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Take pictures of Japan with your disassembled and maintained camera! TCCP Workshops

Update Date：2024年9月21日
Post Date：2024年7月14日

We at TCCP, led by our leader Tada, provide maintenance instruction for classic cameras in Japan. Tada’s Instagram has received many messages from people living outside of Japan, including the following “I would like to know how to maintain camera.” “I want to take your class.” “Please tell me how to disassemble the camera when you go to Japan.” In response to the many voices of people around the world, we will hold a workshop on classic camera disassembly and maintain for those traveling to Japan. Cameras disassembled and maintained in the workshop will be given to you! You can put film in that camera and shoot Japan right away! […]

Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm F/1.8 disassembly procedure introduction

Update Date：2024年6月20日
Post Date：2024年5月21日

The Super Takuma series fully automates the series of processes from shutter release to aperture and aperture-opening restoration operations. The lens is composed of 6 elements in 5 groups. The minimum focusing distance is 17.7165inch. It is one of the easiest lenses for beginners to disassemble. This page explains the disassembly procedure of the Pentax Super-Takumar 55mm F/1.8 with images. There is one thing that must be done before disassembly. Attach the rear cap to the lens. Disassembly performed without installation is dangerous because it may cause damage to the lens. ☆The lens being disassembled in the video above is the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar, but the disassembly procedure is the same […]

PENTAX SP(Spotmatic) disassembly procedure introduction

Update Date：2024年6月20日
Post Date：2024年5月15日

Asahi Pentax SP released in July 1964 The world’s second model with built-in TTL exposure meter. The world’s best-selling SLR camera at the time. This is a good model to start with when disassembling and maintaining a film camera. In this article, we will show you how to disassemble the Asahi Pentax SP. Top cover disassembly Winding lever disassembly Loosen the three set screws. Be careful not to pull out all of them to avoid loss. Remove the screw (reverse screw) from the film counter board. Be careful not to break the screws as they are easily broken. Remove the film counter board by lifting it slightly out of […]