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SouthShoreRob · 03-09-2008, 06:39 AM

Just out of curiosity, what is considered to be Pentax's best 35mm film body - their "pro" model if you will. Back in the day, I used a simple K1000, but never did investigate anything beyond that. Today, I'm wondering what was mated to these beautiful FA* lenses. Thanks for your insight...

Rob

**Buffy** · 03-09-2008, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by SouthShoreRob

Just out of curiosity, what is considered to be Pentax's best 35mm film body - their "pro" model if you will. Back in the day, I used a simple K1000, but never did investigate anything beyond that. Today, I'm wondering what was mated to these beautiful FA* lenses. Thanks for your insight...

Rob

My opinion, and that's all it is, is either the LX or the MZ-S. No doubt the PZ-1p and others will get some votes.

Buffy

ftpaddict · 03-09-2008, 09:17 AM

The LX, PZ-1p and MZ-S. But the K1000 will always remain the purist's camera.

scribble · 03-09-2008, 09:32 AM

The MZ-S is without a doubt the best Pentax film SLR as far as feature sets go and ergonomics.

The PZ-1p is a great body at a low price, but clunky for my hands at least.

The LX is a hard and tough body with interchangeable finders and the ability to outlive any situation.

And the MX, for its great build and small size, it can do anything you need it to do, and still fit in your pocket with a pair of primes in the other.

Of course, the MZ-S is the best of the best, as far as use every day and working with, and to see one with the 31mm Limited mounted, its just beautiful.

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-09-2008, 10:22 AM

although the LX is a great body, to get the most out of FA lenses get a PZ-1.

It is the film version of a K10D

SouthShoreRob · 03-10-2008, 07:31 AM

Thanks all for the info / opinions.

hll · 03-14-2008, 01:41 PM

guys how about zx30???
i am a k10d user and bought zx30 recently for a very little price??
is it worth ....???
halil

offertonhatter · 03-14-2008, 02:59 PM

For me the MZ-S, top of a great range (I have the MZ-5n which is'nt far off)

Never got hold of the PZ-1 so cannot comment.

offertonhatter · 03-14-2008, 03:14 PM

I have just looked at the spec of the PZ-1p and I want one (with an MZ-S) its neck and neck with both. So I would say either of them for the ultimate film body.

Now to look at the auction sites..........LOL

ftpaddict · 03-14-2008, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by hll

guys how about zx30???
i am a k10d user and bought zx30 recently for a very little price??
is it worth ....???
halil

Har. I have a ZX-30. Light and snappy. Love it. Shame about the plastic lens mount, though.

offertonhatter · 03-14-2008, 04:34 PM

I know what you mean, my MZ-50 has a plastic mount - not good. Thank god my MZ-5n has a metal mount.....

hll · 03-14-2008, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Shame about the plastic lens mount, though.

are you kidding me?? oh no!!!
i really want a camera as solid as p30 or a 30 or other oldies with AF, as far as i have seen there is no such pentax

(((

lesmore49 · 03-15-2008, 07:08 AM

LX. I almost bought a new one about 23 years ago. I didn't as I only had so much budget and I wanted to go medium format, so I bought a new Mamiya 220 Prof F TLR. Great camera, but in the end I didn't use as much. Probably should of got the LX.

falconeye · 03-15-2008, 06:07 PM

I don't get it.

Isn't the "Pentax *ist" the only film camera able to make use of DA lenses? So, for somebody seriously interested into film alongside digital, that's about the only and best film body.

TomE · 03-15-2008, 06:21 PM

The FA* lenses were made for the PZ-1 which has amazing focus speed, then came the MZ-S, almost as fast with more features, pick one you can't go wrong.

For the purest it is the LX all the way although no AF!!

Tom

03-09-2008, 06:39 AM	#1
SouthShoreRob Guest	Best film body? Just out of curiosity, what is considered to be Pentax's best 35mm film body - their "pro" model if you will. Back in the day, I used a simple K1000, but never did investigate anything beyond that. Today, I'm wondering what was mated to these beautiful FA* lenses. Thanks for your insight... Rob

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03-09-2008, 07:51 AM	#2
Buffy Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Posts: 389	Originally posted by SouthShoreRob Just out of curiosity, what is considered to be Pentax's best 35mm film body - their "pro" model if you will. Back in the day, I used a simple K1000, but never did investigate anything beyond that. Today, I'm wondering what was mated to these beautiful FA* lenses. Thanks for your insight... Rob My opinion, and that's all it is, is either the LX or the MZ-S. No doubt the PZ-1p and others will get some votes. Buffy

03-09-2008, 09:17 AM	#3
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	The LX, PZ-1p and MZ-S. But the K1000 will always remain the purist's camera.

03-09-2008, 09:32 AM	#4
scribble Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kentville, NS Photos: Gallery Posts: 208	The MZ-S is without a doubt the best Pentax film SLR as far as feature sets go and ergonomics. The PZ-1p is a great body at a low price, but clunky for my hands at least. The LX is a hard and tough body with interchangeable finders and the ability to outlive any situation. And the MX, for its great build and small size, it can do anything you need it to do, and still fit in your pocket with a pair of primes in the other. Of course, the MZ-S is the best of the best, as far as use every day and working with, and to see one with the 31mm Limited mounted, its just beautiful.

03-09-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	although the LX is a great body, to get the most out of FA lenses get a PZ-1. It is the film version of a K10D

03-10-2008, 07:31 AM	#6
SouthShoreRob Guest	Thanks all for the info / opinions.

03-14-2008, 01:41 PM	#7
hll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new york Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	guys how about zx30??? i am a k10d user and bought zx30 recently for a very little price?? is it worth ....??? halil

03-14-2008, 02:59 PM	#8
offertonhatter Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West UK Posts: 390	For me the MZ-S, top of a great range (I have the MZ-5n which is'nt far off) Never got hold of the PZ-1 so cannot comment.

03-14-2008, 03:14 PM	#9
offertonhatter Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West UK Posts: 390	I have just looked at the spec of the PZ-1p and I want one (with an MZ-S) its neck and neck with both. So I would say either of them for the ultimate film body. Now to look at the auction sites..........LOL

03-14-2008, 04:32 PM	#10
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by hll guys how about zx30??? i am a k10d user and bought zx30 recently for a very little price?? is it worth ....??? halil Har. I have a ZX-30. Light and snappy. Love it. Shame about the plastic lens mount, though.

03-14-2008, 04:34 PM	#11
offertonhatter Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West UK Posts: 390	I know what you mean, my MZ-50 has a plastic mount - not good. Thank god my MZ-5n has a metal mount.....

03-14-2008, 04:35 PM	#12
hll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new york Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	Originally posted by ftpaddict Shame about the plastic lens mount, though. are you kidding me?? oh no!!! i really want a camera as solid as p30 or a 30 or other oldies with AF, as far as i have seen there is no such pentax (((

03-15-2008, 07:08 AM	#13
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	LX. I almost bought a new one about 23 years ago. I didn't as I only had so much budget and I wanted to go medium format, so I bought a new Mamiya 220 Prof F TLR. Great camera, but in the end I didn't use as much. Probably should of got the LX.

03-15-2008, 06:07 PM	#14
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	I don't get it. Isn't the "Pentax *ist" the only film camera able to make use of DA lenses? So, for somebody seriously interested into film alongside digital, that's about the only and best film body.

03-15-2008, 06:21 PM	#15
TomE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 299	The FA* lenses were made for the PZ-1 which has amazing focus speed, then came the MZ-S, almost as fast with more features, pick one you can't go wrong. For the purest it is the LX all the way although no AF!! Tom

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