I've had similar problems with my PZ1P & PZ1. Only realized the cause after sending both to Pentax for repairs (transport motors were replace etc) & still having the issue. Since then, I pay more attention to the amount of leader I insert and I haven't had the problem re-occur on either body.
Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Using NiMh batteries in BG1- grip with MZ-S? > >Sometimes my MZ-S has problems with the film > >transport. > >I think it's not the power supply but the way the film > >is inserted into the transport system. In case I put > >in the film (Fuji Sensia) somewhat too long into the > >transport cogwheel the transport always > >sounds strained. After about 20 photos the transport > >stops and the camera tries to rewind the film. But it > >often gets stuck and the rewind fails. After such a > >problem I finally have to pull out the film in the > >darkroom... Has anybody of you the same problem? > > I think someone has the same problem with Z-1p too, although I have never > experienced such. I always pull the film no further than the red colour > label on the camera. > > regards, > Alan Chan
