Pentax K1000 | Part 7 - Light Meter Repair

I tackle the light meter installation including inspection of individual components, a simple solder refresh, and some basic meter testing. I also take a minute to measure the flange distance after the front plate is installed. For more details on other areas of the repair, check out my playlist for the Pentax K1000 Overhaul.

   • 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
Fowler Dial Depth Gage: https://bit.ly/3UxtoyU
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 kintsugi sky by Jahzzar sourced from the Free Music Archive and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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00:00 Introduction
00:24 Meter Circuit Explanation
02:19 Front Plate Service
10:29 Flange Distance Measurement
12:07 Main PCB Cleaning and Solder
15:56 Speed Resistor Inspection
18:36 Light Meter Testing