Pentax KX SLR Shutter Speed mechanism Repair

jpmas · 05-11-2020, 06:26 AM

Hello out there. Does any one have any links to information on repair of the Pentax KX SLR?

Problem is: shutter speed dial rotates and has proper detents but no longer engages any actual changes to the shutter speed. Also, the shutter indicator on the meter / screen won't move below 60, but matches settings higher. I have taken down the camera top and before I start tinkering with the mechanisms, I was hoping for some real technical guidance. I found a good KX exploded parts diagram on line, which helps a little, but no repair guide. As a nice last resort, I guess, I could just buy a working one for comparison!

Jim

Last edited by jpmas; 05-11-2020 at 06:36 AM. Reason: Title corrected

**BigMackCam** · 05-11-2020, 06:32 AM

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05-11-2020, 06:26 AM	#1
jpmas New Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Evansville, IN Photos: Gallery Posts: 17	Pentax KX SLR Shutter Speed mechanism Repair Hello out there. Does any one have any links to information on repair of the Pentax KX SLR? Problem is: shutter speed dial rotates and has proper detents but no longer engages any actual changes to the shutter speed. Also, the shutter indicator on the meter / screen won't move below 60, but matches settings higher. I have taken down the camera top and before I start tinkering with the mechanisms, I was hoping for some real technical guidance. I found a good KX exploded parts diagram on line, which helps a little, but no repair guide. As a nice last resort, I guess, I could just buy a working one for comparison! Jim Last edited by jpmas; 05-11-2020 at 06:36 AM. Reason: Title corrected

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