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Rindoon · 10-15-2013, 04:23 PM

Hi, I traded my Yashica J5 for a Pentax Spotmatic back in 1972 and have been a Pentax user ever since. I now have a comprehensive collection of Asahi SLR film cameras dating back to Asahiflex 1. I love the build quality of the latest digital SLRs. My son is urging me to order a K3 as he knows he is in line for my K5.

**RobA_Oz** · 10-15-2013, 04:27 PM

Hi Rindoon, and welcome to the Forums. There will be a lot of people here interested in your collection, as much as anything else. Let's see photos, when you have a moment or two. Enjoy your time here. I'm sure you'll be able to make a valuable contribution.

Rindoon · 10-15-2013, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the welcome RobA_Oz. Here are a couple of my favourite cameras from my collection. The K2DMD on motor drive sounds like a gatling gun but is great camera especially with the F1.2 glass.

**RobA_Oz** · 10-15-2013, 11:09 PM

Nice! I have the exact same setup with my K2DMD, including the 50mm f/1.2 (actually, mine's an 'A'). The Motor Drive Spotmatic is a rarity, so well done. Was the Voltmeter a standard accessory?

**beachgardener** · 10-15-2013, 11:22 PM

Gooday and welcome to the forums

Jean Poitiers · 10-16-2013, 02:03 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF ... enjoy the forum and some great gear there ... please post us an image or two soon ... Salut, J

PS - Check this out ... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/217364-gear-p0...f-you-got.html

Rindoon · 10-16-2013, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Nice! I have the exact same setup with my K2DMD, including the 50mm f/1.2 (actually, mine's an 'A'). The Motor Drive Spotmatic is a rarity, so well done. Was the Voltmeter a standard accessory?

I bought the Spotmatic MD 2nd hand in the USA and the voltmeter and charge pack came with it. I think they were optional accessories originally. If you are interested in my collection I should start at the beginning. Attached is a shot of my 4 Asahiflexs.

Attached Images

**RobA_Oz** · 10-16-2013, 03:38 PM

Brilliant! You might think about sharing this more widely on the Forums. We have more than a few collectors here. Thanks for posting these.

Jean Poitiers · 10-16-2013, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by Rindoon

I bought the Spotmatic MD 2nd hand in the USA and the voltmeter and charge pack came with it. I think they were optional accessories originally. If you are interested in my collection I should start at the beginning. Attached is a shot of my 4 Asahiflexs.

Great beginning ... fantastic, TFS ... J

Rindoon · 10-16-2013, 09:24 PM

Does anyone know the history of the two shutters used on early Asahiflexs? My Asahiflex 1 has the 5 speed +B shutter ;-1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500th as does my IIA & IIB. My Asahiflex 1A however has 1/20, 1/30, 1/40, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200 & 1/500. (7 speed +B).Reading the little literature I can find, the shutter on my Asahiflex1A preceded that which is on my older Asahiflex 1.

Jean Poitiers · 10-16-2013, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by Rindoon

Does anyone know the history of the two shutters used on early Asahiflexs? My Asahiflex 1 has the 5 speed +B shutter ;-1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500th as does my IIA & IIB. My Asahiflex 1A however has 1/20, 1/40, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200 & 1/500. (6 speed +B).Reading the little litterature I can find, the shutter on my Asahiflex1A preceded that which is on my older Asahiflex 1.

Bonjour,

I would suggest that you ask in the "gear p0rn" thread, because there are a lot of knowledgeable members that follow it ... looking forward to seeing the rest of your great collection ... TFS again, salut J

Rindoon · 10-16-2013, 10:00 PM

Thanks. I will give that a try but I am not too familiar with using the site yet.

**RobA_Oz** · 10-16-2013, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by Rindoon

Thanks. I will give that a try but I am not too familiar with using the site yet.

I see you found your way there already. Cheers

Rindoon · 10-17-2013, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I see you found your way there already. Cheers

After the Asahiflex. AP, S, K, S2, H2(USA & S.A.), S3
Not sure if I am posting these in the right area. Please advise

Jean Poitiers · 10-17-2013, 02:06 AM

Originally posted by Rindoon

After the Asahiflex. AP, S, K, S2, H2(USA & S.A.), S3
Not sure if I am posting these in the right area. Please advise

Bonjour Rindoon,

I would suggest re-post everything in the "gear p0rn" thread ... there will be some very impressed members and a lot of comments and possible answers to your previous question(s) ... looking forward to seeing the rest ... and GREEN with envy ...

