Pentax S series and auto diaphragm

kaihc · 05-09-2020, 09:34 AM

Does the S3 have auto diaphragm or wasn't that introduced until the SV? If it has, are all super taks compatible? The reason I ask is that I'd wanted an SV for some time but a very nice S3 has come up for sale. Are there any other differences I should be aware of (except self timer and auto resetting film counter)? Thanks in advance!

Not a Number · 05-09-2020, 09:50 AM

According to the camera database the S3 has auto aperture.

Pentax S3 (H3) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications
Pentax SV (H3v) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

kaihc · 05-09-2020, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

According to the camera database the S3 has auto aperture.

Pentax S3 (H3) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications
Pentax SV (H3v) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Ah, hidden in plain sight, my apologies... many thanks for quick response!

05-09-2020, 09:34 AM	#1
kaihc New Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 2	Pentax S series and auto diaphragm Does the S3 have auto diaphragm or wasn't that introduced until the SV? If it has, are all super taks compatible? The reason I ask is that I'd wanted an SV for some time but a very nice S3 has come up for sale. Are there any other differences I should be aware of (except self timer and auto resetting film counter)? Thanks in advance!

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05-09-2020, 09:50 AM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	According to the camera database the S3 has auto aperture. Pentax S3 (H3) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Pentax SV (H3v) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

05-09-2020, 10:45 AM	#3
kaihc New Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number According to the camera database the S3 has auto aperture. Pentax S3 (H3) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Pentax SV (H3v) - Pentax M42 Screwmount Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Ah, hidden in plain sight, my apologies... many thanks for quick response!