I have an old Asahi Pentax, release lever and shutter are stuck
I have an old Asahi Pentax, the shutter wont release when I press down and I also cant advance the film. The advance lever and the shutter release are both stuck. Im also having the same problem with an Minolta X-700.
Photography - Pentax - K1000 35mm SLR Camera
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The Pentax is a easy fix, maybe.. If you feel comfortable removing the bottom cover, then remove the 3 cross point screws. The battery, if installed will be loose. Looking at the bottom section of the camera, locate the tripod socket. On on side is the battery compartment, the other an L shaped lever. Under the L shaped lever is a brass plate with a slot in it. In that slot is another lever that has a spring going through the end eyelet. Move that lever toward the front of the camera until it latches on the L shaped lever above. Then try the release.
The first thing to try on the X700 is fresh batteries. Clean the battery cap and contacts with a pencil eraser.