R.i.p. K1000 :(

Yehoyaqim · 02-13-2012, 11:16 PM

Hello everyone! Although I rarely ever post here, I do read and attempt to learn from so many of you guys. I hope I can get some advice on this.

My dear K1000 has developed a fault in which every time I wind the film, the mirror flips upward which prevents me from properly framing my images. I have tried

composing then winding and shooting, but anything gets you out of focus when shooting the 50mm at 1.4.

It does not occur 100% of the time, but a good 85% maybe. I have no experience in attempting to repair a camera, so which would be the best way to go here?

I would like to keep using my K1000 if possible. Any thoughts on this greatly appreciated...

**boriscleto** · 02-14-2012, 12:26 AM

Send it to Eric.

Home

Yehoyaqim · 02-14-2012, 12:32 AM

Thanks for the link! Is he as good as he sounds?

**boriscleto** · 02-14-2012, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by Yehoyaqim

Thanks for the link! Is he as good as he sounds?

I don't think you'll find anyone here who doesn't think so.

**interested_observer** · 02-14-2012, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by Yehoyaqim

Thanks for the link! Is he as good as he sounds?

Better! .....

**patrick9** · 02-14-2012, 05:16 AM

I have never heard a bed word about his work.

LesDMess · 02-14-2012, 05:28 AM

Best in the business and fair.

séamuis · 02-14-2012, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Best in the business and fair.

indeed. best in the business.

altopiet · 02-14-2012, 07:03 AM

Joaquin, I see you're a mechanic. You might be able to do the repair yourself. In your place I would first look around the web for some info, it might be a simple repair in the end.
Matt's Classic Cameras: Repair Tips
Viewfinder - FixYa
The Classic Camera Repair Forum: Pentax K1000 stuck
http://www.pentax-manuals.com/markroberts/k1000_man.pdf

pezmaker · 02-14-2012, 08:16 AM

He is fantastic. He even rush ordered me an ME Super CLA before christmas on trust - I hadn't left an email or phone number for him to get a hold of me with the estimate, and timeframe with the rush request didn't afford him time to send a post letter. He did it on my request and trust that I would pay him after.

I did, plus a little extra. You don't often get service like Eric provides anymore.

**asaru** · 02-14-2012, 11:30 AM

It's hard to put in a mild word of caution against a figure the community here treats as a camera-demiurge, but I'll do so for the sake of perspective.

I have found that while Mr. Henderson's work is technically flawless, he takes rather longer to do it than advertised. Also, at least from where I stand, e-mail exchanges were a little slow and somewhat non-responsive. This despite the fact that in my repair order, for a camera and lens together, I did everything his web site asks for to the letter.

Bottom line about Mr. Henderson's work. Expect it to take a month for this simplest of adjustments. Expect it to cost a bit more than expected. Expect the camera to look and perform like new when it does come back.

Of course, you could luck out and have your expectations surpassed. Then all is good.

**TomB_tx** · 02-14-2012, 12:45 PM

I've only had one of several cameras take longer than 2 weeks by Eric. That one I had mis-printed my email address, so I didn't get his estimate in order to give a go-ahead and PayPal payment.

stevebrot · 02-14-2012, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by asaru

I have found that while Mr. Henderson's work is technically flawless, he takes rather longer to do it than advertised. Also, at least from where I stand, e-mail exchanges were a little slow and somewhat non-responsive. This despite the fact that in my repair order, for a camera and lens together, I did everything his web site asks for to the letter.

Not my experience. A little over two weeks for a full CLA and minor repair on a KX.

Steve

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-14-2012, 03:54 PM

I've had well over ten Pentax bodies and perhaps a half dozen lenses serviced by Eric Hendrickson.
Almost invariably I have had them back within two weeks of sending them to him.

As mentioned his work is excellent. IMO Eric is a irreplaceable asset to the Pentax community.

Chris

hollywoodfred · 02-14-2012, 06:01 PM

@Yehoyaqim...my K1000 was just recently CLA'd by Eric Hendrickson. AFAIK, he is a one man shop, and his turnaround time will depend on workload. Given a choice between an unknown and a service recommended by many in this forum, I chose the recommended guy.

Here's a play-by-play of that transaction:
January 11th - emailed Eric to indicate my intent to send the body to him for CLA
January 12th - email reply from Eric indicating he could do the work (not timeline given)
January 13th - shipped the body to Eric via FedEx two-day
January 16th - email received from Eric with estimate for CLA
January 16th - paid invoice via PayPal
February 4rd - Received body from Eric via USPS

Based upon my experience and the comments of others, I would expect that asaru's results are, unfortunately for him, the exception to the rule.