J

10-15-2013, 04:23 PM	#1
Rindoon New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 14	Hello from Melbourne Hi, I traded my Yashica J5 for a Pentax Spotmatic back in 1972 and have been a Pentax user ever since. I now have a comprehensive collection of Asahi SLR film cameras dating back to Asahiflex 1. I love the build quality of the latest digital SLRs. My son is urging me to order a K3 as he knows he is in line for my K5.

10-15-2013, 07:14 PM	#3
Rindoon New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	A couple of my favourites Thanks for the welcome RobA_Oz. Here are a couple of my favourite cameras from my collection. The K2DMD on motor drive sounds like a gatling gun but is great camera especially with the F1.2 glass. Attached Images Last edited by Rindoon; 10-15-2013 at 10:42 PM.

10-16-2013, 09:24 PM	#10
Rindoon New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	Asahiflex shutters. Does anyone know the history of the two shutters used on early Asahiflexs? My Asahiflex 1 has the 5 speed +B shutter ;-1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500th as does my IIA & IIB. My Asahiflex 1A however has 1/20, 1/30, 1/40, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200 & 1/500. (7 speed +B).Reading the little literature I can find, the shutter on my Asahiflex1A preceded that which is on my older Asahiflex 1. Attached Images Last edited by Rindoon; 10-16-2013 at 09:30 PM.

10-17-2013, 12:12 AM	#14
Rindoon New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz I see you found your way there already. Cheers After the Asahiflex. AP, S, K, S2, H2(USA & S.A.), S3 Not sure if I am posting these in the right area. Please advise Attached Images

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10-15-2013, 04:27 PM	#2
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Hi Rindoon, and welcome to the Forums. There will be a lot of people here interested in your collection, as much as anything else. Let's see photos, when you have a moment or two. Enjoy your time here. I'm sure you'll be able to make a valuable contribution.

10-15-2013, 11:09 PM	#4
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Nice! I have the exact same setup with my K2DMD, including the 50mm f/1.2 (actually, mine's an 'A'). The Motor Drive Spotmatic is a rarity, so well done. Was the Voltmeter a standard accessory?

10-15-2013, 11:22 PM	#5
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Gooday and welcome to the forums

10-16-2013, 02:03 AM	#6
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF ... enjoy the forum and some great gear there ... please post us an image or two soon ... *Salut*, J PS - Check this out ... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/217364-gear-p0...f-you-got.html

10-16-2013, 02:47 PM	#7
Rindoon New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Nice! I have the exact same setup with my K2DMD, including the 50mm f/1.2 (actually, mine's an 'A'). The Motor Drive Spotmatic is a rarity, so well done. Was the Voltmeter a standard accessory? I bought the Spotmatic MD 2nd hand in the USA and the voltmeter and charge pack came with it. I think they were optional accessories originally. If you are interested in my collection I should start at the beginning. Attached is a shot of my 4 Asahiflexs. Attached Images

10-16-2013, 03:38 PM	#8
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Brilliant! You might think about sharing this more widely on the Forums. We have more than a few collectors here. Thanks for posting these.

10-16-2013, 08:53 PM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Rindoon I bought the Spotmatic MD 2nd hand in the USA and the voltmeter and charge pack came with it. I think they were optional accessories originally. If you are interested in my collection I should start at the beginning. Attached is a shot of my 4 Asahiflexs. Great beginning ... fantastic, TFS ... J

10-16-2013, 09:28 PM	#11
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Rindoon Does anyone know the history of the two shutters used on early Asahiflexs? My Asahiflex 1 has the 5 speed +B shutter ;-1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500th as does my IIA & IIB. My Asahiflex 1A however has 1/20, 1/40, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200 & 1/500. (6 speed +B).Reading the little litterature I can find, the shutter on my Asahiflex1A preceded that which is on my older Asahiflex 1. *Bonjour, I would suggest that you ask in the "gear p0rn" thread, because there are a lot of knowledgeable members that follow it ... looking forward to seeing the rest of your great collection ... TFS again, salut* J

10-16-2013, 10:00 PM	#12
Rindoon New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	Thanks. I will give that a try but I am not too familiar with using the site yet.

10-16-2013, 10:10 PM	#13
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by Rindoon Thanks. I will give that a try but I am not too familiar with using the site yet. I see you found your way there already. Cheers

10-17-2013, 02:06 AM	#15
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Rindoon After the Asahiflex. AP, S, K, S2, H2(USA & S.A.), S3 Not sure if I am posting these in the right area. Please advise *Bonjour* Rindoon, I would suggest re-post everything in the "gear p0rn" thread ... there will be some very impressed members and a lot of comments and possible answers to your previous question(s) ... looking forward to seeing the rest ... and GREEN with envy ... J

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