Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
04-22-2010, 07:32 AM   #1
Veteran Member
spystyle's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maine, USA
Posts: 424
K1000 - can we replace the meter cell easily ? (solved)

Hello from Maine,

I was so happy to find an inexpensive K1000 body, having fond memories of my old K1000 SE (gone) with it's split prism and needle meter - what a joy to use

When I received my new K1000 in the mail it didn't have the split prism and the meter is wildly inaccurate. In other words, I can't just compensate by changing the ISO, the meter seems to be all over the place - sometimes too low, sometimes too high - it needs it's meter cell replaced I bet.

So I wonder - can I replace the meter cell and prism easily ? Or is it like surgery and very difficult ?

Thanks,
Craig

p.s. If it matters : the serial number is 8406120, it's stamped "Asahi opt. co." on the back, and that's it - no other markings.

Attached Images
 

Last edited by spystyle; 01-14-2011 at 06:58 PM.
04-22-2010, 02:38 PM   #2
Administrator
Site Webmaster
Adam's Avatar

Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Arizona
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 51,584
Check the battery first- I made this mistake once and accused a rare ME F of not working properly, only to find that it was the battery's fault.

I believe the screen can be changed by any camera repairman.

Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)



PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:
04-22-2010, 04:17 PM   #3
Site Supporter
Site Supporter
ChrisPlatt's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Rockaway Beach NYC
Posts: 7,682
Suggest you send it to Eric Hendrickson in Sharps Chapel TN.
He is PentaxForums favorite Pentax repair specialist.
He is fast and quite reasonable too...

Link: Eric Hendrickson

Chris
04-23-2010, 06:44 AM   #4
Veteran Member
spystyle's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maine, USA
Posts: 424
Original Poster
OK thank you all for the replies

Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
cell, k1000, meter, prism, split
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
k1000 - light meter stuck on + 2ipper Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 12 01-04-2017 07:10 AM
How easily can you remove the color off a Kx? blende8 Pentax DSLR Discussion 2 12-08-2009 06:26 AM
k1000 light meter not working properly sharko Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 10 10-26-2008 11:58 AM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:43 PM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top