Hello from south of Sweden

K2DMD · 04-19-2013, 03:37 PM

Hi all!

Just registered as a new member to this nice forum site.

Some years ago I was given a quite big Camera Collection by my old father and among those there was a nice Pentax K2 DMD. Although I am interested in photography and have some Film SLR's
and an old DSLR, I did not look much at this new bunch until last fall when the analog bug bit me.

I dug up this real nice K2 DMD and I am amazed about the build quality and attention to detail. However, there are some problems which I will post about in the proper Film SLR section later.

My Pentax kit: K2 DMD body, SMC1:1.8/55, 1:2/50 and 1:4/200 lenses, Motordrive MD + Battery Pack M

Regards,
Peter

Eyewanders · 04-19-2013, 03:51 PM

That's a fine little analog quiver you've got there. Welcome to the Forums!

VisualDarkness · 04-19-2013, 04:16 PM

Oh, I love the look of the K2DMD and I want one myself, nice gift! Adding the motor drive to that makes me drool. That 55mm should be one great companion to the camera.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-20-2013, 12:39 AM

Welcome to the forum, there's something satisfying about older Pentax equipment.

I think it's down to how it feels in the hands, stupid thing to maybe say, but as you mentioned it's the build quality.

K2DMD · 04-20-2013, 10:22 AM

Thanks a lot!

kerrowdown, yes I understand you, its all about the feel. And sounds as well. It gotta sound right too!

Well, I can tell you that it feels quality with all that weight in your hands,
especially when the Motordrive is on.

Although it is hevier, I think it has a more comfortable grip with the MD.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-20-2013, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by K2DMD

I think it has a more comfortable grip with the MD

I never owned a K2DMD, but here's one of my true loves, complete with the MD, Nicad pack and action finder eyepiece.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/lens-clubs/167350d1365504449-club-goldenlx.jpg

04-19-2013, 03:37 PM	#1
K2DMD New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Varnamo, Sweden Posts: 9	Hello from south of Sweden Hi all! Just registered as a new member to this nice forum site. Some years ago I was given a quite big Camera Collection by my old father and among those there was a nice Pentax K2 DMD. Although I am interested in photography and have some Film SLR's and an old DSLR, I did not look much at this new bunch until last fall when the analog bug bit me. I dug up this real nice K2 DMD and I am amazed about the build quality and attention to detail. However, there are some problems which I will post about in the proper Film SLR section later. My Pentax kit: K2 DMD body, SMC1:1.8/55, 1:2/50 and 1:4/200 lenses, Motordrive MD + Battery Pack M Regards, Peter

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Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	That's a fine little analog quiver you've got there. Welcome to the Forums!

04-19-2013, 04:16 PM	#3
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Oh, I love the look of the K2DMD and I want one myself, nice gift! Adding the motor drive to that makes me drool. That 55mm should be one great companion to the camera.

04-20-2013, 12:39 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Welcome to the forum, there's something satisfying about older Pentax equipment. I think it's down to how it feels in the hands, stupid thing to maybe say, but as you mentioned it's the build quality.

04-20-2013, 10:22 AM	#5
K2DMD New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Varnamo, Sweden Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thanks a lot! kerrowdown, yes I understand you, its all about the feel. And sounds as well. It gotta sound right too! Well, I can tell you that it feels quality with all that weight in your hands, especially when the Motordrive is on. Although it is hevier, I think it has a more comfortable grip with the MD.

04-20-2013, 10:34 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by K2DMD I think it has a more comfortable grip with the MD I never owned a K2DMD, but here's one of my true loves, complete with the MD, Nicad pack and action finder eyepiece. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/lens-clubs/167350d1365504449-club-goldenlx.jpg