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magkelly · 11-07-2012, 11:04 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gofour3

Wow a 1000 ft, that will keep you busy for awhile! Glad to hear about the cameras as well. Eric came to the rescue again.

Phil.

Eric's work ethic is amazing. I can't even imagine losing a beloved spouse and getting right back to work as he did. Maybe it's a comfort working, at least I hope so, but I can't help but think of him and his loss every time I see his name mentioned on here. It's got to be so rough for him right now and yet he carries on like the pro he is. I admire that, I really do. I don't know that I could do it myself.

**gofour3** · 11-08-2012, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

Eric's work ethic is amazing. I can't even imagine losing a beloved spouse and getting right back to work as he did. Maybe it's a comfort working, at least I hope so, but I can't help but think of him and his loss every time I see his name mentioned on here. It's got to be so rough for him right now and yet he carries on like the pro he is. I admire that, I really do. I don't know that I could do it myself.

Yep very true, it must be hard but working on the cameras must help a bit.

Phil.

unixrevolution · 11-08-2012, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Yep very true, it must be hard but working on the cameras must help a bit.

Phil.

Having lost my dad in January, I can attest that grief is best cut with some purveying of hobbies and going to work.

gabriel_bc · 11-08-2012, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Wow a 1000 ft, that will keep you busy for awhile! Glad to hear about the cameras as well. Eric came to the rescue again.

Phil.

ya - I am a big fan of the Fuji Neopan 100 Acros in bulk rolls (rebadged as "Legacy Pro" and formally available through Freestyle). I bought a large number of their last shipment. Should keep me going for a decade or more.

Yes, Eric's work is a tremendous asset to the Pentax film user base - and one that cannot be counted on to last forever. Not to be paranoid, but taking a long view...

MKohoutek · 03-09-2013, 02:56 PM

I am new to this forum. I have a K1000SE that needs the once-over. How do I locate this Erik? Is he in the US?

Docrwm · 03-09-2013, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by MKohoutek

I am new to this forum. I have a K1000SE that needs the once-over. How do I locate this Erik? Is he in the US?

He's in Tennessee.

Home

pentax27@aol.com

juanrmag · 03-12-2013, 10:27 PM

Eric fixed my dad's (well, it's mine now) K2 electronic shutter after the excellent local repair shop said they couldn't fix it. Win!

unixrevolution · 03-13-2013, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by juanrmag

Eric fixed my dad's (well, it's mine now) K2 electronic shutter after the excellent local repair shop said they couldn't fix it. Win!

Two local camera shops said my dad's ME Super's AE was dead, and he shot it as a manual camera using Sunny 16 for about 15 years before I found out it was just dirty. Sent it to eric...no actual problems, just a CLA set it right

Exroadie · 03-24-2013, 07:43 AM

He redid a K1000 I picked up on eBay (super clean, early Japanese unit, but with stuck shutter) and a Pentax-m 35/2.8 with oily blades that I picked up from a member here. His work on both was beyond exceptional his price was very reasonable and he had them done very quickly. There just aren't enough guys like him in this world!

womble · 03-24-2013, 07:55 AM

I wanted an ESII and I took a gamble on Eric being able to revive a dead one. He could, he did and I'm happy.

In the UK Robin at Harrow Technical is good too, but he doesn't have a cache of working ES parts.

K.

Pentax Patty · 03-27-2013, 05:18 AM

Eric's done a great job on my KX, ME Super & ZX-5... Eventually I may send him my Pentax *ist for a thorough check up...

stevebrot · 03-27-2013, 08:22 PM

Eric will be seeing my Spotmatic II. Found out this week that the meter the shutter has a lazy curtain. Not good.

Steve

Docrwm · 03-28-2013, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by Pentax Patty

Eric's done a great job on my KX, ME Super & ZX-5... Eventually I may send him my Pentax *ist for a thorough check up...

Perhaps I am wrong but I do not think Eric does digital.

stevebrot · 03-28-2013, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Perhaps I am wrong but I do not think Eric does digital.

The *ist is not a digital camera.

Steve

Docrwm · 03-28-2013, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The *ist is not a digital camera.

Steve

Steve,

Thanks, and here I thought all the ist models were digital. Good to learn something new - the last of the film SLRs from Pentax.

03-09-2013, 02:56 PM	#110
MKohoutek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 244	How does one find Erik? I am new to this forum. I have a K1000SE that needs the once-over. How do I locate this Erik? Is he in the US?

