3rd Party K-mount Cameras

kneemeister · 06-16-2018, 08:43 PM - **1 Like**

Here are the Twins. My CP5 and KSX-P

---------- Post added 06-16-18 at 09:04 PM ----------

Originally posted by .a.t.

From what I've read, the Sears KS Auto is a re-badged Ricoh XR-2s. Here's my Sears along with a KX:

I don't shoot with my KS Auto, but buying it at a Goodwill store a few years ago was a milestone for me. It was the 50mm lens attached to the camera which marked the beginning of my ascent into LBA lunacy.

And then when they started ther Auction site, we were in real trouble. I now have almost every Ricoh, Chinon, Pentax and Sears manual focus K-mount (actually I have a box full of KR-30sp's, Chinon CP-7m's just in case under the bed now!!)

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swanlefitte · 06-16-2018, 11:29 PM

Here is the Google cache of the slrs up to 1994.
Other brands with K-mount

officiousbystander · 06-17-2018, 02:57 AM

My experience of the Ricoh XR1 is it's tinny compared with the equivalent Pentax and the meter is now dead, but it came with the amazing Rikenon 50 1.7. Those early Ricohs bought second hand for almost nothing are a great way to expand the nifty 50 collection.

**ChrisPlatt** · 06-17-2018, 05:50 AM

Yes, the Sears KS auto is a Ricoh XR-2s.

Further the Sears KS 1000 is a Ricoh XR-1s.

I have owned them all and can verify this.
The Sears were my first K-mount bodies.

Chris

kneemeister · 06-17-2018, 09:31 AM

Sears models and Ricoh Models
KS Super and Super II were XR-6's minus 1/1000th-----Ricoh/Sears answer to the ME
KSX Super is a KR-10 Super /XR-10-----Ricoh/Sears equilivant to the ME Super
KS-2 is a XR-7- The above with a multi-exposure button added

The KSX-P was an odd ball as it is a Chinon CP-5 Chinon/Sears Equilivant to Ricoh XR-P and Pentax Super Program

Ricoh also had a few odd ball model numbers in its own line up. Instead of a KR-10 my identical camera is a Ricoh A-100, An XR-2 without Mult-Exposure
What was sold in the us as the KR-30p, was sold elsewere as XR-20p....These two models were the equilivent in the line up to the Pentax Program Plus

Adam · 06-30-2018, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Yeah that would be awesome to see, would be great to see a list of all the known 3rd party brands, even the odd-ball ones, that released kmount bodies on one site instead of trying to dig through google/random sites to get questionable info on a specific body.

I have added this category here:
Third-Party Manual Focus Film SLRs - Pentax Third-Party K Mount Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Are you able to upload new camera entries there?

disconnekt · 06-30-2018, 08:10 PM

I'm not able to.

disconnekt · 07-01-2018, 11:39 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I have added this category here:
Third-Party Manual Focus Film SLRs - Pentax Third-Party K Mount Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Are you able to upload new camera entries there?

The page shows up, but there's no "Add Camera" button on the page.

Adam · 07-01-2018, 11:50 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by disconnekt

The page shows up, but there's no "Add Camera" button on the page.

Can you try now? The link should be showing up.

Vendee · 07-01-2018, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

The page shows up, but there's no "Add Camera" button on the page.

It shows up for me using Chrome browser.... top right side of page.

Pentax Lens Reviews | Third-Party Lens Reviews | Accessory Reviews | Pentax Camera ReviewsCamera _________________________________Search · Add New Camera

disconnekt · 07-02-2018, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Can you try now? The link should be showing up.

Yep, it shows up there now. 👍👌

timw4mail · 07-02-2018, 06:10 AM

Oh dear, now I've got to add my Phoenix P1, Chinon CP-7m, and maybe some other bodies I'm forgetting.

disconnekt · 07-02-2018, 03:24 PM

Added 10 so far, which I forgot to add photos on 2.

Spec wise I've been going off what's in the manuals, so I'm sure they're ~95% accurate on the one's I've put up so far, but I'm sure whatever's missing/inaccurate is probably in the manual & I'm sure missed it or didn't read it right/wasn't 100% sure on it.Though in a couple cases, it didn't show the specific battery the camera takes (e.g LR44/SR44), so had to google it, in which case may or may not be right.

Though for some reason I can't seem to go back & edit the info.

timw4mail · 07-02-2018, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Added 10 so far, which I forgot to add photos on 2.

Spec wise I've been going off what's in the manuals, so I'm sure they're ~95% accurate on the one's I've put up so far, but I'm sure whatever's missing/inaccurate is probably in the manual & I'm sure missed it or didn't read it right/wasn't 100% sure on it.Though in a couple cases, it didn't show the specific battery the camera takes (e.g LR44/SR44), so had to google it, in which case may or may not be right.

Though for some reason I can't seem to go back & edit the info.

How many of these are some white-labeled Chinon model, I wonder.

disconnekt · 07-02-2018, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by timw4mail

How many of these are some white-labeled Chinon model, I wonder.

Looking at some of the well known 3rd party (eg Vivitar) & no-named cameras, a good amount of them seem to be rebadged Cosina & Chinon cameras, with various spec tweaks & different body styles to them.

