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aaron62688 · 11-06-2019, 11:57 AM - **3 Likes**

Just bought my first Pentax. A K1000 that I found at a thrift store for $20. It seemed to work perfectly fine mechanically once I got the old less than pliable film out of it. I think that's why it was only $20, sounded awful when you tried to advance the film. Took it into my local camera repair place for a good cleaning/oiling etc and a once over before I started using it. They just called to say it needs $100 in repairs for new light seels and a couple of springs on top of the cleaning and oiling. Oh well. Such is life. At least I'll know its all good to go once I get it back in about 10 days.

ChristianRock · 11-06-2019, 12:14 PM

Sounds about right. Any such camera now will need this kind of CLA and repair to get to perfect working condition...

**sergysergy** · 11-06-2019, 12:17 PM - **3 Likes**

The real joy will come after you start using it

**kiwi_jono** · 11-06-2019, 12:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Not surprised about that cost as long as they have done a good job.

Enjoy that bright viewfinder (even the K-1 not that bright)!

**boriscleto** · 11-06-2019, 12:38 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aaron62688

Just bought my first Pentax. A K1000 that I found at a thrift store for $20. It seemed to work perfectly fine mechanically once I got the old less than pliable film out of it. I think that's why it was only $20, sounded awful when you tried to advance the film. Took it into my local camera repair place for a good cleaning/oiling etc and a once over before I started using it. They just called to say it needs $100 in repairs for new light seels and a couple of springs on top of the cleaning and oiling. Oh well. Such is life. At least I'll know its all good to go once I get it back in about 10 days.

Think of the Joy had you spent $80 for that camera on shopgoodwill

Eyewanders · 11-06-2019, 12:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aaron62688

Just bought my first Pentax. A K1000 that I found at a thrift store for $20. It seemed to work perfectly fine mechanically once I got the old less than pliable film out of it. I think that's why it was only $20, sounded awful when you tried to advance the film. Took it into my local camera repair place for a good cleaning/oiling etc and a once over before I started using it. They just called to say it needs $100 in repairs for new light seels and a couple of springs on top of the cleaning and oiling. Oh well. Such is life. At least I'll know its all good to go once I get it back in about 10 days.

Good on ya. $120 for a completely refreshed K1000 is absolutely reasonable, and under normal conditions it will be another 20 (likely more) years until it needs anything further. You're sorted.

**pentaxus** · 11-06-2019, 12:53 PM - **1 Like**

Yeah. Starting with the 23102 Spotmatic, Pentax knew they had a good design and ran with it.

C_Jones · 11-06-2019, 02:55 PM - **1 Like**

I still have a Pentax K-1000. It is a sturdy/reliable camera.

**TwoUptons** · 11-06-2019, 03:41 PM - **2 Likes**

It’s probably good for another 30 years

It’s nice to shoot with a refreshed camera...

-Eric

**BigMackCam** · 11-06-2019, 03:41 PM - **3 Likes**

Yup, that's what I like to call the "Vintage Desirability Paradox"... the older and more desirable a vintage item becomes, the greater the probability it will require servicing, repair and/or restoration - and thus, in some folks' eyes, negating the desirability

I collect older Soviet lenses, so... welcome to my world

EDIT: As others have indicated, it's worth servicing good older gear. It will likely serve you well for a long time to come

aaacb · 11-06-2019, 03:49 PM

That's still less than what a k1000 costs in ok condition but with no cla. Sounds like a good find to me, after getting my km cla-ed it's a big difference in how the film lever advances.

ecostigny · 11-06-2019, 04:40 PM

So, what kind of film are you planning to put in your "new" camera? I used to be partial to Kodachrome myself, but they don't make that anymore.

aaron62688 · 11-06-2019, 06:42 PM - **3 Likes**

Oh cool!! A friend of mine has a couple. What do you have and what would you recommend getting?

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Yup, that's what I like to call the "Vintage Desirability Paradox"... the older and more desirable a vintage item becomes, the greater the probability it will require servicing, repair and/or restoration - and thus, in some folks' eyes, negating the desirability

I collect older Soviet lenses, so... welcome to my world

EDIT: As others have indicated, it's worth servicing good older gear. It will likely serve you well for a long time to come

---------- Post added 11-06-19 at 06:43 PM ----------

I bought 10 rolls of Tri-X. Seems like a good place to start.

Originally posted by ecostigny

So, what kind of film are you planning to put in your "new" camera? I used to be partial to Kodachrome myself, but they don't make that anymore.

---------- Post added 11-06-19 at 06:45 PM ----------

Forgive me but what does “cla” mean?

Originally posted by aaacb

That's still less than what a k1000 costs in ok condition but with no cla. Sounds like a good find to me, after getting my km cla-ed it's a big difference in how the film lever advances.

ecostigny · 11-06-2019, 07:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaron62688

Oh cool!! A friend of mine has a couple. What do you have and what would you recommend getting?

---------- Post added 11-06-19 at 06:43 PM ----------

I bought 10 rolls of Tri-X. Seems like a good place to start.

---------- Post added 11-06-19 at 06:45 PM ----------

Forgive me but what does “cla” mean?

Classic film! Enjoy!

**boriscleto** · 11-06-2019, 07:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaron62688

Forgive me but what does “cla” mean?

