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disconnekt · 03-26-2020, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jome

Time to wake up all my old SLR and My HP-11C... And they are all alive and kicking

By the way tried to fix the winder but it is far beyond repair, the leaking batteries have melted all the contacts and tiny wires attached to them.

Those are the same brand of battery's I use for my Sekonic lightmeter, though I use the sr44 variant.

Sucks about the winder too

Aaron28 · 03-26-2020, 06:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jome

Time to wake up all my old SLR and My HP-11C... And they are all alive and kicking
By the way tried to fix the winder but it is far beyond repair, the leaking batteries have melted all the contacts and tiny wires attached to them.

sweet! that's great news!

well dang....looks quite rough....I would try a soldering......seems ya got to all the screws!

**degral** · 03-26-2020, 08:06 PM

Pentax ME Super 35mm SLR with 50mm.

I now only am missing an LX but this is too rich for my blood even now.

I also must be the only person that wants and uses a ever ready case! Looking for MX cases. The ME came with one.

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-27-2020, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by degral

I also must be the only person that wants and uses a ever ready case! Looking for MX cases. The ME came with one.

I too like eveready cases and try keep each of my user bodies in one.

Good luck finding an original Pentax Case MX in usable condition.
In years of searching any I found had cracked and peeling vinyl.
Pentax fitted cases from that time were inferior and degraded quickly.

You might have better luck with a third party "universal" SLR case.
I bought a couple of nice ones for the ME from Pacific Rim Camera.

Good luck,
Chris

yucafrita · 03-27-2020, 02:35 AM

Athough I dont have the film duplicator from Pentax, I bought this:

PENTAX Halter für Filmmaske - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

PENTAX Maske 24x36 - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

For my DSLR film scan setup, this is way better than the flimsy Lomography Digitaliza stuff. Expensive though. But hey, it's for Ricoh/Pentax. I'll get the medium format masks as well.

Jome · 03-27-2020, 03:53 AM - **6 Likes**

A few weeks ago, I was hesitating between two second hand 300mm lenses: A DA*300 and a Tamron model 360B.

After hesitating (and a thread on the pentaxforum), I went for the DA*300 while proposing a lower price for the Tamron.

And...

Look what came this morning...

**steamloco76** · 03-27-2020, 07:06 PM - **2 Likes**

I purchased my second Pentax HD DA 1.4X converter from an eBay seller for about $20 mote than I sold my first one for last year. So far, initial testing says it works better with my 60-250 than my Tamron-F MC4 Px , but seems like a draw with the vintage 300 SMC-F* F 4.5. Actually, this is a good thing since the Tamron/F* 300 combo has produced some nice birding photos since I acquired a KP body. Might as well leave that pair together.

**aslyfox** · 03-27-2020, 07:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by degral

Pentax ME Super 35mm SLR with 50mm.

I now only am missing an LX but this is too rich for my blood even now.

I also must be the only person that wants and uses a ever ready case! Looking for MX cases. The ME came with one.

actually I found such cases ( not original ) for my ME Super and Super Program

the ME Super fits fine and the Super Program is close enough to use

**pepperberry farm** · 03-27-2020, 11:12 PM - **4 Likes**

just about to run dry on 2Tb of storage; replacing two drives with this one and probably adding another on of these drives later in the year...

tim60 · 03-28-2020, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I too like eveready cases and try keep each of my user bodies in one.

Good luck finding an original Pentax Case MX in usable condition.
In years of searching any I found had cracked and peeling vinyl.
Pentax fitted cases from that time were inferior and degraded quickly.

You might have better luck with a third party "universal" SLR case.
I bought a couple of nice ones for the ME from Pacific Rim Camera.

Good luck,
Chris

The only bit of my MX that is worn out is the ever ready case. The spotmatic case is in better shape and a decade older.

**aslyfox** · 03-28-2020, 04:49 AM

well, so far I haven't ordered a " brown betty "

but I have ordered

loose leaf teas:

Darjeeling,

Irish Breakfast,

Earl Grey,

English Breakfast and

a House Again Tea Ball Infuser & Cooking Infuser, Extra Fine Mesh Tea Infuser Threaded Connection, for Single Cup

[ and an Official Glencairn Scottish Whisky Glass Engraved with 'My Heart is in the Highland's' Robert Burns Quote | Made in Scotland as well ]

Read more at: Ok, who enjoys a good " cuppa " and what makes a good " cuppa " [ of tea ] any way ? - PentaxForums.com

**Kerrowdown** · 03-28-2020, 06:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

an Official Glencairn Scottish Whisky Glass Engraved

Automatically your ten year old Laphroaig will be immediately improved... to the point of being sublime.

Aaron28 · 03-28-2020, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

FA31 from a forum member.....rounding out the 'three amigos'.....but makes for a decision to sell off 40dx & fa35...ugh

**aslyfox** · 03-28-2020, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Automatically your ten year old Laphroaig will be immediately improved... to the point of being sublime.

because of the glass

or the Robert Burns quote on the glass?

**Kerrowdown** · 03-28-2020, 06:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

because of the glass or the Robert Burn's quote ?

You try drinking it from a Robert Burn's quote...

