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**mattt** · 10-08-2014, 04:54 PM

DRTV... a bunch of knobs... and no comment about Q being the same size... none the less praise for Pentax is praise for Pentax...

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calsan · 10-08-2014, 08:10 PM

Well, I found out something useful at 3:00mins - 110 film is now available again.

**boriscleto** · 10-08-2014, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by calsan

Well, I found out something useful at 3:00mins - 110 film is now available again.

Has been for 2 years.

MD Optofonik · 10-08-2014, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by calsan

Well, I found out something useful at 3:00mins - 110 film is now available again.

Film is not, nor will it ever be, dead.

henkvanzuylen · 10-09-2014, 06:59 AM

Nice!
I like my 110 even as i do like my Q

wombat2go · 10-09-2014, 09:54 AM

No Oly was harmed in the making of this picture

kp0c · 10-09-2014, 10:47 AM

^^ haha nice.

**dadipentak** · 10-09-2014, 11:37 AM

Fond memories: the Auto110 was my first Pentax--took it on my first trip to China.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-09-2014, 01:49 PM

Pentax digital homage to Auto 110:

Chris

IHS · 10-10-2014, 06:03 PM

I'm still hunting for that elusive 70mm lens for the right price. (80. is not the right price)

wombat2go · 10-10-2014, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by IHS

I'm still hunting for that elusive 70mm lens for the right price.

I looked around in about 2011. At that time they were infrequent and as I recall, 2 ~3 times the price of the set of 3 standard lenses

**boriscleto** · 10-10-2014, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by wombat2go

I looked around in about 2011. At that time they were infrequent and as I recall, 2 ~3 times the price of the set of 3 standard lenses

There was one on Shopgoodwill.com in an auction that ended yesterday. Don't know the final price.

wombat2go · 10-10-2014, 07:22 PM

My set of 3 shown in post above came from Goodwill, no compete, I recall about $30 plus ship. they were in top condition, the 18 was missing its cap so I made one on the lathe out of acetal.
I almost always only use the 18mm.

womble · 10-12-2014, 03:00 AM

Anyone tried to Soligor 1.7x teleconvertor?

wombat2go · 10-12-2014, 08:21 AM

Pentax Auto 110 Soligor 1.7x teleconverter Reviews - Pentax Auto 110 Teleconverters - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
By search, it might be the only off brand lens for the Pentax 110 ?
I see that it is with 2 elements and seems to have a f/8 waterhouse stop at the rear.

I suppose the Pentax 110 was intended for users who just used the wallet sized prints from the local shop. I did that for years with thousands of photos on my 35mm slrs, and rarely had enlargements made.
When I was making the adaptor for Pentax 110 > M4/3 I had trouble with the corner sharpness, as the images on the screen are a lot larger than those old wallet sizes. The m4/3 does not have a in-body adjustable aperture like the Pentax 110.
I read that aperture position is critical. With help of PF member Mysteryonion, we put together a sketch (posted on PF somewhere) showing the position of the Pentax 110 aperture in relation to the lens mount.
With aperture on the M4/3 adaptor positioned close to the original P110 position, the corner sharpness improved a lot, (although not as good as a typical 35mm lens), and I was able to make a bigger aperture of somewhere around f/6.3 to f/8.

The M4/3 camera can be set 6:6 (square) aspect ratio which further improves edge sharpness although I use it a native 4:3 with the P110 18mm

Has anybody here used the Soligor t/c ?

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10-08-2014, 08:10 PM	#2
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,549	Well, I found out something useful at 3:00mins - 110 film is now available again.

10-08-2014, 08:59 PM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by calsan Well, I found out something useful at 3:00mins - 110 film is now available again. Has been for 2 years.

10-08-2014, 09:44 PM	#4
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by calsan Well, I found out something useful at 3:00mins - 110 film is now available again. Film is not, nor will it ever be, dead.

10-09-2014, 06:59 AM	#5
henkvanzuylen Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Netherlands, 's-Hertogenbosch Posts: 462	Nice! I like my 110 even as i do like my Q

10-09-2014, 10:47 AM	#7
kp0c Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 761	^^ haha nice.

10-09-2014, 11:37 AM	#8
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Fond memories: the Auto110 was my first Pentax--took it on my first trip to China.

10-09-2014, 01:49 PM	#9
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Pentax digital homage to Auto 110: Chris

10-10-2014, 06:03 PM	#10
IHS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 175	I'm still hunting for that elusive 70mm lens for the right price. (80. is not the right price)

10-10-2014, 06:59 PM	#11
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by IHS I'm still hunting for that elusive 70mm lens for the right price. I looked around in about 2011. At that time they were infrequent and as I recall, 2 ~3 times the price of the set of 3 standard lenses

10-10-2014, 07:14 PM	#12
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by wombat2go I looked around in about 2011. At that time they were infrequent and as I recall, 2 ~3 times the price of the set of 3 standard lenses There was one on Shopgoodwill.com in an auction that ended yesterday. Don't know the final price.

10-10-2014, 07:22 PM	#13
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	My set of 3 shown in post above came from Goodwill, no compete, I recall about $30 plus ship. they were in top condition, the 18 was missing its cap so I made one on the lathe out of acetal. I almost always only use the 18mm.

10-12-2014, 03:00 AM	#14
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Anyone tried to Soligor 1.7x teleconvertor?

10-12-2014, 08:21 AM	#15
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Pentax Auto 110 Soligor 1.7x teleconverter Reviews - Pentax Auto 110 Teleconverters - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database By search, it might be the only off brand lens for the Pentax 110 ? I see that it is with 2 elements and seems to have a f/8 waterhouse stop at the rear. I suppose the Pentax 110 was intended for users who just used the wallet sized prints from the local shop. I did that for years with thousands of photos on my 35mm slrs, and rarely had enlargements made. When I was making the adaptor for Pentax 110 > M4/3 I had trouble with the corner sharpness, as the images on the screen are a lot larger than those old wallet sizes. The m4/3 does not have a in-body adjustable aperture like the Pentax 110. I read that aperture position is critical. With help of PF member Mysteryonion, we put together a sketch (posted on PF somewhere) showing the position of the Pentax 110 aperture in relation to the lens mount. With aperture on the M4/3 adaptor positioned close to the original P110 position, the corner sharpness improved a lot, (although not as good as a typical 35mm lens), and I was able to make a bigger aperture of somewhere around f/6.3 to f/8. The M4/3 camera can be set 6:6 (square) aspect ratio which further improves edge sharpness although I use it a native 4:3 with the P110 18mm Has anybody here used the Soligor t/c ?

Praise for the miniature Auto 110

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