Shutter problem with my Pentax Program Plus

TaraKe23 · 08-02-2017, 02:50 AM

Hi to everyone!
Guys please help to me i don't know how i can fix it

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Ontarian50 · 08-02-2017, 07:33 AM

The shutter has worn out.

The extra thin parts needed to make these super compact 35mm SLRs meant their lifespan was a bit shorter.

Still, it's 30+ years old. How long was it supposed to last?

stevebrot · 08-02-2017, 08:40 AM

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Something is definitely not right with the leading curtain. it should catch on a retainer at the top of its travel. Shutter problems with that class of camera are usually resolved by replacement of the shutter or full mirror box assembly. The shutter itself is not really serviceable. Conventional wisdom is that it is probably cheaper and easier to simply find a different body rather than have a repair done using donor parts.

Steve

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08-02-2017, 07:33 AM	#2
Ontarian50 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 530	The shutter has worn out. The extra thin parts needed to make these super compact 35mm SLRs meant their lifespan was a bit shorter. Still, it's 30+ years old. How long was it supposed to last?

08-02-2017, 08:40 AM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Something is definitely not right with the leading curtain. it should catch on a retainer at the top of its travel. Shutter problems with that class of camera are usually resolved by replacement of the shutter or full mirror box assembly. The shutter itself is not really serviceable. Conventional wisdom is that it is probably cheaper and easier to simply find a different body rather than have a repair done using donor parts. Steve