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

Michael Piziak · 09-30-2021, 07:04 PM

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I'd like to purchase a classic Pentax film body, more or less just to have one - mostly as a body to display... I *may* even run a few roles of film through it, but most for display...
This may be the beginning of a display shelf of classic Pentax cameras....

What's a beautiful or most iconic camera body to get ?

**cdd29** · 09-30-2021, 07:14 PM - **2 Likes**

Got to have a K1000. It's an unwritten rule.

tokyoscape · 09-30-2021, 07:20 PM - **1 Like**

The Ultimate "Spotmatic (SP) Gold" Edition

Michael Piziak · 09-30-2021, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by tokyoscape

The Ultimate "Spotmatic (SP) Gold" Edition

WOW! I had to do a search and see if this was real!
I can only imagine the price of one, considering I couldn't find one on the auction site but did find this pricey body:

[UNUSED] Pentax LX Gold Limited Edition Pentax SMC 1.2/50 mm,18 Karat Gold plate | eBay

---------- Post added 09-30-21 at 07:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by cdd29

Got to have a K1000. It's an unwritten rule.

Thanks for the prompt reply!

Do others confer?

**clickclick** · 09-30-2021, 07:29 PM

First, you can't stop with one. Having a little collection is too much fun to pass, and you'll find you can get some nice stuff at good prices with some diligence. The K1000 is one to have, but they are overpriced. You still need one at some point, but it can wait. I've been mulling this over, and an MX just keeps coming to the top of my list. It would be a neat first one to start your collection with. A Spotmatic is iconic and should be next to the K1000. It's too easy to recommend several others, so I'll stop with these three.

**luftfluss** · 09-30-2021, 07:30 PM - **2 Likes**

If I were going for a Pentax shelf queen, I'd choose the 6x7.

**FozzFoster** · 09-30-2021, 07:42 PM - **4 Likes**

MX - the smallest form factor but with the largest viewfinder

Michael Piziak · 09-30-2021, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

First, you can't stop with one. Having a little collection is too much fun to pass, and you'll find you can get some nice stuff at good prices with some diligence. The K1000 is one to have, but they are overpriced. You still need one at some point, but it can wait. I've been mulling this over, and an MX just keeps coming to the top of my list. It would be a neat first one to start your collection with. A Spotmatic is iconic and should be next to the K1000. It's too easy to recommend several others, so I'll stop with these three.

I have been looking at them within the past hour. I'm quite partial to ones that have some silver on them - which most do. Don't really want an all black one - not as aesthetically pleasing to me.

Yes, I can see myself, already, turning an entire (wide) shelf dedicated to class Pentax cameras!

I nearly started collecting these little jewels, at one point (so many colors & even different bodies to collect [even classic film bodies not shown here)! :

---------- Post added 09-30-21 at 07:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by luftfluss

If I were going for a Pentax shelf queen, I'd choose the 6x7.

Great minds think alike. The 645 (or 6x7) bodies have already crossed my mind a few times in the past couple of hours!)
I haven't checked the prices though. when it comes to lens, the 645 lens are often more affordable than the aps-c dslr models; however, the dslr and film models I've seen on the auction site are already more affordable...

Addendum: I always thought the 6x7 was the same size as the 645 lens mounts - but after checking it out, its not. I see there is an adapter. So the 6x7 would be a better body for a display case as it is older/more classic medium format, eh?

swanlefitte · 09-30-2021, 07:59 PM

How about a red 6x7 with wooden grip?
https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5510607965_a3ba526716_b.jpg

**wadge22** · 09-30-2021, 08:00 PM

An auto110 with a couple of little lenses or tiny accessories makes a nice conversation piece.

Michael Piziak · 09-30-2021, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wadge22

An auto110 with a couple of little lenses or tiny accessories makes a nice conversation piece.

Oh my, the gears in my head are churning already. I must have the small auto110, a regular 35mm sized model, and a medium format sized model on the shelf.
The shelf is growing and I don't even have the shelf selected or cleared off yet! I might lose my man card, but the auto 110 is so cute - always wanted to hold the lens in my hand and take one off and put one on the body! (I wander which is smaller, the 110 or the Q - not that I'd consider the Q for the shelf as it isn't classic quite enough)...

This is fun!

---------- Post added 09-30-21 at 08:15 PM ----------

Originally posted by swanlefitte

How about a red 6x7 with wooden grip?
https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5510607965_a3ba526716_b.jpg

Most definitely! See my reply posts (which were inspired by your post here).

**wadge22** · 09-30-2021, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

I wander which is smaller, the 110 or the Q

I do believe they are extremely close, but the 110 'seems' smaller and lighter.

auto110: 99 x 56 x 32mm, 159g
Q: 98.0mm (W) x 57.5mm (H) x 31.0mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion), 200g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card) 180 g (body only)

Michael Piziak · 09-30-2021, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by wadge22

I do believe they are extremely close, but the 110 'seems' smaller and lighter.

auto110: 99 x 56 x 32mm, 159g
Q: 98.0mm (W) x 57.5mm (H) x 31.0mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion), 200g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card) 180 g (body only)

Dimensions are nearly identical,

& for perspective:
https://camerasize.com/compare/#190,485

p.s. I'd love to see a pentaprism in one of these

StiffLegged · 09-30-2021, 11:29 PM

A KX and a K2 would look great with the K1000. Always liked those two!

Michael Piziak · 10-01-2021, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by StiffLegged

A KX and a K2 would look great with the K1000. Always liked those two!

Thanks for the suggestions & I'll check those models out!

