Hello! from Rochester, England...

LJ70 · 04-13-2020, 10:37 AM

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My very first Pentax post

After twenty years of shooting digital, I wanted to get back and start processing my own film again on a budget, so I had to find a camera to shoot some film! On ebay I picked up a Honeywell H1a with 50mm f2 Super Takumar for about £40, it looked in really great condition in the images, but when you finally get your hands on it, you find out it's not so in great condition

The seals will need replacing, the mirror looks like it's been wiped with some sandpaper, it's still ok but had I known, I might had gave this particular item a pass, but I love It, I love the design, the size and how solid it feels, and I have not seen many Honeywells over here in the UK. On ebay again last week, I just picked up an SP1000 with a 50mm f2 Takumar SMC (£50) as a back up for the Honeywell, the seals and mirror foam are shot and will need replacing before any film can be loaded. Now I'm looking for the right foam and battery for the SP, and then hopefully I can start shooting some film... Looking for all the bits and pieces right now...

**aslyfox** · 04-13-2020, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome

lots of friendly members and knowledge can be found here

**Kerrowdown** · 04-13-2020, 11:06 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

Astro-Baby · 04-13-2020, 11:29 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from another film shooter in the UK.

Do a search on here for Jon Goodman as his seals are the best. Not sure what battery your camera needs but if its geared for old style mercury cells Jon can hook you up with a battery adaptor to fit hearing aid batteries as a replacement. His are more expensive but much better than the cheaper ones on ebay believe me.

Good to see another person getting back into film......its addictive and two years ago when I came here I had a single Pentax Kx picked up in a charity shop......now I have a cupboard full of vintage film cameras.

**Mikesul** · 04-13-2020, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum!

**boriscleto** · 04-13-2020, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from 70 miles east of Rochester, NY.

LJ70 · 04-13-2020, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Welcome

lots of friendly members and knowledge can be found here

Thank you all!

Astro-baby, that's what happened to me in a charity shop, although it was a Zorki 4k, and after a good clean it's been great. I keep seeing things about Jon Goodman and his kits, but I can't seem to find his website for some reason. I just purchased this from ebay, Camera repair light seal foam *BUMPER PACK* for all classic and vintage | eBay Looks like there is everything I need for all kinds of seals and mirror dampers... Can't wait to get started!

**gaweidert** · 04-13-2020, 12:10 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome from someone who lives 70 miles west of boriscleto.

**PJ1** · 04-13-2020, 02:32 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the Forums from Australia.

Unregistered User 8 · 04-13-2020, 06:39 PM - **1 Like**

Another welcome from " the colonies."

Astro-Baby · 04-13-2020, 11:51 PM - **1 Like**

Jon doesnt have a website but if you search for him on here you will find his contact details.

LJ70 · 04-14-2020, 04:52 AM

Cheers!

**carlb** · 04-15-2020, 12:08 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from someone who was born just down the road in Upchurch. But that was a long, long time ago and now I live about as far away as it's possible to get.

MarkJerling · 04-26-2020, 11:06 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum!

Kind regards,
Mark
aotearoa

(New Zealand)

04-13-2020, 10:37 AM	#1
LJ70 New Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Rochester, Kent, England Posts: 11	Hello! from Rochester, England... Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. My very first Pentax post After twenty years of shooting digital, I wanted to get back and start processing my own film again on a budget, so I had to find a camera to shoot some film! On ebay I picked up a Honeywell H1a with 50mm f2 Super Takumar for about £40, it looked in really great condition in the images, but when you finally get your hands on it, you find out it's not so in great condition The seals will need replacing, the mirror looks like it's been wiped with some sandpaper, it's still ok but had I known, I might had gave this particular item a pass, but I love It, I love the design, the size and how solid it feels, and I have not seen many Honeywells over here in the UK. On ebay again last week, I just picked up an SP1000 with a 50mm f2 Takumar SMC (£50) as a back up for the Honeywell, the seals and mirror foam are shot and will need replacing before any film can be loaded. Now I'm looking for the right foam and battery for the SP, and then hopefully I can start shooting some film... Looking for all the bits and pieces right now...

04-26-2020, 11:06 PM - 1 Like	#14
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Welcome to the forum! Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

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LJ70 New Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Rochester, Kent, England Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by aslyfox Welcome lots of friendly members and knowledge can be found here Thank you all! Astro-baby, that's what happened to me in a charity shop, although it was a Zorki 4k, and after a good clean it's been great. I keep seeing things about Jon Goodman and his kits, but I can't seem to find his website for some reason. I just purchased this from ebay, Camera repair light seal foam BUMPER PACK for all classic and vintage \| eBay Looks like there is everything I need for all kinds of seals and mirror dampers... Can't wait to get started!

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LJ70 New Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Rochester, Kent, England Posts: 11 Original Poster	Cheers!

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