I cannot load the film into my pentax mz 60 it keeps showing the error message. I have no trouble loading the film into my second camera (same)

I think the 'o____' is intended as a pictorial representation of a roll of 35mm film, the 'E' signifying an error in loading it. Not used this particular Pentax model myself, but some of them have a slot in the take-up spool where the 'tongue' of the film should be inserted - is that the case with yours ?

Usually it's because the film was loaded improperly. Another cause is a plastic spur gear responsible for moving the film is stripped, that would require repair at a camera shop.

This video may help u...or else follow these instructions...

Mirror lock up usually means that the batteries are dead. Replace the batteries.

Hello,
I assumed that you loaded a fresh battery set and with correct polarity ,otherwise it does give such signal.
If you have the user manual,please check the other alternatives on trouble shooting section.
If you do not have a user manual you can visit the site below where instruction manual copies for Pentax,
www.pentax-manuals.com

It's not an official site, but the manuals for downloading are better quality copies and in color
where possible: and they have the MZ30 too.
Regards

Repair would be at least $139 from Blue Moon Camera. I would buy another MZ-50 (ZX-50 is the same) off eBay or you could buy a ZX-30 from Blue Moon Camera for $75 with 1 year warranty. They are professional.

http://www.bluemooncamera.com/services.php

Pull up on the rewind knob ( left side ) to open the film door. put film cassette in chamber then lower rewind knob and pull enough film leader to the take up spool. attach film to spool. close the film door then advance the film to #1 on the counter.

Jammed Advance Motor Assembly.

error messages are for camera repair technicians and are found in repair manuals. have your camera checked by a camera repair shop tech.i would get an estimate first.

kirstyanne00,

open the film door and check the shutter blades. did you accidentally push the blades in when loading the film? if so take the camera to a camera repair shop, the technician may be able to reset the blades while you wait.
or send it to pentax repair center for an estimate cost to repair.