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sconut1 · 04-24-2021, 12:49 PM

While out on a hike last week, I took a photo with my K1000. When I took this photo, the sound of the shutter didn't sound... complete. That's the only way I can describe it. A second photo opportunity present itself and the film advance would not allow me to advance the film to take the photo.

I wound the film back carefully into the cartridge, removed it from the k1000 and put it into my ME. I was hoping that removing the film from the k1000 would reset something in the camera but it did not. As far as I know, this camera will need to go for service.

I'd like to send it to Eric Hendrickson as he seems highly recommended. Is Erick's contact info in the sticky on this thread still current? When I send it, do I simply box it up with a note and return address?

Last edited by sconut1; 04-24-2021 at 12:52 PM. Reason: Spelling

**DonV** · 04-24-2021, 12:59 PM

It is always good practice to make contact fist; so as to: make sure the service is still active and available, get shipping and payment/deposit instructions, establish potential cost, and establish expectations for time required for repairs.

**boriscleto** · 04-24-2021, 01:00 PM

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**pentaxus** · 04-24-2021, 10:28 PM

Did you try pushing the shutter button again? There is a one in a thousand chance that doing so may fix the problem. I saw it happen once.

sconut1 · 04-24-2021, 10:59 PM

I did. No success

titrisol · 04-25-2021, 10:26 AM

Try resetting the camera
Favorite Classics / Resetting cameras

Yes Eric is a good person, check the "procedure" in his website;
Send camera well packed, include a note (preferably typed) with yur name, address, email, phone and a description of wht is wrong with the camera
Within a day or three after he receives it he'll email you an invoice, pay it and the camera shows up magically as good as new in a few weeks

**arnold** · 06-06-2021, 03:54 PM

Sometimes the shutter hangs up if the camera has been idle a long time. Open the back and gently use a finger nail to close the curtain. Keep exercising the shutter. It may help tp open the bottom and use a toothpick to apply oil to cog bearings. I have rescued many a camera with these steps.

sconut1 · 10-22-2021, 07:07 PM

Hi All:

I thought I should update this post. I chose to send this camera off to Erick for repairs in very late September. So far, the process has gone exactly as expected. I received an invoice/estimate for repair, I payed it, and I'm thinking my K1000 is probably on its way back to me. He did a full CLA, new light seals, apparently the photo cells for the metering system weren't working properly, so he fixed those too. I'm looking forward to the camera's return. If the process is this simple, I just bought a new (to me) Pentax MX that I'd like to send to him, and thinking I should send him my old ME as well.

**TwoUptons** · 10-23-2021, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by sconut1

Hi All:

I thought I should update this post. I chose to send this camera off to Erick for repairs in very late September. So far, the process has gone exactly as expected. I received an invoice/estimate for repair, I payed it, and I'm thinking my K1000 is probably on its way back to me. He did a full CLA, new light seals, apparently the photo cells for the metering system weren't working properly, so he fixed those too. I'm looking forward to the camera's return. If the process is this simple, I just bought a new (to me) Pentax MX that I'd like to send to him, and thinking I should send him my old ME as well.

Now you’re in trouble…
… not long before you’ll have a whole shelf full of happy, functional cameras

Have to get some lenses now…

-Eric

sconut1 · 11-09-2021, 12:26 AM

Just received my K1000 back from Eric. I've not run a roll a film through it yet, but after exercising the camera it looks like it the repairs turned out great. Looking forward to sending Eric my Dad's old ME and a new MX I recently purchased

Vendee · 11-09-2021, 05:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sconut1

Just received my K1000 back from Eric. I've not run a roll a film through it yet, but after exercising the camera it looks like it the repairs turned out great. Looking forward to sending Eric my Dad's old ME and a new MX I recently purchased

That's it...... too late......no going back now....... another life changed forever

**Bbsteinle** · 11-11-2021, 08:27 PM

Similar to the trio I have: MX, ME Super, and SV. Just last week got the MX and SV back from Eric.

04-24-2021, 12:49 PM	#1
sconut1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 33	K1000 issues While out on a hike last week, I took a photo with my K1000. When I took this photo, the sound of the shutter didn't sound... complete. That's the only way I can describe it. A second photo opportunity present itself and the film advance would not allow me to advance the film to take the photo. I wound the film back carefully into the cartridge, removed it from the k1000 and put it into my ME. I was hoping that removing the film from the k1000 would reset something in the camera but it did not. As far as I know, this camera will need to go for service. I'd like to send it to Eric Hendrickson as he seems highly recommended. Is Erick's contact info in the sticky on this thread still current? When I send it, do I simply box it up with a note and return address? Last edited by sconut1; 04-24-2021 at 12:52 PM. Reason: Spelling

04-24-2021, 12:59 PM	#2
DonV Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Near Charlotte NC Photos: Albums Posts: 695	It is always good practice to make contact fist; so as to: make sure the service is still active and available, get shipping and payment/deposit instructions, establish potential cost, and establish expectations for time required for repairs. Last edited by DonV; 04-24-2021 at 09:36 PM.

10-22-2021, 07:07 PM	#8
sconut1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 33 Original Poster	Hi All: I thought I should update this post. I chose to send this camera off to Erick for repairs in very late September. So far, the process has gone exactly as expected. I received an invoice/estimate for repair, I payed it, and I'm thinking my K1000 is probably on its way back to me. He did a full CLA, new light seals, apparently the photo cells for the metering system weren't working properly, so he fixed those too. I'm looking forward to the camera's return. If the process is this simple, I just bought a new (to me) Pentax MX that I'd like to send to him, and thinking I should send him my old ME as well. Last edited by sconut1; 10-22-2021 at 07:09 PM. Reason: Spelling

11-09-2021, 12:26 AM	#10
sconut1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 33 Original Poster	Just received my K1000 back from Eric. I've not run a roll a film through it yet, but after exercising the camera it looks like it the repairs turned out great. Looking forward to sending Eric my Dad's old ME and a new MX I recently purchased Last edited by sconut1; 11-09-2021 at 12:27 AM. Reason: Spelling

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arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Sometimes the shutter hangs up if the camera has been idle a long time. Open the back and gently use a finger nail to close the curtain. Keep exercising the shutter. It may help tp open the bottom and use a toothpick to apply oil to cog bearings. I have rescued many a camera with these steps.

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TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	Originally posted by sconut1 Hi All: I thought I should update this post. I chose to send this camera off to Erick for repairs in very late September. So far, the process has gone exactly as expected. I received an invoice/estimate for repair, I payed it, and I'm thinking my K1000 is probably on its way back to me. He did a full CLA, new light seals, apparently the photo cells for the metering system weren't working properly, so he fixed those too. I'm looking forward to the camera's return. If the process is this simple, I just bought a new (to me) Pentax MX that I'd like to send to him, and thinking I should send him my old ME as well. Now you’re in trouble… … not long before you’ll have a whole shelf full of happy, functional cameras Have to get some lenses now… -Eric

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Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by sconut1 Just received my K1000 back from Eric. I've not run a roll a film through it yet, but after exercising the camera it looks like it the repairs turned out great. Looking forward to sending Eric my Dad's old ME and a new MX I recently purchased That's it...... too late......no going back now....... another life changed forever

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Bbsteinle Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 79	Similar to the trio I have: MX, ME Super, and SV. Just last week got the MX and SV back from Eric.

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