Repairs to non digital Pentax models
Posted 25/11/2014 - 19:40
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They did an excellent job on my ME Super a couple of years ago - full service, replaced the seals etc., and removed some gunge off the focusing screen. Just under £50. I'd certainly recommend them.
K5IIs, K10D & ME Super with FA24-90, DA16-85, DA55-300, misc old primes; Olympus EM10 & Panasonic LX15.
Posted 25/11/2014 - 22:20
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Mike-P wrote:
I have been recommending Alan on here for years ... still waiting for my discount for doing so though.
Alan? Robin... or are you thinking of A M Technical?
I have been recommending Alan on here for years ... still waiting for my discount for doing so though.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 25/11/2014 - 22:22
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womble wrote:
See, I even recommended him in a post that was nothing to do with him. That will teach me to read posts properly before opening my mouth won't it Mike-P wrote:
I have been recommending Alan on here for years ... still waiting for my discount for doing so though.
Alan? Robin... or are you thinking of A M Technical?I have been recommending Alan on here for years ... still waiting for my discount for doing so though.
Cheers Kris
Posted 25/11/2014 - 22:51
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Both Robin and Alan are stars, as is Eric Hendrickson in the US.
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Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 26/11/2014 - 00:42
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womble wrote:
Both Robin and Alan are stars, as is Eric Hendrickson in the US.
We are truly blessed to have these resources. Both Robin and Alan are stars, as is Eric Hendrickson in the US.
Please support them so we can remain happy Pentax users into the future!
Chris
Bring back the latent image!
Posted 26/11/2014 - 09:07
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All three have certainly seen my business over the years!
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 19/01/2015 - 12:21
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Looks like I'll have to send my MX off to Robin at Harrow, it packed in at the weekend. In the cold the mirror fails to return after the exposure is made, the problem is worse around 1/60 and not as bad at 1/1000.
First issues I've had with it in 35 years.
First issues I've had with it in 35 years.
Chris,
Pentax K1ii, K3, K-m & MX-1.
Pentax LX, MX, ME Super & MV.
"Old Skool" with the new!
Pentax K1ii, K3, K-m & MX-1.
Pentax LX, MX, ME Super & MV.
"Old Skool" with the new!
Posted 19/01/2015 - 13:03
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Maybe it's too cold for the camera and that's all that's wrong. I have a feeling they are rated to operate from 0C to 50C, and the lubricants probably haven't been replaced for many years. Is it OK when warmed up?
Mechanical cameras used to be sent to be "winterised" when sub zero climes were to be visited. This involved replacing all the lubricants with a different grade.
Mechanical cameras used to be sent to be "winterised" when sub zero climes were to be visited. This involved replacing all the lubricants with a different grade.
Best regards, John
Posted 19/01/2015 - 13:40
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johnriley wrote:
Maybe it's too cold for the camera and that's all that's wrong. I have a feeling they are rated to operate from 0C to 50C, and the lubricants probably haven't been replaced for many years. Is it OK when warmed up?
Mechanical cameras used to be sent to be "winterised" when sub zero climes were to be visited. This involved replacing all the lubricants with a different grade.
It was better when warmed up to room temp but, it was still locking up at 1/60 every 20 to 30 shots?
Maybe it's too cold for the camera and that's all that's wrong. I have a feeling they are rated to operate from 0C to 50C, and the lubricants probably haven't been replaced for many years. Is it OK when warmed up?
Mechanical cameras used to be sent to be "winterised" when sub zero climes were to be visited. This involved replacing all the lubricants with a different grade.
Chris,
Pentax K1ii, K3, K-m & MX-1.
Pentax LX, MX, ME Super & MV.
"Old Skool" with the new!
Pentax K1ii, K3, K-m & MX-1.
Pentax LX, MX, ME Super & MV.
"Old Skool" with the new!
Posted 19/01/2015 - 15:35
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johnriley wrote:
Maybe a general service is due then?
It had a service about 3 years ago at Harrow.Maybe a general service is due then?
May be it needs a bit of adjustment for wear etc then.
Chris,
Pentax K1ii, K3, K-m & MX-1.
Pentax LX, MX, ME Super & MV.
"Old Skool" with the new!
Pentax K1ii, K3, K-m & MX-1.
Pentax LX, MX, ME Super & MV.
"Old Skool" with the new!
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12 years
Nottingham
Useful to know if I ever come across a classic Pentax film camera, and I've had a couple in the last 12 to 15 years.
If you've never heard of them before, here's the link to their website:
http://harrowtechnical.co.uk