40 years of cameras

aaacb · 07-23-2018, 06:34 PM - **5 Likes**

By their launch date, in near 10 year increments:

KM - 1975
Super Program - 1983
PZ-1p - 1994
K10D - 2006
K3II - 2015

Two things that occurred to me: 1) I have too many cameras (doh); 2) it's interesting to think how many things changed between any of these two cameras, and yet the same FA 35 lens will work as intended on any of them.

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**boriscleto** · 07-23-2018, 07:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

1) I have too many cameras (doh).

Not enough. Check back when you are approaching 70.

reh321 · 07-23-2018, 07:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

By their launch date, in near 10 year increments:

KM - 1975
Super Program - 1983
PZ-1p - 1994
K10D - 2006
K3II - 2015

Two things that occurred to me: 1) I have too many cameras (doh); 2) it's interesting to think how many things changed between any of these two cameras, and yet the same FA 35 lens will work as intended on any of them.

This Super Program is in much better than mine is.

**bwgv001** · 07-23-2018, 08:43 PM - **1 Like**

I don't think you have "too many"; You just evolved over time and kept the older ones.

GlennG · 07-23-2018, 08:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

in near 10 year increments:

What do you think the next two will look like?

aaacb · 07-24-2018, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by bwgv001

I don't think you have "too many"; You just evolved over time and kept the older ones.

In fact, I only bought the k3ii new and two of them are older than I am

---------- Post added 07-24-18 at 09:00 AM ----------

Originally posted by GlennG

What do you think the next two will look like?

Hard to say

but if this progression keeps the pace, nothing like the k3ii on the inside, and yet familiar.

TheCousinDan · 07-28-2018, 10:31 PM - **1 Like**

My favorite part of this is that none of them are just plain outdated. They all still have things to offer!

PizzaDon · 07-31-2018, 10:20 AM - **1 Like**

Nice collection !

NJ Bob · 12-17-2018, 08:38 PM - **1 Like**

What? No Auto 110?

To have a complete collection of Pentax SLR's you should have one.

shadowjester · 12-18-2018, 08:34 AM

Man, this family shot just has me wishing cameras never adopted that flat black, curvy, big grip, and smoothed out pentaprism design that everyone has. I love the K/M/Super Program look, and would instabuy an APS-C sensored MX-lookalike. While I love the KP for that throwback look, it just doesn't go far enough, not even in the silver colourway.

Mind you, this is coming from someone who finds the Speed Graphic to be a sexy camera, so... :-S

ZombieArmy · 12-18-2018, 03:43 PM - **1 Like**

Needs a spotmatic and some M42 lenses. Gotta hit that 50+ mark!

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07-23-2018, 07:29 PM - 1 Like	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by aaacb 1) I have too many cameras (doh). Not enough. Check back when you are approaching 70.

07-23-2018, 07:47 PM - 1 Like	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by aaacb By their launch date, in near 10 year increments: KM - 1975 Super Program - 1983 PZ-1p - 1994 K10D - 2006 K3II - 2015 Two things that occurred to me: 1) I have too many cameras (doh); 2) it's interesting to think how many things changed between any of these two cameras, and yet the same FA 35 lens will work as intended on any of them. This Super Program is in much better than mine is.

07-23-2018, 08:43 PM - 1 Like	#4
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	I don't think you have "too many"; You just evolved over time and kept the older ones.

07-23-2018, 08:49 PM - 1 Like	#5
GlennG Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 824	Originally posted by aaacb in near 10 year increments: What do you think the next two will look like?

07-24-2018, 05:59 AM	#6
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,724 Original Poster	Originally posted by bwgv001 I don't think you have "too many"; You just evolved over time and kept the older ones. In fact, I only bought the k3ii new and two of them are older than I am ---------- Post added 07-24-18 at 09:00 AM ---------- Originally posted by GlennG What do you think the next two will look like? Hard to say but if this progression keeps the pace, nothing like the k3ii on the inside, and yet familiar.

07-28-2018, 10:31 PM - 1 Like	#7
TheCousinDan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 40	My favorite part of this is that none of them are just plain outdated. They all still have things to offer!

07-31-2018, 10:20 AM - 1 Like	#8
PizzaDon Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363	Nice collection !

12-17-2018, 08:38 PM - 1 Like	#9
NJ Bob New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 19	What? No Auto 110? To have a complete collection of Pentax SLR's you should have one.

12-18-2018, 08:34 AM	#10
shadowjester Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 81	Man, this family shot just has me wishing cameras never adopted that flat black, curvy, big grip, and smoothed out pentaprism design that everyone has. I love the K/M/Super Program look, and would instabuy an APS-C sensored MX-lookalike. While I love the KP for that throwback look, it just doesn't go far enough, not even in the silver colourway. Mind you, this is coming from someone who finds the Speed Graphic to be a sexy camera, so... :-S

12-18-2018, 03:43 PM - 1 Like	#11
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Needs a spotmatic and some M42 lenses. Gotta hit that 50+ mark!

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