Mamiya NC1000S: Shutter and Meter Service, New Parts
Originally posted on Instagram. Notes from the repair bench, kept here as a searchable archive. View the original on Instagram
Repairing this Mamiya NC1000s today. Needed a shutter/meter service in addition to replacing the front apron, bottom plate and battery cover. Fortunately I have most new parts for the Mamiya 35mm line of cameras. The second photo shows the camera on the tester having its curtain travel times calibrated. The video depicts the body and lens being tested for total exposure hitting the film plane when on auto diaphragm.
Mamiya made quite a few models of 35mm SLR cameras from around 1960 until their financial problems ended production around 1984. This particular NC1000s was made in 1978 in about the middle of their production. Not an uncommon model since Mamiya produced a bit over 150,000 during the manufacturing run from 1977-1979. What is not that common is that this example has the 50mm f/1.4 lens, typically you find them with the less expensive 50mm f/1.7. mamiya mamiyanc1000s camera repair
