Pentax 1967

Nesster · 07-19-2011, 02:56 AM

adpo · 07-19-2011, 03:12 AM

"genuine Takumar lenses for the Honeywell Pentax are an investment in fine photography that's hard to beat!"

can't argue with that

titrisol · 07-19-2011, 06:45 AM

Understatement of the century!!!

Originally posted by adpo

"genuine Takumar lenses for the Honeywell Pentax are an investment in fine photography that's hard to beat!"

can't argue with that

njpentax · 07-19-2011, 06:46 AM

Nice reading the old ads. I guess these prices equate to the K5 in 2011 dollars. Considering the advanced technology in modern DSLR's, the current prices would be a bargain compared to the Spotmatic. Also the fact that with a DSLR you don't have to pay for film or processing and get instant picture results.

I still like using my K1000. It is a lot more work with manual focusing, exposure, film loading, etc. Last week I took a boat ride in NYC and was juggling all the manual features while trying to take a photo as the boat was moving up and down. It was a challenge. Surprisingly, all the pictures came out nice except one that blurred. I guess the old school cameras still have some life left in them. BTW, I'm not anti DSLR, but I'm saving up for a K5 or it's replacement. This way I can use the lenses with it.

**paulh** · 07-19-2011, 06:55 AM

Great stuff! Thanks for the blast from the past.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-19-2011, 01:34 PM

Interesting. By 1967 the H3v and H1a were no longer in production.
Honeywell must have still had plenty left in the warehouse though.

Chris

**boriscleto** · 07-19-2011, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by njpentax

Nice reading the old ads. I guess these prices equate to the K5 in 2011 dollars. Considering the advanced technology in modern DSLR's, the current prices would be a bargain compared to the Spotmatic. Also the fact that with a DSLR you don't have to pay for film or processing and get instant picture results.

$289.50 in 1967 dollars is $1890.00 in 2010 dollars. A K-r in 1967 dollars would be about $80.

Nesster · 07-19-2011, 01:51 PM

Remember, these weren't necessarily street prices... but still.

**TomB_tx** · 07-19-2011, 02:52 PM

I bought a new H1a as my first "good" camera in college a few years before that. Later moved through Canon (FT) to Leica, but a couple years ago got another H1a and had Eric refresh it. I'm amazed how good it is to use it again, and with the 55 f2 I've gotten results as good or better than any of my more modern cameras. Perhaps because I either judge lighting once for the setting (or use a hand-held Sekonic once for the area), and then just shoot without overthinking exposure and settings for each shot.
BTW, back then street prices were often MRSP! My H1a was indeed $149.50 - but got a "deal" supposedly on a 135 with it.

8540tomg · 07-20-2011, 06:51 AM

Always enjoy looking at these old adds Nesster.

Tom G

Norseman · 07-28-2011, 08:21 AM

My first Pentax was the H2. I needed a good camera to shoot for the Notre Dame yearbook.

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ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Interesting. By 1967 the H3v and H1a were no longer in production. Honeywell must have still had plenty left in the warehouse though. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 07-19-2011 at 01:42 PM.

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adpo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 888	"genuine Takumar lenses for the Honeywell Pentax are an investment in fine photography that's hard to beat!" can't argue with that

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titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	Understatement of the century!!! Originally posted by adpo "genuine Takumar lenses for the Honeywell Pentax are an investment in fine photography that's hard to beat!" can't argue with that

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njpentax Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 30	Nice reading the old ads. I guess these prices equate to the K5 in 2011 dollars. Considering the advanced technology in modern DSLR's, the current prices would be a bargain compared to the Spotmatic. Also the fact that with a DSLR you don't have to pay for film or processing and get instant picture results. I still like using my K1000. It is a lot more work with manual focusing, exposure, film loading, etc. Last week I took a boat ride in NYC and was juggling all the manual features while trying to take a photo as the boat was moving up and down. It was a challenge. Surprisingly, all the pictures came out nice except one that blurred. I guess the old school cameras still have some life left in them. BTW, I'm not anti DSLR, but I'm saving up for a K5 or it's replacement. This way I can use the lenses with it.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Great stuff! Thanks for the blast from the past.

07-19-2011, 01:46 PM	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by njpentax Nice reading the old ads. I guess these prices equate to the K5 in 2011 dollars. Considering the advanced technology in modern DSLR's, the current prices would be a bargain compared to the Spotmatic. Also the fact that with a DSLR you don't have to pay for film or processing and get instant picture results. $289.50 in 1967 dollars is $1890.00 in 2010 dollars. A K-r in 1967 dollars would be about $80.

07-19-2011, 01:51 PM	#8
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	Remember, these weren't necessarily street prices... but still.

07-19-2011, 02:52 PM	#9
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	I bought a new H1a as my first "good" camera in college a few years before that. Later moved through Canon (FT) to Leica, but a couple years ago got another H1a and had Eric refresh it. I'm amazed how good it is to use it again, and with the 55 f2 I've gotten results as good or better than any of my more modern cameras. Perhaps because I either judge lighting once for the setting (or use a hand-held Sekonic once for the area), and then just shoot without overthinking exposure and settings for each shot. BTW, back then street prices were often MRSP! My H1a was indeed $149.50 - but got a "deal" supposedly on a 135 with it.

07-20-2011, 06:51 AM	#10
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Always enjoy looking at these old adds Nesster. Tom G

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Norseman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyoming Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	My first Pentax was the H2. I needed a good camera to shoot for the Notre Dame yearbook.