Pentax Asahi Spotmatic vs Pentax MV

Arjay Bee · 11-22-2014, 08:47 PM

If you go automatic then you will not learn what you need to.
Yes you will have a film camera which you said above will be used with a single lens.
If you wish to use automatic then you may as well just get a apc point and shoot such as one of the early espio film series.

Pioneer · 11-22-2014, 09:28 PM

My recommendation is to buy a camera that you feel good about. The important point is to use whatever you buy and have fun.

However, what I can say is that I cannot ever remember anyone who purchased and used a Spotmatic who was disappointed. I know I love mine.

Finally, at the risk of being redundant, if you can take good photographs using a Spottie then you will be able to take good photographs with anything.

haydenmtaylor · 11-23-2014, 12:48 AM

Hey everyone, What about the Pentax P30T? How's that?

nono · 11-23-2014, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by haydenmtaylor

Hey everyone, What about the Pentax P30T? How's that?

The only feature you may miss is the manual ISO setting (that and DoF preview, but I think very few of these old cameras have it -- the ME line don't, not sure about the Spotmatic).

Make sure it is working before purchasing one, though. The first P30T I bought had an issue with the shutter, which would fail to lock into position about half the time. I hear that's a common failure with these cameras, and AFAIK it doesn't make sense to have it fixed as it would cost more than the camera.

dakight · 11-23-2014, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by nono

The only feature you may miss is the manual ISO setting (that and DoF preview, but I think very few of these old cameras have it -- the ME line don't, not sure about the Spotmatic).

Make sure it is working before purchasing one, though. The first P30T I bought had an issue with the shutter, which would fail to lock into position about half the time. I hear that's a common failure with these cameras, and AFAIK it doesn't make sense to have it fixed as it would cost more than the camera.

As I recall, the Spotmatic only had manual ISO (ASA) adjustment; it was before the markings on film canisters that provided automatic setting. I can't for the life of me remember what they're called.

nono · 11-23-2014, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by dakight

As I recall, the Spotmatic only had manual ISO (ASA) adjustment; it was before the markings on film canisters that provided automatic setting. I can't for the life of me remember what they're called.

You mean DX coding. The P30T only has that, no manual ove

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11-22-2014, 08:47 PM	#16
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	If you go automatic then you will not learn what you need to. Yes you will have a film camera which you said above will be used with a single lens. If you wish to use automatic then you may as well just get a apc point and shoot such as one of the early espio film series.

11-22-2014, 09:28 PM	#17
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	My recommendation is to buy a camera that you feel good about. The important point is to use whatever you buy and have fun. However, what I can say is that I cannot ever remember anyone who purchased and used a Spotmatic who was disappointed. I know I love mine. Finally, at the risk of being redundant, if you can take good photographs using a Spottie then you will be able to take good photographs with anything.

11-23-2014, 12:48 AM	#18
haydenmtaylor New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Hey everyone, What about the Pentax P30T? How's that?

11-23-2014, 04:06 AM	#19
nono Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 248	Originally posted by haydenmtaylor Hey everyone, What about the Pentax P30T? How's that? The only feature you may miss is the manual ISO setting (that and DoF preview, but I think very few of these old cameras have it -- the ME line don't, not sure about the Spotmatic). Make sure it is working before purchasing one, though. The first P30T I bought had an issue with the shutter, which would fail to lock into position about half the time. I hear that's a common failure with these cameras, and AFAIK it doesn't make sense to have it fixed as it would cost more than the camera.

11-23-2014, 01:39 PM	#20
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	Originally posted by nono The only feature you may miss is the manual ISO setting (that and DoF preview, but I think very few of these old cameras have it -- the ME line don't, not sure about the Spotmatic). Make sure it is working before purchasing one, though. The first P30T I bought had an issue with the shutter, which would fail to lock into position about half the time. I hear that's a common failure with these cameras, and AFAIK it doesn't make sense to have it fixed as it would cost more than the camera. As I recall, the Spotmatic only had manual ISO (ASA) adjustment; it was before the markings on film canisters that provided automatic setting. I can't for the life of me remember what they're called.

11-23-2014, 03:14 PM	#21
nono Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 248	Originally posted by dakight As I recall, the Spotmatic only had manual ISO (ASA) adjustment; it was before the markings on film canisters that provided automatic setting. I can't for the life of me remember what they're called. You mean DX coding. The P30T only has that, no manual ove