02-13-2012, 11:16 PM	#1
Yehoyaqim Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20	R.i.p. K1000 :( Hello everyone! Although I rarely ever post here, I do read and attempt to learn from so many of you guys. I hope I can get some advice on this. My dear K1000 has developed a fault in which every time I wind the film, the mirror flips upward which prevents me from properly framing my images. I have tried composing then winding and shooting, but anything gets you out of focus when shooting the 50mm at 1.4. It does not occur 100% of the time, but a good 85% maybe. I have no experience in attempting to repair a camera, so which would be the best way to go here? I would like to keep using my K1000 if possible. Any thoughts on this greatly appreciated...

02-14-2012, 03:54 PM	#14
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	I've had well over ten Pentax bodies and perhaps a half dozen lenses serviced by Eric Hendrickson. Almost invariably I have had them back within two weeks of sending them to him. As mentioned his work is excellent. IMO Eric is a irreplaceable asset to the Pentax community. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 02-14-2012 at 06:36 PM.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Send it to Eric. Home

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Yehoyaqim Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20 Original Poster	Thanks for the link! Is he as good as he sounds?

02-14-2012, 12:50 AM	#4
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Yehoyaqim Thanks for the link! Is he as good as he sounds? I don't think you'll find anyone here who doesn't think so.

02-14-2012, 03:44 AM	#5
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Originally posted by Yehoyaqim Thanks for the link! Is he as good as he sounds? Better! .....

02-14-2012, 05:16 AM	#6
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	I have never heard a bed word about his work.

02-14-2012, 05:28 AM	#7
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Best in the business and fair.

02-14-2012, 06:25 AM	#8
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by LesDMess Best in the business and fair. indeed. best in the business.

02-14-2012, 07:03 AM	#9
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Joaquin, I see you're a mechanic. You might be able to do the repair yourself. In your place I would first look around the web for some info, it might be a simple repair in the end. Matt's Classic Cameras: Repair Tips Viewfinder - FixYa The Classic Camera Repair Forum: Pentax K1000 stuck http://www.pentax-manuals.com/markroberts/k1000_man.pdf

02-14-2012, 08:16 AM	#10
pezmaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 276	He is fantastic. He even rush ordered me an ME Super CLA before christmas on trust - I hadn't left an email or phone number for him to get a hold of me with the estimate, and timeframe with the rush request didn't afford him time to send a post letter. He did it on my request and trust that I would pay him after. I did, plus a little extra. You don't often get service like Eric provides anymore.

02-14-2012, 11:30 AM	#11
asaru Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmonton/Vancouver, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 301	It's hard to put in a mild word of caution against a figure the community here treats as a camera-demiurge, but I'll do so for the sake of perspective. I have found that while Mr. Henderson's work is technically flawless, he takes rather longer to do it than advertised. Also, at least from where I stand, e-mail exchanges were a little slow and somewhat non-responsive. This despite the fact that in my repair order, for a camera and lens together, I did everything his web site asks for to the letter. Bottom line about Mr. Henderson's work. Expect it to take a month for this simplest of adjustments. Expect it to cost a bit more than expected. Expect the camera to look and perform like new when it does come back. Of course, you could luck out and have your expectations surpassed. Then all is good.

02-14-2012, 12:45 PM	#12
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	I've only had one of several cameras take longer than 2 weeks by Eric. That one I had mis-printed my email address, so I didn't get his estimate in order to give a go-ahead and PayPal payment.

02-14-2012, 01:25 PM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by asaru I have found that while Mr. Henderson's work is technically flawless, he takes rather longer to do it than advertised. Also, at least from where I stand, e-mail exchanges were a little slow and somewhat non-responsive. This despite the fact that in my repair order, for a camera and lens together, I did everything his web site asks for to the letter. Not my experience. A little over two weeks for a full CLA and minor repair on a KX. Steve

02-14-2012, 06:01 PM	#15
hollywoodfred Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vinton, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 358	@Yehoyaqim...my K1000 was just recently CLA'd by Eric Hendrickson. AFAIK, he is a one man shop, and his turnaround time will depend on workload. Given a choice between an unknown and a service recommended by many in this forum, I chose the recommended guy. Here's a play-by-play of that transaction: January 11th - emailed Eric to indicate my intent to send the body to him for CLA January 12th - email reply from Eric indicating he could do the work (not timeline given) January 13th - shipped the body to Eric via FedEx two-day January 16th - email received from Eric with estimate for CLA January 16th - paid invoice via PayPal February 4rd - Received body from Eric via USPS Based upon my experience and the comments of others, I would expect that asaru's results are, unfortunately for him, the exception to the rule.