Older Film Camera???

Das Boot · 03-28-2008, 06:12 PM

I got back into photography a couple of years ago when I bought a K1000 on eBay. I used it a lot and eventually picked up a K110d. Now I have a K10d, the K110d, (2)K1000's, about 20 lenses, and an old TLR camera (of course not pentax). What I would like to know is - I'm looking for an older pentax film camera that can give me mirror lockup, DOF Preview and is K mount. I enjoy shooting landscape and night photography and that's it. What's a good fit? I've looked at the mx-m/zx-m and wonder if they have mirror lock up. Can anyone give me an opinion???

... Oh yeah, I've tried to buy film lenses knowing I would like to shoot film too, but I did break down and buy the DA 10mm-17mm, will this work on film (I know about the vignetteing - I was just wondering about the lens/camera communication and physically)

Thanks-
Brian

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-28-2008, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by the_int21h

I got back into photography a couple of years ago when I bought a K1000 on eBay. I used it a lot and eventually picked up a K110d. Now I have a K10d, the K110d, (2)K1000's, about 20 lenses, and an old TLR camera (of course not pentax). What I would like to know is - I'm looking for an older pentax film camera that can give me mirror lockup, DOF Preview and is K mount. I enjoy shooting landscape and night photography and that's it. What's a good fit? I've looked at the mx-m/zx-m and wonder if they have mirror lock up. Can anyone give me an opinion???

... Oh yeah, I've tried to buy film lenses knowing I would like to shoot film too, but I did break down and buy the DA 10mm-17mm, will this work on film (I know about the vignetteing - I was just wondering about the lens/camera communication and physically)

Thanks-
Brian

I like my MZ-S. It has the 2 second mirror lockup on the self timer, will autofocus AF lenses, uses any exposure option available with the given lens, and knows what stop a K mount or M lens is set to. It also has the dof preview just like the K10D. I do have to adjust a bit to get used to a different position for the shutter release, it's lower, where the front edial is.

KungPOW · 03-28-2008, 09:21 PM

How about the K2. Same series as the K1000, but with all the features.

I don't have one, but I want one!

séamuis · 03-29-2008, 05:05 AM

I second the MZ-S I don't own one but it has all the features you asked about, including being able to communicate with your DA lens. The K2 has all those features but will definitely not communicate with the DA because it comes from the same generation of cameras as your loved K1000's

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-29-2008, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by the_int21h

I got back into photography a couple of years ago when I bought a K1000 on eBay. I used it a lot and eventually picked up a K110d. Now I have a K10d, the K110d, (2)K1000's, about 20 lenses, and an old TLR camera (of course not pentax). What I would like to know is - I'm looking for an older pentax film camera that can give me mirror lockup, DOF Preview and is K mount. I enjoy shooting landscape and night photography and that's it. What's a good fit? I've looked at the mx-m/zx-m and wonder if they have mirror lock up. Can anyone give me an opinion???

... Oh yeah, I've tried to buy film lenses knowing I would like to shoot film too, but I did break down and buy the DA 10mm-17mm, will this work on film (I know about the vignetteing - I was just wondering about the lens/camera communication and physically)

Thanks-
Brian

Try a Kx

it does all that, has matched needle metering, and a apature periscope in hte viewfinder

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-29-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Try a Kx

it does all that, has matched needle metering, and a apature periscope in hte viewfinder

The KX cannot use a lens without an aperture ring. That eliminates all FA-J and DA lenses. Other than that, the KX is a great camera. I had one, and stupidly let it go.

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-29-2008, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

The KX cannot use a lens without an aperture ring. That eliminates all FA-J and DA lenses. Other than that, the KX is a great camera. I had one, and stupidly let it go.

I took the liberty of assuming old really meant old.

If you want to add the FA-J and DA lenses, then my standard answer is a PZ-1. I liken it to a film version of a K10D.

I own them both (KX and PZ-1) and have no intention of letting either go too far.

Das Boot · 04-07-2008, 06:42 PM

Sorry for getting back so late, but thanks for all the info. I decided on the KX. Actually I bought 2 (by mistake). My wife and I are going on a trip to Baltimore/Philadelphia in about a week and I can't wait to use it. She's going to be stuck in conferences and I'll be free to roam most of the day(s) ;-) Thanks again!!

Brian

**monochrome** · 04-07-2008, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by the_int21h

Sorry for getting back so late, but thanks for all the info. I decided on the KX. Actually I bought 2 (by mistake). My wife and I are going on a trip to Baltimore/Philadelphia in about a week and I can't wait to use it. She's going to be stuck in conferences and I'll be free to roam most of the day(s) ;-) Thanks again!!

Brian

You are going to love those cameras. If you don't, PM me - I could always use another one or two.

