The very first camera I ever purchased with my own hard earned money was a Pentax ME Super. It was a fabulous film camera that served me well back in the 80's.
I had a thought the other day to build a Table Lamp and thought it would be a nice idea to use some nostalgia and make it out of my first camera. Unfortunately I didn't have my actual camera so I found one needing repair on a well known auction site for the measly sum of £10.
I purchased a cable and a retro style lightbulb then set about creating my desk lamp.
The Pentax ME Super
Not sure what faults the camera has but it clearly has a cracked mirror
Camera and Parts
First job was to dismantal the lens so I could fit the lamp holder
Dismantled lens.
Trial fitting the cable and lamp holder
Next job was to destroy the camera, had to remove the shutter and mirror to allow cable access.
Then had to get the dremel out and cut a slot for the cable and also drill a hole.
Cable fitted
Holder and cable fitted to lens and lens mounted back on camera.
Lamp fitted.
Testing
I just now need to find a nice wooden tripod.