pentax sp1000

rosscoe3 · 11-07-2010, 02:57 AM

i recently acquired a pentax sp1000 - i would like to know if it requires a battery to operate as the winder does not move. if it is a problem iks ther an easy fix regards ross

Ole · 11-07-2010, 08:45 AM

The SP1000 requires a battery for the light meter to work, but film winding and the shutter is all mechanical and should wind and fire without a battery inserted.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-m42-screwmount-camera-reviews/1148...ax-sp1000.html

Eric is a master of Pentax camera repairs, but it could of course be cost prohibitive to ship the camera from Australia:

http://www.pentaxs.com/

rosscoe3 · 11-08-2010, 03:12 AM

i notice that there is a button at the bottom of the camera when i press it i able to move the lever and take a shot but it seems to be a timing feature as there is what seems to be a delay in the shutter completing closing.?

rosscoe3 · 11-08-2010, 03:17 AM

i never thought to check if there was film in it i removed it and it works - except that the problem withe shutter delay still exists regards ross

rosscoe3 · 11-08-2010, 03:20 AM

i have now worked that out too - just goes to show that i am not as dumb as i think i are......lol thanks or your input

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11-07-2010, 08:45 AM	#2
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,881	The SP1000 requires a battery for the light meter to work, but film winding and the shutter is all mechanical and should wind and fire without a battery inserted. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-m42-screwmount-camera-reviews/1148...ax-sp1000.html Eric is a master of Pentax camera repairs, but it could of course be cost prohibitive to ship the camera from Australia: http://www.pentaxs.com/

11-08-2010, 03:12 AM	#3
rosscoe3 New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: australia Posts: 4 Original Poster	i notice that there is a button at the bottom of the camera when i press it i able to move the lever and take a shot but it seems to be a timing feature as there is what seems to be a delay in the shutter completing closing.?

11-08-2010, 03:17 AM	#4
rosscoe3 New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: australia Posts: 4 Original Poster	i never thought to check if there was film in it i removed it and it works - except that the problem withe shutter delay still exists regards ross

11-08-2010, 03:20 AM	#5
rosscoe3 New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: australia Posts: 4 Original Poster	i have now worked that out too - just goes to show that i am not as dumb as i think i are......lol thanks or your input