Spotmatic in Seattle

**jeff022357** · 03-13-2013, 05:58 PM

Hello!

I’m new to the forum, have one Pentax, a Spotmatic II bought in 1997 to replace same model acquired in 1979. Also I’ve been collecting the wonderful Takumar lenses over the years. Historically I’ve shot mostly color slides but recently have been getting back to black & white. Most of my photography has been landscape but also interested in maco. With this camera I just use a reverse-mount adapter ring, very low-tech but works great.

Look forward to exploring this site and seeing everyone’s work!

**patrick9** · 03-13-2013, 07:53 PM

Welcome to the Forums .

**Kerrowdown** · 03-14-2013, 03:38 AM

Welcome to the forum, please post some images it would be interesting to see the Seattle area.

**arnold** · 03-14-2013, 05:10 AM

You have a classic camera, and I'm pleased to see such beauties in use. There are many film lovers here although they are the minority. Slides are lovely records.

**Jacquot** · 03-14-2013, 06:16 PM

Agreed, great to see a classic in use. My first camera was a Spotmatic, and I'm looking for one now. Welcome to the Forum!

troika · 03-14-2013, 08:34 PM

Welcome, homie.

Panda Labs?

**jeff022357** · 03-25-2013, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by troika

Welcome, homie.

Panda Labs?

Not familiar with Panda Labs. Do they do good work?
Been using North Coast Photographic in CA.
Thanks.

troika · 03-25-2013, 09:07 AM

I (perhaps wrongly) assumed you were a Seattlite. Yeah, they do good work, but if you have a place local to you, that's the way to go.

**jeff022357** · 03-25-2013, 10:12 AM

Yes, I’m in Seattle. I’ve been dealing with North Coast Photo by mail and they’ve always done a good job. Very fast too. I’ve also heard good things about Moon Photo here in Seattle.

troika · 03-25-2013, 11:02 AM

Try Panda Labs at least once. It's a nice place. Just off of Mercer Street near Seattle Center.

03-13-2013, 05:58 PM	#1
jeff022357 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12	Spotmatic in Seattle Hello! I’m new to the forum, have one Pentax, a Spotmatic II bought in 1997 to replace same model acquired in 1979. Also I’ve been collecting the wonderful Takumar lenses over the years. Historically I’ve shot mostly color slides but recently have been getting back to black & white. Most of my photography has been landscape but also interested in maco. With this camera I just use a reverse-mount adapter ring, very low-tech but works great. Look forward to exploring this site and seeing everyone’s work!

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arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	You have a classic camera, and I'm pleased to see such beauties in use. There are many film lovers here although they are the minority. Slides are lovely records.

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Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Agreed, great to see a classic in use. My first camera was a Spotmatic, and I'm looking for one now. Welcome to the Forum!

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troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Welcome, homie. Panda Labs?

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jeff022357 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by troika Welcome, homie. Panda Labs? Not familiar with Panda Labs. Do they do good work? Been using North Coast Photographic in CA. Thanks.

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troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	I (perhaps wrongly) assumed you were a Seattlite. Yeah, they do good work, but if you have a place local to you, that's the way to go.

03-25-2013, 10:12 AM	#9
jeff022357 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12 Original Poster	Yes, I’m in Seattle. I’ve been dealing with North Coast Photo by mail and they’ve always done a good job. Very fast too. I’ve also heard good things about Moon Photo here in Seattle.

03-25-2013, 11:02 AM	#10
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Try Panda Labs at least once. It's a nice place. Just off of Mercer Street near Seattle Center.