Forgot to add the best part, it uses regular AAA batteries! Very odd for a Pentax.
Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 4:38 AM > To: PDML > Subject: Pentax PC35AF > > > Andre mentioned the Pentax PC35AF the other day in a post > about classic 35 rangefinders and I thought I'd go looking for > one. > I got one from eekBay in "for parts" condition for $4.99. > The ad said that the battery chamber was corroded from the > batteries leaking, figured I could fix it. > I did, but holy cow! > The entire winding mechanism and a good part of the wiring > was frozen/corroded/nasty! > However, doing without the luxury of sleep last night, it's ALIVE! > Super cute camera, and that nice Pentax Purple/Green glow to > the lens. > > Here the patient: > > http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/PC35AF.jpg > > Haven't cleaned the outside yet, but ain't he cute? > Incredibly complex inside for the type of camera and its age. > Can't wait to see some pics. ;-) > > Don >
