USCamera - Service Tips - Install Pentax K1000 Rewind Shaft and Knob in Minutes without disassembly.

You can easily install the rewind shaft and knob in your Pentax K1000 or Spotmatic camera in minutes without removing the top cover or trying to get past the shaft guide spring with a tool. You just need to know this film camera repair technicians tip. This technique does not work on the Minolta SRT series as they use a different type of shaft guide spring. If you have questions about this method working on your camera contact us on the website.
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[@sarabeujekian7019]

I rarely comment on KZbin videos, but damn, I needed this specific info - took the spool thing out to check the light meter adjustment dial and couldn't figure out how to put it back in. Thanks for taking the time to show us this trick!

[@erinautumns238]

I picked up one of these today in rough shape. Thanks to your videos and others I was able to revive. Thank you for the video

[@NotVibin]

Thank you so much

[@andrewwarren9144]

This helped a ton, thank you!

[@TheMoSt2012]

thanks alot , you saved me

[@poche660]

Thank you. The Spotmatic I just got came with the cap missing and then the shaft kinda just fell in when I opened the door and pulled on it a little and then would not push up again. I didn't want to take the cover off.

[@nizarsoffil]

do rewind knob from pentax sp, mx or something is suitable for k1000?

[@jerryroof-w8m]

Yes all Pentax Spotmatic cameras and use that rewind shaft on the first style of the K1000 camera. First style K1000 cameras have 3 screws retaining the bottom cover.