03-27-2013, 05:18 AM	#116
Pentax Patty New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California Posts: 3	Eric's done a great job on my KX, ME Super & ZX-5... Eventually I may send him my Pentax ist for a thorough check up... Last edited by Pentax Patty; 03-27-2013 at 05:22 AM. Reason: additional comment*

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11-07-2012, 11:04 PM - 2 Likes	#106
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by gofour3 Wow a 1000 ft, that will keep you busy for awhile! Glad to hear about the cameras as well. Eric came to the rescue again. Phil. Eric's work ethic is amazing. I can't even imagine losing a beloved spouse and getting right back to work as he did. Maybe it's a comfort working, at least I hope so, but I can't help but think of him and his loss every time I see his name mentioned on here. It's got to be so rough for him right now and yet he carries on like the pro he is. I admire that, I really do. I don't know that I could do it myself.

11-08-2012, 08:45 AM	#107
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by magkelly Eric's work ethic is amazing. I can't even imagine losing a beloved spouse and getting right back to work as he did. Maybe it's a comfort working, at least I hope so, but I can't help but think of him and his loss every time I see his name mentioned on here. It's got to be so rough for him right now and yet he carries on like the pro he is. I admire that, I really do. I don't know that I could do it myself. Yep very true, it must be hard but working on the cameras must help a bit. Phil.

11-08-2012, 12:01 PM	#108
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by gofour3 Yep very true, it must be hard but working on the cameras must help a bit. Phil. Having lost my dad in January, I can attest that grief is best cut with some purveying of hobbies and going to work.

11-08-2012, 03:07 PM	#109
gabriel_bc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Langley, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 550	Originally posted by gofour3 Wow a 1000 ft, that will keep you busy for awhile! Glad to hear about the cameras as well. Eric came to the rescue again. Phil. ya - I am a big fan of the Fuji Neopan 100 Acros in bulk rolls (rebadged as "Legacy Pro" and formally available through Freestyle). I bought a large number of their last shipment. Should keep me going for a decade or more. Yes, Eric's work is a tremendous asset to the Pentax film user base - and one that cannot be counted on to last forever. Not to be paranoid, but taking a long view...

03-09-2013, 02:58 PM	#111
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by MKohoutek I am new to this forum. I have a K1000SE that needs the once-over. How do I locate this Erik? Is he in the US? He's in Tennessee. Home pentax27@aol.com

03-12-2013, 10:27 PM	#112
juanrmag New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 13	Eric fixed my dad's (well, it's mine now) K2 electronic shutter after the excellent local repair shop said they couldn't fix it. Win!

03-13-2013, 05:34 AM	#113
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by juanrmag Eric fixed my dad's (well, it's mine now) K2 electronic shutter after the excellent local repair shop said they couldn't fix it. Win! Two local camera shops said my dad's ME Super's AE was dead, and he shot it as a manual camera using Sunny 16 for about 15 years before I found out it was just dirty. Sent it to eric...no actual problems, just a CLA set it right

03-24-2013, 07:43 AM	#114
Exroadie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 67	He redid a K1000 I picked up on eBay (super clean, early Japanese unit, but with stuck shutter) and a Pentax-m 35/2.8 with oily blades that I picked up from a member here. His work on both was beyond exceptional his price was very reasonable and he had them done very quickly. There just aren't enough guys like him in this world!

03-24-2013, 07:55 AM	#115
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I wanted an ESII and I took a gamble on Eric being able to revive a dead one. He could, he did and I'm happy. In the UK Robin at Harrow Technical is good too, but he doesn't have a cache of working ES parts. K.

03-27-2013, 08:22 PM	#117
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Eric will be seeing my Spotmatic II. Found out this week that the meter the shutter has a lazy curtain. Not good. Steve

03-28-2013, 06:11 AM	#118
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Pentax Patty Eric's done a great job on my KX, ME Super & ZX-5... Eventually I may send him my Pentax *ist for a thorough check up... Perhaps I am wrong but I do not think Eric does digital.

03-28-2013, 07:19 AM	#119
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Docrwm Perhaps I am wrong but I do not think Eric does digital. The *ist is not a digital camera. Steve

03-28-2013, 07:21 AM	#120
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by stevebrot The *ist is not a digital camera. Steve Steve, Thanks, and here I thought all the ist models were digital. Good to learn something new - the last of the film SLRs from Pentax.

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