06-17-2018, 05:50 AM	#19
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Gateway drug Yes, the Sears KS auto is a Ricoh XR-2s. Further the Sears KS 1000 is a Ricoh XR-1s. I have owned them all and can verify this. The Sears were my first K-mount bodies. Chris

06-17-2018, 09:31 AM	#20
kneemeister Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pittsford, Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 89	Sears models and Ricoh Models KS Super and Super II were XR-6's minus 1/1000th-----Ricoh/Sears answer to the ME KSX Super is a KR-10 Super /XR-10-----Ricoh/Sears equilivant to the ME Super KS-2 is a XR-7- The above with a multi-exposure button added The KSX-P was an odd ball as it is a Chinon CP-5 Chinon/Sears Equilivant to Ricoh XR-P and Pentax Super Program Ricoh also had a few odd ball model numbers in its own line up. Instead of a KR-10 my identical camera is a Ricoh A-100, An XR-2 without Mult-Exposure What was sold in the us as the KR-30p, was sold elsewere as XR-20p....These two models were the equilivent in the line up to the Pentax Program Plus Last edited by kneemeister; 06-17-2018 at 09:43 AM.

06-30-2018, 07:14 PM	#21
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by disconnekt Yeah that would be awesome to see, would be great to see a list of all the known 3rd party brands, even the odd-ball ones, that released kmount bodies on one site instead of trying to dig through google/random sites to get questionable info on a specific body. I have added this category here: Third-Party Manual Focus Film SLRs - Pentax Third-Party K Mount Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Are you able to upload new camera entries there? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-01-2018, 11:50 PM - 2 Likes	#24
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by disconnekt The page shows up, but there's no "Add Camera" button on the page. Can you try now? The link should be showing up. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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kneemeister Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pittsford, Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 89	Here are the Twins. My CP5 and KSX-P ---------- Post added 06-16-18 at 09:04 PM ---------- Originally posted by .a.t. From what I've read, the Sears KS Auto is a re-badged Ricoh XR-2s. Here's my Sears along with a KX: I don't shoot with my KS Auto, but buying it at a Goodwill store a few years ago was a milestone for me. It was the 50mm lens attached to the camera which marked the beginning of my ascent into LBA lunacy. And then when they started ther Auction site, we were in real trouble. I now have almost every Ricoh, Chinon, Pentax and Sears manual focus K-mount (actually I have a box full of KR-30sp's, Chinon CP-7m's just in case under the bed now!!) Attached Images

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swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Here is the Google cache of the slrs up to 1994. Other brands with K-mount

06-17-2018, 02:57 AM	#18
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	My experience of the Ricoh XR1 is it's tinny compared with the equivalent Pentax and the meter is now dead, but it came with the amazing Rikenon 50 1.7. Those early Ricohs bought second hand for almost nothing are a great way to expand the nifty 50 collection.

06-30-2018, 08:10 PM	#22
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,700 Original Poster	I'm not able to.

07-01-2018, 11:39 PM	#23
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,700 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I have added this category here: Third-Party Manual Focus Film SLRs - Pentax Third-Party K Mount Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Are you able to upload new camera entries there? The page shows up, but there's no "Add Camera" button on the page.

07-01-2018, 11:53 PM	#25
Vendee Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,134	Originally posted by disconnekt The page shows up, but there's no "Add Camera" button on the page. It shows up for me using Chrome browser.... top right side of page. Pentax Lens Reviews \| Third-Party Lens Reviews \| Accessory Reviews \| Pentax Camera ReviewsCamera _________________________________Search · Add New Camera

07-02-2018, 12:00 AM	#26
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,700 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Can you try now? The link should be showing up. Yep, it shows up there now. 👍👌

07-02-2018, 06:10 AM	#27
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Oh dear, now I've got to add my Phoenix P1, Chinon CP-7m, and maybe some other bodies I'm forgetting.

07-02-2018, 03:24 PM	#28
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,700 Original Poster	Added 10 so far, which I forgot to add photos on 2. Spec wise I've been going off what's in the manuals, so I'm sure they're ~95% accurate on the one's I've put up so far, but I'm sure whatever's missing/inaccurate is probably in the manual & I'm sure missed it or didn't read it right/wasn't 100% sure on it.Though in a couple cases, it didn't show the specific battery the camera takes (e.g LR44/SR44), so had to google it, in which case may or may not be right. Though for some reason I can't seem to go back & edit the info.

07-02-2018, 03:30 PM	#29
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by disconnekt Added 10 so far, which I forgot to add photos on 2. Spec wise I've been going off what's in the manuals, so I'm sure they're ~95% accurate on the one's I've put up so far, but I'm sure whatever's missing/inaccurate is probably in the manual & I'm sure missed it or didn't read it right/wasn't 100% sure on it.Though in a couple cases, it didn't show the specific battery the camera takes (e.g LR44/SR44), so had to google it, in which case may or may not be right. Though for some reason I can't seem to go back & edit the info. How many of these are some white-labeled Chinon model, I wonder.

07-02-2018, 03:39 PM	#30
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,700 Original Poster	Originally posted by timw4mail How many of these are some white-labeled Chinon model, I wonder. Looking at some of the well known 3rd party (eg Vivitar) & no-named cameras, a good amount of them seem to be rebadged Cosina & Chinon cameras, with various spec tweaks & different body styles to them.