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Crazy Fedya · 07-18-2010, 06:16 PM

Hi, I have MX and ME Super, and I was wondering if I can use only one winder for both cameras. If anyone has an idea, please let me know.
Thanks,
Sam

stevebrot · 07-18-2010, 06:25 PM

Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page is your best friend for this type of question. Here is a link to his page with the model/drive compatibility matrix:

Pentax Winders and Motor Drives

Steve

P.S. The short answer to your question is that the MX had its own winder and motor drive that were unique to that model. Sorry

Crazy Fedya · 07-18-2010, 06:26 PM

I'm sorry, I should have looked there first. But, I guess, I wrote first, thought later.

stevebrot · 07-18-2010, 06:34 PM

I should probably leave Bojidar a note. I believe he has the dates wrong for most of the winders/drives. I am pretty sure that I handled both MX and ME Super cameras with winders in 1982 when I was in the market to buy.

Steve

Crazy Fedya · 07-18-2010, 06:41 PM

In 1982 I was taking bogus photos of my sister with my Grandfathers Zorki-2, that disappeared, and now is, apparently, a very sought after camera.
And Pentaxes were only a dream.

stevebrot · 07-18-2010, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Crazy Fedya

In 1982 I was taking bogus photos of my sister with my Grandfathers Zorki-2, that disappeared, and now is, apparently, a very sought after camera.
And Pentaxes were only a dream.

Are you the Fedya that sells FSU cameras? There is an online seller that uses that name.

Steve

Crazy Fedya · 07-18-2010, 08:45 PM

No, I am not. Fedya is rather common name, like Ted in English. My Fedya is derived from my last name.

John Poirier · 07-18-2010, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by Crazy Fedya

Hi, I have MX and ME Super, and I was wondering if I can use only one winder for both cameras. If anyone has an idea, please let me know.
Thanks,
Sam

No, the winders are incompatible. The Winder ME II is common and not expensive. The Winder MX is a little harder to find but not too bad. The MX winder is prone to problems with the battery door breaking.

Both winders get the job done, but are not terribly fast. They do improve handling with large lenses.

There was also a motor drive for the MX, but you don't see those too often.

Check out KEH.com to give you an idea of prices.

John

Crazy Fedya · 07-19-2010, 06:34 PM

Thank you very much for all the answers. I guess I will have to get two winders, but that's ok, since then I won't have to keep taking it off. I guess, I didn't think of convenience, when I thought of costs.

8540tomg · 07-19-2010, 07:21 PM

You might want to check the foam seals which hold the batteries in place if you get an MX Winder. They turn to goo over the years. Mine did and had to be replaced. Check before you buy.

Tom G

Crazy Fedya · 07-19-2010, 07:35 PM

The one I am planning to purchase is rated BGN at KEH, so it is what it is

8540tomg · 07-20-2010, 05:02 AM

I think you will find, as I did, that the winder completes the MX package and makes for a perfect fit. My MX seems incomplete without it.

Tom G

Crazy Fedya · 07-20-2010, 12:57 PM

It does feel rather small. I had similar situation with Canon Rebel 2000, that felt weird, but after I purchased the battery pack, it feels like a million bucks.

07-18-2010, 06:16 PM	#1
Crazy Fedya Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 214	Winders for MX an ME Super Hi, I have MX and ME Super, and I was wondering if I can use only one winder for both cameras. If anyone has an idea, please let me know. Thanks, Sam

07-18-2010, 06:25 PM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page is your best friend for this type of question. Here is a link to his page with the model/drive compatibility matrix: Pentax Winders and Motor Drives Steve P.S. The short answer to your question is that the MX had its own winder and motor drive that were unique to that model. Sorry

07-18-2010, 06:26 PM	#3
Crazy Fedya Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 214 Original Poster	I'm sorry, I should have looked there first. But, I guess, I wrote first, thought later. Last edited by Crazy Fedya; 07-18-2010 at 06:32 PM.

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07-18-2010, 06:34 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I should probably leave Bojidar a note. I believe he has the dates wrong for most of the winders/drives. I am pretty sure that I handled both MX and ME Super cameras with winders in 1982 when I was in the market to buy. Steve

07-18-2010, 06:41 PM	#5
Crazy Fedya Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 214 Original Poster	In 1982 I was taking bogus photos of my sister with my Grandfathers Zorki-2, that disappeared, and now is, apparently, a very sought after camera. And Pentaxes were only a dream.

07-18-2010, 08:38 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Crazy Fedya In 1982 I was taking bogus photos of my sister with my Grandfathers Zorki-2, that disappeared, and now is, apparently, a very sought after camera. And Pentaxes were only a dream. Are you the Fedya that sells FSU cameras? There is an online seller that uses that name. Steve

07-18-2010, 08:45 PM	#7
Crazy Fedya Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 214 Original Poster	No, I am not. Fedya is rather common name, like Ted in English. My Fedya is derived from my last name.

07-18-2010, 09:54 PM	#8
John Poirier Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gabriola Island Posts: 619	Originally posted by Crazy Fedya Hi, I have MX and ME Super, and I was wondering if I can use only one winder for both cameras. If anyone has an idea, please let me know. Thanks, Sam No, the winders are incompatible. The Winder ME II is common and not expensive. The Winder MX is a little harder to find but not too bad. The MX winder is prone to problems with the battery door breaking. Both winders get the job done, but are not terribly fast. They do improve handling with large lenses. There was also a motor drive for the MX, but you don't see those too often. Check out KEH.com to give you an idea of prices. John

07-19-2010, 06:34 PM	#9
Crazy Fedya Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 214 Original Poster	Thank you very much for all the answers. I guess I will have to get two winders, but that's ok, since then I won't have to keep taking it off. I guess, I didn't think of convenience, when I thought of costs.

07-19-2010, 07:21 PM	#10
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	You might want to check the foam seals which hold the batteries in place if you get an MX Winder. They turn to goo over the years. Mine did and had to be replaced. Check before you buy. Tom G

07-19-2010, 07:35 PM	#11
Crazy Fedya Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 214 Original Poster	The one I am planning to purchase is rated BGN at KEH, so it is what it is

07-20-2010, 05:02 AM	#12
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	I think you will find, as I did, that the winder completes the MX package and makes for a perfect fit. My MX seems incomplete without it. Tom G

07-20-2010, 12:57 PM	#13
Crazy Fedya Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 214 Original Poster	It does feel rather small. I had similar situation with Canon Rebel 2000, that felt weird, but after I purchased the battery pack, it feels like a million bucks.

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