Gear P0rn - post it if you got it.

hollywoodfred · 03-22-2013, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

I'm sure you all know, it's threads like this one that cultivate the Buyer's Addiction in everyone of us.

I was sure I was cured!

But seriously, there is some nice gear on display here.

**k0og** · 03-22-2013, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by hollywoodfred

I'm sure you all know, it's threads like this one that cultivate the Buyer's Addiction in everyone of us.

I was sure I was cured!

But seriously, there is some nice gear on display here.

Agreed! This thread is fun to watch...

Here's my latest:

Honeywell Pentax H1a, purchased from the 'bay for $20 + $10 shipping (body only and leather case). It works perfectly! I only had to repair the X-sync flash port (someone had disabled it - easily repairable by removing the bottom cover). Even the light seals are in good shape.

With some of its buddies: Super-Takumar 35mm f2; Super-Macro-Takumar 50mm f4; Super-Takumar 55mm f1.8 mounted on the body; Vivitar 28mm f2.5; and Super-Takumar 135mm f2.5.

Some more of its buddies: S-M-C Takumar 50mm f1.4 (works fine since the H1a is a later model with red "R" on rewind knob); Super-Takumar 35mm f3.5; Tele-Takumar 300mm f6.3 (pre-set).

(The above pictures were taken with Pentax K100D Super, ISO800, SMCP-F 35-70mm f3.5/4.5 lens.)

And here are the first pictures taken with the camera. In the first four, the "light meter" in my head underexposed by a couple of stops, but I figured it out mid-way through the roll so the rest were better exposures. Many years ago I shot without a meter, so I'm re-learning the skill.

This is a 3-exposure portrait-mode stitch to cover the height of the tree.

Stumped.

The red swing.

Ivy up the tree.

Trout lily (one of the first spring wildflowers around here).

Rock pile.

Rotting pumpkin in the garden.

The film was Kodak Tri-X @ ISO400; developed in Rodinal, 1+100, 30-minutes, agitation 5 sec. every 5 min.; scanned with Epson V500.

Fun times!
-Joe-

Arjay Bee · 03-23-2013, 07:18 AM

New thread, old gear, good chance to show it all off:

K2 with 45-125 f4

Spotties: L-R ESII, SPII, SPx2, H2, SV Now have the F so will need to do a retake

SP with Teletak 300 6.3

kc.virginia · 03-23-2013, 03:17 PM

Got a couple of weeks ago. It's in almost new shape and the light seals are still ok for now. (It's the XA2.)

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stevebrot · 03-23-2013, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by kc.virginia

the light seals are still ok for now.

Good thing! I have changed the seals on my XA (Jon Goodman's kit) and it was a non-trivial task that required partial dis-assembly of the camera.

Steve

**monochrome** · 03-23-2013, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by kc.virginia

Got a couple of weeks ago. It's in almost new shape and the light seals are still ok for now. (It's the XA2.)

Lovely camera!

kc.virginia · 03-24-2013, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Good thing! I have changed the seals on my XA (Jon Goodman's kit) and it was a non-trivial task that required partial dis-assembly of the camera.

Steve

Yikes. I hope they last for a while, then!

Pentikonian · 03-25-2013, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by hollywoodfred

I'm sure you all know, it's threads like this one that cultivate the Buyer's Addiction in everyone of us.

I was sure I was cured!

But seriously, there is some nice gear on display here.

Agreed.

I haven't been cured of GAS/ LBA/ etc... but I think it's under control. I've actually been slowly getting rid of most of my photo gear. Too much stuff to care for and use. I don't have the space or money for a camera museum - so if I'm not using it, it is on the chopping block. The new stuff is just too expensive to continue buying lenses for multiple systems, etc...

Some shots of gear no longer owned...

My old Canon AE-1 Program kit after a good cleaning and a new strap.

And the venerable Nikon F3HP.

Pentikonian · 03-25-2013, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by abieleck

My new Pentax K1000 SE shot with my Fuji X100 with the Steel Bridge in the background

That's a nice looking camera.

jscornelius · 03-25-2013, 09:47 PM - **1 Like**

A frame full of pentaxes. K1000, LX, MX (x3), ME Super, ME, SuperA, Super Program,ME Super SE, P30t, MV1 and I'm pretty sure the MG made it in there too.

stevebrot · 03-25-2013, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

My old Canon AE-1 Program kit after a good cleaning and a new strap.

And the venerable Nikon F3HP.

I can pass on the Canon, but the Nikon...oh, yeah, the Nikon...(slobber)...

