Harrow Technical Pentax Classic Camera Repair Specialist
 

 

 
Harrow Technical
Pentax Classic Camera Repair Specialist
 
 



Equipment repaired
We repair the following models:

Spotmatic range, 645 (all models)
Program A, Auto 110 Super*
SL, MG, Super A, K2*
K1000, ME, Auto Focus SLR, ES*, ESII*
KM, ME Super, Digital Spotmeter,
KX, MV, MV1, Lenses,
MX, P30 series, Zoom Compacts,
6X7, 67II P50
* Subject to spares

Repairs To Pentax classic models
 
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Common faults
Below is a list of the more common faults found on second hand Pentax cameras. Remember that some faults will only become apparent when a lens is attached. The most common lens fault now is fungus and whilst it can be removed in most cases, it can often be costly to do so.

 

ME, ME Super, LX LED’s not stable when ISO dial touched or wriggled.

ME Super, MG Wind on lever has to be operated more than once to load shutter.

All Models Mirror foam missing or deteriorating.

All Models Hot shoe loose.

All models except LX Body light sealing material deteriorating and sticking to back door edges.

ME, ME Super, MX, MV, MV1, Super A, Program A, MG No click position on wind on lever in rest position. , , This is easily overlooked but very important because if the internal click spring breaks off, it will fall inside the camera and eventually jam it.

All Models Loose strap lugs.


MX, Spotmatic, K Series Mirror doesn’t return when using slow speeds.

Spotmatic – not F model Meter switch not switching off after exposure when using small apertures.

LX Mirror hesitates or does not release, normally first one or two exposures after a period of non-use but can occur more often in severe cases. Viewfinder focus inaccurate. Condition of titanium shutter blinds.

Spotmatic, K Series, MX Undue shutter noise due to lack of lubrication. To carry out a rough check, remove the lens and open the back and fire the shutter set at the fastest speed with the camera directed at a bright diffused light source, a perfect rectangle should be visible looking from the back. If it isn’t, the camera needs relubrication.

P Series, M Series, Spotmatic F, K Series, Program, Super A Diaphragm, coupling lever inside camera body, (two o’clock position) stiff.


P Series, Program A, Super A Delay in viewfinder information displaying after shutter button depressed or doesn’t display until
shutter released.

M Series, K Series, Spotmatic, Super A, Program A, P Series Mirror rises when wind on lever operated. Normally occurs only when lens attached and set to small aperture.


P Series, Program A, Super A Lens always stops down to smallest aperture when set on A regardless of lighting conditions.

 

 


Our offices are situated in South Harrow Greater London next door to South Harrow Piccadilly line tube. We open 9.00-5.30 Monday -Friday.
Please refer to the map for our precise location.

e-mail : info@harrowtechnical.co.uk

 

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