Where to get Pentax Spotmeter V repaired?

[David Rees]

I was out photographing the snow today, and having a great time. However, after 3 hours, whilst I was working on a panoramic shot with a snowy mounain, a loch, and two swans, I discovered that my trusty Pentax analogue spotmeter had stopped working. Batteries are fine, the light works as well, but the needle doesn't move when I depress the "take reading" button. I had to guess the exposure for that shot, then had to come home to grab a spare meter.

Question is, where can one get these repaired? Production ceased in 1980 I believe, and parts would be difficult to get. Any suggestions as to who might be able to help?

[David Evans]

Not sure but you may get some leads from here h[url]ttp://www.kyphoto.com/cgi-bin/forum/discus.cgi[/url]
Also I've used Camserve for an SLR lens repair, and they were very good. They might be able to help http://www.camserve.co.uk/ourservices.html

[George Hart]

Newton Ellis in Liverpool

http://www.newtonellis.co.uk/

[David Rees]

Thanks David and George -- I shall give them both a call.

[IanG]

Pentax have their own repair department, they may be the best option.

Ian