and also increment the frame counter. If it still does not, then your film advance motor may be bad and need to be replaced or repaired or your sensor in the back that detects the frames may be faulty.
Confirm tht DX shows in LCD. If not then press and hold shift button then press ISO so "DX" appears.Open Camera Back. Insert film cartridge, pull film leader out to right and align with red index mark (inside film chamber on right). Make sure there is no slack in leader.Close camera back until lock release snaps closed. Fully depress shutter until film advances to first frame.
Confirm " 1" and film transport show in LCD. If Film is not loaded correctly, "ERR" show on LCD. Open cack and reload film.
Users manual can be downloaded from: http://www.lensinc.net/manuals/Nikon_N6006L.pdf
I have Nikon EM myself and I have an issue with meter myself. First, the camera won't start metering unless your film counter is at 1 position. So, you have to advance couple of frames in order to have the camera start metering. Second, my unit will show metering information when I press the shutter half way IF I have not advanced the film to the next frame. As soon as I advance the film and ready to take the pic, the meter needle drops and won't show any information. This is caused by the aperture arm of the camera dropping a little bit from it's initial position as soon as you advance the frame. Funny thing is that the camera will continue to meter and make correct exposure, just without the information displayed.
What kind of camera? If you can move select off auto, the mirror should return to down position. Then if you have a 1/60sec. or flash position fire the shutter a few times before using auto again.
Considering the age of the camera, you probably have a broken indicator gear in the top of the camera. The chances of getting it replaced aren't good. If it still works otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it. Just use 24 exposure film.
Simple, the film counter unit has plastic gears underneath. the gear position or gear has worned out. simply replace the counter unit and adjust. This can be performed by any local repair shop for less than $100. -James. for further assistance email, go to www.camerarepairjapan.com
Unlike other cameras that start at frame #1 after loading and count up as the film is used, the N55 advance the film to the last frame during the loading process. When loading is complete, the frame counter stops at the number of available frames on the roll (usually 24 or 36) and counts down as photos are taken. I know it sounds backwards but it actually makes a lot of sense to engineer it this way.
After the last photo is taken (displays 1 on the counter), the camera automatically winds the end of the film into the cassette and the counter shows a blinking E.
I am assuming that that is what is being displayed and not a blinking F. it it is an F, perhaps there is a problem with the LCD display? If so, it probably isn't worth having it repaired.
Well, I'm not a camera repairman, but it sounds to me (and probably to you too) that the electronics are damaged or perhaps there's dust in the contacts inside. I also have an MZ-50. There's so many electronics involved and they don't age so gracefully. I would consider buying another one off eBay or you can get a ZX-30 (same as MZ-30) for $75 from Blue Moon Camera & Machine with a 1 year warranty (parts and labor). The best way would be, in my opinion, to get a manual, mechanical camera from the 1970s and put a good lens on it. Those seem to last forever. No electronics to worry about. Advance and rewind the film manually. You can use a digital camera as a light meter to set the aperture and shutter speed. I'm thinking of going this route when my MZ-50 finally conks out.
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