Problem with Pentax P30n
Posted 26/11/2013 - 19:54
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Thanks for the tip Peter, the camera is working fine now so I won't be trying to oil it at this stage. I will remember your advice if it jams up again in the future. I still have my Spotmatic 1000 that might need this treatment at some time.
Kind regards, Bob
Kind regards, Bob
Old hand, slow fingers.
Posted 09/07/2022 - 06:51
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I have what seems to be the exactly the same problem with my P30n... except the mirror is down, and it can't be moved up with knob.
I will try with warming and report the outcome.
I will try with warming and report the outcome.
Posted 09/07/2022 - 08:46
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It works now
Obviously, it is dried grease what is causing this problem.
I will have to open it and lubricate the mechanicals, because the problem is back when camera cools down.
Obviously, it is dried grease what is causing this problem.
I will have to open it and lubricate the mechanicals, because the problem is back when camera cools down.
Posted 13/07/2022 - 16:55
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Eric Hendrickson says these are good cameras; assembled in China but all parts made in Japan,
and far more reliable than the "plastic Pentaxes" (Eric's words) that followed them i.e. MZ/ZX series.
Chris in New York
and far more reliable than the "plastic Pentaxes" (Eric's words) that followed them i.e. MZ/ZX series.
Chris in New York
Bring back the latent image!
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