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leekil · 04-26-2020, 10:23 PM

Does anyone know who might repair these? Eric doesn't list it on his webpage as one he repairs.

Not a Number · 04-26-2020, 10:37 PM - **1 Like**

You could try checking with KEH or Advance Camera Repair in Oregon. The problem will be parts.

Repair manual is available online:
Pentax Auto 110 Repair Manual

Advance Camera Repair | Camera repair, sales + service in Portland, OR
KEH Online Camera Repair | Digital and Film Camera Repairs at KEH Camera

Nickandre · 05-14-2021, 06:21 PM

FYI just spoke with Advance Camera and they are not comfortable working on the 110 series.

I’m going to try KEH in Seattle as well.

Lhorn · 05-14-2021, 10:25 PM

What problem are you having?
To be honest, I’m not sure I would send one to be professionally repaired. They can still be bought inexpensively on the auctions sites with some patience.

Nickandre · 05-15-2021, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by Lhorn

What problem are you having?
To be honest, I’m not sure I would send one to be professionally repaired. They can still be bought inexpensively on the auctions sites with some patience.

My regular 110 works mostly fine but the shutter gets stuck occasionally. The super 110 seems to not hold the shutter at all.

I was hoping to get a functional 110 super by cannibalizing a regular 110 to make it work. Is it logical? No.

I figure if I have the best SLR in the world I should also have the worst. I’m getting a 110 negative carrier and enlarging lens

Huss · 05-16-2021, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by Nickandre

My regular 110 works mostly fine but the shutter gets stuck occasionally. The super 110 seems to not hold the shutter at all.

I was hoping to get a functional 110 super by cannibalizing a regular 110 to make it work. Is it logical? No.

I figure if I have the best SLR in the world I should also have the worst. I’m getting a 110 negative carrier and enlarging lens

Mine did that. Spray electrical contact cleaner into the little plunger switch on the top left of the camera (that is utilized when you attach the flash), and into and around the shutter release button.
No need to take anything apart.

Works perfectly now.

Contact cleaner:

amazon.com: CRC 05103 QD Electronic Cleaner -11 Wt Oz: Sports & Outdoors?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Nickandre · 05-16-2021, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Huss

Mine did that. Spray electrical contact cleaner into the little plunger switch on the top left of the camera (that is utilized when you attach the flash), and into and around the shutter release button.
No need to take anything apart.

Works perfectly now.

Contact cleaner:

amazon.com: CRC 05103 QD Electronic Cleaner -11 Wt Oz: Sports & Outdoors?tag=pentaxforums-20&

You referring to the “get stuck” problem or the “no shutter” problem?

Huss · 05-16-2021, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Nickandre

You referring to the “get stuck” problem or the “no shutter” problem?

The shutter locking open no matter how bright the light is.

I'd try it for the no shutter problem too.

Nickandre · 05-16-2021, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by Huss

The shutter locking open no matter how bright the light is.

I'd try it for the no shutter problem too.

Let’s try the magic snake oil then. Thankfully having a 20 year old GM truck I have gallons of the stuff in the garage.

Huss · 05-17-2021, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Nickandre

Let’s try the magic snake oil then. Thankfully having a 20 year old GM truck I have gallons of the stuff in the garage.

I wouldn't call it magic snake oil, as that suggests it's a placebo.

Pentax acknowledges the issue via trouble shooting by pulling the batteries, pointing to an electrical issue.
Age causes oxidation/deterioration in electronic contacts. CRC just cleans these contacts.

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04-26-2020, 10:37 PM - 1 Like	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	You could try checking with KEH or Advance Camera Repair in Oregon. The problem will be parts. Repair manual is available online: Pentax Auto 110 Repair Manual Advance Camera Repair \| Camera repair, sales + service in Portland, OR KEH Online Camera Repair \| Digital and Film Camera Repairs at KEH Camera

05-14-2021, 06:21 PM	#3
Nickandre New Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 4	FYI just spoke with Advance Camera and they are not comfortable working on the 110 series. I’m going to try KEH in Seattle as well.

05-14-2021, 10:25 PM	#4
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554	What problem are you having? To be honest, I’m not sure I would send one to be professionally repaired. They can still be bought inexpensively on the auctions sites with some patience.

05-15-2021, 07:37 PM	#5
Nickandre New Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 4	Originally posted by Lhorn What problem are you having? To be honest, I’m not sure I would send one to be professionally repaired. They can still be bought inexpensively on the auctions sites with some patience. My regular 110 works mostly fine but the shutter gets stuck occasionally. The super 110 seems to not hold the shutter at all. I was hoping to get a functional 110 super by cannibalizing a regular 110 to make it work. Is it logical? No. I figure if I have the best SLR in the world I should also have the worst. I’m getting a 110 negative carrier and enlarging lens

05-16-2021, 10:28 AM	#6
Huss Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 629	Originally posted by Nickandre My regular 110 works mostly fine but the shutter gets stuck occasionally. The super 110 seems to not hold the shutter at all. I was hoping to get a functional 110 super by cannibalizing a regular 110 to make it work. Is it logical? No. I figure if I have the best SLR in the world I should also have the worst. I’m getting a 110 negative carrier and enlarging lens Mine did that. Spray electrical contact cleaner into the little plunger switch on the top left of the camera (that is utilized when you attach the flash), and into and around the shutter release button. No need to take anything apart. Works perfectly now. Contact cleaner: amazon.com: CRC 05103 QD Electronic Cleaner -11 Wt Oz: Sports & Outdoors?tag=pentaxforums-20&

05-16-2021, 07:41 PM	#7
Nickandre New Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 4	Originally posted by Huss Mine did that. Spray electrical contact cleaner into the little plunger switch on the top left of the camera (that is utilized when you attach the flash), and into and around the shutter release button. No need to take anything apart. Works perfectly now. Contact cleaner: amazon.com: CRC 05103 QD Electronic Cleaner -11 Wt Oz: Sports & Outdoors?tag=pentaxforums-20& You referring to the “get stuck” problem or the “no shutter” problem?

05-16-2021, 08:05 PM	#8
Huss Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 629	Originally posted by Nickandre You referring to the “get stuck” problem or the “no shutter” problem? The shutter locking open no matter how bright the light is. I'd try it for the no shutter problem too.

05-16-2021, 11:48 PM	#9
Nickandre New Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 4	Originally posted by Huss The shutter locking open no matter how bright the light is. I'd try it for the no shutter problem too. Let’s try the magic snake oil then. Thankfully having a 20 year old GM truck I have gallons of the stuff in the garage.

05-17-2021, 08:55 AM	#10
Huss Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 629	Originally posted by Nickandre Let’s try the magic snake oil then. Thankfully having a 20 year old GM truck I have gallons of the stuff in the garage. I wouldn't call it magic snake oil, as that suggests it's a placebo. Pentax acknowledges the issue via trouble shooting by pulling the batteries, pointing to an electrical issue. Age causes oxidation/deterioration in electronic contacts. CRC just cleans these contacts.

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