
SPT - November/December 1973
Society of Photo-Technologists publication from November/December 1973, issue 6 of volume 4. This specialized edition focuses entirely on the Mamiya Sekor 500TL single-lens reflex camera, delivering practical service and repair guidance for photo technicians. The lead article walks through detailed disassembly and reassembly procedures with precise technical illustrations, covering the camera's mechanical operation, CdS light metering system, and interchangeable lens interface. You'll find an annotated diagram of the camera body's underside that maps out critical mechanical components essential for service work. Troubleshooting content addresses real problems techs encounter—exposure meter switch failures and battery contact issues among them. The issue rounds out with self-teaching material for Mamiya 500 and 100 models, reader correspondence, chapter news, JCIA bulletins, and professional announcements. A go-to technical reference for workshop professionals and serious repair enthusiasts working with this classic SLR.
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- 56
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- Photography