Uh.. hello.

Beepaitch · 10-28-2019, 10:16 AM - **1 Like**

Hi, I'm Ben from Gloucestershire, UK.
First got into film when I was about 10 and grandfather gave me one of his brood, a Praktica PLC2 with flash and a couple of lenses. He'd moved onto Pentax (P30T) and some more lenses, and still used an Exacta.
I used the Praktica for quite a few years, then went OM10 for a short while (didn't like it, can't put finger on why) then a Nikon D70 and sort of fell out of love with photography (Digital, instant gratification, firing off 50 frames in hit-n-miss fashion until I got something passable, no love).
Generation iPhonography hits and any love or craft I had for photography is forgotten for another 10 years. Until now.

Last month on a visit to a seldom seen aunt in Cornwall I was given Grandad's Exacta and the P30T with lenses and bags etc. I had no idea it was all still around seeing that he died in 2004 or something! Sadly the P30T is near-dead, sticky shutter and suspect metering, but I love the size/weight and wanted to make use of the lenses.
Searched around for opinions on small light Pentax SLRs, found an ME Super in great nick on eBay 3 weeks ago and bought it. While I waited for the Pentax to arrive I stuck some HP5 in the Exacta and took it, along with a light meter (never used one previously!) to an 'American classics' themed event at the local hill-climb and enjoyed every minute of it! Forgive me for sharing some Exacta shots on a Pentax forum, but honestly I was IN LOVE with film again within about 10 minutes, and surprised that any of them came out of this 41 year old camera with very rusty user.

The first roll of film through the ME Super is going to be developed tomorrow, can't wait!

(the '32 Roadster is the first pic I took with camera. The Indian is my favourite. The panned Vixen is technically terrible - I clearly need to practice panning and focus - but I love that it looks like it was taken back in '67)

Cheers.

Edit: I scanned these with a negative scanner I borrowed, and now see I didn't crop them very well! gahhh.
Edit 2: Just remembered, I pushed EV by +1 in PotatoShop for all of the images - really need to learn how to use that light meter - and sharpened the hot-rod a little. Cheating! Not an instant ban I hope

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ben.p · 10-28-2019, 10:30 AM

Welcome Ben

taktoon · 10-28-2019, 12:00 PM

Welcome!

**microlight** · 10-28-2019, 12:13 PM

Welcome from Hampshire, Ben. I don’t think post processing is bannable!

Jim Dandy · 10-28-2019, 12:22 PM

Welcome! Off to a great start with what you have and will only improve from here! The forum is a great place to learn from others and there is a very low "snark" factor I find refreshing when asking for assistance. Keep up the great shots - look forward to seeing more. Cheers.

**kiwi_jono** · 10-28-2019, 12:44 PM

Welcome Ben from New Zealand!

The ME Super is great little camera - I have one although sadly not used since I got a K-1. I do like the feel and character of many of the older lenses though.

DasKaltblut · 10-28-2019, 01:01 PM

Uh this is going to be a weird post but I think I know you from another large internet site.

How random. Or not because I also love my Pentax.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 10-28-2019, 01:24 PM

GREAT film shots. Welcome to the forum!

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-28-2019, 01:57 PM

Welcome! Some people think editing film results is cheating but only good-naturedly, I feel. I edit mine if they need it. Congrats on the ME Super and I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

Unregistered User 8 · 10-28-2019, 02:43 PM

Hi Ben, welcome from Australia.

MarkJerling · 10-28-2019, 02:48 PM

Welcome to the forum Ben.

Beepaitch · 10-28-2019, 03:31 PM

Thanks folks. Agree with the low-snark comment, it’s been super welcoming and helpful so far 👍

Originally posted by DasKaltblut

Uh this is going to be a weird post but I think I know you from another large internet site.

How random. Or not because I also love my Pentax.

Whaaaat. Where’s that then?

**RobA_Oz** · 10-28-2019, 03:47 PM

Welcome from Australia, Ben. It seems you’ve made a contribution to the discussion, already.

**DamienW** · 10-28-2019, 09:53 PM

Welcome Ben

I too started on Praktica, but with the slightly later MTL-3. It eventually succumbed to fungus in the prism! Tough camera otherwise!

Enjoy!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-29-2019, 01:26 AM

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to photography.

10-28-2019, 10:16 AM - 1 Like	#1
Beepaitch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 111	Uh.. hello. Hi, I'm Ben from Gloucestershire, UK. First got into film when I was about 10 and grandfather gave me one of his brood, a Praktica PLC2 with flash and a couple of lenses. He'd moved onto Pentax (P30T) and some more lenses, and still used an Exacta. I used the Praktica for quite a few years, then went OM10 for a short while (didn't like it, can't put finger on why) then a Nikon D70 and sort of fell out of love with photography (Digital, instant gratification, firing off 50 frames in hit-n-miss fashion until I got something passable, no love). Generation iPhonography hits and any love or craft I had for photography is forgotten for another 10 years. Until now. Last month on a visit to a seldom seen aunt in Cornwall I was given Grandad's Exacta and the P30T with lenses and bags etc. I had no idea it was all still around seeing that he died in 2004 or something! Sadly the P30T is near-dead, sticky shutter and suspect metering, but I love the size/weight and wanted to make use of the lenses. Searched around for opinions on small light Pentax SLRs, found an ME Super in great nick on eBay 3 weeks ago and bought it. While I waited for the Pentax to arrive I stuck some HP5 in the Exacta and took it, along with a light meter (never used one previously!) to an 'American classics' themed event at the local hill-climb and enjoyed every minute of it! Forgive me for sharing some Exacta shots on a Pentax forum, but honestly I was IN LOVE with film again within about 10 minutes, and surprised that any of them came out of this 41 year old camera with very rusty user. The first roll of film through the ME Super is going to be developed tomorrow, can't wait! (the '32 Roadster is the first pic I took with camera. The Indian is my favourite. The panned Vixen is technically terrible - I clearly need to practice panning and focus - but I love that it looks like it was taken back in '67) Cheers. Edit: I scanned these with a negative scanner I borrowed, and now see I didn't crop them very well! gahhh. Edit 2: Just remembered, I pushed EV by +1 in PotatoShop for all of the images - really need to learn how to use that light meter - and sharpened the hot-rod a little. Cheating! Not an instant ban I hope Attached Images Last edited by Beepaitch; 10-28-2019 at 10:22 AM. Reason: Adding more info

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Beepaitch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 111 Original Poster	Thanks folks. Agree with the low-snark comment, it’s been super welcoming and helpful so far 👍 Originally posted by DasKaltblut Uh this is going to be a weird post but I think I know you from another large internet site. How random. Or not because I also love my Pentax. Whaaaat. Where’s that then?

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Welcome from Australia, Ben. It seems you’ve made a contribution to the discussion, already.

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DamienW Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 847	Welcome Ben I too started on Praktica, but with the slightly later MTL-3. It eventually succumbed to fungus in the prism! Tough camera otherwise! Enjoy!