The ONE screw that EVERYONE strips on a Pentax Spotmatic

I see it ALL the time in repair jobs from other folks - that tiny self-timer lever screw on the Spotmatic. People use the WRONG size JIS driver and it gets chewed up in 2 seconds flat. Has anyone else noticed a specific camera model with a 'signature stripped screw' that drives you nuts?

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sam_rivera1mo ago

That tiny screw on the self-timer lever is tough because people don't realize it takes a specific JIS #000 driver, not a Phillips. Have you seen more issues with the chrome or black paint versions of that screw? I'd be curious if the chrome ones hold up better since they're a harder coating.

skyler_kim151mo ago

Black ones strip easier for sure.