Clean, Lubricate, Adjust

11-06-2019, 11:57 AM - 3 Likes	#1
aaron62688 New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Maplewood NJ Posts: 17	The "Joys" of Old Cameras Just bought my first Pentax. A K1000 that I found at a thrift store for $20. It seemed to work perfectly fine mechanically once I got the old less than pliable film out of it. I think that's why it was only $20, sounded awful when you tried to advance the film. Took it into my local camera repair place for a good cleaning/oiling etc and a once over before I started using it. They just called to say it needs $100 in repairs for new light seels and a couple of springs on top of the cleaning and oiling. Oh well. Such is life. At least I'll know its all good to go once I get it back in about 10 days.

11-06-2019, 03:41 PM - 3 Likes	#10
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,702	Yup, that's what I like to call the "Vintage Desirability Paradox"... the older and more desirable a vintage item becomes, the greater the probability it will require servicing, repair and/or restoration - and thus, in some folks' eyes, negating the desirability I collect older Soviet lenses, so... welcome to my world EDIT: As others have indicated, it's worth servicing good older gear. It will likely serve you well for a long time to come Last edited by BigMackCam; 11-06-2019 at 03:52 PM.

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11-06-2019, 12:14 PM	#2
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Sounds about right. Any such camera now will need this kind of CLA and repair to get to perfect working condition...

11-06-2019, 12:17 PM - 3 Likes	#3
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	The real joy will come after you start using it

11-06-2019, 12:27 PM - 2 Likes	#4
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Not surprised about that cost as long as they have done a good job. Enjoy that bright viewfinder (even the K-1 not that bright)!

11-06-2019, 12:38 PM - 2 Likes	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by aaron62688 Just bought my first Pentax. A K1000 that I found at a thrift store for $20. It seemed to work perfectly fine mechanically once I got the old less than pliable film out of it. I think that's why it was only $20, sounded awful when you tried to advance the film. Took it into my local camera repair place for a good cleaning/oiling etc and a once over before I started using it. They just called to say it needs $100 in repairs for new light seels and a couple of springs on top of the cleaning and oiling. Oh well. Such is life. At least I'll know its all good to go once I get it back in about 10 days. Think of the Joy had you spent $80 for that camera on shopgoodwill

11-06-2019, 12:48 PM - 2 Likes	#6
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by aaron62688 Just bought my first Pentax. A K1000 that I found at a thrift store for $20. It seemed to work perfectly fine mechanically once I got the old less than pliable film out of it. I think that's why it was only $20, sounded awful when you tried to advance the film. Took it into my local camera repair place for a good cleaning/oiling etc and a once over before I started using it. They just called to say it needs $100 in repairs for new light seels and a couple of springs on top of the cleaning and oiling. Oh well. Such is life. At least I'll know its all good to go once I get it back in about 10 days. Good on ya. $120 for a completely refreshed K1000 is absolutely reasonable, and under normal conditions it will be another 20 (likely more) years until it needs anything further. You're sorted.

11-06-2019, 12:53 PM - 1 Like	#7
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,320	Yeah. Starting with the 23102 Spotmatic, Pentax knew they had a good design and ran with it.

11-06-2019, 02:55 PM - 1 Like	#8
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,086	I still have a Pentax K-1000. It is a sturdy/reliable camera.

11-06-2019, 03:41 PM - 2 Likes	#9
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,225	It’s probably good for another 30 years It’s nice to shoot with a refreshed camera... -Eric

11-06-2019, 03:49 PM	#11
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	That's still less than what a k1000 costs in ok condition but with no cla. Sounds like a good find to me, after getting my km cla-ed it's a big difference in how the film lever advances.

11-06-2019, 04:40 PM	#12
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	So, what kind of film are you planning to put in your "new" camera? I used to be partial to Kodachrome myself, but they don't make that anymore.

11-06-2019, 06:42 PM - 3 Likes	#13
aaron62688 New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Maplewood NJ Posts: 17 Original Poster	Oh cool!! A friend of mine has a couple. What do you have and what would you recommend getting? Originally posted by BigMackCam Yup, that's what I like to call the "Vintage Desirability Paradox"... the older and more desirable a vintage item becomes, the greater the probability it will require servicing, repair and/or restoration - and thus, in some folks' eyes, negating the desirability I collect older Soviet lenses, so... welcome to my world EDIT: As others have indicated, it's worth servicing good older gear. It will likely serve you well for a long time to come ---------- Post added 11-06-19 at 06:43 PM ---------- I bought 10 rolls of Tri-X. Seems like a good place to start. Originally posted by ecostigny So, what kind of film are you planning to put in your "new" camera? I used to be partial to Kodachrome myself, but they don't make that anymore. ---------- Post added 11-06-19 at 06:45 PM ---------- Forgive me but what does “cla” mean? Originally posted by aaacb That's still less than what a k1000 costs in ok condition but with no cla. Sounds like a good find to me, after getting my km cla-ed it's a big difference in how the film lever advances.

11-06-2019, 07:11 PM - 1 Like	#14
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by aaron62688 Oh cool!! A friend of mine has a couple. What do you have and what would you recommend getting? ---------- Post added 11-06-19 at 06:43 PM ---------- I bought 10 rolls of Tri-X. Seems like a good place to start. ---------- Post added 11-06-19 at 06:45 PM ---------- Forgive me but what does “cla” mean? Classic film! Enjoy!

11-06-2019, 07:31 PM - 1 Like	#15
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by aaron62688 Forgive me but what does “cla” mean? Clean, Lubricate, Adjust

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