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.

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
Kotto Solder Sucker: https://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