03-27-2020, 03:53 AM - 6 Likes	#19356
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	A few weeks ago, I was hesitating between two second hand 300mm lenses: A DA300 and a Tamron model 360B. After hesitating (and a thread on the pentaxforum), I went for the DA300 while proposing a lower price for the Tamron. And... Look what came this morning... Last edited by Jome; 07-22-2020 at 08:51 AM.

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03-26-2020, 06:18 PM - 1 Like	#19351
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	Originally posted by Jome Time to wake up all my old SLR and My HP-11C... And they are all alive and kicking By the way tried to fix the winder but it is far beyond repair, the leaking batteries have melted all the contacts and tiny wires attached to them. Those are the same brand of battery's I use for my Sekonic lightmeter, though I use the sr44 variant. Sucks about the winder too

03-26-2020, 06:26 PM - 1 Like	#19352
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by Jome Time to wake up all my old SLR and My HP-11C... And they are all alive and kicking By the way tried to fix the winder but it is far beyond repair, the leaking batteries have melted all the contacts and tiny wires attached to them. sweet! that's great news! well dang....looks quite rough....I would try a soldering......seems ya got to all the screws!

03-26-2020, 08:06 PM	#19353
degral Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Denver Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 166	Pentax ME Super 35mm SLR with 50mm. I now only am missing an LX but this is too rich for my blood even now. I also must be the only person that wants and uses a ever ready case! Looking for MX cases. The ME came with one.

03-27-2020, 02:21 AM	#19354
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Originally posted by degral I also must be the only person that wants and uses a ever ready case! Looking for MX cases. The ME came with one. I too like eveready cases and try keep each of my user bodies in one. Good luck finding an original Pentax Case MX in usable condition. In years of searching any I found had cracked and peeling vinyl. Pentax fitted cases from that time were inferior and degraded quickly. You might have better luck with a third party "universal" SLR case. I bought a couple of nice ones for the ME from Pacific Rim Camera. Good luck, Chris

03-27-2020, 02:35 AM	#19355
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Athough I dont have the film duplicator from Pentax, I bought this: PENTAX Halter für Filmmaske - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH PENTAX Maske 24x36 - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH For my DSLR film scan setup, this is way better than the flimsy Lomography Digitaliza stuff. Expensive though. But hey, it's for Ricoh/Pentax. I'll get the medium format masks as well.

03-27-2020, 07:06 PM - 2 Likes	#19357
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	I purchased my second Pentax HD DA 1.4X converter from an eBay seller for about $20 mote than I sold my first one for last year. So far, initial testing says it works better with my 60-250 than my Tamron-F MC4 Px , but seems like a draw with the vintage 300 SMC-F* F 4.5. Actually, this is a good thing since the Tamron/F* 300 combo has produced some nice birding photos since I acquired a KP body. Might as well leave that pair together.

03-27-2020, 07:32 PM - 1 Like	#19358
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by degral Pentax ME Super 35mm SLR with 50mm. I now only am missing an LX but this is too rich for my blood even now. I also must be the only person that wants and uses a ever ready case! Looking for MX cases. The ME came with one. actually I found such cases ( not original ) for my ME Super and Super Program the ME Super fits fine and the Super Program is close enough to use

03-27-2020, 11:12 PM - 4 Likes	#19359
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,657	just about to run dry on 2Tb of storage; replacing two drives with this one and probably adding another on of these drives later in the year...

03-28-2020, 04:35 AM	#19360
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,742	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I too like eveready cases and try keep each of my user bodies in one. Good luck finding an original Pentax Case MX in usable condition. In years of searching any I found had cracked and peeling vinyl. Pentax fitted cases from that time were inferior and degraded quickly. You might have better luck with a third party "universal" SLR case. I bought a couple of nice ones for the ME from Pacific Rim Camera. Good luck, Chris The only bit of my MX that is worn out is the ever ready case. The spotmatic case is in better shape and a decade older.

03-28-2020, 04:49 AM	#19361
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	well, so far I haven't ordered a " brown betty " but I have ordered loose leaf teas: Darjeeling, Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, English Breakfast and a House Again Tea Ball Infuser & Cooking Infuser, Extra Fine Mesh Tea Infuser Threaded Connection, for Single Cup [ and an Official Glencairn Scottish Whisky Glass Engraved with 'My Heart is in the Highland's' Robert Burns Quote \| Made in Scotland as well ] Read more at: Ok, who enjoys a good " cuppa " and what makes a good " cuppa " [ of tea ] any way ? - PentaxForums.com

03-28-2020, 06:00 AM - 1 Like	#19362
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by aslyfox an Official Glencairn Scottish Whisky Glass Engraved Automatically your ten year old Laphroaig will be immediately improved... to the point of being sublime.

03-28-2020, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#19363
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	FA31 from a forum member.....rounding out the 'three amigos'.....but makes for a decision to sell off 40dx & fa35...ugh

03-28-2020, 06:07 AM	#19364
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Automatically your ten year old Laphroaig will be immediately improved... to the point of being sublime. because of the glass or the Robert Burns quote on the glass?

03-28-2020, 06:09 AM - 1 Like	#19365
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by aslyfox because of the glass or the Robert Burn's quote ? You try drinking it from a Robert Burn's quote...

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