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John Brown · 01-23-2019, 01:17 PM

I picked up a Spotmatic SP at a yard sale for a couple bucks. No lens, but it seems to be in decent condition.

I felt like there is film in it, so I snapped a few until it seemed to be at the end of the roll, so I rewound the film until it felt like it has been rolled back into the canister. NOW, I can't get the film door to open. When I pull up on the rewind knob and turn the crank, it doesn't disengage the door lock.

Any ideas ?

thank

John Brown · 01-23-2019, 01:35 PM

Wow. I finally got it open. It took quite a bit of pressure, and I almost broke a nail. LOL

IT will be fun to see what's on the roll of Kodak Gold 200 that was in there.

Another question, since I have wasted a post on something I ended up solving myself...

What is this thing on the back of the eyepiece?

MarkJerling · 01-23-2019, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by John Brown

I picked up a Spotmatic SP at a yard sale for a couple bucks. No lens, but it seems to be in decent condition.

I felt like there is film in it, so I snapped a few until it seemed to be at the end of the roll, so I rewound the film until it felt like it has been rolled back into the canister. NOW, I can't get the film door to open. When I pull up on the rewind knob and turn the crank, it doesn't disengage the door lock.

Any ideas ?

thank

This thread may help: Opening a spotmatic back door - PentaxForums.com

Johndav · 01-23-2019, 01:40 PM

I think the cradle closes below the eyepiece to help prevent the accessory shoe from accidentally sliding off

John Brown · 01-23-2019, 01:49 PM

Ah....the clue I missed is the name on it. Mamiya-Sekor. I noticed that and lifted it up and it slid right off. A strange accessory that I have never seen before

I guess people would put these cold shoes on and then plug the flash into one of the sockets to the left of the lens?

MarkJerling · 01-23-2019, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by John Brown

Ah....the clue I missed is the name on it. Mamiya-Sekor. I noticed that and lifted it up and it slid right off. A strange accessory that I have never seen before

I guess people would put these cold shoes on and then plug the flash into one of the sockets to the left of the lens?

Yup, you've guessed right!

**mattt** · 01-23-2019, 02:17 PM - **4 Likes**

Better than the alternative method.... (AKA "get a bigger hammer")

XPost from Daily in a few days ago

John Brown · 01-23-2019, 05:54 PM

Now, I just need to find a good, cheap lens and then try it out. Suggestions?

MarkJerling · 01-23-2019, 06:41 PM

The 50mm or 55mm Super-Taks can produce lovely photos.

dsmithhfx · 01-24-2019, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by John Brown

I picked up a Spotmatic SP at a yard sale for a couple bucks. No lens, but it seems to be in decent condition.

I felt like there is film in it, so I snapped a few until it seemed to be at the end of the roll, so I rewound the film until it felt like it has been rolled back into the canister. NOW, I can't get the film door to open. When I pull up on the rewind knob and turn the crank, it doesn't disengage the door lock.

Any ideas ?

thank

The last SLR I purchased, an Argus-Cosina STL-1000, I have to force up the rewind shaft using a knife to get the film cassette in and out (the back itself opens easily with a small lever). I suspect it took a whack in shipment due to inadequate packing, and the carton was visibly damaged, though no obvious sign of damage to the body or the rewind shaft.

mauri · 01-24-2019, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

I have to force up the rewind shaft using a knife

Sometimes a dab of grease does wonders.

dsmithhfx · 01-24-2019, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by mauri

Sometimes a dab of grease does wonders.

Really?

01-23-2019, 01:17 PM	#1
John Brown Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 68	Spotmatic SP. Can't get film door open. I picked up a Spotmatic SP at a yard sale for a couple bucks. No lens, but it seems to be in decent condition. I felt like there is film in it, so I snapped a few until it seemed to be at the end of the roll, so I rewound the film until it felt like it has been rolled back into the canister. NOW, I can't get the film door to open. When I pull up on the rewind knob and turn the crank, it doesn't disengage the door lock. Any ideas ? thank

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by John Brown I picked up a Spotmatic SP at a yard sale for a couple bucks. No lens, but it seems to be in decent condition. I felt like there is film in it, so I snapped a few until it seemed to be at the end of the roll, so I rewound the film until it felt like it has been rolled back into the canister. NOW, I can't get the film door to open. When I pull up on the rewind knob and turn the crank, it doesn't disengage the door lock. Any ideas ? thank This thread may help: Opening a spotmatic back door - PentaxForums.com

01-23-2019, 01:40 PM	#4
Johndav Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sunny Dun(ny)fermline, Fife Posts: 405	I think the cradle closes below the eyepiece to help prevent the accessory shoe from accidentally sliding off

01-23-2019, 01:51 PM	#6
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by John Brown Ah....the clue I missed is the name on it. Mamiya-Sekor. I noticed that and lifted it up and it slid right off. A strange accessory that I have never seen before I guess people would put these cold shoes on and then plug the flash into one of the sockets to the left of the lens? Yup, you've guessed right!

01-23-2019, 02:17 PM - 4 Likes	#7
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Better than the alternative method.... (AKA "get a bigger hammer") XPost from Daily in a few days ago

01-23-2019, 05:54 PM	#8
John Brown Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 68 Original Poster	Now, I just need to find a good, cheap lens and then try it out. Suggestions?

01-23-2019, 06:41 PM	#9
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	The 50mm or 55mm Super-Taks can produce lovely photos.

01-24-2019, 09:36 AM	#10
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Originally posted by John Brown I picked up a Spotmatic SP at a yard sale for a couple bucks. No lens, but it seems to be in decent condition. I felt like there is film in it, so I snapped a few until it seemed to be at the end of the roll, so I rewound the film until it felt like it has been rolled back into the canister. NOW, I can't get the film door to open. When I pull up on the rewind knob and turn the crank, it doesn't disengage the door lock. Any ideas ? thank The last SLR I purchased, an Argus-Cosina STL-1000, I have to force up the rewind shaft using a knife to get the film cassette in and out (the back itself opens easily with a small lever). I suspect it took a whack in shipment due to inadequate packing, and the carton was visibly damaged, though no obvious sign of damage to the body or the rewind shaft.

01-24-2019, 03:27 PM	#11
mauri Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bain's Vlei, FS Photos: Albums Posts: 62	Originally posted by dsmithhfx I have to force up the rewind shaft using a knife Sometimes a dab of grease does wonders.

01-24-2019, 06:18 PM	#12
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Originally posted by mauri Sometimes a dab of grease does wonders. Really?

Spotmatic SP. Can't get film door open.

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