K1000 vs MX? —is this a silly comparison?

**Baard-Einar** · 02-15-2014, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by builttospill

I've owned every K-series film body. The only one I didn't like, or keep, was the K2, and most people really like this one. However I love the K2 DMD and it's one of my most-used and favorite cameras.

Hi

I have a K2DMD that needs to be fixed, it fell from its shelf when the builders on the next door lot blasted some rock.

But, what differs between the K2 and the K2DMD? I do have a motordrive for my K2DMD, but what else is different?

builttospill · 02-15-2014, 01:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

I have a K2DMD that needs to be fixed, it fell from its shelf when the builders on the next door lot blasted some rock.

But, what differs between the K2 and the K2DMD? I do have a motordrive for my K2DMD, but what else is different?

Sad to hear that. I need to get my motordrive fixed for my second K2 DMD.

The K2 and K2 DMD share the same manual, but there's another small manual that comes with the K2 DMD. You can find it here: Asahi Pentax K2 DMD Motor Drive instruction manual, user manual, free PFD camera manuals. The first section explains all the differences, but the ones important to me are the aperture window in the VF, Photo Memory (basically AE lock), and the split-prism focusing screen.

Other differences discussed include exposure compensation warning, the built-in eyepiece blind for remote shooting, low battery warning, interchangeable backs, and of course the DMD.

**gofour3** · 02-15-2014, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

But, what differs between the K2 and the K2DMD?

Also the K2DMD only came in black, the K2 came in black and chrome. Though I saw a photo of a chrome K2DMD on a site in Japan, though it may have been a "Frankencamera".

Phil.

Paul MaudDib · 02-16-2014, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by Pioneer

Here where I live it seems more like Sunny 11 most of the time. Not sure why that is, maybe it comes with living a mile above sea level, but it seems to work with all my cameras, metered or meterless.

Yeah, it's really more of a "sunny 11" rule, f/16 is only for exceptionally bright scenes like a sunny beach or snow in full sun.

**Baard-Einar** · 02-16-2014, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by builttospill

Sad to hear that. I need to get my motordrive fixed for my second K2 DMD.

The K2 and K2 DMD share the same manual, but there's another small manual that comes with the K2 DMD.
Other differences discussed include exposure compensation warning, the built-in eyepiece blind for remote shooting, low battery warning, interchangeable backs, and of course the DMD.

AH I forgott all about that manual, I actually have an original manual in my collection, but I should get a K2 manual as well.

Whats wrong with your motor drive?

---------- Post added 02-16-2014 at 09:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by gofour3

Also the K2DMD only came in black, the K2 came in black and chrome. Though I saw a photo of a chrome K2DMD on a site in Japan, though it may have been a "Frankencamera".

Phil.

I prefer black anyway.

But it is also a noticable difference between the two.

Thanks Phil

/Baard-Einar.

---------- Post added 02-16-2014 at 09:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by gofour3

Also the K2DMD only came in black, the K2 came in black and chrome. Though I saw a photo of a chrome K2DMD on a site in Japan, though it may have been a "Frankencamera".

Phil.

I prefer black anyway.

But it is also a noticable difference between the two.

http://61174813.at.webry.info/200706/article_4.html
Is this the Frankenstein?

Thanks Phil

/Baard-Einar.

**gofour3** · 02-16-2014, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

http://61174813.at.webry.info/200706/article_4.html
Is this the Frankenstein?

Yep that's the one. Not sure what to make of it, no record that a chrome/sliver was ever produced.

Phil.

builttospill · 02-16-2014, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

AH I forgott all about that manual, I actually have an original manual in my collection, but I should get a K2 manual as well.

Whats wrong with your motor drive?

Here's the manual to the K2: http://www.lensinc.net/manuals/Pentax_K2L.pdf

I picked up the motor drive a few months back and when I opened it there was a lot of battery acid corrosion on the contacts. I dipped a toothbrush in vinegar and started gently brushing, but it broke the coil spring contact right off. I may have to get creative to find a fix for this.

stevebrot · 02-17-2014, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by Pioneer

Here where I live it seems more like Sunny 11 most of the time.

Definitely the case here in the Northwest. The only time of year when we get even remotely close to sunny 16 is noon at mid-summer and then only if the sky is completely clear. In the winter with the low sun angle and all, it is closer to sunny 8!

Steve

Pioneer · 02-27-2014, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Definitely the case here in the Northwest. The only time of year when we get even remotely close to sunny 16 is noon at mid-summer and then only if the sky is completely clear. In the winter with the low sun angle and all, it is closer to sunny 8!

Steve

Well, it has been "not so sunny" f4 ever since woke up this morning.

**monochrome** · 02-27-2014, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Pioneer

Well, it has been "not so sunny" f4 ever since woke up this morning.

It has been not-so-sunny f/4 here since along about Thanksgiving.

Pioneer · 02-27-2014, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

It has been not-so-sunny f/4 here since along about Thanksgiving.

I would have moved by this time.

...or at least taken a very long vacation.

