I know there are a few of us old geezers on the list that have a problem
with focusing, especially on a Spottie. I had just about made the
decision to forgo all my screwmount lens because I couldn't focus the
camera. I had already traded in my K1000 for a K1000 SE and picked up a
couple of Me Supers because of the split-image viewfinder.
I had seen offers on ebay to change out the focus screens on a K1000 to
a split-image. Then, lo and behold, Camera Repair Service of Pittsburg,
PA, came out with the same thing for a Spotmatic. I had a Spotmatic
SPII I picked up on ebay that, after selling off the case and strap,
cost me a total of $38.00. For an additional $59.00, I got a CLA and a
split-image viewfinder and I can see again.
One caveat. Mark Roberts had express disappointment over a repair
manual that he bought from Camera Repair Service and I saw others in
their feedback with the same view toward their manuals. But I can tell
you they did a first-rate CLA on my camera and that split-image
viewfinder has put me back into the screwmount fold.
For what it's worth, I am a happy camper again.
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