Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

**pepperberry farm** · 07-03-2020, 05:52 AM - **3 Likes**

short story on a photographer's rediscovery of film and review of a Super Program camera:

Pentax Super Program Review - By Chris Colten - 35mmc

pschlute · 07-03-2020, 05:57 AM

I have a Super-A , the same camera but for the name. Really enjoy taking pictures with it.

**boriscleto** · 07-03-2020, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

I have a Super-A , the same camera but for the name. Really enjoy taking pictures with it.

And a different color. The Super A is black and the Super Program only came in chrome. I have both but prefer the black...

thazooo · 07-03-2020, 08:17 AM

My main camera for 20 Years

Now sits on top of my computer desk, In Full Retirement

stevebrot · 07-03-2020, 08:28 AM - **1 Like**

I have a Super Program in Ex+ condition. I also have the power winder and an AF280T flash to round things out. It is capable kit, but I have never meshed with the numeric display or the fact that there is no AE lock and that one flies blind in aperture-priority mode. That said, where it comes into its own is when doing shutter-priority shooting with the Winder ME II. The Motor Drive A would be even better (3.5 fps), but for price and availability.

Here is mine attached to the Tamron SP 70-210/3.5 (19AH)...

Steve

Eyewanders · 07-03-2020, 02:14 PM - **1 Like**

The Super Program is the best condition camera I own that I never use.

**aslyfox** · 07-03-2020, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

short story on a photographer's rediscovery of film and review of a Super Program camera:

Pentax Super Program Review - By Chris Colten - 35mmc

very nice thanks for posting

_____________________

Originally posted by boriscleto

And a different color. The Super A is black and the Super Program only came in chrome. I have both but prefer the black...

I wasn't aware of that

thanks

I have the Super Program

titrisol · 07-03-2020, 04:54 PM

I had one for a while, but preferred the MESuper and the KX to it.
Great camera, even worked with the D-series lenses (some vignetting)

johnha · 07-03-2020, 11:37 PM

My first Pentax was a used Super-A, sold it and very soon bought another. Best with a Motordrive-A bolted to the bottom. The shutter has a unique 'zip' sound I haven't heard anywhere else.

Sadly the electronics have failed in one of mine. Did work, ran film through it then next time I picked it up nothing - although the finder illumination still works.

07-03-2020, 05:52 AM - 3 Likes	#1
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Super Program review - 35MMC short story on a photographer's rediscovery of film and review of a Super Program camera: Pentax Super Program Review - By Chris Colten - 35mmc

07-03-2020, 08:28 AM - 1 Like	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I have a Super Program in Ex+ condition. I also have the power winder and an AF280T flash to round things out. It is capable kit, but I have never meshed with the numeric display or the fact that there is no AE lock and that one flies blind in aperture-priority mode. That said, where it comes into its own is when doing shutter-priority shooting with the Winder ME II. The Motor Drive A would be even better (3.5 fps), but for price and availability. Here is mine attached to the Tamron SP 70-210/3.5 (19AH)... Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 07-03-2020 at 02:20 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Pentax Program A/Program Plus/Program A Plus	Finntax	Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras	12	06-11-2020 03:36 PM
Wanted - Acquired: Super Program/Super A or ME super	kaiserz	Sold Items	3	06-29-2012 03:14 AM

07-03-2020, 05:57 AM	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,222	I have a Super-A , the same camera but for the name. Really enjoy taking pictures with it.

07-03-2020, 06:55 AM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by pschlute I have a Super-A , the same camera but for the name. Really enjoy taking pictures with it. And a different color. The Super A is black and the Super Program only came in chrome. I have both but prefer the black...

07-03-2020, 08:17 AM	#4
thazooo Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 854	My main camera for 20 Years Now sits on top of my computer desk, In Full Retirement

07-03-2020, 02:14 PM - 1 Like	#6
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	The Super Program is the best condition camera I own that I never use.

07-03-2020, 03:28 PM	#7
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by pepperberry farm short story on a photographer's rediscovery of film and review of a Super Program camera: Pentax Super Program Review - By Chris Colten - 35mmc very nice thanks for posting _____________________ Originally posted by boriscleto And a different color. The Super A is black and the Super Program only came in chrome. I have both but prefer the black... I wasn't aware of that thanks I have the Super Program

07-03-2020, 04:54 PM	#8
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	I had one for a while, but preferred the MESuper and the KX to it. Great camera, even worked with the D-series lenses (some vignetting)

07-03-2020, 11:37 PM	#9
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	My first Pentax was a used Super-A, sold it and very soon bought another. Best with a Motordrive-A bolted to the bottom. The shutter has a unique 'zip' sound I haven't heard anywhere else. Sadly the electronics have failed in one of mine. Did work, ran film through it then next time I picked it up nothing - although the finder illumination still works.

Super Program review - 35MMC

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!