I'd like to purchase a film body for display - suggestions please

martin42mm · 10-05-2021, 10:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kombivan

Is the SP gold the model made completely of brass? but for a feature camera I think K1000 as so many cut their teeth on these.

Asahiflex, original 'AP' pre-Spotmatic, and Spotmatic II.
And at one time I had an example of every pre-AF camera, including the Heiland and Honeywell versions. Just remember if you buy one and don't put film through it, take it off the shelf every few weeks and 'exercise' it. You can imagine this was quite a workout when i had almost 100 cameras to put through this routine, but the sound of a mechanical Pentax blind shutter on 1/30th second is very theraputic! Drove my better half mad............

Wasp · 10-06-2021, 12:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Poonis5

Is think Pentax KX in black color is the most badass body

I beg to differ. This is next level.

**Cerebum** · 10-06-2021, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

I beg to differ. This is next level.

OK, I just had one of my episodes! What is that little beauty?

Poonis5 · 10-07-2021, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

I beg to differ. This is next level.

This is Pentax LX, right?. It does look good but dials look kind of rough and too simple for this professional beast.
See below LX's and KX's dials for comparison.

Attached Images

Last edited by Poonis5; 10-07-2021 at 12:50 AM. Reason: forgot a quote

Wasp · 10-07-2021, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

OK, I just had one of my episodes! What is that little beauty?

The Pentax LX with motor drive, battery grip and bulk film magazine.

---------- Post added 2021-10-07 at 14:38 ----------

Originally posted by Poonis5

This is Pentax LX, right?. It does look good but dials look kind of rough and too simple for this professional beast.
See below LX's and KX's dials for comparison.

If you look closely, the LX has an exposure compensation dial. Also, the range of shutter speeds is far wider. The icing on top is the automatic mode. Oh yes, the hot show has extra contacts for TTL automatic exposure.

Just simple enough to get the job done and not rough at all. Ask me, I have one that I bought new and used a lot.

swanlefitte · 10-07-2021, 08:13 AM

The honeywell lens that focused the world would be a nice display addition.
Pentax Auto-focus - PentaxForums.com

Put that on the LX along with the rest.

martin42mm · 10-07-2021, 11:23 AM

Many of us are old enough to remember this advert......

10-07-2021, 05:31 AM	#50
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,055	Originally posted by Cerebum OK, I just had one of my episodes! What is that little beauty? The Pentax LX with motor drive, battery grip and bulk film magazine. ---------- Post added 2021-10-07 at 14:38 ---------- Originally posted by Poonis5 This is Pentax LX, right?. It does look good but dials look kind of rough and too simple for this professional beast. See below LX's and KX's dials for comparison. If you look closely, the LX has an exposure compensation dial. Also, the range of shutter speeds is far wider. The icing on top is the automatic mode. Oh yes, the hot show has extra contacts for TTL automatic exposure. Just simple enough to get the job done and not rough at all. Ask me, I have one that I bought new and used a lot. Last edited by Wasp; 10-07-2021 at 05:40 AM.

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10-05-2021, 10:32 AM - 1 Like	#46
martin42mm Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 322	Originally posted by Kombivan Is the SP gold the model made completely of brass? but for a feature camera I think K1000 as so many cut their teeth on these. Asahiflex, original 'AP' pre-Spotmatic, and Spotmatic II. And at one time I had an example of every pre-AF camera, including the Heiland and Honeywell versions. Just remember if you buy one and don't put film through it, take it off the shelf every few weeks and 'exercise' it. You can imagine this was quite a workout when i had almost 100 cameras to put through this routine, but the sound of a mechanical Pentax blind shutter on 1/30th second is very theraputic! Drove my better half mad............

10-06-2021, 12:41 PM - 1 Like	#47
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,055	Originally posted by Poonis5 Is think Pentax KX in black color is the most badass body I beg to differ. This is next level.

10-06-2021, 10:51 PM	#48
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,660	Originally posted by Wasp I beg to differ. This is next level. OK, I just had one of my episodes! What is that little beauty?

10-07-2021, 12:47 AM	#49
Poonis5 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dry and flat steppes Photos: Albums Posts: 72	Originally posted by Wasp I beg to differ. This is next level. This is Pentax LX, right?. It does look good but dials look kind of rough and too simple for this professional beast. See below LX's and KX's dials for comparison. Attached Images Last edited by Poonis5; 10-07-2021 at 12:50 AM. Reason: forgot a quote

10-07-2021, 08:13 AM	#51
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,026	The honeywell lens that focused the world would be a nice display addition. Pentax Auto-focus - PentaxForums.com Put that on the LX along with the rest.

10-07-2021, 11:23 AM	#52
martin42mm Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 322	Many of us are old enough to remember this advert......

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