P30 Wind Lever Doesn't Wind Complete Cycle - Any ideas?

pengam · 12-15-2009, 10:01 AM

Hi All,

I am seeking help regarding a problem I'm having with my P30. Basically, the wind lever goes about 1/3 (maybe a bit less) of the way around and then stops.

It just feels like something is stopping it and I've got no idea what. I was hoping to get help from here as the camera people in Brighton want to charge me 28 quid just to look at it.

The counter is saying 'S', if that helps? And, there is no film in it right now. I can't think what else I need to say.

If anyone has any ideas whatsoever I would appreciate it greatly.

Thanks for reading this.

Dan

ryan s · 12-15-2009, 10:21 AM

Try new batteries

keyser · 12-15-2009, 11:10 AM

My thought is; does this model of camera wind when there's no film? I'm not sure why they'd prevent it, but it's worth concideration.

ryan s · 12-15-2009, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by keyser

My thought is; does this model of camera wind when there's no film? I'm not sure why they'd prevent it, but it's worth concideration.

I have a P3 sitting here that requires batteries for the winder to even move. I'm not sure about the P30(T) requiring film, although these two cameras are basically brothers...

pengam · 12-15-2009, 01:09 PM

Ok, great. I'm gonna try that. I'll get some new batteries asap and try it.

There's no film in it too so i'll whack some in there as well. Fingers crossed we should have a working camera!

I'll let you know.

Cheers, it's much appreciated!

stevebrot · 12-15-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by ryan s

I have a P3 sitting here that requires batteries for the winder to even move. I'm not sure about the P30(T) requiring film, although these two cameras are basically brothers...

I seem to remember something about this in an ancient post. The winder lock will not release unless the shutter is operable (i.e. good battery). Is my memory correct Ryan?

Steve

stevebrot · 12-15-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by keyser

My thought is; does this model of camera wind when there's no film? I'm not sure why they'd prevent it, but it's worth concideration.

It is manual wind with no motor. As such, the winder must be operable to even put film in the camera. (This does not apply to Canon QL cameras

)

Steve

ryan s · 12-15-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I seem to remember something about this in an ancient post. The winder lock will not release unless the shutter is operable (i.e. good battery). Is my memory correct Ryan?

Steve

Yep! The camera acts as if the shutter is cocked but stuck. Winding lever comes off the body a little...the shutter button feels stuck...the shutter curtains are in the "rest" position. Mirror is down like normal, however.

Basically...all the signs of a stuck shutter upon initial inspection

titrisol · 12-16-2009, 03:56 AM

probably the shutter is "loaded"but can not trigger due to lack of batteries

The P30t (at least the one I got) can shoot with no film, and can wind with no batteries

flat4 · 12-16-2009, 06:38 AM

The P30 shutter won't release without batteries. Give it some fresh battery infusion, and it will snap like a tiger

solisti · 12-16-2009, 10:10 AM

Or it is jammed... My P30n is jammed in a similar way...

pengam · 12-16-2009, 10:46 AM

Thank you all so much for your help, what a great forum to come for advice.

It's working again now. I bought some new batteries and it started 'snapping like a tiger' in no time.

You were right. It's a manual wind but without batteries the shutter wouldn't work so the wind wouldn't work.

Solved!

flat4 · 12-16-2009, 11:03 AM

Glad it's working now. It's a lovely little camera. Always keep mine in the bag, just in case I go all sentimental about film chemistry

rebus · 08-29-2015, 08:58 AM

Hi there,

I just bought a used pentax p30 and unfortunately I noticed that the lever does not wind more than half way. I tried everything and it still does not work

do you have any ideas I could try?

Thank you,
rebus

titrisol · 08-31-2015, 06:08 AM

You can try "resetting" the camera
See instructions here:
Favorite Classics / Resetting cameras

12-15-2009, 10:01 AM	#1
pengam New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brighton Posts: 3	P30 Wind Lever Doesn't Wind Complete Cycle - Any ideas? Hi All, I am seeking help regarding a problem I'm having with my P30. Basically, the wind lever goes about 1/3 (maybe a bit less) of the way around and then stops. It just feels like something is stopping it and I've got no idea what. I was hoping to get help from here as the camera people in Brighton want to charge me 28 quid just to look at it. The counter is saying 'S', if that helps? And, there is no film in it right now. I can't think what else I need to say. If anyone has any ideas whatsoever I would appreciate it greatly. Thanks for reading this. Dan

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ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by keyser My thought is; does this model of camera wind when there's no film? I'm not sure why they'd prevent it, but it's worth concideration. I have a P3 sitting here that requires batteries for the winder to even move. I'm not sure about the P30(T) requiring film, although these two cameras are basically brothers...

12-15-2009, 01:09 PM	#5
pengam New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brighton Posts: 3 Original Poster	Ok, great. I'm gonna try that. I'll get some new batteries asap and try it. There's no film in it too so i'll whack some in there as well. Fingers crossed we should have a working camera! I'll let you know. Cheers, it's much appreciated!

12-15-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ryan s I have a P3 sitting here that requires batteries for the winder to even move. I'm not sure about the P30(T) requiring film, although these two cameras are basically brothers... I seem to remember something about this in an ancient post. The winder lock will not release unless the shutter is operable (i.e. good battery). Is my memory correct Ryan? Steve

12-15-2009, 02:53 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by keyser My thought is; does this model of camera wind when there's no film? I'm not sure why they'd prevent it, but it's worth concideration. It is manual wind with no motor. As such, the winder must be operable to even put film in the camera. (This does not apply to Canon QL cameras ) Steve

12-15-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by stevebrot I seem to remember something about this in an ancient post. The winder lock will not release unless the shutter is operable (i.e. good battery). Is my memory correct Ryan? Steve Yep! The camera acts as if the shutter is cocked but stuck. Winding lever comes off the body a little...the shutter button feels stuck...the shutter curtains are in the "rest" position. Mirror is down like normal, however. Basically...all the signs of a stuck shutter upon initial inspection

12-16-2009, 03:56 AM	#9
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,851	probably the shutter is "loaded"but can not trigger due to lack of batteries The P30t (at least the one I got) can shoot with no film, and can wind with no batteries

12-16-2009, 06:38 AM	#10
flat4 New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 9	The P30 shutter won't release without batteries. Give it some fresh battery infusion, and it will snap like a tiger

12-16-2009, 10:10 AM	#11
solisti Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 70	Or it is jammed... My P30n is jammed in a similar way...

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12-16-2009, 10:46 AM	#12
pengam New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brighton Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thank you all so much for your help, what a great forum to come for advice. It's working again now. I bought some new batteries and it started 'snapping like a tiger' in no time. You were right. It's a manual wind but without batteries the shutter wouldn't work so the wind wouldn't work. Solved!

12-16-2009, 11:03 AM	#13
flat4 New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 9	Glad it's working now. It's a lovely little camera. Always keep mine in the bag, just in case I go all sentimental about film chemistry

08-29-2015, 08:58 AM	#14
rebus New Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1	Hi there, I just bought a used pentax p30 and unfortunately I noticed that the lever does not wind more than half way. I tried everything and it still does not work do you have any ideas I could try? Thank you, rebus

08-31-2015, 06:08 AM	#15
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,851	You can try "resetting" the camera See instructions here: Favorite Classics / Resetting cameras