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thazooo · 07-31-2017, 01:27 PM

First regarding camera bodys

The Online Photographer: So You Say You Want a Film Camera?

Second regarding the 50/1.4

The Online Photographer: Three More Things About the Spotmatic

Enjoy

stevebrot · 07-31-2017, 02:33 PM

Cool article, though I might disagree with Mike about choice of lenses

I also might suggest that if he insists on using a hand-held meter, an SV would be as good as a Spottie, IMHO.

It is also good to see Ned Bunnel chime in with a pitch for Eric Hendrickson's service and repair work. I agree with many of the commenters that the price of MX and Spotmatic bodies is likely to spike.

Steve

**boriscleto** · 07-31-2017, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

It is also good to see Ned Bunnel chime in with a pitch for Eric Hendrickson's service and repair work. I agree with many of the commenters that the price of MX and Spotmatic bodies is likely to spike.

Meh. I've got a black ME and an Olympus XA that need new light seals. Then I'm set

stevebrot · 07-31-2017, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Meh. I've got a black ME and an Olympus XA that need new light seals. Then I'm set

I usually replace my own seals and foams, but deferred to a service tech for my Olympus XA. Replacing the seals requires a partial disassembly and I am just clumsy enough to possibly wreck things.

Steve

thazooo · 07-31-2017, 07:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Cool article, though I might disagree with Mike about choice of lenses

I also might suggest that if he insists on using a hand-held meter, an SV would be as good as a Spottie, IMHO.

It is also good to see Ned Bunnel chime in with a pitch for Eric Hendrickson's service and repair work. I agree with many of the commenters that the price of MX and Spotmatic bodies is likely to spike.

Steve

The little competition between Pentax and Zeiss on a 50 was one of the reasons I went with the Pentax Brand. Great Glass. As time went on I settled with a ST 35/3.5 as my Normal Lens and stayed with a little wide as normal since.

**boriscleto** · 07-31-2017, 07:38 PM

Someone got a good deal on a black MX w/ M 135/3.5 on Shopgoodwill tonight. $56 before shipping. But it's from Florida so I wasn't willing to go higher than $50...

In addition to the normal assortment of K1000s, Spotmatics, and MEs there are at least 4 silver MXs and 2 Pentax spot meters...

**twilhelm** · 08-01-2017, 06:24 AM

After reading the article I did a little eBay search. Seems prices have surged the past 3 or 4 years. Good thing I've got several working copies.

tromboads · 08-16-2017, 02:44 PM

Only if they are in active rotation and not, you know... just pretty :P

07-31-2017, 01:27 PM	#1
thazooo Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 854	Nice article on Film Pentax First regarding camera bodys The Online Photographer: So You Say You Want a Film Camera? Second regarding the 50/1.4 The Online Photographer: Three More Things About the Spotmatic Enjoy

07-31-2017, 07:38 PM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Someone got a good deal on a black MX w/ M 135/3.5 on Shopgoodwill tonight. $56 before shipping. But it's from Florida so I wasn't willing to go higher than $50... In addition to the normal assortment of K1000s, Spotmatics, and MEs there are at least 4 silver MXs and 2 Pentax spot meters... Last edited by boriscleto; 07-31-2017 at 07:52 PM.

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07-31-2017, 02:33 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Cool article, though I might disagree with Mike about choice of lenses I also might suggest that if he insists on using a hand-held meter, an SV would be as good as a Spottie, IMHO. It is also good to see Ned Bunnel chime in with a pitch for Eric Hendrickson's service and repair work. I agree with many of the commenters that the price of MX and Spotmatic bodies is likely to spike. Steve

07-31-2017, 03:14 PM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by stevebrot It is also good to see Ned Bunnel chime in with a pitch for Eric Hendrickson's service and repair work. I agree with many of the commenters that the price of MX and Spotmatic bodies is likely to spike. Meh. I've got a black ME and an Olympus XA that need new light seals. Then I'm set

07-31-2017, 03:21 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by boriscleto Meh. I've got a black ME and an Olympus XA that need new light seals. Then I'm set I usually replace my own seals and foams, but deferred to a service tech for my Olympus XA. Replacing the seals requires a partial disassembly and I am just clumsy enough to possibly wreck things. Steve

07-31-2017, 07:26 PM - 1 Like	#5
thazooo Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 854 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Cool article, though I might disagree with Mike about choice of lenses I also might suggest that if he insists on using a hand-held meter, an SV would be as good as a Spottie, IMHO. It is also good to see Ned Bunnel chime in with a pitch for Eric Hendrickson's service and repair work. I agree with many of the commenters that the price of MX and Spotmatic bodies is likely to spike. Steve The little competition between Pentax and Zeiss on a 50 was one of the reasons I went with the Pentax Brand. Great Glass. As time went on I settled with a ST 35/3.5 as my Normal Lens and stayed with a little wide as normal since.

08-01-2017, 06:24 AM	#7
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	After reading the article I did a little eBay search. Seems prices have surged the past 3 or 4 years. Good thing I've got several working copies.

08-16-2017, 02:44 PM	#8
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	Only if they are in active rotation and not, you know... just pretty :P

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