Your latest acquisition

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-08-2017, 06:21 PM - **1 Like**

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I almost bought that particular lens. The 105/2.5 Nikkor is a wonderful portrait lens.

Chris

**LeChefRouge** · 05-08-2017, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

You'll probably enjoy that camera. I like mine a lot. The grip and base plug are often available on auction sites. Mine has the Data Back and I have the correct Winder.

The base plug is missing as well, good to know that I can find those pieces. What would the correct winder be and what do they usually cost?

**monochrome** · 05-08-2017, 08:12 PM - **1 Like**

Motor Drive A
PENTAX MOTOR DRIVE A for PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM & PENTAX PROGRAM PLUS *HARD 2 FIND | eBay

You can also use the Winder MEll

I don't think the SuperPROGRAM actually came with a cap over the Winder drive. There was a discussion here some months ago about that. I just looked and mine is also not present.

sandbasser · 05-08-2017, 08:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LeChefRouge

The base plug is missing as well, good to know that I can find those pieces. What would the correct winder be and what do they usually cost?

~~The winder you want is the "Pentax Winder ME II"...there are currently 37 listings on eBay. You can also use a "Pentax Motor Drive A".~~

Never mind...monochrome beat me to the response

Last edited by sandbasser; 05-09-2017 at 07:52 AM. Reason: strikethrough

dmr · 05-09-2017, 06:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

I never could figure out why the Pentax Spotmatic II that I own doesn't have a spot meter??????

What they were saying (the ubiquitous "they") back when I got my Spotmatic (back in the 1970s, not to admit my real age) was that the original Spotmatic was indeed to have a spot meter, but for some technical reason they could not get it just right and used the name with the camera anyway.

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-09-2017, 12:44 PM - **1 Like**

Using a true spot meter can be tricky, and not ideal for snapshots. AOCo probably determined
that most users would get more well-exposed photos with the averaging meter pattern used.

Some SLR cameras included both options, like some Mamiya/Sekor models, yours included IIRC.
A center-weighted pattern gave some advantages of both and later became the industry norm.

Chris

**pepperberry farm** · 05-10-2017, 07:32 PM - **1 Like**

I have failed...

after trying several strategies, there is no way to free-stand-stack enough cookies for this:

there is this, however:

I will continue to strive for perfection...

(:

**aslyfox** · 05-10-2017, 07:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I have failed...

after trying several strategies, there is no way to free-stand-stack enough cookies for this: . . .
(:

"c'mon man"

you never heard of edible glue???

You Tube

there is always a way - - --

Kevriano · 05-10-2017, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

"c'mon man"

you never heard of edible glue???

How to Make Edible Cake Decorating Glue - YouTube

there is always a way - - --

Haha, excellent

**aslyfox** · 05-11-2017, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by Kevriano

Haha, excellent

i remember "Elmer's glue"

" Even though Elmer’s old-fashioned white glue is made with a petroleum-based polymer (not milk, as many people think), it’s still non-toxic, meaning that your body doesn’t process it. Some folks have been known to eat entire bottles of the stuff in one sitting, but it’ll most likely still give you a stomachache. If the 3 year-old in you were to decide to take a taste, you’ll be fine. Keep in mind that despite the fact that Elmer’s is about the mildest glue out there, we’d strongly advise against eating anything stronger than that. . . . " - 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Eat | HuffPost

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-11-2017, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

i remember "Elmer's glue"

" Even though Elmer’s old-fashioned white glue is made with a petroleum-based polymer (not milk, as many people think), it’s still non-toxic, meaning that your body doesn’t process it. Some folks have been known to eat entire bottles of the stuff in one sitting, but it’ll most likely still give you a stomachache. If the 3 year-old in you were to decide to take a taste, you’ll be fine. Keep in mind that despite the fact that Elmer’s is about the mildest glue out there, we’d strongly advise against eating anything stronger than that. . . . " - 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Eat | HuffPost

Library Paste?

**aslyfox** · 05-11-2017, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Library Paste?

where there is a will, there is a way

stack away

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-11-2017, 07:48 AM - **1 Like**

You need to stack Baskin-Robbins quart containers preferably Pralines n Cream.

**aslyfox** · 05-11-2017, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

You need to stack Baskin-Robbins quart containers preferably Pralines n Cream.

i like the SMU - chocolate mint wafers/cookies, thin mints if you can get them - Meet the Cookies - Girl Scout Cookies

helps support the young ladies and they taste good

but so does the other option mentioned

IMHO YMMV

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-11-2017, 08:04 AM

The Girl Scouts haven't come by this year so far.

