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i have an AE-1, AE-1 Program and 3 A-1s, they all make the noise, but i'm too scared to disassemble them to that point

"camera stores... Those kinda do still exist..." Muahahahahaha! Bwahahaha hahahahaha!

I feel the same way about ebay. 😅😅😅 Any suggestion about any metal rewind knob that can replace the horrible plastic one on pentax mv? I have broken 2 already by only rewinding film.

very insightful, why is it that the a1 series needs this lubrication? its the only camera that i know of that whines like that, what did they did thats so different?

This is my go-to camera and absolutely love it. My favourite feature is … that the shutter counter counts backward when rewinding the film.

How do you not lose screws with them scattered around like that? 😛

What a fun and pleasant video. Please make more if/when you can.

I bought one of these in "not working" condition. Turned out that the rubber bumpers in the shutter release linkage had deteriorated and were preventing the the shutter from releasing. It was a relatively easy fix. I am impressed that Pentax cast the shutter dial in metal instead of just printing the numbers. It is undoubtedly the best film camera that Pentax ever made.

Nice change of pace video! Interesting and entertaining.

Fairly new to your videos and like your content. Have watched several and would like to offer one suggestion…. Your constant hand movements are distracting, at least for me. This is not meant to be disrespectful and it’s only my opinion. Please don’t ban me. You make great content.

If you put a 40mm pancake in this, which is what the Canonet has, you would have nearly identical size between the two cameras

This little guy is a legend we all know why but you don't. Research before you make a weak presentation it might improve your channel.

Older video, but still very relevant. Very informative and to the point. Been considering picking up one of these.only hesitation is I already have a nice functional EF that kinda serves the same purpose, but what the heck, if I find one that’s calling my name, I’ll grab it!

The locations that don't participate in the online store are picked through by desperate resellers. Those dead cameras find their way onto eBay as estate finds. Like your pro level pentax, tinkered by novices and then donated.

MZ-3 or MZ-6 with factory brass mirror motor gears are underrated.

Well done, heard those are a bear to work on.

How do I fix ae1 shutter gets stuck

Recently bought one for 130€ and fixed it, but it was stolen :/

The only thing a little off on that camera: the strap lugs.

Clicked for the corolla in the thumbnail lol

The K1000 is a sleeper. I love mine!

Ah, I have an MX that I love and always wanted an LX. By the way, "Penultimate" means second best. Ultimate mens best.

Hi! I’ve hustled recently stumbled upon your content and I’m glad I did. Keep up the great work. I dig the unbiased, sober and the straight up approach to camera gear you’re providing here. I think I saw another video of yours where you mentioned something about a manual that shares some information about parts that are exchangeable between the Spotmatic F and K1000. I am playing around with the idea of creating the perfect hybrid of the two but don’t know where to start. I think that manual would be of great help if you don’t mind sharing it?

Thanks man, just when I bought a FM2🥲🥲🥲

Nice 86

Thanks for all the Pentax love. I have a Spotmatic SP and SP500 and I have been given a lot of grief for using them by my local camera shop guys... everyone seems to hate them but inexplicably LOVE K1000s, which I also have that I bought for my sister in law but got it back a year later. The earlier K1000s I am told are the better buy, the Asahi ones, because they are better built and were still made in Japan. Old Pentax from the 60s and 70s are very reliable and very well built.

SP II was my first camera I got new I think, nice one. now a MX en K1 markII with all my old glass

Nice video on one of my most favorite Pentax cameras. I've repair and service a few as a DIY level and the inner bumper and magnet alignment is a pain, but common problem.

I can relate to this. Never mind drugs and alcohol, I'm addicted to ebay classic camera "bargains" 😵‍💫

Not really getting Pentax guys... is it because that was the first film camera your dad gave you? I don't think they ever had the best camera amongst the top manufacturers. They always had really nice cameras. Nothing ever mind blowing. Even little things like aethetics... what's with the little dots on the shutter speed dial instead of zeros. It just looks goofy to me. Nikon FE2 for performance and beauty. And olympus OM-1 or OM-2 for shear portability of the body and the lenses with a million things to go with that system.

