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Pentax spotmatic f frame counter

Started by Dgillette4, Dec 19, 2007, 03:06 PM

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Charwck

Dec 19, 2007, 03:06 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
The frame counter on my Spotmatic f is stuck at zero and does not progress at all. Does anyone have a suggestion short of a CLA to cure this?

Aaron

Dec 22, 2007, 09:36 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
You have to remove the top cover to locate the problem. You may wish to refer to the service manual for Spotmatic through this site to see how the top can be removed. However Spotmatic F, which is a younger model, differs slightly from Spotmatic. Be c

Dgillette4

Dec 22, 2007, 05:59 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
There is one thing I found on slr's and that is that sometimes the seal material gets gummy and sticks up the little finger that senses the door is open and before I disassemble a camera I would check this first and clean the lever.