Oh dear I got another camera!

Alan Clogwyn · 06-16-2011, 12:58 AM

Enter my newly aquired Pentax ME. Aquired for the sole reason that there was an SMC-M 40mm pancake attached, and it cost much less than half the going rate for a pancake on it's own! Turns out to have some fungus but still performs better than the Cosinon pretender.

Also to arrive was a Focal MC 135mm f2.8, also fungus riddled (much more so) but actually a rather decent performer overall.

I've stuck a roll of film in the ME and we shall see what it delivers!

vladimiroltean · 06-16-2011, 01:09 AM

While I enjoy shooting film, I just bid the other day on an MV with a 28mm lens, won it for $40, and then told the seller that I would like just the lens. I already have 2 Spotmatics, an MX, a semi-broken ME Super and a Zenit TTL, so that would have been too much. Plus, once I get a hold on a body, it's pretty hard to sell it further, because no one wants film cameras where I live, even for dirt cheap.

GerryL · 06-17-2011, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by kcobain1992

While I enjoy shooting film, I just bid the other day on an MV with a 28mm lens, won it for $40, and then told the seller that I would like just the lens. I already have 2 Spotmatics, an MX, a semi-broken ME Super and a Zenit TTL, so that would have been too much. Plus, once I get a hold on a body, it's pretty hard to sell it further, because no one wants film cameras where I live, even for dirt cheap.

You can still sell the bodies for cheap here in the forums marketplace since there are a lot here who still do shoot film and appreciate the Pentax film bodies too.
You can also post them at the Marketplace and give them away for free with only the cost of shipping to the interested party.
In that way, you are still helping at spreading the joy of using film to photo enthusiasts.
In any event, there might also be some members who would be interested in parts if they need to repair old cameras.

GerryL · 06-17-2011, 07:21 PM

Congrats on the purchase and enjoy!

hcarvalhoalves · 06-17-2011, 11:03 PM

That pancake is lovely - and rare. Lucky acquisition.

The ME is a fine camera, I have one too. Kind of a no brainer to shoot, I enjoy it's compact size and huge viewfinder very much.

Alan Clogwyn · 06-18-2011, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves

That pancake is lovely - and rare. Lucky acquisition.

The ME is a fine camera, I have one too. Kind of a no brainer to shoot, I enjoy it's compact size and huge viewfinder very much.

Indeed, and the price was unbeleiveable - £42 so what about $80 or less maybe? I paid more than that for my Cosinon 40mm!

I had planned on selling the ME again, perhaps attached to one of the lenses I'm also trying to sell, but fell in love with the proper viewfinder - it's very reminiscent of an OM10 but in a smaller package.

I think I can see a collection coming on.

Swift1 · 06-18-2011, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Alan Clogwyn

Indeed, and the price was unbeleiveable - £42 so what about $80 or less maybe? I paid more than that for my Cosinon 40mm!

I had planned on selling the ME again, perhaps attached to one of the lenses I'm also trying to sell, but fell in love with the proper viewfinder - it's very reminiscent of an OM10 but in a smaller package.

I think I can see a collection coming on.

Be careful, the ME was the first manual Pentax I acquired and now I have 18 bodies, including a second ME.
The ME is a great little camera, it often seem to get overlooked in favor of the ME Super but I actually prefer the ME. If you are used to shooting aperture priority it has everything you need. I feel like it is a little better built than the Super and is a little more reliable. It certainly looks and feels better with the metal top IMHO.
Put some film in it and enjoy.

06-16-2011, 12:58 AM	#1
Alan Clogwyn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gwynedd Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	Oh dear I got another camera! Enter my newly aquired Pentax ME. Aquired for the sole reason that there was an SMC-M 40mm pancake attached, and it cost much less than half the going rate for a pancake on it's own! Turns out to have some fungus but still performs better than the Cosinon pretender. Also to arrive was a Focal MC 135mm f2.8, also fungus riddled (much more so) but actually a rather decent performer overall. I've stuck a roll of film in the ME and we shall see what it delivers!

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06-16-2011, 01:09 AM	#2
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	While I enjoy shooting film, I just bid the other day on an MV with a 28mm lens, won it for $40, and then told the seller that I would like just the lens. I already have 2 Spotmatics, an MX, a semi-broken ME Super and a Zenit TTL, so that would have been too much. Plus, once I get a hold on a body, it's pretty hard to sell it further, because no one wants film cameras where I live, even for dirt cheap.

06-17-2011, 07:20 PM	#3
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Originally posted by kcobain1992 While I enjoy shooting film, I just bid the other day on an MV with a 28mm lens, won it for $40, and then told the seller that I would like just the lens. I already have 2 Spotmatics, an MX, a semi-broken ME Super and a Zenit TTL, so that would have been too much. Plus, once I get a hold on a body, it's pretty hard to sell it further, because no one wants film cameras where I live, even for dirt cheap. You can still sell the bodies for cheap here in the forums marketplace since there are a lot here who still do shoot film and appreciate the Pentax film bodies too. You can also post them at the Marketplace and give them away for free with only the cost of shipping to the interested party. In that way, you are still helping at spreading the joy of using film to photo enthusiasts. In any event, there might also be some members who would be interested in parts if they need to repair old cameras.

06-17-2011, 07:21 PM	#4
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Congrats on the purchase and enjoy!

06-17-2011, 11:03 PM	#5
hcarvalhoalves Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,019	That pancake is lovely - and rare. Lucky acquisition. The ME is a fine camera, I have one too. Kind of a no brainer to shoot, I enjoy it's compact size and huge viewfinder very much.

06-18-2011, 09:11 AM	#6
Alan Clogwyn Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gwynedd Photos: Gallery Posts: 93 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves That pancake is lovely - and rare. Lucky acquisition. The ME is a fine camera, I have one too. Kind of a no brainer to shoot, I enjoy it's compact size and huge viewfinder very much. Indeed, and the price was unbeleiveable - £42 so what about $80 or less maybe? I paid more than that for my Cosinon 40mm! I had planned on selling the ME again, perhaps attached to one of the lenses I'm also trying to sell, but fell in love with the proper viewfinder - it's very reminiscent of an OM10 but in a smaller package. I think I can see a collection coming on.

06-18-2011, 09:42 AM	#7
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Alan Clogwyn Indeed, and the price was unbeleiveable - £42 so what about $80 or less maybe? I paid more than that for my Cosinon 40mm! I had planned on selling the ME again, perhaps attached to one of the lenses I'm also trying to sell, but fell in love with the proper viewfinder - it's very reminiscent of an OM10 but in a smaller package. I think I can see a collection coming on. Be careful, the ME was the first manual Pentax I acquired and now I have 18 bodies, including a second ME. The ME is a great little camera, it often seem to get overlooked in favor of the ME Super but I actually prefer the ME. If you are used to shooting aperture priority it has everything you need. I feel like it is a little better built than the Super and is a little more reliable. It certainly looks and feels better with the metal top IMHO. Put some film in it and enjoy.