anyone can help me with a K1000 issue?

hello all. i posted this question in a couple of questions, but nobody could really be of any help.

i just found a 25-30 years old K1000, in good condition. only, the lens is stuck and i can't take it off. it won't budge, and neither does the release latch. there are signs of light corrosion.

is there anything i can do in order to take it off? it's the only thing that's wrong in an otherwise excellent camera.

Thanks.

It depends what lens it is...

If it's a Ricoh lens, then there may be a big problem (they have a slightly different mount that can get stuck). Generally, all stuck lens issues can be resolved.

If you can supply some extra information (like lens make and type etc), that will help. In the meantime, check out some of these previous threads to see if they help:

https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2489

https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2087
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2033
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=781
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1723


Hope that helps!
Matt