Steve

KGH · 03-26-2013, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Interesting the ME Super is the same size as a X100. And it takes a mirrorless camera in digital that's not even FF to match the size of this FF camera.

Thanks. The close proximity and ultra wide angle taking lens makes that 50mm look bigger than it is on the ME Super.

I was going to start a thread about this same subject then I saw your comment so, I will just add mine to this; My father passed away and I acquired some of his Pentax gear. He had already given me some, but as I was looking through the bag, I noticed his ME body. I have a Fuji X10 and took them both and compared them in size. The X10, a compact, is only slightly less wide and just a little shorter, and about the same depth. I have been recovering from an auto accident for some months and have only really been using my Fuji lately. I got out my Pentax K200 with battery pack and thought I would have to use a monopod just to hold it.

I am not used to the size anymore. It makes me laugh that at work we all use Canons for our school photography and most of the other photogs have Canons in their personal life and always kidded me how light and tiny my Pentax gear was, but now I wish it was as small as my dad's old ME. Who wants a backache carrying around all that gear? Just ordered a 43mm LTD lens, have a feeling I'm going to like this small lens.

Zaphodmonster · 03-26-2013, 03:24 PM

Wow great thread, and great photos! I'm really digging the film camera porn. I will post some soon

**gofour3** · 03-26-2013, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by KGH

I was going to start a thread about this same subject then I saw your comment so, I will just add mine to this; My father passed away and I acquired some of his Pentax gear. He had already given me some, but as I was looking through the bag, I noticed his ME body. I have a Fuji X10 and took them both and compared them in size. The X10, a compact, is only slightly less wide and just a little shorter, and about the same depth. I have been recovering from an auto accident for some months and have only really been using my Fuji lately. I got out my Pentax K200 with battery pack and thought I would have to use a monopod just to hold it.

I am not used to the size anymore. It makes me laugh that at work we all use Canons for our school photography and most of the other photogs have Canons in their personal life and always kidded me how light and tiny my Pentax gear was, but now I wish it was as small as my dad's old ME. Who wants a backache carrying around all that gear? Just ordered a 43mm LTD lens, have a feeling I'm going to like this small lens.

The FA43 will be a great combo with your ME!

Phil.

Julie · 03-26-2013, 09:18 PM - **1 Like**

I need to subscribe to this thread.

K1000 w/ A 50 2.8 Macro

Canon Demi (rare cream-colored version)

and last but not least, an old Exa with CZJT 50 3.5

03-25-2013, 05:56 PM	#158
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by hollywoodfred I'm sure you all know, it's threads like this one that cultivate the Buyer's Addiction in everyone of us. I was sure I was cured! But seriously, there is some nice gear on display here. Agreed. I haven't been cured of GAS/ LBA/ etc... but I think it's under control. I've actually been slowly getting rid of most of my photo gear. Too much stuff to care for and use. I don't have the space or money for a camera museum - so if I'm not using it, it is on the chopping block. The new stuff is just too expensive to continue buying lenses for multiple systems, etc... Some shots of gear no longer owned... My old Canon AE-1 Program kit after a good cleaning and a new strap. And the venerable Nikon F3HP. Last edited by Pentikonian; 01-15-2014 at 07:47 AM.

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03-22-2013, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#151
hollywoodfred Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vinton, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 358	I'm sure you all know, it's threads like this one that cultivate the Buyer's Addiction in everyone of us. I was sure I was cured! But seriously, there is some nice gear on display here.

03-22-2013, 05:24 PM	#152
k0og Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rolla, Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 699	Originally posted by hollywoodfred I'm sure you all know, it's threads like this one that cultivate the Buyer's Addiction in everyone of us. I was sure I was cured! But seriously, there is some nice gear on display here. Agreed! This thread is fun to watch... Here's my latest: Honeywell Pentax H1a, purchased from the 'bay for $20 + $10 shipping (body only and leather case). It works perfectly! I only had to repair the X-sync flash port (someone had disabled it - easily repairable by removing the bottom cover). Even the light seals are in good shape. With some of its buddies: Super-Takumar 35mm f2; Super-Macro-Takumar 50mm f4; Super-Takumar 55mm f1.8 mounted on the body; Vivitar 28mm f2.5; and Super-Takumar 135mm f2.5. Some more of its buddies: S-M-C Takumar 50mm f1.4 (works fine since the H1a is a later model with red "R" on rewind knob); Super-Takumar 35mm f3.5; Tele-Takumar 300mm f6.3 (pre-set). (The above pictures were taken with Pentax K100D Super, ISO800, SMCP-F 35-70mm f3.5/4.5 lens.) And here are the first pictures taken with the camera. In the first four, the "light meter" in my head underexposed by a couple of stops, but I figured it out mid-way through the roll so the rest were better exposures. Many years ago I shot without a meter, so I'm re-learning the skill. This is a 3-exposure portrait-mode stitch to cover the height of the tree. Stumped. The red swing. Ivy up the tree. Trout lily (one of the first spring wildflowers around here). Rock pile. Rotting pumpkin in the garden. The film was Kodak Tri-X @ ISO400; developed in Rodinal, 1+100, 30-minutes, agitation 5 sec. every 5 min.; scanned with Epson V500. Fun times! -Joe-