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02-15-2014, 12:55 PM	#91
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by builttospill I've owned every K-series film body. The only one I didn't like, or keep, was the K2, and most people really like this one. However I love the K2 DMD and it's one of my most-used and favorite cameras. Hi I have a K2DMD that needs to be fixed, it fell from its shelf when the builders on the next door lot blasted some rock. But, what differs between the K2 and the K2DMD? I do have a motordrive for my K2DMD, but what else is different?

02-15-2014, 01:53 PM - 1 Like	#92
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by Baard-Einar I have a K2DMD that needs to be fixed, it fell from its shelf when the builders on the next door lot blasted some rock. But, what differs between the K2 and the K2DMD? I do have a motordrive for my K2DMD, but what else is different? Sad to hear that. I need to get my motordrive fixed for my second K2 DMD. The K2 and K2 DMD share the same manual, but there's another small manual that comes with the K2 DMD. You can find it here: Asahi Pentax K2 DMD Motor Drive instruction manual, user manual, free PFD camera manuals. The first section explains all the differences, but the ones important to me are the aperture window in the VF, Photo Memory (basically AE lock), and the split-prism focusing screen. Other differences discussed include exposure compensation warning, the built-in eyepiece blind for remote shooting, low battery warning, interchangeable backs, and of course the DMD.

02-15-2014, 02:53 PM	#93
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by Baard-Einar But, what differs between the K2 and the K2DMD? Also the K2DMD only came in black, the K2 came in black and chrome. Though I saw a photo of a chrome K2DMD on a site in Japan, though it may have been a "Frankencamera". Phil.

02-16-2014, 10:43 AM	#94
Paul MaudDib Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 294	Originally posted by Pioneer Here where I live it seems more like Sunny 11 most of the time. Not sure why that is, maybe it comes with living a mile above sea level, but it seems to work with all my cameras, metered or meterless. Yeah, it's really more of a "sunny 11" rule, f/16 is only for exceptionally bright scenes like a sunny beach or snow in full sun.

02-16-2014, 01:40 PM	#95
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by builttospill Sad to hear that. I need to get my motordrive fixed for my second K2 DMD. The K2 and K2 DMD share the same manual, but there's another small manual that comes with the K2 DMD. Other differences discussed include exposure compensation warning, the built-in eyepiece blind for remote shooting, low battery warning, interchangeable backs, and of course the DMD. AH I forgott all about that manual, I actually have an original manual in my collection, but I should get a K2 manual as well. Whats wrong with your motor drive? ---------- Post added 02-16-2014 at 09:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by gofour3 Also the K2DMD only came in black, the K2 came in black and chrome. Though I saw a photo of a chrome K2DMD on a site in Japan, though it may have been a "Frankencamera". Phil. I prefer black anyway. But it is also a noticable difference between the two. Thanks Phil /Baard-Einar. ---------- Post added 02-16-2014 at 09:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by gofour3 Also the K2DMD only came in black, the K2 came in black and chrome. Though I saw a photo of a chrome K2DMD on a site in Japan, though it may have been a "Frankencamera". Phil. I prefer black anyway. But it is also a noticable difference between the two. http://61174813.at.webry.info/200706/article_4.html Is this the Frankenstein? Thanks Phil /Baard-Einar.

02-16-2014, 02:16 PM	#96
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by Baard-Einar http://61174813.at.webry.info/200706/article_4.html Is this the Frankenstein? Yep that's the one. Not sure what to make of it, no record that a chrome/sliver was ever produced. Phil.

02-16-2014, 03:54 PM	#97
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by Baard-Einar AH I forgott all about that manual, I actually have an original manual in my collection, but I should get a K2 manual as well. Whats wrong with your motor drive? Here's the manual to the K2: http://www.lensinc.net/manuals/Pentax_K2L.pdf I picked up the motor drive a few months back and when I opened it there was a lot of battery acid corrosion on the contacts. I dipped a toothbrush in vinegar and started gently brushing, but it broke the coil spring contact right off. I may have to get creative to find a fix for this.

02-17-2014, 11:16 AM	#98
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Pioneer Here where I live it seems more like Sunny 11 most of the time. Definitely the case here in the Northwest. The only time of year when we get even remotely close to sunny 16 is noon at mid-summer and then only if the sky is completely clear. In the winter with the low sun angle and all, it is closer to sunny 8! Steve

02-27-2014, 11:53 AM	#99
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by stevebrot Definitely the case here in the Northwest. The only time of year when we get even remotely close to sunny 16 is noon at mid-summer and then only if the sky is completely clear. In the winter with the low sun angle and all, it is closer to sunny 8! Steve Well, it has been "not so sunny" f4 ever since woke up this morning.

02-27-2014, 01:30 PM	#100
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Pioneer Well, it has been "not so sunny" f4 ever since woke up this morning. It has been not-so-sunny f/4 here since along about Thanksgiving.

02-27-2014, 03:20 PM	#101
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by monochrome It has been not-so-sunny f/4 here since along about Thanksgiving. I would have moved by this time. ...or at least taken a very long vacation.