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Dave221x112 · 09-19-2014, 04:38 PM

Hello! New to the forum and I wanted to introduce myself. I inherited a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic SP 2. I been using this site to read up on a new battery. From a couple different threads I was able to find a battery that works!

MarkJerling · 09-19-2014, 05:15 PM

Hi Dave. Welcome to the forum. The forum is a veritable treasure trove of information, as you have already found out!

normhead · 09-19-2014, 05:51 PM

Welcome to the forum... what lens is on your Honeywell?

**wtlwdwgn** · 09-20-2014, 10:14 AM

Welcome to the forum Dave! Looking forward to seeing your images.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-20-2014, 01:56 PM

Welcome, there's plenty of good information around the forum, if you can't find what you need just ask.

Dave221x112 · 09-20-2014, 08:20 PM

With this camera I've got a Takumar SMC 1.4 50mm, Tarmron 5.6 300mm. Also have a Tarmorn adaptall custom mount and a Honywell Auto Strobonar 460 flash.

I bought a Sony - Nex 5R a little over a year ago. I'm slowly teaching myself about photographing and camera know how. Maybe you guys could help me with a few questions.

I've been reading alot and watching videos on how to clean lenses. Should I avoid using alot of lens cleaning solution when cleaning? Just use a brush? I heard excessive cleaning can cause the coatings to come off.

I've also been looking at adapters for my Sony. I would like to be able to buy more M42 lenses and use them on my Nex. Do any of you recommend a particular brand of adapter that is of the high quality type? And are there different types I should know about?

Dave221x112 · 09-20-2014, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Welcome to the forum... what lens is on your Honeywell?

Takumar SMC 1.4 50mm and I've got Tarmron 5.6 300mm.

Jean Poitiers · 09-21-2014, 01:09 PM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France, Dave. Hope to see some images soon. Salut, J

09-19-2014, 04:38 PM	#1
Dave221x112 New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 4	New to the forum. Hello! New to the forum and I wanted to introduce myself. I inherited a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic SP 2. I been using this site to read up on a new battery. From a couple different threads I was able to find a battery that works!

09-20-2014, 08:20 PM	#6
Dave221x112 New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Lenses With this camera I've got a Takumar SMC 1.4 50mm, Tarmron 5.6 300mm. Also have a Tarmorn adaptall custom mount and a Honywell Auto Strobonar 460 flash. I bought a Sony - Nex 5R a little over a year ago. I'm slowly teaching myself about photographing and camera know how. Maybe you guys could help me with a few questions. I've been reading alot and watching videos on how to clean lenses. Should I avoid using alot of lens cleaning solution when cleaning? Just use a brush? I heard excessive cleaning can cause the coatings to come off. I've also been looking at adapters for my Sony. I would like to be able to buy more M42 lenses and use them on my Nex. Do any of you recommend a particular brand of adapter that is of the high quality type? And are there different types I should know about?

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09-19-2014, 05:15 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Hi Dave. Welcome to the forum. The forum is a veritable treasure trove of information, as you have already found out!

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Welcome to the forum... what lens is on your Honeywell?

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Welcome to the forum Dave! Looking forward to seeing your images.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Welcome, there's plenty of good information around the forum, if you can't find what you need just ask.

09-20-2014, 08:21 PM	#7
Dave221x112 New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead Welcome to the forum... what lens is on your Honeywell? Takumar SMC 1.4 50mm and I've got Tarmron 5.6 300mm.

09-21-2014, 01:09 PM	#8
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Welcome to PF and bonjour from France, Dave. Hope to see some images soon. *Salut*, J

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