[Docwhite318]

I own a Pentax Super Program that is in need of repair but can't seem to find a repair person. It is an electrical issue where the shutter and f-stop is not displayed in the viewfinder or top LCD screen. The issue leaves the camera to operate at a constant a 1/125 shutter speed. Can you recommend a good repair person/shop who can resolve my issue?

[aslyfox]

here is a listing of possible repair options

US
KEH.com (GA, Most current and vintage gear)
Eric Hendrickson (Vintage cameras, Current and vintage lenses)
Precision Camera (Authorized to perform warranty service, NC)
Advance Camera (Most current and vintage gear, Portland, OR)
General Camera Repair (LA, CA)
Garry's Camera Repair (IL, select film SLRs)
International Camera Repair (LA, CA)
Halcyon Cameras | Vintage Camera Restoration (Vintage film cameras, San Diego, CA)
Camera Repair Japan (Services Sigma lenses and more, Atlanta, GA)
Allied Camera (MN, manual film cameras)
Bill Rogers Camera (LV, NV, film-era cameras and lenses)
Phototronic (Topeka, KS, film and digital camera repair)
Lezot's Camera Center (VT, film SLRs / medium format)


Read more at: Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) - Page 11 - PentaxForums.com


I have used Phototronic.biz here in Topeka

Contact Phototronic (aka Fix Old Cameras)
Call (785.233.0231), or drop in.
Love to talk camera repair with you,

so please do contact Phototronic during customer counter hours.



Due to an unmanageable volume of emails the email address is not listed. Please call between the posted customer hours so that you might have your questions pertaining to the repair of your equipment answered. If you decide to send equipment you are interested in getting repaired via a shipper or you drop equipment off personally you will then be supplied a contact email for your convenience.


phototronic.biz
119 NE US Highway 24 STE B, Topeka, KS 66608, US

(785) 233-0231

Customer Counter Hours 12:30 - 6 M - F

Request Quick Time
Unlike most repair shops that process repairs in a chronological order, at Phototronic equipment is repaired on an as needed basis, thus avoiding completed equipment sitting on the shelf waiting to be picked up, while needed equipment goes un-repaired

https://phototronic.biz/


I would recommend giving him a call

[Denver]

I've used Eric for several cameras including my super program and have been very pleased
Herb

[Docwhite318]

here is a listing of possible repair options

US
KEH.com (GA, Most current and vintage gear)
Eric Hendrickson (Vintage cameras, Current and vintage lenses)
Precision Camera (Authorized to perform warranty service, NC)
Advance Camera (Most current and vintage gear, Portland, OR)
General Camera Repair (LA, CA)
Garry's Camera Repair (IL, select film SLRs)
International Camera Repair (LA, CA)
Halcyon Cameras | Vintage Camera Restoration (Vintage film cameras, San Diego, CA)
Camera Repair Japan (Services Sigma lenses and more, Atlanta, GA)
Allied Camera (MN, manual film cameras)
Bill Rogers Camera (LV, NV, film-era cameras and lenses)
Phototronic (Topeka, KS, film and digital camera repair)
Lezot's Camera Center (VT, film SLRs / medium format)


Read more at: Pentax Repair Facilities (Wordwide listing) - Page 11 - PentaxForums.com


I have used Phototronic.biz here in Topeka




Camera Repair - phototronic.biz


I would recommend giving him a call

Thank you for your help! Very much appreciated.

[MadBill]

Eric doesn't officially do Super Programs (Pentaxs.com).

[jerseyjubal]

Eric doesn't officially do Super Programs (Pentaxs.com).

It's the middle of November (2022) and I just had my Super Program repaired by Eric Hendrickson of Pentaxs.com

Eric did a wonderful job but he advised me that Super Program parts are becoming difficult to find though he was able to replace my broken ASA/ISO lock-ring in addition to cleaning, lubing, and replacing the light seals/mirror buffer.

If you have a Super Program that needs work contact him and ask.

[Jaap M]

I own a Pentax Super Program that is in need of repair but can't seem to find a repair person. It is an electrical issue where the shutter and f-stop is not displayed in the viewfinder or top LCD screen. The issue leaves the camera to operate at a constant a 1/125 shutter speed. Can you recommend a good repair person/shop who can resolve my issue?

Not sure if it still applies but the first 1,2 exposures after you have opened it for fil loading it only shows 125 and it is seemingly not working. After 2 clicks it the meter will work properly, the defect described is also mentioned in the manual of the camera.

[reh321]

Not sure if it still applies but the first 1,2 exposures after you have opened it for fil loading it only shows 125 and it is seemingly not working. After 2 clicks it the meter will work properly, the defect described is also mentioned in the manual of the camera.

Are you sure of your information????
My “Super Program” exposes the first few clicks at 1/2000.
This is NOT a ‘defect’ - it allows the camera to quickly get to the first ‘usable’ ‘shots’ if it has a motor drive,
because film is exposed to light for the first few ‘shots’.

I haven’t seen my owner’s manual for many many years, but I remember that much.

[pschlute]

Are you sure of your information????
My “Super Program” exposes the first few clicks at 1/2000.
This is NOT a ‘defect’ - it allows the camera to quickly get to the first ‘usable’ ‘shots’ if it has a motor drive,
because film is exposed to light for the first few ‘shots’.

I haven’t seen my owner’s manual for many many years, but I remember that much.

Quite correct. When I used to shoot with my old MX I would always trip the shutter 3 times before pointing it at anything in anger.

[Jaap M]

I think we al state the same, the first few clicks do not allow other time + aperture to be set. It is 1000 and not 125.

[gofour3]

FYI from the manual:

Phil.