Not your typical Pentax user

smcrae · 04-04-2021, 02:21 PM - **3 Likes**

I’m very pleased to have found this forum, find the content useful and look forward to engaging here!

I’m retired and shot film from when I was a kid until I went all digital about 29 years ago. Early last year I decided to start shooting film again for fun. I’ve never really been a Pentax user before, with the sole exception of an Auto 110 I bought with an ex-girlfriend (who kept it). But I found myself locked down in a different city to my extensive film camera collection and missed having an SLR. Then I happened to see the movie We’ll Take Manhattan where David Bailey used an S3 and thought it looked cool, classic and retro. A bit of research, and the fact that I’ve been using only manual 120 and Rangefinder cameras during lockdown, sold me on getting it, but I didn’t find an S3 on eBay that seemed to fit what I wanted. Then I came across an S2 that looked perfect (with a 50mm F2.2 Super-Tak). I discovered when I got it that it I had struck lucky and it is a Super S2 with 1/1000 sec and coupling for the meter (though I am happy to stick with my Weston and an iPhone App) - so pretty much an S3 really.

So far, I’ve really enjoyed using it (though I haven’t processed the first roll yet). I happened to come across a set of extension tubes for the S2 at a decent price online, so they are on the way to give me a Macro capability, and if I like the results I am thinking about getting a 24mm.

hcc · 04-04-2021, 02:44 PM

Welcome to the Forum. This is a great place for both film and digital Pentax photographer and photography. Look forward to read your posts.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-04-2021, 02:47 PM

Welcome aboard, enjoy all that the forum has to offer.

**ramseybuckeye** · 04-04-2021, 05:27 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome! And by the way, I don't think there is such a thing as a typical Pentax user, LOL, really!

smcrae · 04-06-2021, 04:27 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks to everyone for their welcomes - I’m looking forward to joining all the other atypical users!

Unregistered User 8 · 04-06-2021, 04:33 AM

I'm a little late, but welcome from Australia.

**savoche** · 04-06-2021, 05:38 AM

And a welcome from Norway

It might be easier to find a 28mm Super-Tak than a 24mm, but I believe both of them are good.

wealth · 04-06-2021, 06:09 PM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay

smcrae · 04-07-2021, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by savoche

And a welcome from Norway

It might be easier to find a 28mm Super-Tak than a 24mm, but I believe both of them are good.

I’ve noticed that... however I saw a good price for an ENNA Revuenon 24mm and decided to take a punt on it. It has the added benefit of being made here in Munich! It arrives at the weekend so I’ll see how it goes - I didn’t find a review but other Revuenon’s are well respected. And I still have the option of getting the 28mm (or 35mm) Tak later.

**savoche** · 04-07-2021, 10:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by smcrae

I’ve noticed that... however I saw a good price for an ENNA Revuenon 24mm and decided to take a punt on it. It has the added benefit of being made here in Munich! It arrives at the weekend so I’ll see how it goes - I didn’t find a review but other Revuenon’s are well respected. And I still have the option of getting the 28mm (or 35mm) Tak later.

Seems to be a decent lens, and with a short minimum forcusing distance. I believe the Auto-Revuenon is identical to the Macro-Revuenon, just different markings.

There are a few threads about it on MFLenses, like this old one:
Macro Revuenon (Enna) 24mm f/4

Jeff · 04-08-2021, 01:20 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from Cookham. I lived in Twickenham for a number of years. Looking forward to seeing some shots of the river and surrounds!

All the best.

**Denver** · 04-08-2021, 09:12 AM

Welcome from Denver..Been using Pentax film cameras for 40 years, and digital also. Sad about the Auto 110 I have them and still enjoy the fun of using such a small camera that takes great pics.

**gaweidert** · 04-08-2021, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by smcrae

Thanks to everyone for their welcomes - I’m looking forward to joining all the other atypical users!

Welcome aboard. I think that you will find just about everybody here "atypical".

LSR · 04-18-2021, 07:24 AM

Welcome to the forum.

