Who/Where is the best place to restore a SuperProgram?

**brightseal** · 11-29-2018, 02:13 AM

Or is it even worth it?

photolady95 · 11-29-2018, 06:16 AM

Probably this listing in the US will give you someone who repairs film cameras:

Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) - PentaxForums.com

Not a Number · 11-29-2018, 06:24 AM

What sort of restoration are you looking at? Functional repair only? Cosmetic only? Cosmetic and functional?

SSGGeezer · 11-29-2018, 02:56 PM

Eric who has been featured here in interviews by staff of PF has a web site here Home-Pentaxs
I have not seen or heard anything negative about him and many good things.

**brightseal** · 11-29-2018, 03:17 PM

I sent it in to Eric Hendrickson maybe 2 years ago, he sent it back saying he couldn't fix it. I'm not sure exactly whats wrong the camera. It's just dead...

**boriscleto** · 11-29-2018, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by brightseal

I sent it in to Eric Hendrickson maybe 2 years ago, he sent it back saying he couldn't fix it. I'm not sure exactly whats wrong the camera. It's just dead...

If the electronics are dead it's just a shelf queen.

**brightseal** · 11-29-2018, 03:41 PM

A funny thing happened on the way to the forum....

I put batteries in it

duh

IT WORKS!.... except I can't get a flash to work and the self timer doesn't work

**brightseal** · 11-29-2018, 09:08 PM

Anyhoo Eric says he can't get parts for it so was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on who would be the next best option...

**RGlasel** · 11-29-2018, 09:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by brightseal

A funny thing happened on the way to the forum....

Did you ever watch Wayne and Shuster?

You Tube

Originally posted by brightseal

I can't get a flash to work and the self timer doesn't work

Is the flash compatible/working properly? Otherwise, I don't think there is much you can do except cleaning the hotshoe and applying a small amount of WD-40 to the self-timer switch. I've got two bodies that still work, as long as I keep fresh batteries in them, so I'm not too knowledgeable about what to do when they don't work.

Not a Number · 11-30-2018, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by brightseal

Anyhoo Eric says he can't get parts for it so was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on who would be the next best option...

Buy a used one in working condition. They aren't very rare or expensive.

**brightseal** · 11-30-2018, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Buy a used one in working condition. They aren't very rare or expensive.

It has some sentimental value and it's pretty clean, most of the ones out there look abused and the nicer ones are kinda pricey but I suspect you're right. KEH has a ratty one for $38.

Kendigitize · 11-30-2018, 11:30 AM - **1 Like**

I got one in great condition a few months ago for $22 off ebay

**brightseal** · 11-30-2018, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Kendigitize

I got one in great condition a few months ago for $22 off ebay

That's encouraging

**brightseal** · 12-01-2018, 03:17 PM

Mark Hama for $165+ S/H

**PPPPPP42** · 12-01-2018, 05:30 PM - **1 Like**

Something else to note about Super Programs, I sent my first one to eric and he managed to get it working but said it was the early design and later super programs were totally different electronics wise, so even if you get a parts camera for your sentimental one it may not be the right one.

I have also had one super program that had been serviced very quickly start having shutter button half press issues because there is no great way to pull that assembly apart and clean the contact properly I would guess. Luckily I was able to get it working with the electronics cleaner and a pencil eraser trick.

I gave eric 2 Super Programs for parts (one failed totally a year after servicing) that had failed and the last one he fixed for me I have since sold.
I do love that camera since I spent so much time with it back in the day but eventually I switched to an MX and then got out of film entirely.

11-29-2018, 02:13 AM	#1
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	Who/Where is the best place to restore a SuperProgram? Or is it even worth it?

11-29-2018, 06:16 AM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Probably this listing in the US will give you someone who repairs film cameras: Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) - PentaxForums.com Last edited by photolady95; 11-29-2018 at 06:33 AM.

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11-29-2018, 06:24 AM	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	What sort of restoration are you looking at? Functional repair only? Cosmetic only? Cosmetic and functional?

11-29-2018, 02:56 PM	#4
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Eric who has been featured here in interviews by staff of PF has a web site here Home-Pentaxs I have not seen or heard anything negative about him and many good things.

11-29-2018, 03:17 PM	#5
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629 Original Poster	I sent it in to Eric Hendrickson maybe 2 years ago, he sent it back saying he couldn't fix it. I'm not sure exactly whats wrong the camera. It's just dead...

11-29-2018, 03:24 PM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by brightseal I sent it in to Eric Hendrickson maybe 2 years ago, he sent it back saying he couldn't fix it. I'm not sure exactly whats wrong the camera. It's just dead... If the electronics are dead it's just a shelf queen.

11-29-2018, 03:41 PM	#7
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629 Original Poster	A funny thing happened on the way to the forum.... I put batteries in it duh IT WORKS!.... except I can't get a flash to work and the self timer doesn't work

11-29-2018, 09:08 PM	#8
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629 Original Poster	Anyhoo Eric says he can't get parts for it so was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on who would be the next best option...

11-30-2018, 06:58 AM	#10
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by brightseal Anyhoo Eric says he can't get parts for it so was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on who would be the next best option... Buy a used one in working condition. They aren't very rare or expensive.

11-30-2018, 11:19 AM	#11
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number Buy a used one in working condition. They aren't very rare or expensive. It has some sentimental value and it's pretty clean, most of the ones out there look abused and the nicer ones are kinda pricey but I suspect you're right. KEH has a ratty one for $38.

11-30-2018, 11:30 AM - 1 Like	#12
Kendigitize Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 324	I got one in great condition a few months ago for $22 off ebay

11-30-2018, 01:30 PM	#13
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kendigitize I got one in great condition a few months ago for $22 off ebay That's encouraging

12-01-2018, 03:17 PM	#14
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629 Original Poster	Mark Hama for $165+ S/H

12-01-2018, 05:30 PM - 1 Like	#15
PPPPPP42 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 951	Something else to note about Super Programs, I sent my first one to eric and he managed to get it working but said it was the early design and later super programs were totally different electronics wise, so even if you get a parts camera for your sentimental one it may not be the right one. I have also had one super program that had been serviced very quickly start having shutter button half press issues because there is no great way to pull that assembly apart and clean the contact properly I would guess. Luckily I was able to get it working with the electronics cleaner and a pencil eraser trick. I gave eric 2 Super Programs for parts (one failed totally a year after servicing) that had failed and the last one he fixed for me I have since sold. I do love that camera since I spent so much time with it back in the day but eventually I switched to an MX and then got out of film entirely.