A Pristine H2

**cobbu2** · 12-20-2016, 05:34 PM - **1 Like**

Hello All,

Just picked up an absolutely beeeeautiful black Pentax H2 with the 55mm f/2 Auto Takumar in as pristine condition as one can get I would think. It was just CLA'd so it's in perfect working order, looking (almost) and working like new!

Operationally, the shutter advance is incredibly smooth, the speeds are right on as far as I can tell and the glass is spotless. There's only very minor brassing, so it shows minimal use... amazing considering the camera and I are the same age!

Cheers,

Allan

**sergysergy** · 12-20-2016, 05:39 PM - **1 Like**

beautiful combo!

**paulh** · 12-20-2016, 06:30 PM - **1 Like**

Nice!

johnnynaps · 12-20-2016, 06:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cobbu2

Hello All,

Just picked up an absolutely beeeeautiful black Pentax H2 with the 55mm f/2 Auto Takumar in as pristine condition as one can get I would think. It was just CLA'd so it's in perfect working order, looking (almost) and working like new!

Operationally, the shutter advance is incredibly smooth, the speeds are right on as far as I can tell and the glass is spotless. There's only very minor brassing, so it shows minimal use... amazing considering the camera and I are the same age!

Cheers,

Allan

Sweet! Makes one want to go back, er - up to film again!

**cobbu2** · 12-20-2016, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by johnnynaps

Sweet! Makes one want to go back, er - up to film again!

With nice rigs like this it would be difficult not to!

**gofour3** · 12-20-2016, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cobbu2

Just picked up an absolutely beeeeautiful black Pentax H2 with the 55mm f/2 Auto Takumar in as pristine condition as one can get I would think. It was just CLA'd so it's in perfect working order, looking (almost) and working like new!

Looks like you got a real nice copy, enjoy!

Phil.

**cobbu2** · 12-20-2016, 08:52 PM

Thanks Phil, I certainly will; using the Auto Takumar will take a little extra getting used to!

Paul Ewins · 12-21-2016, 04:34 AM - **1 Like**

A quick and dirty photo of a H2 I also recently acquired. This one is the rarer Asahi H2, as sold in Australia and South America. As you can see the speed selection dial is also a little different, with the X sync stuck to the left of the 30 and 60 rather than in between them.

**cobbu2** · 12-21-2016, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Paul Ewins

A quick and dirty photo of a H2 I also recently acquired. This one is the rarer Asahi H2, as sold in Australia and South America. As you can see the speed selection dial is also a little different, with the X sync stuck to the left of the 30 and 60 rather than in between them.

Interesting and rare example of an Asahi H2! There were other variants as described here (Asahi Pentax 1957-64 - www.pentax-slr.com), made and sold for different worldwide markets.

Xmas · 12-24-2016, 12:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cobbu2

Thanks Phil, I certainly will; using the Auto Takumar will take a little extra getting used to!

If it is at F/5.6 or wider focus @/2 and shoot rest of sequence works ok, if in hurry. They have nice signature.

**monochrome** · 12-24-2016, 12:39 PM - **1 Like**

Mmmmmm. Black. Very nice!

pathdoc · 12-25-2016, 05:46 PM - **1 Like**

Yeah, I thought Asahis were all S-numbered and only the Honeywell/Heiland cameras were H, but there you go.

OP's is just beautiful.

My Asahi Pentax S1a has the X-sync positioned in the manner of Paul Ewins' camera.

I had planned to shoot next with my inherited P3, but looking at this makes me want to pull the S1a out for another roll.

**cobbu2** · 12-25-2016, 10:31 PM

Still waiting for a chance to see some action... hopefully this coming week and I'll show the results as soon as I can.

**Baard-Einar** · 12-26-2016, 08:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Paul Ewins

A quick and dirty photo of a H2 I also recently acquired. This one is the rarer Asahi H2, as sold in Australia and South America. As you can see the speed selection dial is also a little different, with the X sync stuck to the left of the 30 and 60 rather than in between them.

Hey.
I don't think this was sold only in those markets, but in general it was sold in Europe alongside the S2. What color is the R on the rewind knob? My copy has a orange R.

But really cool to see a black copy.

Paul Ewins · 12-26-2016, 09:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Hey.
What color is the R on the rewind knob? My copy has a orange R.

