Super A, aperture not working?

Pentaxophile · 2012-01-04T22:01:47+0000

I've only just got this camera, and something isn't right with the aperture linkage I think. Stopping the lens down results in a dark viewfinder. The A setting or using a DA lens results in a fully stopped down dark dark viewfinder. Doesn't make any difference in M or auto shutter mode. Am I making a school boy error or is there a problem with the body?

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Pentaxophile Pentaxophile

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Posted 05/01/2012 - 10:32 Link

Thanks Brian. If I avoid the foam kits on ebay and use wool instead, do you have a recommendation for what to use for the mirror bump? (This is for my MX actually - the mirror bump on the Super A looks perfect!)

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Cuchulainn Cuchulainn

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Posted 05/01/2012 - 11:44 Link

I've not replaced the mirror pads on any bodies yet, but there are good instructions here:
http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/seal/Mirror_Damper.pdf

Pentaxophile Pentaxophile

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Posted 05/01/2012 - 12:55 Link

Thanks for that, I'll check it out.

Some images of my new toys:

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Edited by Pentaxophile: 05/01/2012 - 13:34

smc smc

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Posted 09/01/2012 - 20:29 Link

Those look fantastic. What's the lens on the Super A?

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George Lazare... George Lazarette

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Posted 09/01/2012 - 20:56 Link

The Super A is the prettiest camera Pentax ever made, and the MX is not far behind. They make a lovely pair. You're lucky to have such nice examples.

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Pentaxophile Pentaxophile

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Posted 09/01/2012 - 23:44 Link

The lens on the Super A is a Sigma 24mm Superwide II.

They scrubbed up nicely! The MX wins hands down in the beauty stakes for me, but the Super A is also nice looking and has more support for modern lenses (having Tv mode).

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