K1000 no exposure meter

hollyisnotsweet · 01-12-2021, 07:13 AM

Hey y’all. Recently received a secondhand K1000 for Christmas, but noticed after putting the film in there is no exposure needle. It’s not at the top or bottom, it just isn’t there on the exposure meter!

I’ve added a new LR44 battery, but absolutely new change.

Any advice?

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**pathdoc** · 01-12-2021, 09:55 AM

Looks very much like it's broken. Where did you get the camera?

Even with no battery, you should see the needle.

Fortunately, the K-1000 will work without the meter - you will, however, need another means of determining exposure. Google the Sunny 16 rule, or there are numerous smartphone light meter apps available.

You are about to enter the world of seat-of-the-pants photography.

**stevebrot** · 01-12-2021, 10:08 AM

Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

Oh! My!

There definitely is no needle and with no needle, no working meter.

This can be repaired, but I have no idea what that would cost in the UK.

Steve

**pschlute** · 01-12-2021, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by hollyisnotsweet

Any advice?

Go very old school. Either get a hand-held light meter or use a light meter app on your phone.

Things will take a bit longer, but you will learn a huge amount about exposure in the process.

Plus folk will think you are a pro

**pentaxus** · 01-12-2021, 01:26 PM

When the meter doesn't work many people list the camera as "no meter". I recently got a camera from ebay that was listed as no meter. Someone had removed the meter.

thix2112 · 01-13-2021, 05:55 AM

ASA 400 film and sunny 16. Easy!!

SharkyCA · 4 Days Ago

You may want to try US Camera for a replacement! @Hollyisnotsweet

Pentax 23704-J100 Meter Movement | K1000 Old | Spotmatic | USCameraUSCamera

01-12-2021, 07:13 AM	#1
hollyisnotsweet New Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 1	K1000 no exposure meter Hey y’all. Recently received a secondhand K1000 for Christmas, but noticed after putting the film in there is no exposure needle. It’s not at the top or bottom, it just isn’t there on the exposure meter! I’ve added a new LR44 battery, but absolutely new change. Any advice? Attached Images

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01-12-2021, 09:55 AM	#2
pathdoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,370	Looks very much like it's broken. Where did you get the camera? Even with no battery, you should see the needle. Fortunately, the K-1000 will work without the meter - you will, however, need another means of determining exposure. Google the Sunny 16 rule, or there are numerous smartphone light meter apps available. You are about to enter the world of seat-of-the-pants photography.

01-12-2021, 10:08 AM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 38,815	Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Oh! My! There definitely is no needle and with no needle, no working meter. This can be repaired, but I have no idea what that would cost in the UK. Steve

01-12-2021, 12:47 PM	#4
pschlute Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,554	Originally posted by hollyisnotsweet Any advice? Go very old school. Either get a hand-held light meter or use a light meter app on your phone. Things will take a bit longer, but you will learn a huge amount about exposure in the process. Plus folk will think you are a pro

01-12-2021, 01:26 PM	#5
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 886	When the meter doesn't work many people list the camera as "no meter". I recently got a camera from ebay that was listed as no meter. Someone had removed the meter.

01-13-2021, 05:55 AM	#6
thix2112 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 88	ASA 400 film and sunny 16. Easy!!

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SharkyCA Moderator Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	You may want to try US Camera for a replacement! @Hollyisnotsweet Pentax 23704-J100 Meter Movement \| K1000 Old \| Spotmatic \| USCameraUSCamera

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