Introduce your... film Pentax!

**pentaximus** · 08-23-2011, 03:20 PM

Thanks guys! I'm shooting a black and white roll right now and can't wait to see what she gives me.

Don From The Radio · 08-24-2011, 08:10 PM

I'm now the aspiring hoarder of a K1000 and an MV as well as my K200D. I like the looks and size of the MV. It must have been a nice camera in its day. The K1000 is only a year or so older than the one I had when I was a kid, so there's some sentimental value there. I mainly get them to see what lenses I can use with my digital, but the film cameras I have are both in excellent condition. I mainly just keep them for looks. I don't ever intend to go back to film at this point. Unless I pick up a 645 for cheap that is.

builttospill · 08-25-2011, 06:50 AM

It never happened unless you have pictures to prove it . . . Let's see the cameras!

Welcome to the forum Don.

Don From The Radio · 08-25-2011, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by builttospill

It never happened unless you have pictures to prove it . . . Let's see the cameras!

Welcome to the forum Don.

Thank you! And pics are forthcoming.

Don From The Radio · 08-25-2011, 12:36 PM

Best I could do with my cell phone camera. It's a small collection, but I'm looking to pick up some more stuff soon.

unixrevolution · 08-25-2011, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by Don From The Radio

Best I could do with my cell phone camera. It's a small collection, but I'm looking to pick up some more stuff soon.

Nice kit, Don! I had an Albinar lens like the one you have. Do you like it? Would love to see the Super-Tak 200/4 as well.

But..on the car? ON THE PAINT? *shiver*

**paulh** · 08-25-2011, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

But..on the car? ON THE PAINT? *shiver*

I was thinking the same thing - those metal camera bodies scraping on the car hood! (but I'm sure he was careful

)

Don From The Radio · 08-25-2011, 04:16 PM

Oh, that car has seen worse. Its a tough old war horse. I'll get some better pictures of the Tak with my real camera. I'm waiting for my screw mount adapter to arrive so
I can shoot with it.

As for the Albinar, I haven't tried any film in that K1000 and it won't mount on my K200D, so I can't comment. Its in amazing condition though. 20 years old and still has the little gold inspection sticker in mint condition.

Hayob · 08-26-2011, 10:08 AM

I have an ME in black and a takumar 28-80 zoom lens and a sirius 70-210 zoom.Plus i have my vivitar 273 auto thyristor flash.

Steinback · 08-26-2011, 02:03 PM

You will probably find that you get better contrast and less lens flare by using a lens hood with that Takumar-A zoom. The ME in black is a nice looking body.

Sluggo · 08-27-2011, 07:43 PM - **1 Like**

It's been a good summer for camera restorations. These all came to me as junkers:

The K1000 has its first roll inside now. The other two have been tested and and make nice purty pictures!

jswillems · 08-27-2011, 08:56 PM - **1 Like**

Picked this up for $15 at a flea market in Santa Cruz, CA. It's not in the best shape cosmetically, but seems to be in perfect shape mechanically. Just when I thought I had gotten over my LBA, now I'll be coveting M42 lenses!

Sluggo · 08-28-2011, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jswillems

Picked this up for $15 at a flea market in Santa Cruz, CA. It's not in the best shape cosmetically, but seems to be in perfect shape mechanically. Just when I thought I had gotten over my LBA, now I'll be coveting M42 lenses!

Hmm.... what would you think of trading lens caps??

LesDMess · 08-28-2011, 05:21 PM - **1 Like**

Alphabetical but not chronological order . . .

unixrevolution · 08-29-2011, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Alphabetical but not chronological order . . .

Drool worthy. The Tank, The Professional, and The Compact, all in black, all together.

08-26-2011, 10:08 AM	#1179
Hayob Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 99	I have an ME in black and a takumar 28-80 zoom lens and a sirius 70-210 zoom.Plus i have my vivitar 273 auto thyristor flash. Attached Images

08-27-2011, 07:43 PM - 1 Like	#1181
Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	three just out of the "shop" It's been a good summer for camera restorations. These all came to me as junkers: The K1000 has its first roll inside now. The other two have been tested and and make nice purty pictures!

08-28-2011, 09:47 AM - 1 Like	#1183
Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	Honeywell vs. Asahi Originally posted by jswillems Picked this up for $15 at a flea market in Santa Cruz, CA. It's not in the best shape cosmetically, but seems to be in perfect shape mechanically. Just when I thought I had gotten over my LBA, now I'll be coveting M42 lenses! Hmm.... what would you think of trading lens caps??

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pentaximus Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Covington, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 926	Thanks guys! I'm shooting a black and white roll right now and can't wait to see what she gives me.

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Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	I'm now the aspiring hoarder of a K1000 and an MV as well as my K200D. I like the looks and size of the MV. It must have been a nice camera in its day. The K1000 is only a year or so older than the one I had when I was a kid, so there's some sentimental value there. I mainly get them to see what lenses I can use with my digital, but the film cameras I have are both in excellent condition. I mainly just keep them for looks. I don't ever intend to go back to film at this point. Unless I pick up a 645 for cheap that is.

08-25-2011, 06:50 AM	#1173
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	It never happened unless you have pictures to prove it . . . Let's see the cameras! Welcome to the forum Don.

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Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Originally posted by builttospill It never happened unless you have pictures to prove it . . . Let's see the cameras! Welcome to the forum Don. Thank you! And pics are forthcoming.

08-25-2011, 12:36 PM	#1175
Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Best I could do with my cell phone camera. It's a small collection, but I'm looking to pick up some more stuff soon.

08-25-2011, 12:54 PM	#1176
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by Don From The Radio Best I could do with my cell phone camera. It's a small collection, but I'm looking to pick up some more stuff soon. Nice kit, Don! I had an Albinar lens like the one you have. Do you like it? Would love to see the Super-Tak 200/4 as well. But..on the car? ON THE PAINT? shiver

08-25-2011, 01:07 PM	#1177
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,237	Originally posted by unixrevolution But..on the car? ON THE PAINT? shiver I was thinking the same thing - those metal camera bodies scraping on the car hood! (but I'm sure he was careful )

08-25-2011, 04:16 PM	#1178
Don From The Radio Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Delaware Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Oh, that car has seen worse. Its a tough old war horse. I'll get some better pictures of the Tak with my real camera. I'm waiting for my screw mount adapter to arrive so I can shoot with it. As for the Albinar, I haven't tried any film in that K1000 and it won't mount on my K200D, so I can't comment. Its in amazing condition though. 20 years old and still has the little gold inspection sticker in mint condition.

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Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	You will probably find that you get better contrast and less lens flare by using a lens hood with that Takumar-A zoom. The ME in black is a nice looking body.

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jswillems Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Osos, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 90	Picked this up for $15 at a flea market in Santa Cruz, CA. It's not in the best shape cosmetically, but seems to be in perfect shape mechanically. Just when I thought I had gotten over my LBA, now I'll be coveting M42 lenses!

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08-28-2011, 05:21 PM - 1 Like	#1184
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Alphabetical but not chronological order . . .

08-29-2011, 06:58 AM	#1185
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by LesDMess Alphabetical but not chronological order . . . Drool worthy. The Tank, The Professional, and The Compact, all in black, all together.