Hi Frank,
There were about 1.75 million Spotmatic SP manufacturer and Pentax parts
are available in some parts of the world. I had 2 of my old SPs repaired
here in Australia (ASA resistors) and they keep right on clicking.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: Hypothetical Question
> Many Spotmatics have died, that's true. But, considering that they are
between
> 27 and 38 years old, a surprising number of them are still around. And,
in my
> experience, the overwhelming reason that they die is that the meter goes.
> Mechanical failures are not that prevalent.
>
> Even if the mechanics fail, there are so many meter-less bodies out there
from
> which to cannibalize parts, the majority of mechanical failures can still
be
> remedied.
>
> regards,
> frank
>
> jcoyle wrote:
> <snip>
>
> > I have seen many Spotmatics
> > which have died, and I know while it would be true to say that we won't
know
> > how long any camera will last until it reaches the same vintage, my
guess is
> > that the fewer mechanical parts a camera has to wear out, and the more
> > modular it is in construction, the longer it will be around.
> >
>
> --
> "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The
pessimist
> fears it is true." -J. Robert
> Oppenheimer
>
>