As mentioned above I think many or most Pentax users are a bit "touched by inspiration", sounds like you'll fit right in!

wstruth · 04-18-2021, 08:27 AM

Welcome. you'll enjoy this place.

04-04-2021, 02:21 PM - 3 Likes	#1
smcrae Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Twickenham & Munich Posts: 31	Not your typical Pentax user I’m very pleased to have found this forum, find the content useful and look forward to engaging here! I’m retired and shot film from when I was a kid until I went all digital about 29 years ago. Early last year I decided to start shooting film again for fun. I’ve never really been a Pentax user before, with the sole exception of an Auto 110 I bought with an ex-girlfriend (who kept it). But I found myself locked down in a different city to my extensive film camera collection and missed having an SLR. Then I happened to see the movie We’ll Take Manhattan where David Bailey used an S3 and thought it looked cool, classic and retro. A bit of research, and the fact that I’ve been using only manual 120 and Rangefinder cameras during lockdown, sold me on getting it, but I didn’t find an S3 on eBay that seemed to fit what I wanted. Then I came across an S2 that looked perfect (with a 50mm F2.2 Super-Tak). I discovered when I got it that it I had struck lucky and it is a Super S2 with 1/1000 sec and coupling for the meter (though I am happy to stick with my Weston and an iPhone App) - so pretty much an S3 really. So far, I’ve really enjoyed using it (though I haven’t processed the first roll yet). I happened to come across a set of extension tubes for the S2 at a decent price online, so they are on the way to give me a Macro capability, and if I like the results I am thinking about getting a 24mm.

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smcrae Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Twickenham & Munich Posts: 31 Original Poster	Thanks to everyone for their welcomes - I’m looking forward to joining all the other atypical users!

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	I'm a little late, but welcome from Australia.

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	And a welcome from Norway It might be easier to find a 28mm Super-Tak than a 24mm, but I believe both of them are good.

04-06-2021, 06:09 PM	#8
wealth New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: PA Posts: 14	Welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay

04-07-2021, 01:32 PM	#9
smcrae Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Twickenham & Munich Posts: 31 Original Poster	Originally posted by savoche And a welcome from Norway It might be easier to find a 28mm Super-Tak than a 24mm, but I believe both of them are good. I’ve noticed that... however I saw a good price for an ENNA Revuenon 24mm and decided to take a punt on it. It has the added benefit of being made here in Munich! It arrives at the weekend so I’ll see how it goes - I didn’t find a review but other Revuenon’s are well respected. And I still have the option of getting the 28mm (or 35mm) Tak later.

04-07-2021, 10:51 PM - 1 Like	#10
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by smcrae I’ve noticed that... however I saw a good price for an ENNA Revuenon 24mm and decided to take a punt on it. It has the added benefit of being made here in Munich! It arrives at the weekend so I’ll see how it goes - I didn’t find a review but other Revuenon’s are well respected. And I still have the option of getting the 28mm (or 35mm) Tak later. Seems to be a decent lens, and with a short minimum forcusing distance. I believe the Auto-Revuenon is identical to the Macro-Revuenon, just different markings. There are a few threads about it on MFLenses, like this old one: Macro Revuenon (Enna) 24mm f/4

04-08-2021, 01:20 AM - 1 Like	#11
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 837	Welcome from Cookham. I lived in Twickenham for a number of years. Looking forward to seeing some shots of the river and surrounds! All the best.

04-08-2021, 09:12 AM	#12
Denver Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 220	Welcome from Denver..Been using Pentax film cameras for 40 years, and digital also. Sad about the Auto 110 I have them and still enjoy the fun of using such a small camera that takes great pics.

04-08-2021, 10:43 AM	#13
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by smcrae Thanks to everyone for their welcomes - I’m looking forward to joining all the other atypical users! Welcome aboard. I think that you will find just about everybody here "atypical".

04-18-2021, 07:24 AM	#14
LSR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merida Posts: 126	Welcome to the forum. As mentioned above I think many or most Pentax users are a bit "touched by inspiration", sounds like you'll fit right in!

04-18-2021, 08:27 AM	#15
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome. you'll enjoy this place.