Pentax Spotmatic Repair

A brief apology for my continued failure at properly framing things, man enough to admit I got a little lost in the sauce but basically this spotmatic came in with some major corrosion and rust issues. Internal systems were a little jammed up and this video just cover the process of restoring some of the external parts as well as removing the mirror box. Could also serve as a nice 30 minute podcast.

[@generic0000]

That's a S-tier intro: apologizing about framing while there's blurry blob in frame at the bottom of the screen. I hope that was intentional, because that is just perfect [chef's kiss emoji].

[@arricammarques1955]

Admire your skills for repairing 35mm cameras. Flaunt the imperfections, mate.

[@iansimpson9351]

Vote Romping Bronco for Pentax sponsored person, maybe a few mentions of Pentax in the comments will wake Pentax up. We love a Pentax even a grungy Pentax. POV is ok, Its good to see a Pentax repair video again, its been a while. More Pentax 👍

[@lildooma]

Even tho the framing is kinda bad, we can still make out what you're doing. So the video serves it's purpose (to me, at least). With this, I feel confident to open up my SP2 and figure out the weird meter and the squeaky curtains. Keep it up Mr. Bronco!!

[@no.7893]

It's all fun and games when the gunk can be taken off with swabs and cleaning alcohol but when the gunk is in there good and has become one with the camera its heartbreaking

[@xwingfighter999]

Nice so i learned something; il use vinegar for the moldy parts of my ESii

[@flyingo]

This is good stuff.

[@RompingBronco]

Thank you, I was really disappointed with the framing but we'll get em next time.

[@Scrambled6653]

So satisfying to watch, and interesting to see the inner workings of this camera. Do you also repair Nikon f’s? I just bought an f3, would love to see the inner workings of that camera!

[@Scrambled6653]

Sorry just found out you already have a video of a f3 repair!!

[@Empathy-h8h]

part 2?
how to repair stuck mirror?

[@johnapperson7495]

Get the Brillo pad out

[@J-Frog3]

Seriously good shit, man. Don’t sweat it on the framing. There’s still tons of great info here. As someone who’s watched your old spotmatic videos (many times), I can definitely see this being a good replacement series. Looking forward to part 2!

[@postgarodegoogle2389]

They looks so freaking easy to work woth T_T"
And also the fact that you are literally un-rusting the back of the camera just above the mirror box is top notch professional method here haha