[jamesgordon]

Hi there

I recently purchased an old Pentax SP500 online. The mirror seems to lock up sometimes after the shutter is activated leaving the viewfinder in black and only comes down after activating the shutter a few times. This always happens in low shutter speeds leaving them unusable but even sometimes happens with the highest shutter speeds. I am sure it isn’t as a result of mirror sticking to light seals as they all seem to be in good condition. Any way I can fix this? Thanks

[Aaron28]

a helpful guide......has worked on quite few bodies of mine

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-a-ceased-mirror-on-a-Pentax-ES-Spotmati/

[jamesgordon]

Thanks appreciate it!

[Aaron28]

you bet