Hello from new Member

Henry Perkins · 12-12-2008, 09:34 AM

I am sending my first message on this forum. I recently purchased an H3 on Ebay. When it arrived, it was not in working condition. The viewfinder does not show an image, probably because the mirror is stuck, I suppose. And the lens binds when you begin to screw it off.

I am wondering where and if I should send it off for repairs, depending on the advice I get from this list.

I also have a Spotmatic with the 1.4 Super Takumar lens, and a 645N medium format which I love dearly. I have only recently come to appreciate Pentax quality.

Any advice or experience would be appreciated.

JCSullivan · 12-12-2008, 10:53 AM

Hi Henry, I personally can't help but thought I would at least Welcome you to PF

**Kerrowdown** · 12-12-2008, 02:02 PM

Welcome to te forum, I would be inclined to get an estimate first, to work out if it's worthwhile having repaired.

12-12-2008, 09:34 AM	#1
Henry Perkins New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 2	Hello from new Member I am sending my first message on this forum. I recently purchased an H3 on Ebay. When it arrived, it was not in working condition. The viewfinder does not show an image, probably because the mirror is stuck, I suppose. And the lens binds when you begin to screw it off. I am wondering where and if I should send it off for repairs, depending on the advice I get from this list. I also have a Spotmatic with the 1.4 Super Takumar lens, and a 645N medium format which I love dearly. I have only recently come to appreciate Pentax quality. Any advice or experience would be appreciated.

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12-12-2008, 10:53 AM	#2
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Hi Henry, I personally can't help but thought I would at least Welcome you to PF

12-12-2008, 02:02 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Welcome to te forum, I would be inclined to get an estimate first, to work out if it's worthwhile having repaired.