03-28-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
Das Boot Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sparkle City, South Cackalacky Photos: Gallery Posts: 689	Older Film Camera??? I got back into photography a couple of years ago when I bought a K1000 on eBay. I used it a lot and eventually picked up a K110d. Now I have a K10d, the K110d, (2)K1000's, about 20 lenses, and an old TLR camera (of course not pentax). What I would like to know is - I'm looking for an older pentax film camera that can give me mirror lockup, DOF Preview and is K mount. I enjoy shooting landscape and night photography and that's it. What's a good fit? I've looked at the mx-m/zx-m and wonder if they have mirror lock up. Can anyone give me an opinion??? ... Oh yeah, I've tried to buy film lenses knowing I would like to shoot film too, but I did break down and buy the DA 10mm-17mm, will this work on film (I know about the vignetteing - I was just wondering about the lens/camera communication and physically) Thanks- Brian

04-07-2008, 07:10 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	KX will not die Originally posted by the_int21h Sorry for getting back so late, but thanks for all the info. I decided on the KX. Actually I bought 2 (by mistake). My wife and I are going on a trip to Baltimore/Philadelphia in about a week and I can't wait to use it. She's going to be stuck in conferences and I'll be free to roam most of the day(s) ;-) Thanks again!! Brian You are going to love those cameras. If you don't, PM me - I could always use another one or two.

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03-28-2008, 09:10 PM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by the_int21h I got back into photography a couple of years ago when I bought a K1000 on eBay. I used it a lot and eventually picked up a K110d. Now I have a K10d, the K110d, (2)K1000's, about 20 lenses, and an old TLR camera (of course not pentax). What I would like to know is - I'm looking for an older pentax film camera that can give me mirror lockup, DOF Preview and is K mount. I enjoy shooting landscape and night photography and that's it. What's a good fit? I've looked at the mx-m/zx-m and wonder if they have mirror lock up. Can anyone give me an opinion??? ... Oh yeah, I've tried to buy film lenses knowing I would like to shoot film too, but I did break down and buy the DA 10mm-17mm, will this work on film (I know about the vignetteing - I was just wondering about the lens/camera communication and physically) Thanks- Brian I like my MZ-S. It has the 2 second mirror lockup on the self timer, will autofocus AF lenses, uses any exposure option available with the given lens, and knows what stop a K mount or M lens is set to. It also has the dof preview just like the K10D. I do have to adjust a bit to get used to a different position for the shutter release, it's lower, where the front edial is.

03-28-2008, 09:21 PM	#3
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	How about the K2. Same series as the K1000, but with all the features. I don't have one, but I want one!

03-29-2008, 05:05 AM	#4
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I second the MZ-S I don't own one but it has all the features you asked about, including being able to communicate with your DA lens. The K2 has all those features but will definitely not communicate with the DA because it comes from the same generation of cameras as your loved K1000's

03-29-2008, 09:42 AM	#5
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by the_int21h I got back into photography a couple of years ago when I bought a K1000 on eBay. I used it a lot and eventually picked up a K110d. Now I have a K10d, the K110d, (2)K1000's, about 20 lenses, and an old TLR camera (of course not pentax). What I would like to know is - I'm looking for an older pentax film camera that can give me mirror lockup, DOF Preview and is K mount. I enjoy shooting landscape and night photography and that's it. What's a good fit? I've looked at the mx-m/zx-m and wonder if they have mirror lock up. Can anyone give me an opinion??? ... Oh yeah, I've tried to buy film lenses knowing I would like to shoot film too, but I did break down and buy the DA 10mm-17mm, will this work on film (I know about the vignetteing - I was just wondering about the lens/camera communication and physically) Thanks- Brian Try a Kx it does all that, has matched needle metering, and a apature periscope in hte viewfinder

03-29-2008, 02:32 PM	#6
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Try a Kx it does all that, has matched needle metering, and a apature periscope in hte viewfinder The KX cannot use a lens without an aperture ring. That eliminates all FA-J and DA lenses. Other than that, the KX is a great camera. I had one, and stupidly let it go.

03-29-2008, 06:25 PM	#7
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies The KX cannot use a lens without an aperture ring. That eliminates all FA-J and DA lenses. Other than that, the KX is a great camera. I had one, and stupidly let it go. I took the liberty of assuming old really meant old. If you want to add the FA-J and DA lenses, then my standard answer is a PZ-1. I liken it to a film version of a K10D. I own them both (KX and PZ-1) and have no intention of letting either go too far.

04-07-2008, 06:42 PM	#8
Das Boot Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sparkle City, South Cackalacky Photos: Gallery Posts: 689 Original Poster	Sorry for getting back so late, but thanks for all the info. I decided on the KX. Actually I bought 2 (by mistake). My wife and I are going on a trip to Baltimore/Philadelphia in about a week and I can't wait to use it. She's going to be stuck in conferences and I'll be free to roam most of the day(s) ;-) Thanks again!! Brian