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Thomas
Joined: 09 Aug 2017 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:05 pm Post subject: Pentax Spotmatic - film release button problem |
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Thomas wrote:
Hi there,
New member, and wanted to know if anyone can help me with a Pentax Spotmatic.
The film release button on the baseplate is permanently depressed (a bit like myself). I have tried freeing it by removing the base plate, but to no avail. Also the button is not under any tension at all and appears quite loose, almost as if something is missing - a washer or spring maybe? I must point out that the camera is not jammed and the mirror is not locked up and the winder cocks the shutter, and the shutter fires.
If anyone can suggest anything useful or help in any way I would be most grateful.
Many thanks
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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3462 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Hi Ian, welcome to the forum.
Have you tried inserting a film in the camera and winding it on to the first exposure? _________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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Thomas
Joined: 09 Aug 2017 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:32 pm Post subject: Spotmatic |
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Thomas wrote:
Thank you.
No I haven't tried that yet. I have only just bought the camera (knowing it to be faulty) after many years with digital. Fancied some old school!
Would loading a film make any difference do you think? Usually cocking the shutter is enough to pop out the release button.
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Thomas
Joined: 09 Aug 2017 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:04 pm Post subject: Spotmatic |
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Thomas wrote:
I have run a test film through the camera now, and it won't wind the film on. I think I may be looking at a professional service and repair.... |
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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3462 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Ian, have a look here:
http://forum.mflenses.com/jammed-spotmatic-t7169.html _________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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Thomas
Joined: 09 Aug 2017 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:29 pm Post subject: Spotmatic |
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Thomas wrote:
Hi Edgar,
Coincidentally I found that thread yesterday and tried the solution, but it did not do the trick. The problem is the camera is NOT jammed - everything functions perfectly, EXCEPT the film will not wind on because the film release button is stuck in the depressed position and the small spool with the cogs on it will not turn when the camera is wound on and hence the film will not advance.
I wish the camera was jammed, because now I know how to fix it! I have this feeling that there is something missing from around or under the release button - it just feels too loose.
Hmmmm. [/b] |
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 5019 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
If the button is in and you start to advance the film lever the button should pop out. I'm not an expert and it would seem the spring (or whatever) has broken (or moved out of position) that make the button pop out......none of my cameras have a loose button so as mentioned the spring keeps it tight. _________________ Canon A1, AV1, T70 & T90, EOS 300 and EOS300v, Chinon CE and CP-7M. Contax 139, Fuji STX-2, Konica Autoreflex TC, FS-1, FT-1, Minolta X-700, X-300, XD-11, SRT101b, Nikon EM, FM, F4, F90X, Olympus OM2, Pentax S3, Spotmatic, Pentax ME super, Praktica TL 5B, & BC1, , Ricoh KR10super, Yashica T5D, Bronica Etrs, Mamiya RB67 pro AND drum roll:- a Sony Nex 3
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spiralcity
Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1207 Location: Chicago, U.S.A
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:08 am Post subject: Re: Spotmatic |
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spiralcity wrote:
Thomas wrote: |
Hi Edgar,
Coincidentally I found that thread yesterday and tried the solution, but it did not do the trick. The problem is the camera is NOT jammed - everything functions perfectly, EXCEPT the film will not wind on because the film release button is stuck in the depressed position and the small spool with the cogs on it will not turn when the camera is wound on and hence the film will not advance.
I wish the camera was jammed, because now I know how to fix it! I have this feeling that there is something missing from around or under the release button - it just feels too loose.
Hmmmm. [/b] |
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