Asahi Pentax Spotmatic 35mm SLR Camera - Untested / For Parts or Repair

Description: Item Description: Pentax Spotmatic 35mm Film Camera, comes with original leather shell and lens cap. Quite a historical camera sporting the first unveiling of TTL spot-metering, great for a collection! This model came with a 50mm f/1.4 Super-Takumar (my main reason for purchasing). - Its current state is malfunctioned/ in need of repair. External body in great condition, some scuffs around viewfinder and underside by battery compartment. Shutter curtain and film compartment in very good condition. Film winder, guide, and advance lever all function although with some caveats listed below. Mirror/ Viewfinder in unknown condition, glass in viewfinder appears to house some dust and micro-abrasions. Battery not included ): As listed this item is untested, and sold as-is for parts only. No guarantees on functionality or fidelity of mechanisms. Damage/Malfunctions: Mirror mechanism stuck in upwards position blocking viewfinder. Shutter button stuck unless film advance lever is held during the process. Shutter speed seems to work as intended; Curtain advances properly with advancing of lever, but again refuses to fire unless the lever is gently held. - A quick search points to a potential issue with lubrication regarding the gears located at the bottom of the camera (accessed by two small flathead screws). In my research Nye Clock Oil 140 or Moebius 8000 oil seem the safe bet for attempting this fix. (https://youtu.be/4pR7BX5bxeM?si=iTYL4i-_-ypIsp3P) - Alternatively there may be slight modifications made on an interfering arm of the same mechanism (https://youtu.be/0HSg795F5qY?si=EwCdU24_L3s4pE-3). - Of course these are my suggestions, not guaranteeing any fix if followed! Scratches on bottom of camera body from normal wear. Deeper scratch on one of the flathead screws, along with slight stripping of flat head battery key. If you're curious about anything else in regards to this item feel free to drop a message!

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Grand Haven, Michigan

End Time: 2024-11-14T16:50:01.000Z

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