Search iris shutter pentax of 30mm

michastro · 04-02-2012, 03:39 AM

Hello,
I am an amator astronomer and I make pictures of the sky with a special CCD camera. Inside this camera there is a pentax iris shutter of 30mm opening, unfortunatly the shutter is damaged. I am srearching a new one, do you know where I can find it?
regards

**jatrax** · 04-02-2012, 07:58 AM

Search ebay with the make and model?

**blackcloudbrew** · 04-02-2012, 08:01 AM

Well, this isn't the usual initial post from a new member! I believe you are speaking about a "leaf shutter (LS)." I don't think that Pentax made any of those for it's 35mm lenses and would suggest that you look to Pentax's medium format lenses for its 645 or 6x7 cameras. I know there are several LS lenses for both systems. As far as the 30mm opening, that isn't how lenses are normal described. Can you give us anymore info?

michastro · 04-02-2012, 08:21 AM

Unfortunatly there is nothing writed on the shutter. The external diameter is 68mm, and the aperture 30mm.
I think it's a part of a system, and the only thing I know is that it comes from Pentax (the seller told me, but he doesn't exist any more).
Regards

**jatrax** · 04-02-2012, 07:30 PM

What is the brand and make of the camera? I assume it is not Pentax, just using parts made by Pentax? I doubt you are going to find parts searching for Pentax because it is not something they commonly used in 35mm cameras. It might be from medium format as suggested above or it might be something they made for the camera manufacturer as a special item.

If you can find camera make and model an internet search, (or ebay) might find you parts, another unit for parts, or at least some additional information.

Barring that, you might consider seeing if it can be repaired. There is a man who is often recommended as a good repairman. I think his name is Eric. A search here should give you his contact info.

04-02-2012, 03:39 AM	#1
michastro New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Search iris shutter pentax of 30mm Hello, I am an amator astronomer and I make pictures of the sky with a special CCD camera. Inside this camera there is a pentax iris shutter of 30mm opening, unfortunatly the shutter is damaged. I am srearching a new one, do you know where I can find it? regards

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04-02-2012, 07:58 AM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	Search ebay with the make and model?

04-02-2012, 08:01 AM	#3
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Well, this isn't the usual initial post from a new member! I believe you are speaking about a "leaf shutter (LS)." I don't think that Pentax made any of those for it's 35mm lenses and would suggest that you look to Pentax's medium format lenses for its 645 or 6x7 cameras. I know there are several LS lenses for both systems. As far as the 30mm opening, that isn't how lenses are normal described. Can you give us anymore info?

04-02-2012, 08:21 AM	#4
michastro New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Unfortunatly there is nothing writed on the shutter. The external diameter is 68mm, and the aperture 30mm. I think it's a part of a system, and the only thing I know is that it comes from Pentax (the seller told me, but he doesn't exist any more). Regards

04-02-2012, 07:30 PM	#5
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	What is the brand and make of the camera? I assume it is not Pentax, just using parts made by Pentax? I doubt you are going to find parts searching for Pentax because it is not something they commonly used in 35mm cameras. It might be from medium format as suggested above or it might be something they made for the camera manufacturer as a special item. If you can find camera make and model an internet search, (or ebay) might find you parts, another unit for parts, or at least some additional information. Barring that, you might consider seeing if it can be repaired. There is a man who is often recommended as a good repairman. I think his name is Eric. A search here should give you his contact info.