09-30-2021, 07:44 PM	#8
Michael Piziak Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,728 Original Poster	Originally posted by clickclick First, you can't stop with one. Having a little collection is too much fun to pass, and you'll find you can get some nice stuff at good prices with some diligence. The K1000 is one to have, but they are overpriced. You still need one at some point, but it can wait. I've been mulling this over, and an MX just keeps coming to the top of my list. It would be a neat first one to start your collection with. A Spotmatic is iconic and should be next to the K1000. It's too easy to recommend several others, so I'll stop with these three. I have been looking at them within the past hour. I'm quite partial to ones that have some silver on them - which most do. Don't really want an all black one - not as aesthetically pleasing to me. Yes, I can see myself, already, turning an entire (wide) shelf dedicated to class Pentax cameras! I nearly started collecting these little jewels, at one point (so many colors & even different bodies to collect [even classic film bodies not shown here)! : ---------- Post added 09-30-21 at 07:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by luftfluss If I were going for a Pentax shelf queen, I'd choose the 6x7. Great minds think alike. The 645 (or 6x7) bodies have already crossed my mind a few times in the past couple of hours!) I haven't checked the prices though. when it comes to lens, the 645 lens are often more affordable than the aps-c dslr models; however, the dslr and film models I've seen on the auction site are already more affordable... Addendum: I always thought the 6x7 was the same size as the 645 lens mounts - but after checking it out, its not. I see there is an adapter. So the 6x7 would be a better body for a display case as it is older/more classic medium format, eh? Last edited by Michael Piziak; 09-30-2021 at 08:28 PM.

09-30-2021, 08:06 PM - 1 Like	#11
Michael Piziak Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,728 Original Poster	Originally posted by wadge22 An auto110 with a couple of little lenses or tiny accessories makes a nice conversation piece. Oh my, the gears in my head are churning already. I must have the small auto110, a regular 35mm sized model, and a medium format sized model on the shelf. The shelf is growing and I don't even have the shelf selected or cleared off yet! I might lose my man card, but the auto 110 is so cute - always wanted to hold the lens in my hand and take one off and put one on the body! (I wander which is smaller, the 110 or the Q - not that I'd consider the Q for the shelf as it isn't classic quite enough)... This is fun! ---------- Post added 09-30-21 at 08:15 PM ---------- Originally posted by swanlefitte How about a red 6x7 with wooden grip? https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5510607965_a3ba526716_b.jpg Most definitely! See my reply posts (which were inspired by your post here). Last edited by Michael Piziak; 09-30-2021 at 08:23 PM.

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09-30-2021, 07:04 PM	#1
Michael Piziak Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,728	I'd like to purchase a film body for display - suggestions please 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'd like to purchase a classic Pentax film body, more or less just to have one - mostly as a body to display... I may even run a few roles of film through it, but most for display... This may be the beginning of a display shelf of classic Pentax cameras.... What's a beautiful or most iconic camera body to get ?

09-30-2021, 07:14 PM - 2 Likes	#2
cdd29 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 796	Got to have a K1000. It's an unwritten rule.

09-30-2021, 07:20 PM - 1 Like	#3
tokyoscape Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,256	The Ultimate "Spotmatic (SP) Gold" Edition

09-30-2021, 07:24 PM	#4
Michael Piziak Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,728 Original Poster	Originally posted by tokyoscape The Ultimate "Spotmatic (SP) Gold" Edition WOW! I had to do a search and see if this was real! I can only imagine the price of one, considering I couldn't find one on the auction site but did find this pricey body: [UNUSED] Pentax LX Gold Limited Edition Pentax SMC 1.2/50 mm,18 Karat Gold plate \| eBay ---------- Post added 09-30-21 at 07:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by cdd29 Got to have a K1000. It's an unwritten rule. Thanks for the prompt reply! Do others confer?

09-30-2021, 07:29 PM	#5
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,815	First, you can't stop with one. Having a little collection is too much fun to pass, and you'll find you can get some nice stuff at good prices with some diligence. The K1000 is one to have, but they are overpriced. You still need one at some point, but it can wait. I've been mulling this over, and an MX just keeps coming to the top of my list. It would be a neat first one to start your collection with. A Spotmatic is iconic and should be next to the K1000. It's too easy to recommend several others, so I'll stop with these three.

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,674	If I were going for a Pentax shelf queen, I'd choose the 6x7.

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wadge22 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: NE Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 897	Originally posted by Michael Piziak I wander which is smaller, the 110 or the Q I do believe they are extremely close, but the 110 'seems' smaller and lighter. auto110: 99 x 56 x 32mm, 159g Q: 98.0mm (W) x 57.5mm (H) x 31.0mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion), 200g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card) 180 g (body only)

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09-30-2021, 09:21 PM	#13
Michael Piziak Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,728 Original Poster	Originally posted by wadge22 I do believe they are extremely close, but the 110 'seems' smaller and lighter. auto110: 99 x 56 x 32mm, 159g Q: 98.0mm (W) x 57.5mm (H) x 31.0mm (D) (excluding the operation parts and protrusion), 200g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery and SD Memory Card) 180 g (body only) Dimensions are nearly identical, & for perspective: https://camerasize.com/compare/#190,485 p.s. I'd love to see a pentaprism in one of these

09-30-2021, 11:29 PM	#14
StiffLegged Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,603	A KX and a K2 would look great with the K1000. Always liked those two!

10-01-2021, 12:08 AM	#15
Michael Piziak Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,728 Original Poster	Originally posted by StiffLegged A KX and a K2 would look great with the K1000. Always liked those two! Thanks for the suggestions & I'll check those models out!