Problem with Pentax P30n
Posted 13/10/2013 - 16:04 - Helpful Comment
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Circuitry problem?.. Take out the batteries, give it a couple of minutes to lose any built-up charge, then reload the batteries to see if that's cleared the issue for you.
Posted 13/10/2013 - 17:21
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Thanks Steven, I've tried your idea but no success. It has been idle for a long time so I don't know when it last worked. Thanks anyway.
Bob.
Bob.
Old hand, slow fingers.
Posted 14/10/2013 - 17:05
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I'm not sure, but I think this is what happened to my Dad's P30T, he ended up buying a second hand Super Program
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Posted 15/10/2013 - 10:14 - Helpful Comment
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Perhaps it's just seized up from lack of use. It's probably not economic to repair unless you know a local enthusiast who'll give it a go. you could just buy another. Gazillions out there, costing less than a tenner from ebay.
Now I'm off to click and wind on all my old film cameras to hopefully help keep the mechanisms working ;P
Now I'm off to click and wind on all my old film cameras to hopefully help keep the mechanisms working ;P
Posted 15/10/2013 - 10:20 - Helpful Comment
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Try a little gentle shaking and tapping. If a set of cogs have jammed though dried old grease then you may just shake them lose again.
Posted 15/10/2013 - 13:07
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Thank you all for your helpful comments, I will try your suggestion Gamka, I think you are right. We were always advised to run through the shutter speeds to keep the action ticking over but it may be 20 years since this one saw the light of day. I was hoping there was a 'reset' button that would return it to factory setting but that was yet to come with the digital age. If I have any success I will add to this thread.
Thank you again and happy shooting, Bob.
Thank you again and happy shooting, Bob.
Old hand, slow fingers.
Posted 15/10/2013 - 13:40 - Helpful Comment
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Pikaholic wrote:
Thank you all for your helpful comments, I will try your suggestion Gamka, I think you are right. We were always advised to run through the shutter speeds to keep the action ticking over but it may be 20 years since this one saw the light of day. I was hoping there was a 'reset' button that would return it to factory setting but that was yet to come with the digital age. If I have any success I will add to this thread.
Thank you again and happy shooting, Bob.
And shake in every direction - maybe put it in the back of the car and drive around some of the UK's finest roads.
Thank you all for your helpful comments, I will try your suggestion Gamka, I think you are right. We were always advised to run through the shutter speeds to keep the action ticking over but it may be 20 years since this one saw the light of day. I was hoping there was a 'reset' button that would return it to factory setting but that was yet to come with the digital age. If I have any success I will add to this thread.
Thank you again and happy shooting, Bob.
Posted 15/10/2013 - 13:50
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And shake in every direction - maybe put it in the back of the car and drive around some of the UK's finest roads.
Didn't NASA try that with a couple of their Lunar Rovers, and the wheels fell off in one of our wonderful potholes??
And shake in every direction - maybe put it in the back of the car and drive around some of the UK's finest roads.
Posted 15/10/2013 - 18:01
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Rejoice with me fellows, my P30n that was stuck is now working again. Thinking over your various comments and suggestions, I put the camera on a window cill in strong sun and allowed it to warm up for some time. Hey presto! the shutter released. I have been working through the shutter speeds and some were stuttering a bit but after lots of actions they seem to be working fine. They may not all be accurate now I shall use B&W film with a wide exposure latitude and see what happens.
Thank you all again for your interest and help. I am really pleased with the outcome. Bob
Thank you all again for your interest and help. I am really pleased with the outcome. Bob
Old hand, slow fingers.
Posted 15/10/2013 - 20:16
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Great news! So glad it's working again
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Posted 30/10/2013 - 21:50
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It may be worth replacing all of the light seals. I did a Canon AE1 for a friend today.
Don't forget to replace the mirror damper too!
Don't forget to replace the mirror damper too!
Cheers,
Ian
Ian
Posted 31/10/2013 - 06:58 - Helpful Comment
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The P30N doesn't have light seals except around the window for seeing the film type on the canister inside. Of course, it does have a mirror bumper, but I have two P30s and P30N and none of them have needed this replaced.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Posted 31/10/2013 - 16:17
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Thanks Chaps for your continued interest and expert knowledge. My camera is in mint condition, including the mirror damper, so I shan't need to be tinkering with it.
Best wishes to you all,
Bob
Pentaxophile wrote:
Lack of foam light seals is one reason I always recommend the P30 and it's variants. It's also beautifully simple to use. Plus for some reason it's dirt cheap!
I had forgotten how beautifully made these cameras were and what a pleasure to use. Pentax certainly earned their reputation in those days, it's a shame they weren't able to stay in front of the pack, but that's another story.Lack of foam light seals is one reason I always recommend the P30 and it's variants. It's also beautifully simple to use. Plus for some reason it's dirt cheap!
Best wishes to you all,
Bob
Old hand, slow fingers.
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Any help will be gratefully received. Thank you. Bob.