KX, MX, LX each iteration of the K mount had a masterful manual camera - yes the LX is not an A-series camera, but it is a wonderful tool that keeps going even when your batteries couldn’t. Again thanks for a great video.

U finally got one, can't wait to see you getting your hands on servicing it

Had one of these at some point shot one roll that turned out real nice. I then opened the camera to find it was infested with mold so I sold it for what I could get and cried a bit I didn't want to have to deal with it but maybe I could have kept it working. Also for you that are interested in Pentax the MZ-S is a really interesting camera and design to me probably the one camera I want but will never buy.

Pentax D-LX, would be amazing.

Haha. OMG... This is your best Short video yet... 😂

As for film 35mm cameras the LX would be my 1st choice not just from Pentax but overall.

A gorgeous camera. If I had to have a 35mm Pentax this is it !

Thank you for your continued support of this project, we very much enjoy and value watching your videos 📸🎞

The goodwill website is sometimes useful for buying unpopular cameras to take apart and tinker with. DO NOT think you are getting a functioning camera. DO NOT try to buy a popular camera unless you like paying $100+ for a broken AE-1 or K1K (K1000). DO NOT buy an electronic camera or a Polaroid unless you want to use it as decoration on a shelf. As someone who has bought an excessive number of cameras off goodwill, I can count the number of cameras that were usable out of the box on one hand. Only one camera with a focal plane shutter was within spec, and that was a canon EF with a completely corroded bottom end. I had to replace wires and solder wires back on battery contacts with that acid flux. If that's not something you're comfortable doing, maybe look at KEH. Not trying to gate keep anyone, I just don't want you to waste you money.

do you like the nikon f2?

I’ve never got a good camera at Taco Bell and the last taco I got from goodwill wasn’t worth it either

Sexy introoooooo. I have three LXs and one works perfectly. One of the others was a trusty friend for a year and a half. The third never worked and was a waste of money. My first and last forray into ebay as is. I've got a cute TTL flash for the working one. More LX content- I'm here for it!

Pentax LX at night without the prism - long exposures

The Sidio crates aren't cheap, but they're worth the money. To me, anyway. Fairly often the company has closeout and scratch and dent sales where you can pick them up cheaper. I first bought some of the half size crates to protect my headphone collection. I've found the full size crates are great for heavy, bulky comic book bags and boards. And the different colors let me sort different categories of items. I like that I can stack them pretty high and put a lid on just the topmost crate and my stuff is collected and protected.

I wish I could say the only camera store left in Dallas was great, but it's very hit-and-miss. I got roasted for using a Spotmatic by the owner who just hates them. I took my K1000 for bumper and light seal replacement and this is where it got fun. The bumper was way too thick and the mirror would get stuck. I took it back and the repair guy got angry with me and argued that it was fine. He reluctantly trimmed it down but the mirror was still sticking. Second trip back, another argument about him jacking up the mirror. I actually trimmed the bumper more because of this exchange. Then the owner, who hates spotmatics, argued with me that their tech didn't mess up the timing of the shutter despite my insistence that it worked fine when I brought it. I had to pay to get it fixed. Did I mention this is the only store left in Dallas that services film cameras? Ugh.

No one else I’d rather be bummin it with!

But you don’t go to goodwill after a night of partying

Goodwill was awesome when e-illiterate old ladies did the pricing. Now, post Covid, a team of people research brand names and use eBay (they use list price and not eBay sale price). You need to haggle with Zoomer kids now, and they often have chips on their shoulder... Yard Sales, Estate Sales and Flea markets are the better approach.

Goodwill was awesome when e-illiterate old ladies did the pricing. Now, post Covid, a team of people research brand names and use eBay (they use list price and not eBay sale price). You need to haggle with Zoomer kids now, and they often have chips on their shoulder... Yard Sales, Estate Sales and Flea markets are the better approach.