SPT - May/June 1976

May-June 1976 issue of the SPT Journal & Service Notes, the official publication of the Society of Photo-Technologists. This Volume 7, Number 3 issue addresses multiple technical subjects vital for camera repair technicians. The primary content features a comprehensive service and maintenance guide for the Nikkormat EL camera, with detailed procedures for adjustment and troubleshooting. The issue includes a useful Sears-Ricoh cross-reference table identifying equivalent 35mm camera models and cartridge cameras between the two manufacturers. A substantial section covers training sessions and service schools scheduled throughout summer and fall 1976, offering courses in business methods, electronics, and practical testing techniques. Additional content encompasses an updated parts directory, a remedial reading list for technical reference, and a complete index of 1976 service notes. Advertisements feature precision testing equipment such as the Kyoritsu CEE-1A meter and shutter speed testers. Supporting materials include employment opportunities with camera repair service centers. This publication is essential reference material for workshop technicians seeking to maintain current knowledge of professional camera repair practices and calibration procedures for mid-1970s equipment.