This fix worked for my spotmatic II, went to Jo-Ann”s craft store and picked up a $3.99 bottle of singer multi use sewing machine oil. Put some oil into a water bottle cap and dabbed some oil on the gears shown in the video using a tiny screwdriver. And after some dry shots and sitting overnight it fixed my problem and I am now able to use all shutter speeds without my mirror sticking up! Thank you for this video!
Wait, I can't believe no one mentioned this in the comments, so I will. My in-the-field fix for a stuck mirror is to cover the lens, do a double exposure on a different shutter speed (which often drops the mirror back into place), then switch back and keep taking shots. I think on my camera the 1/1000th sticks but if I slow it down to 1s it reliably works. I need to clean/lube still but I've put a few test rolls through it like that.
mabuhay, there is really no camera techs here in the USA, kind of like no watch repair here however in your country there are many many repair shops or booths in the market at least in all the cities I have been to there in Philippines.... Good info however, Salamat
hi there! can i check w you.. if i dont want it to be a temporary fix, what is the cause of the mirror lock? i bought it to italy with me and apparently my pentax k1000 doesnt work in the cold.. and its spring :(
HI guys!. I'm having an issue with my Pentax es ii where the mirror comes up when I wind the film for the next shot. It comes down when I fire the camera. It's really weird. I'm new to photography and got this camera from a relative. If anyone has any tips or pointers I'd really appreciate it!!. Thanks
This fix worked for my spotmatic II, went to Jo-Ann”s craft store and picked up a $3.99 bottle of singer multi use sewing machine oil. Put some oil into a water bottle cap and dabbed some oil on the gears shown in the video using a tiny screwdriver. And after some dry shots and sitting overnight it fixed my problem and I am now able to use all shutter speeds without my mirror sticking up! Thank you for this video!
Glad we could help ☺️
Bro, it was instantly, I put the oil and the mirror came down, what a legend!!
Wait, I can't believe no one mentioned this in the comments, so I will.
My in-the-field fix for a stuck mirror is to cover the lens, do a double exposure on a different shutter speed (which often drops the mirror back into place), then switch back and keep taking shots. I think on my camera the 1/1000th sticks but if I slow it down to 1s it reliably works. I need to clean/lube still but I've put a few test rolls through it like that.
That’s a good tip! Thanks for sharing it 👌
I have the same problem, but it s a bit more complicated. It was completely stuck, after i used your method it still sticks but Once every 2-3 shots.
Thank you! This saved me whilst out and about
Totally worked. Thanks. tiny drop of WD40 on the gear with a q tip or the like and it popped the mirror right back. Thanks
Love this!!! Maraming salamat po dito, Sir Allan! ❤️
Thanks! Glad I could helped☺️
Wish bro was back, camera scene blowing up
Hi there. Thanks for the video. Can it be used silicone spray to oil these gears?
mabuhay, there is really no camera techs here in the USA, kind of like no watch repair here however in your country there are many many repair shops or booths in the market at least in all the cities I have been to there in Philippines.... Good info however, Salamat
Yah! Film and manual watches is still a thing here😁
I just found your channel and I really like it so far. Are you doing any repairs? Thanks!
Congrats!!!! Keep them coming! 🔥
hi there! can i check w you.. if i dont want it to be a temporary fix, what is the cause of the mirror lock? i bought it to italy with me and apparently my pentax k1000 doesnt work in the cold.. and its spring :(
On my H2 the spindle below the wind on lever is not turning the two cogs at the bottom. What could that be please?
I have the same problem with my Pentax KX. Is it the same way how to fix it? Thank
Welcome to my channel! Naks! 🎉
HI guys!. I'm having an issue with my Pentax es ii where the mirror comes up when I wind the film for the next shot. It comes down when I fire the camera. It's really weird. I'm new to photography and got this camera from a relative. If anyone has any tips or pointers I'd really appreciate it!!. Thanks
Anyone tried PTFE based oil for locks and weapons when using your camera in the cold?
Congrats on the channel bro! more vids please!
Salamat boss! Naglilista nko mga pwedeng content hahaha
Thx, this fixed mine !
Nice!
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Ikaw ito Curly? Hihihi. Congrats! Gondo nomom ng boses. 😁 - Maya
Hahaha Salamat! ☺️
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Just put a little oil on the gears
nice
Anong effect niya sa photos sir? Sa minolta ko kasi ganyan din pero bumababa kapag inaadvance ko yung advance lever. Thanks.
Ahh need ndin ng overhaul sir, srt ba?
@@Filmstripflips yes sir srt 101. No effects pala sa photo sir na test ko na, need lang iadvance yung lever kasi bungi na yung mirror return gear.
@@kevinsanity31 yup that’s the common issue I was talking about on my other issue on Beginner’s Camera
It’s not 1/1 second it’s 1 second.
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