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Pentax S1a mirror stuck in the raised position

This fully mechanical SLR body was made by Asahi. Its mechanism can sometimes seize through lack of lubrication and accumulated dirt. Fortunately, the mirror mechanism is easy to reach by removing the front cover.

Pentax S1a mirror stuck in the raised position

This fully mechanical SLR body was made by Asahi. Its mechanism can sometimes seize through lack of lubrication and accumulated dirt. Fortunately, the mirror mechanism is easy to reach by removing the front cover.

  • Produced by Asahi in Japan from 1961
  • Simplified version of the S3
Pentax S1a mirror stuck in the raised position — photograph 1
Pentax S1a mirror stuck in the raised position — photograph 2
Pentax S1A user manual