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05-08-2017, 06:21 PM - 1 Like	#9661
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I almost bought that particular lens. The 105/2.5 Nikkor is a wonderful portrait lens. Chris

05-08-2017, 07:16 PM	#9662
LeChefRouge Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Huntsville, AL Photos: Gallery Posts: 92	Originally posted by monochrome You'll probably enjoy that camera. I like mine a lot. The grip and base plug are often available on auction sites. Mine has the Data Back and I have the correct Winder. The base plug is missing as well, good to know that I can find those pieces. What would the correct winder be and what do they usually cost?

05-08-2017, 08:12 PM - 1 Like	#9663
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Motor Drive A PENTAX MOTOR DRIVE A for PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM & PENTAX PROGRAM PLUS *HARD 2 FIND \| eBay You can also use the Winder MEll I don't think the SuperPROGRAM actually came with a cap over the Winder drive. There was a discussion here some months ago about that. I just looked and mine is also not present.

05-08-2017, 08:13 PM - 1 Like	#9664
sandbasser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Riverside, CA USA Posts: 143	Originally posted by LeChefRouge The base plug is missing as well, good to know that I can find those pieces. What would the correct winder be and what do they usually cost? ~~The winder you want is the "Pentax Winder ME II"...there are currently 37 listings on eBay. You can also use a "Pentax Motor Drive A".~~ Never mind...monochrome beat me to the response Last edited by sandbasser; 05-09-2017 at 07:52 AM. Reason: strikethrough

05-09-2017, 06:57 AM - 1 Like	#9665
dmr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Somewhere in Middle America Posts: 106	Originally posted by gaweidert I never could figure out why the Pentax Spotmatic II that I own doesn't have a spot meter?????? What they were saying (the ubiquitous "they") back when I got my Spotmatic (back in the 1970s, not to admit my real age) was that the original Spotmatic was indeed to have a spot meter, but for some technical reason they could not get it just right and used the name with the camera anyway.

05-09-2017, 12:44 PM - 1 Like	#9666
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Using a true spot meter can be tricky, and not ideal for snapshots. AOCo probably determined that most users would get more well-exposed photos with the averaging meter pattern used. Some SLR cameras included both options, like some Mamiya/Sekor models, yours included IIRC. A center-weighted pattern gave some advantages of both and later became the industry norm. Chris

05-10-2017, 07:32 PM - 1 Like	#9667
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	I have failed... after trying several strategies, there is no way to free-stand-stack enough cookies for this: there is this, however: I will continue to strive for perfection... (:

05-10-2017, 10:08 PM	#9669
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472	Originally posted by Aslyfox "c'mon man" you never heard of edible glue??? How to Make Edible Cake Decorating Glue - YouTube there is always a way - - -- Haha, excellent

05-11-2017, 02:45 AM	#9670
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Kevriano Haha, excellent i remember "Elmer's glue" " Even though Elmer’s old-fashioned white glue is made with a petroleum-based polymer (not milk, as many people think), it’s still non-toxic, meaning that your body doesn’t process it. Some folks have been known to eat entire bottles of the stuff in one sitting, but it’ll most likely still give you a stomachache. If the 3 year-old in you were to decide to take a taste, you’ll be fine. Keep in mind that despite the fact that Elmer’s is about the mildest glue out there, we’d strongly advise against eating anything stronger than that. . . . " - 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Eat \| HuffPost

05-11-2017, 07:45 AM	#9671
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Aslyfox i remember "Elmer's glue" " Even though Elmer’s old-fashioned white glue is made with a petroleum-based polymer (not milk, as many people think), it’s still non-toxic, meaning that your body doesn’t process it. Some folks have been known to eat entire bottles of the stuff in one sitting, but it’ll most likely still give you a stomachache. If the 3 year-old in you were to decide to take a taste, you’ll be fine. Keep in mind that despite the fact that Elmer’s is about the mildest glue out there, we’d strongly advise against eating anything stronger than that. . . . " - 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Eat \| HuffPost Library Paste?

05-11-2017, 07:46 AM	#9672
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Library Paste? where there is a will, there is a way stack away

05-11-2017, 07:48 AM - 1 Like	#9673
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	You need to stack Baskin-Robbins quart containers preferably Pralines n Cream.

05-11-2017, 08:02 AM	#9674
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn You need to stack Baskin-Robbins quart containers preferably Pralines n Cream. i like the SMU - chocolate mint wafers/cookies, thin mints if you can get them - Meet the Cookies - Girl Scout Cookies helps support the young ladies and they taste good but so does the other option mentioned IMHO YMMV

05-11-2017, 08:04 AM	#9675
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	The Girl Scouts haven't come by this year so far.