Who are we?  Featured Cameras  Articles  Instruction Manuals  Repair Manuals  The Classic Camera Repair Forum  Books  View/Sign Guestbook

Topics Topics Help/Instructions Help Edit Profile Profile Member List Register  
Search Last 1 | 3 | 7 Days Search Search Tree View Tree View  
The Classic Camera Repair Forum * Archives-2006 * Pentax SP1000 (spotmatic) metering switch won't stay up < Previous Next >

Author Message
Alex Pretzlav
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 01:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

This seems to be the opposite of the most common spotmatic problem where the meter won't switch off after an exposure. I couldn't find anything searching these forums.
I was given a used SP1000 about five years ago and it has worked wonderfully since I got it, but lately the meter switch ("SW" switch) has not been "clicking" into place and staying up when I push it. At first it would stay if I held it in place for a moment or sometimes pushed it towards the camera body while I pushed it up, but now it won't stay up no matter what I do. The meter still works fine, but the switch won't stay.
Is there any way to fix this short of something possibly destructive that should be left to a professional?

Thanks
Ed
Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 12:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

You have to remove the front panel to get to the locking mechanism, located on the side of the mirror box. When you have the front panel off, be sure the screw holding switch knob on is secure--be careful-- some had plastic knobs and easily cracked and then you in deep trouble.

Add Your Message Here
Posting is currently disabled in this topic. Contact your discussion moderator for more information.

Topics | Last Day | Last Week | Tree View | Search | Help/Instructions | Program Credits Administration