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Roughcollie · 05-27-2015, 01:38 PM

I have an old Pentax K1000 (made in Japan/Hong Kong) I would like to get a new rubber buffer & seals fitted,can anybody recommend a good company to do this?

**seventhdr** · 05-27-2015, 03:41 PM

Check eBay. There are numerous people selling kits to renew light seals.

Regards

Chris

stevebrot · 05-27-2015, 04:52 PM

Any competent camera repair person should be able to do the job for you. You can also do it yourself with a couple simple tools, a can of naphtha, and a good kit. I recommend the kits sold by Jon Goodman. They are inexpensive (generally less than $10 USD), have clear instructions, and use only the best materials. It is my understanding that he has someone in the UK that sells his kits there. Jon used to sell on eBay, but now only does business via e-mail. Send me a private message and I will give you his e-mail address.

Steve

**patrick9** · 05-27-2015, 06:27 PM

+1 for Jon Goodman.
I bought one of his kits for my P30t. It was so easy. I ended up ordering 3 more kits for some of my other cameras that were in need of seal and bumper replacements .

Pioneer · 05-27-2015, 06:50 PM

+2 for Jon Goodman. He is the man!

**ismaelg** · 05-27-2015, 06:57 PM

+3 Jon Goodman is the way to go.

Johnny Rod · 05-28-2015, 05:01 AM

I have been recommended Harrow Technical for repairs so you could try them. If it's just the mirror brake foam then you can do this yourself very easily with a sheet of black 2mm self-adhesive foam from hobbycraft. Depends what else you think it needs?
Pentax Camera Repair Specialists - Repair Prices - Harrow Technical

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Roughcollie New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 12	Pentax K1000 I have an old Pentax K1000 (made in Japan/Hong Kong) I would like to get a new rubber buffer & seals fitted,can anybody recommend a good company to do this?

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05-27-2015, 03:41 PM	#2
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,453	Check eBay. There are numerous people selling kits to renew light seals. Regards Chris

05-27-2015, 04:52 PM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Any competent camera repair person should be able to do the job for you. You can also do it yourself with a couple simple tools, a can of naphtha, and a good kit. I recommend the kits sold by Jon Goodman. They are inexpensive (generally less than $10 USD), have clear instructions, and use only the best materials. It is my understanding that he has someone in the UK that sells his kits there. Jon used to sell on eBay, but now only does business via e-mail. Send me a private message and I will give you his e-mail address. Steve

05-27-2015, 06:27 PM	#4
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	+1 for Jon Goodman. I bought one of his kits for my P30t. It was so easy. I ended up ordering 3 more kits for some of my other cameras that were in need of seal and bumper replacements .

05-27-2015, 06:50 PM	#5
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	+2 for Jon Goodman. He is the man!

05-27-2015, 06:57 PM	#6
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	+3 Jon Goodman is the way to go.

05-28-2015, 05:01 AM	#7
Johnny Rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 122	I have been recommended Harrow Technical for repairs so you could try them. If it's just the mirror brake foam then you can do this yourself very easily with a sheet of black 2mm self-adhesive foam from hobbycraft. Depends what else you think it needs? Pentax Camera Repair Specialists - Repair Prices - Harrow Technical