The R is orange now, but I suspect it started out red and faded.

12-20-2016, 05:34 PM - 1 Like	#1
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427	A Pristine H2 Hello All, Just picked up an absolutely beeeeautiful black Pentax H2 with the 55mm f/2 Auto Takumar in as pristine condition as one can get I would think. It was just CLA'd so it's in perfect working order, looking (almost) and working like new! Operationally, the shutter advance is incredibly smooth, the speeds are right on as far as I can tell and the glass is spotless. There's only very minor brassing, so it shows minimal use... amazing considering the camera and I are the same age! Cheers, Allan

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sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	beautiful combo!

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Nice!

12-20-2016, 06:56 PM - 1 Like	#4
johnnynaps New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 6	Originally posted by cobbu2 Hello All, Just picked up an absolutely beeeeautiful black Pentax H2 with the 55mm f/2 Auto Takumar in as pristine condition as one can get I would think. It was just CLA'd so it's in perfect working order, looking (almost) and working like new! Operationally, the shutter advance is incredibly smooth, the speeds are right on as far as I can tell and the glass is spotless. There's only very minor brassing, so it shows minimal use... amazing considering the camera and I are the same age! Cheers, Allan Sweet! Makes one want to go back, er - up to film again!

12-20-2016, 07:23 PM	#5
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnnynaps Sweet! Makes one want to go back, er - up to film again! With nice rigs like this it would be difficult not to!

12-20-2016, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#6
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by cobbu2 Just picked up an absolutely beeeeautiful black Pentax H2 with the 55mm f/2 Auto Takumar in as pristine condition as one can get I would think. It was just CLA'd so it's in perfect working order, looking (almost) and working like new! Looks like you got a real nice copy, enjoy! Phil.

12-20-2016, 08:52 PM	#7
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Thanks Phil, I certainly will; using the Auto Takumar will take a little extra getting used to!

12-21-2016, 04:34 AM - 1 Like	#8
Paul Ewins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 274	A quick and dirty photo of a H2 I also recently acquired. This one is the rarer Asahi H2, as sold in Australia and South America. As you can see the speed selection dial is also a little different, with the X sync stuck to the left of the 30 and 60 rather than in between them.

12-21-2016, 02:53 PM	#9
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul Ewins A quick and dirty photo of a H2 I also recently acquired. This one is the rarer Asahi H2, as sold in Australia and South America. As you can see the speed selection dial is also a little different, with the X sync stuck to the left of the 30 and 60 rather than in between them. Interesting and rare example of an Asahi H2! There were other variants as described here (Asahi Pentax 1957-64 - www.pentax-slr.com), made and sold for different worldwide markets.

12-24-2016, 12:23 PM - 1 Like	#10
Xmas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 617	Originally posted by cobbu2 Thanks Phil, I certainly will; using the Auto Takumar will take a little extra getting used to! If it is at F/5.6 or wider focus @/2 and shoot rest of sequence works ok, if in hurry. They have nice signature.

12-24-2016, 12:39 PM - 1 Like	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Mmmmmm. Black. Very nice!

12-25-2016, 05:46 PM - 1 Like	#12
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Yeah, I thought Asahis were all S-numbered and only the Honeywell/Heiland cameras were H, but there you go. OP's is just beautiful. My Asahi Pentax S1a has the X-sync positioned in the manner of Paul Ewins' camera. I had planned to shoot next with my inherited P3, but looking at this makes me want to pull the S1a out for another roll.

12-25-2016, 10:31 PM	#13
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427 Original Poster	Still waiting for a chance to see some action... hopefully this coming week and I'll show the results as soon as I can.

12-26-2016, 08:01 AM - 1 Like	#14
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by Paul Ewins A quick and dirty photo of a H2 I also recently acquired. This one is the rarer Asahi H2, as sold in Australia and South America. As you can see the speed selection dial is also a little different, with the X sync stuck to the left of the 30 and 60 rather than in between them. Hey. I don't think this was sold only in those markets, but in general it was sold in Europe alongside the S2. What color is the R on the rewind knob? My copy has a orange R. But really cool to see a black copy.

12-26-2016, 09:38 PM - 1 Like	#15
Paul Ewins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 274	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Hey. What color is the R on the rewind knob? My copy has a orange R. The R is orange now, but I suspect it started out red and faded.