Super Program Shutter

Clay · 03-11-2013, 10:46 AM

Shutter now does not cock or release. Can
crank advance lever to end of roll with no
locks in between frames.All else works, light
meter is dead on. Batteries new. Any idea if it
is a mechanical or electronic problem?
Best regards,
/Clay

Adam · 03-11-2013, 11:53 AM

This camera needs power to operate, are you sure the battery is in correctly?

Clay · 03-11-2013, 12:03 PM

Yes, Positive to top, negative to battery cap.Upside down no light meter action.
Best regards,
/Clay

**RKKS08** · 03-13-2013, 07:03 PM

Pentax ME, ME Super, and P3/5/30/50 are nowadays famous for this error, if they have not been used for long periods of time. With these it is known to be a mechanical error which can be fxed with CLA. As the film transport/shutter technology of the P series is the same as for the A (as far as I know), I would think it is the same kind of error.

Here you can see you are not the only one:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/151639-super-p...ter-issue.html

And if the mechanics involved are similiar to the P5, this thread may help to understand (or even to fix it):
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/217940-i-think-...uite-sure.html

Clay · 03-13-2013, 09:47 PM

Thank you for the info, now I know what to check for.
I had that link to the service manual, but didn't know where to start.
Best regards,
/Clay

03-11-2013, 10:46 AM	#1
Clay New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minden Hills, Ontario Posts: 24	Super Program Shutter Shutter now does not cock or release. Can crank advance lever to end of roll with no locks in between frames.All else works, light meter is dead on. Batteries new. Any idea if it is a mechanical or electronic problem? Best regards, /Clay

03-11-2013, 11:53 AM	#2
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03-11-2013, 12:03 PM	#3
Clay New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minden Hills, Ontario Posts: 24 Original Poster	Yes, Positive to top, negative to battery cap.Upside down no light meter action. Best regards, /Clay

03-13-2013, 07:03 PM	#4
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	Pentax ME, ME Super, and P3/5/30/50 are nowadays famous for this error, if they have not been used for long periods of time. With these it is known to be a mechanical error which can be fxed with CLA. As the film transport/shutter technology of the P series is the same as for the A (as far as I know), I would think it is the same kind of error. Here you can see you are not the only one: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/151639-super-p...ter-issue.html And if the mechanics involved are similiar to the P5, this thread may help to understand (or even to fix it): https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/217940-i-think-...uite-sure.html

03-13-2013, 09:47 PM	#5
Clay New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minden Hills, Ontario Posts: 24 Original Poster	Thank you for the info, now I know what to check for. I had that link to the service manual, but didn't know where to start. Best regards, /Clay