03-23-2013, 07:18 AM	#153
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	New thread, old gear, good chance to show it all off: K2 with 45-125 f4 Spotties: L-R ESII, SPII, SPx2, H2, SV Now have the F so will need to do a retake SP with Teletak 300 6.3

03-23-2013, 05:45 PM	#155
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by kc.virginia the light seals are still ok for now. Good thing! I have changed the seals on my XA (Jon Goodman's kit) and it was a non-trivial task that required partial dis-assembly of the camera. Steve

03-23-2013, 05:49 PM	#156
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by kc.virginia Got a couple of weeks ago. It's in almost new shape and the light seals are still ok for now. (It's the XA2.) Lovely camera!

03-24-2013, 01:55 PM	#157
kc.virginia Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 71	Originally posted by stevebrot Good thing! I have changed the seals on my XA (Jon Goodman's kit) and it was a non-trivial task that required partial dis-assembly of the camera. Steve Yikes. I hope they last for a while, then!

03-25-2013, 05:59 PM	#159
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by abieleck My new Pentax K1000 SE shot with my Fuji X100 with the Steel Bridge in the background That's a nice looking camera.

03-25-2013, 09:55 PM	#161
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Pentikonian My old Canon AE-1 Program kit after a good cleaning and a new strap. And the venerable Nikon F3HP. I can pass on the Canon, but the Nikon...oh, yeah, the Nikon...(slobber)... Steve

03-26-2013, 10:01 AM	#162
KGH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 102	Originally posted by tuco Interesting the ME Super is the same size as a X100. And it takes a mirrorless camera in digital that's not even FF to match the size of this FF camera. Thanks. The close proximity and ultra wide angle taking lens makes that 50mm look bigger than it is on the ME Super. I was going to start a thread about this same subject then I saw your comment so, I will just add mine to this; My father passed away and I acquired some of his Pentax gear. He had already given me some, but as I was looking through the bag, I noticed his ME body. I have a Fuji X10 and took them both and compared them in size. The X10, a compact, is only slightly less wide and just a little shorter, and about the same depth. I have been recovering from an auto accident for some months and have only really been using my Fuji lately. I got out my Pentax K200 with battery pack and thought I would have to use a monopod just to hold it. I am not used to the size anymore. It makes me laugh that at work we all use Canons for our school photography and most of the other photogs have Canons in their personal life and always kidded me how light and tiny my Pentax gear was, but now I wish it was as small as my dad's old ME. Who wants a backache carrying around all that gear? Just ordered a 43mm LTD lens, have a feeling I'm going to like this small lens.

03-26-2013, 03:24 PM	#163
Zaphodmonster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 151	Wow great thread, and great photos! I'm really digging the film camera porn. I will post some soon

03-26-2013, 05:48 PM	#164
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by KGH I was going to start a thread about this same subject then I saw your comment so, I will just add mine to this; My father passed away and I acquired some of his Pentax gear. He had already given me some, but as I was looking through the bag, I noticed his ME body. I have a Fuji X10 and took them both and compared them in size. The X10, a compact, is only slightly less wide and just a little shorter, and about the same depth. I have been recovering from an auto accident for some months and have only really been using my Fuji lately. I got out my Pentax K200 with battery pack and thought I would have to use a monopod just to hold it. I am not used to the size anymore. It makes me laugh that at work we all use Canons for our school photography and most of the other photogs have Canons in their personal life and always kidded me how light and tiny my Pentax gear was, but now I wish it was as small as my dad's old ME. Who wants a backache carrying around all that gear? Just ordered a 43mm LTD lens, have a feeling I'm going to like this small lens. The FA43 will be a great combo with your ME! Phil.

03-26-2013, 09:18 PM - 1 Like	#165
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	I need to subscribe to this thread. K1000 w/ A 50 2.8 Macro Canon Demi (rare cream-colored version) and last but not least, an old Exa with CZJT 50 3.5