Pentax K1000 | Part 6 - Light Seals & Other Things
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 Published On Apr 21, 2024

I have some housekeeping to do before finishing up the reassembly. On the todo list is replacing the rest of the light seals, reassembling the frame counter, and cleaning the mirror return mechanism. For more details on how I got to this point, check out my playlist for the Pentax K1000 Overhaul.

   • Pentax K1000 Overhaul  

For more information about repairing a Pentax K1000, check out the Repair Guide from National Camera Repair, available on learncamerarepair.com.

https://learncamerarepair.com/product...
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Tools and Supplies

Srozum's Film Camera Tester: https://bit.ly/3Gh6ftN
Vessel JIS Screwdrivers: https://bit.ly/3uyr1md
Stainless Steel Tweezers: https://bit.ly/49n0O99
Spanner Wrench: https://bit.ly/3QTwXhb
Rubber Grippers: https://bit.ly/40VQEJG
NyOil Shutter Oil: https://www.micro-tools.com/products/...
Helicoid Grease (#10 and #30): https://bit.ly/46xr8M7
Light Seal Foam (1.5 mm): https://bit.ly/47xOkek
Kimwipes: https://www.micro-tools.com/products/...
Extech EX330 Multimeter: https://bit.ly/47wcOEW
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 winter sky by Jahzzar sourced from the Free Music Archive and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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00:00 Introduction
00:23 Light Seal Cleaning
04:52 Light Seal Replacement
09:41 Frame Counter Assembly
13:52 Wind Lever Installation
16:22 Mirror Return Cleaning
19:42 Mirror Box Installation

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