27
That old Pentax 6x7 I tried to fix just gave up on me
Last Tuesday I took in a Pentax 6x7 from a guy who said it was just sticking a bit on the advance. I thought it would be a simple clean and lube job like the old days. But when I opened it up, the main gear train was cracked in two spots. Plastic parts from the 90s just don't hold up like the metal ones from the 70s. I had to call him and say it would cost more to fix than the camera is worth. He wasn't happy, but I can't fake a repair that won't last. Has anyone else run into these old Pentax gear failures and found a good source for replacement parts?
3 comments