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| 12-19-2019, 09:02 AM - 2 Likes | #1 |
| Restoring K1000... #5
Hello, My first real camera was purchased back in 1989. A K1000 which is now in Eric's workbench been re-calibrated. Thru the years I acquired a second and a third one, both cheap as they were beaten up but working. I just cleaned and refreshed them. Then I was given #4 which was left for dead. That's the one I rescued and restored back to working condition a few months ago. Then, a few days ago I gambled on an eBay Non-working unit that somehow was missed by the recent K-1000 craziness that drives the prices to ridiculous levels. Got it for a few bucks. No pics yet but it looks decent. A bit tired but can be refreshed. Non-working? Well, the battery was dead. A new battery and guess what....  Preliminary quick tests in the office indicate everything works and sounds about right... I think this was a good score. Pics to come later when I get home. Stay tuned. Thanks, | |
| 12-19-2019, 09:41 AM | #2 |
| 12-19-2019, 10:50 AM | #3 |
 Originally posted by ismaelg  Hello, My first real camera was purchased back in 1989. A K1000 which is now in Eric's workbench been re-calibrated. Thru the years I acquired a second and a third one, both cheap as they were beaten up but working. I just cleaned and refreshed them. Then I was given #4 which was left for dead. That's the one I rescued and restored back to working condition a few months ago. Then, a few days ago I gambled on an eBay Non-working unit that somehow was missed by the recent K-1000 craziness that drives the prices to ridiculous levels. Got it for a few bucks. No pics yet but it looks decent. A bit tired but can be refreshed. Non-working? Well, the battery was dead. A new battery and guess what.... Preliminary quick tests in the office indicate everything works and sounds about right... I think this was a good score. Pics to come later when I get home. Stay tuned. Thanks, | |
| 12-19-2019, 12:14 PM - 1 Like | #5 |
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Yeah, it’s been three hours, where are the pictures?  Seems like this is becoming a habit for you  -Eric | |
| 12-19-2019, 12:48 PM - 1 Like | #6 |
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What is the habit? Getting K-1000s or keep you waiting on the pictures? Sorry, it will be a long day at the office today...... | |
| 12-20-2019, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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Hello, Sorry, it's been a wild month at the office and it will not get any better soon... Quick pics of the K1000 #5. I dusted it a bit before these pics but it looks good. Will test it, check light seals etc. and then I'll polish it up.     Thanks, | |
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