Momma, I'm home!

Flipnoy · 05-21-2018, 02:24 PM

After a decade of trying to find an almost perfectly clean, cheap and working Pentax ME Super 35mm film camera, I finally got one.

This was the camera that showed and taught me the world of photography, just like my Momma did, for almost everything in my life.

I can't wait to shoot with it again and share the photos to family and friends and here in this forum.

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ChristianRock · 05-21-2018, 03:15 PM

Welcome, and that's a very good looking camera!

Unregistered User 8 · 05-21-2018, 07:10 PM

Hi from Australia, and welcome to the Pentax forums. What a great find.

Good to have you aboard.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-21-2018, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by Flipnoy

almost perfectly clean, cheap and working

Welcome to the forum, usually you don't normally find these three all together.

Flipnoy · 05-22-2018, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, usually you don't normally find these three all together.

Thanks ChristianRock and pjv

@Kerrowdown, yes it is almost unbelievable to see! Like it's brand new from 1979 LOL! (Here's another photo to see the inside as well) The ex-owner said that this camera has been very well taken care of and have always been in the field case with the lens cover on.

edom31 · 05-22-2018, 05:27 PM

This is my favorite SLR (over the OM-1, and my first love K-1000).

The size and sturdiness/finnesse... I have not found a better match.

**Ex Finn.** · 05-22-2018, 05:34 PM

Nice kit and welcome.

Flipnoy · 05-24-2018, 08:10 AM

@edom31 yup it's compact, light (1.0+ pounds/460+ grams), very sturdy and not flimsy plastic as my Holga 120 haha and it fits like a glove in my hand - controls and everything.

@Ex Finn. thanks

edom31 · 05-24-2018, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Flipnoy

very sturdy and not flimsy

I can attest to this - mine has fallen from the handle of a stroller (4 feet up) twice in one week (Yes, I'm an idiot for leaving it there). Both times it hit the pavement in the street. No scratches or anything out of place (although my K 55/1.8 did suffer a small dent).

GMounk · 05-26-2018, 09:22 AM

Talk about pristine condition! Those pictures certainly brought back great memories.

05-21-2018, 02:24 PM	#1
Flipnoy New Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York Posts: 4	Momma, I'm home! After a decade of trying to find an almost perfectly clean, cheap and working Pentax ME Super 35mm film camera, I finally got one. This was the camera that showed and taught me the world of photography, just like my Momma did, for almost everything in my life. I can't wait to shoot with it again and share the photos to family and friends and here in this forum. Attached Images

05-22-2018, 10:52 AM	#5
Flipnoy New Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, usually you don't normally find these three all together. Thanks ChristianRock and pjv @Kerrowdown, yes it is almost unbelievable to see! Like it's brand new from 1979 LOL! (Here's another photo to see the inside as well) The ex-owner said that this camera has been very well taken care of and have always been in the field case with the lens cover on. Attached Images

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05-21-2018, 11:31 PM	#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: 57,835	Originally posted by Flipnoy almost perfectly clean, cheap and working Welcome to the forum, usually you don't normally find these three all together.

05-22-2018, 05:27 PM	#6
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	This is my favorite SLR (over the OM-1, and my first love K-1000). The size and sturdiness/finnesse... I have not found a better match.

05-22-2018, 05:34 PM	#7
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Nice kit and welcome.

05-24-2018, 08:10 AM	#8
Flipnoy New Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York Posts: 4 Original Poster	@edom31 yup it's compact, light (1.0+ pounds/460+ grams), very sturdy and not flimsy plastic as my Holga 120 haha and it fits like a glove in my hand - controls and everything. @Ex Finn. thanks

05-24-2018, 09:01 AM	#9
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Flipnoy very sturdy and not flimsy I can attest to this - mine has fallen from the handle of a stroller (4 feet up) twice in one week (Yes, I'm an idiot for leaving it there). Both times it hit the pavement in the street. No scratches or anything out of place (although my K 55/1.8 did suffer a small dent).

05-26-2018, 09:22 AM	#10
GMounk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 132	Talk about pristine condition! Those pictures certainly brought back great memories.