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Pentax K1000, light meter not working, what should I do?
Hi, I bought a Pentax K1000 on eBay. I got the camera four days ago and realized the light meter was not working. I went to a local camera store and buy a new battery. Installed the battery and the light meter still working dosent. Also as shown in the manual, I set the loop at 100 and exposure to B to check the battery, and no movement of the needle into the light meter that. Today I bought a roll of film, tomorrow I will take pictures and get the developed only to see the results of the camera. The camera is for a class photography, making it a perfect camera for all manual adjustments. It is an Asahi Pentax K1000, Pentax SMC-M 50 mm lens 1:02, I bought it for $ 44.00. The body is in excellent condition throughout the metal. Should I keep the camera and buy a portable light meter? Or should I send the camera back? the Seller offers a 7 day money back guarantee if not happy with the purchase. Thanks.
First of all congratulations for having the balls to learn in a manual camera. Believe me, eventually you miles ahead of those using the car and everything that once you learn the rules you can easily move in a camera. The meter is broken could be a blessing in desguise. This is what I do. I would buy a mid-range meter as a minolta (go ahead and get the one with the flash meter for later) and use. But before each meter reading guess what you think exposure is then compared with meter reading. Will not be long before the meter can be used to check their ability ot only and is way ahead of the game. It's nice when you meet shot you need quickly, but do not have time to leave the metro. You can see the situation, ball park and most likely you'll be well on or very close. Instinct is a great thing. Develop some.
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