I have just been given a ASAHI Pentax K2. It looks old and dirty. It is missing it's film rewind knob. Where can I get a replacement for this or is there another knob that will fit and do the job just as well? I would like to keep it original if I can but not over fussed unless the camera is a collectible or has any significant value. I do not know if the camera works yet as there appears to be a film still in the camera and as I do not have the rewind knob, cannot try it yet. Any suggestions on cleaning etc...as I am new to the camera world as I have only used digital cameras so far. Many thanks
The rewind knobs for the Pentax Spotmatic and earlier version K1000 knobs (metal knobs) will fit your K2 directly although they are about 1/2mm smaller in diameter and are all black (if your K2 is a chrome model, the rewind knob would have been chrome also) You can also use the Pentax ME/ME Super knobs but you will need to put a small spacer washer on the threaded rewind shaft for it to fit properly. All of these knobs are readily available, it you can't find one, PM me and I can supply a knob.
