Pentax K1000 | Part 1 - Inspection & Top Cover Removal

I begin my overhaul of a Pentax K1000 with an evaluation of the current state of the camera, then begin the disassembly by removing the top and bottom covers. The entire repair can be found in the Pentax K1000 playlist.
• Pentax K1000 Overhaul
For more information about repairing a Pentax K1000, check out the Repair Guide from National Camera Repair, available on learncamerarepair.com.
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Tools and Supplies
Srozum's Film Camera Tester: bit.ly/3Gh6ftN
Vessel JIS Screwdrivers: bit.ly/3uyr1md
Stainless Steel Tweezers: bit.ly/49n0O99
Spanner Wrench: bit.ly/3QTwXhb
Rubber Grippers: bit.ly/40VQEJG
NyOil Shutter Oil: www.micro-tools.com/products/...
Helicoid Grease (#10 and #30): bit.ly/46xr8M7
Light Seal Foam (1.5 mm): bit.ly/47xOkek
Kimwipes: www.micro-tools.com/products/...
Extech EX330 Multimeter: bit.ly/47wcOEW
Kotto Solder Sucker: bit.ly/3RiDYJS
Generic Supplies: Isopropyl alcohol, naphtha, cotton buds, contact cement
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Video Setup
Over shoulder cam: Panasonic GH2, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8
Front cam: Panasonic GH2, Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6
Overhead cam: Panasonic GH2, Panasonic 45mm f2.8 Macro
Voiceover: Rode Video Micro
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Background music is charity by Jahzzar sourced from the Free Music Archive and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Camera Evaluation
04:31 Frame Counter and Wind Lever
07:08 Shutter Speed Selector
07:48 Rewind Knob
08:24 Top Cover Removal
09:20 Inspection of Mirror Charging Mechanism

[@rydoggsc2]

This was my first real camera. Got it for my 13th birthday and taught me so much and sparked a hobby I still enjoy today.

[@westonthrockmorton936]

Already in love with this channel ! ! !

[@danm3d]

Glad I stumbled on this channel. Well explained and detailed! Satisfying to watch!

[@nestorarranz3179]

I LOVE this camera i have owned a few but this one (It was my dads ti be fair) is the only one i always have film in

[@alejandrocastillo8920]

Amazing work ❤

[@rocklandathletics816]

Excellent and thorough work! Are you taking on camera repair work? I have some relatively healthy and working Pentax KMs and a few K1000s but getting them accurate (shutter timing, verified meter accuracy) would be nice.

[@SamsCameraBench]

Sorry, I'm focusing on personal projects at this time.

[@rocklandathletics816]

@@SamsCameraBench Thank you for the quick response- loving your videos. Excellent work and well done.

[@ryanb8161]

Hi Sam, do you have much experience with the Super Program/Super A? I have one with a film advance lever that feels like its disconnected internally. It just flops around. I'm wondering if that is something fixable or if its better to just buy another? Love the videos btw.

[@SamsCameraBench]

Not a ton. At least not enough to pinpoint what the issue might be. It's either poke around time or by another camera time. Good luck!