A bit of a problem with my Pentax k1000

mordred612 · Jun 22, 2011

480sparky said:
mordred612 said:

I tried it. Says invalid URL when I did that or copied any of the formats given on Photobucket. Makes me want to run around in traffic.

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Copy the last option, the one with the http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/photography-beginners-forum-photo-gallery/..... then paste that without any modifications.

My guess is it's mold.[/QUOTE]

I tried to copy and paste all 4 options with no modifications and it said invalid URL.
I then took the IMG from the front and back and pasted again with the same result.

That's ok. Misscream posted it for me.

mordred612 · Jun 22, 2011

Didn't clean it off with a brush. I almost never remove the lens, but when I did there was no crack on the mirror. I think the edges are too defined to be any kind of mold. It looks kind of like a mirror or glass that has been cracked, but I'm not really familiar with an exploded view of the camera. Considered taking it apart, but I've not tried to do that before. Wouldn't imagine it would be that difficult. I'm wondering how hard it would be to replace any part that is bad. It is a really nice camera.

myfotoguy · Jun 22, 2011

I agree, probably a crack. I didn't neccesarily think mold, it just looks odd in that image.

If you see it without the lens, and it's not on the mirror, then it is on or under the focusing screen or the viewfinder. Focusing creens scratch easy, so if you start messing with it, be careful.

480sparky · Jun 22, 2011

mordred612 said:
I tried to copy and paste all 4 options with no modifications and it said invalid URL.
I then took the IMG from the front and back and pasted again with the same result.

Are you pasting the link directly into your post, or using the "Image" icon?