flatflip
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I recently got a Pentax K1000 to replace my first love. When I told my inlaws about it, they went to the hall closet and gave me their 1981 Pentax ME Super. It was bought for my wife's HS graduation and they only used a roll of film or two.
I loaded it with film only to discover that it will not cock the shutter release. While advancing the film it never stops. You can advance the lever over and over and over.
I googled it and took the bottom cover off. One known problem is bent levers and I don't think that's it. Another known problem is gummy levers caused by 20 (or 30) years in the closet. I tried spot treating levers with alcohol. I have not tried lighter fluid yet.
I think I found a place that will fix it for over $100 but it is probably not worth it (thought on that?). My $82 K1000 is probably more fun but it's a shame the wifey camera is bust. $50 would probably be more in my plan.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I loaded it with film only to discover that it will not cock the shutter release. While advancing the film it never stops. You can advance the lever over and over and over.
I googled it and took the bottom cover off. One known problem is bent levers and I don't think that's it. Another known problem is gummy levers caused by 20 (or 30) years in the closet. I tried spot treating levers with alcohol. I have not tried lighter fluid yet.
I think I found a place that will fix it for over $100 but it is probably not worth it (thought on that?). My $82 K1000 is probably more fun but it's a shame the wifey camera is bust. $50 would probably be more in my plan.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.