The K1000 has the same metering circuit as the earlier SP-F. What I've found on those over the years is the meter goes non-linear. You cant correct the error just by fudging the ISO dial. It often will need to be internally adjusted or even worse need the metering cells replaced. JCO
> -----Original Message----- > From: Bill Lawlor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 3:18 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: K 1000 Meter > > > I recently found a K1000 for a low price and everything seemed OK. Now I > find the meter sometimes is right on, but more often it is over by several > stops (compared to 2 other bodies which agree). I have a new battery in > place and the compartment seems clean enough. Has anyone had a similar > experience? > > Speaking of repair manuals (Mark Roberts reference), does anyone have > information regarding how to adjust a K1000 meter and how to get to it? > > ................. > > Jim, if the battery is new and the contacts clean try bending the contact > spring GENTLY outwards for better contact. Also clean contact areas with a > clean pencil eraser. That should solve the intermittent problem. > > Rather than opening the camera why not just change the ISO adjustment to > make the camera match your known standard? All my old cameras > need this to > get on target. > > Bill Lawlor >
