KM Problem

malinku · 12-27-2014, 09:46 PM

So I took my KM out today and shot the rest of a roll of black and white film (Ilford Delta 100, 36). And only one of the shots was fully exposed. Most of the shots had a large part over exposed. to the point of coming out completely white on the negative.

Here are a few examples:

From a color roll I shot just before the B&W one.

Adam · 12-27-2014, 09:48 PM

Looks like a faulty shutter mechanism to me

Pioneer · 12-27-2014, 10:01 PM

Shutter capping. Not an uncommon problem with older cameras that probably haven't been serviced in awhile. Ship it off to Eric for a good cleaning and relube.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-28-2014, 08:47 AM

Just a shutter problem. Definitely worth fixing.
If you are in USA Eric Hendrickson is the repairman to send it to.
Eric's website: http://pentaxs.com

Chris

malinku · 12-28-2014, 12:38 PM

Thanks everyone for the answers.

It is going off to Eric this week.

12-27-2014, 09:46 PM	#1
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	KM Problem So I took my KM out today and shot the rest of a roll of black and white film (Ilford Delta 100, 36). And only one of the shots was fully exposed. Most of the shots had a large part over exposed. to the point of coming out completely white on the negative. Here are a few examples: From a color roll I shot just before the B&W one.

12-27-2014, 09:48 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Looks like a faulty shutter mechanism to me 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:

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12-27-2014, 10:01 PM	#3
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Shutter capping. Not an uncommon problem with older cameras that probably haven't been serviced in awhile. Ship it off to Eric for a good cleaning and relube.

12-28-2014, 08:47 AM	#4
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Just a shutter problem. Definitely worth fixing. If you are in USA Eric Hendrickson is the repairman to send it to. Eric's website: http://pentaxs.com Chris

12-28-2014, 12:38 PM	#5
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for the answers. It is going off to Eric this week.