Petanmatic Blocked
Feb 2, 2024 11:25:09 GMT
on Feb 2, 2024 11:25:09 GMT
Posted: Feb 2, 2024 11:25:09 GMT
Hi friends,
I recently adquired a unit of the first SLR model, Pentamatic. It's the first version, not II or S, only Pentamatic. A semiautomatic version that doesn't release the aperture (maybe the mirror too) ultil the film is advanced.
The camera comes with the standard 50 f:1.8 lens, glass are clear and great general status but with oil in aperture blades and they doesn't move at required speed. It's not a big problem because it's a common issue in old lens.
The problem is the body, it's in very nice condition but it's blocked. The mirror is up, not shoot, not advance,.. The seller told me that the camera was his father's camera who passed away 40 years ago. I supose that the camera has been in this position (status after shoot) for at least 40 year, and it make it stuck.
And the question is :-)... Has somedoby any repair/parts documentation. I know this camera was inspired in Exakta model, and Exakta documentation could help but I would like to have the actual Pentamatic documentation.
It's a beatiful and historical piece and I would like to bring it back to life (also, I promise to try it to previous owner to glorify his father memeory
). So appreciate any help or ideas to repair it.
Reagards from Spain.
Arturo H&M.
I recently adquired a unit of the first SLR model, Pentamatic. It's the first version, not II or S, only Pentamatic. A semiautomatic version that doesn't release the aperture (maybe the mirror too) ultil the film is advanced.
The camera comes with the standard 50 f:1.8 lens, glass are clear and great general status but with oil in aperture blades and they doesn't move at required speed. It's not a big problem because it's a common issue in old lens.
The problem is the body, it's in very nice condition but it's blocked. The mirror is up, not shoot, not advance,.. The seller told me that the camera was his father's camera who passed away 40 years ago. I supose that the camera has been in this position (status after shoot) for at least 40 year, and it make it stuck.
And the question is :-)... Has somedoby any repair/parts documentation. I know this camera was inspired in Exakta model, and Exakta documentation could help but I would like to have the actual Pentamatic documentation.
It's a beatiful and historical piece and I would like to bring it back to life (also, I promise to try it to previous owner to glorify his father memeory
). So appreciate any help or ideas to repair it. Reagards from Spain.
Arturo H&M.
