Advice on 35mm Film Camera

Pan Kleks · 03-28-2020, 10:20 AM

I used to own a Nikon F100 camera and really liked everything about it. I then moved into 6x4.5 and 6x9 film cameras but I am slowly selling them since I got into Pentax. I bought myself a K10D and besides the kit lens I own the Amigo 31 and 77 lenses. I would like to get a film 35mm Pentax camera so I can use my limiteds with them and need advice on which Pentax camera is the most like the F100. I would like to get one that has automatic exposure.

Swift1 · 03-28-2020, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Pan Kleks

I used to own a Nikon F100 camera and really liked everything about it. I then moved into 6x4.5 and 6x9 film cameras but I am slowly selling them since I got into Pentax. I bought myself a K10D and besides the kit lens I own the Amigo 31 and 77 lenses. I would like to get a film 35mm Pentax camera so I can use my limiteds with them and need advice on which Pentax camera is the most like the F100. I would like to get one that has automatic exposure.

I would recommend the Pentax Z-1p/PZ-1p.

**onlineflyer** · 03-28-2020, 10:52 AM

Second the PZ-1P, I had one and it was a great camera.

BarneyL · 03-28-2020, 12:17 PM

MZ-3 is a good choice as well

dantonvb · 03-28-2020, 12:25 PM

Z-1p/PZ-1p

stevebrot · 03-28-2020, 01:27 PM

The model closest to the F100 would probably be the Pentax MZ-S, though Z-1p/PZ-1p might also be considered. It depends on the desired features you would want in common. The links below might be helpful:

Z-1 / PZ-1 | The K-Mount Page

MZ-S | The K-Mount Page

Pentax MZ-S - Pentax Autofocus Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Pentax Z-1p / PZ-1p - Pentax Autofocus Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Steve

Kobayashi.K · 03-28-2020, 03:07 PM

I don't think there is a good match for the F100 on the Pentax palette. I have a bunch of Pentax film-cameras, but the Nikons are in a different realm. When my original F-801 died I decided to get a Nikon F6 as a replacement. I only use manual lenses of type AI/AIs on it, which is comparable to the Limiteds as for quality and feel (they are actually better).

Last edited by Kobayashi.K; 03-28-2020 at 03:12 PM.

03-28-2020, 10:20 AM	#1
Pan Kleks Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 45	Advice on 35mm Film Camera I used to own a Nikon F100 camera and really liked everything about it. I then moved into 6x4.5 and 6x9 film cameras but I am slowly selling them since I got into Pentax. I bought myself a K10D and besides the kit lens I own the Amigo 31 and 77 lenses. I would like to get a film 35mm Pentax camera so I can use my limiteds with them and need advice on which Pentax camera is the most like the F100. I would like to get one that has automatic exposure.

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03-28-2020, 10:33 AM	#2
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Pan Kleks I used to own a Nikon F100 camera and really liked everything about it. I then moved into 6x4.5 and 6x9 film cameras but I am slowly selling them since I got into Pentax. I bought myself a K10D and besides the kit lens I own the Amigo 31 and 77 lenses. I would like to get a film 35mm Pentax camera so I can use my limiteds with them and need advice on which Pentax camera is the most like the F100. I would like to get one that has automatic exposure. I would recommend the Pentax Z-1p/PZ-1p.

03-28-2020, 10:52 AM	#3
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Second the PZ-1P, I had one and it was a great camera.

03-28-2020, 12:17 PM	#4
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 899	MZ-3 is a good choice as well

03-28-2020, 12:25 PM	#5
dantonvb Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Photos: Gallery Posts: 86	Z-1p/PZ-1p

03-28-2020, 01:27 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The model closest to the F100 would probably be the Pentax MZ-S, though Z-1p/PZ-1p might also be considered. It depends on the desired features you would want in common. The links below might be helpful: Z-1 / PZ-1 \| The K-Mount Page MZ-S \| The K-Mount Page Pentax MZ-S - Pentax Autofocus Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Pentax Z-1p / PZ-1p - Pentax Autofocus Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Steve

03-28-2020, 03:07 PM	#7
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	I don't think there is a good match for the F100 on the Pentax palette. I have a bunch of Pentax film-cameras, but the Nikons are in a different realm. When my original F-801 died I decided to get a Nikon F6 as a replacement. I only use manual lenses of type AI/AIs on it, which is comparable to the Limiteds as for quality and feel (they are actually better). Last edited by Kobayashi.K; 03-28-2020 at 03:12 PM.