Traveling K-mount

**monochrome** · 01-23-2013, 12:51 PM

That bit looks like the frame around the Judas Window (the aperture indicator in the VF path). In a camera of this age I wouldn't be surprised to know that shook loose, but it shouldn't affect exposures. I would let it go until there is a real need to have Eric perform service (on the Sightseeing Screwmount the shuitter began to stick at low speeds, so one of us sent it over to Eric) unless your experience is different.

SteveM · 01-23-2013, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by Griz57

Hi Steve, it's up to you of course if you want to go forward with the insurance claim or not, but I've just sent the documents to Jennifer.

Griz

Let's wait until Jennifer can check it out. It doesn't sounds like a big deal and in a few years I'll eventually need to send it in for a CLA....so it can wait

Originally posted by Griz57

How about a slight side step from the direction of the thread for a moment! For 30 years, I've been more than happy with my chrome Pentax's. Then I receive a package from SteveM in BC. Open it up, and BAM, I swear I hear angels singing in the back round! Long story short, I put one of my bass guitars on CL, sold it, and welcomed home a BLACK KX of my very own! It's going to need a little massaging from Eric, but I think it has the potential to become my #1 shooter!

So, thanks Steve, for helping me "see the light" to the dark side of camera finishes!

Cheers!

Griz

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

Griz, I completely understand!

As soon as I saw that lovely black MX, I wanted one too.

Enjoy your new camera

Originally posted by Griz57

I fear I have developed an entirely new addiction......Ha!

Originally posted by monochrome

YES!! (Looking at my avatar .... )

I like things that are a little different...which is one of the reasons I like Pentax I suppose. I have a very nice clean black "S" coming....stuck at the border I'm sure.

SteveM · 01-23-2013, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by post_eos

Hi all,

I stumbled upon this thread yesterday. I haven't shot film in over 10 years. I'd love to have a go with this. Please let me know if I can get signed up for a turn.

Rod

Sounds great Rod....let's put you on the list after Phil....

post_eos · 01-23-2013, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by SteveM

Sounds great Rod....let's put you on the list after Phil....

Great. I'm looking forward to it.

JenniferLeigh · 01-23-2013, 07:04 PM - **1 Like**

The woman at the post was no help. I'll try calling tomorrow.

I took this photo yesterday for my photo-a-day project.

The travelling Kmount!

SteveM · 01-23-2013, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

The woman at the post was no help. I'll try calling tomorrow.

I took this photo yesterday for my photo-a-day project.

The travelling Kmount!

I love it!

Griz57 · 01-23-2013, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

The woman at the post was no help. I'll try calling tomorrow.

I took this photo yesterday for my photo-a-day project.

The travelling Kmount!

VERY nicely done!

JenniferLeigh · 01-26-2013, 11:26 AM

Thanks guys

So it appears that only the sender can submit a claim for a damaged item, which seems silly to me. Anyway, I'm just heading off to burn through a roll of cheap fuji film, I should have the results tomorrow.

I think monochrome is probably correct about the frame to the judas window. I'm going to remove it as it's moving around the viewfinder, and I'd hate for it to scratch it.

Griz57 · 01-26-2013, 11:52 AM

Hi Jennifer, I'll stop by the post office on Monday and see what can be done.

Cheers!

Griz

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

Thanks guys

So it appears that only the sender can submit a claim for a damaged item, which seems silly to me. Anyway, I'm just heading off to burn through a roll of cheap fuji film, I should have the results tomorrow.

I think monochrome is probably correct about the frame to the judas window. I'm going to remove it as it's moving around the viewfinder, and I'd hate for it to scratch it.

JenniferLeigh · 01-29-2013, 12:55 PM

Went out shooting on Saturday. Got to my location by snow mobile (an abandoned farmhouse) and........ DEAD BATTERIES! Not again! So I snapped off a couple guesstimates and proceeded with my K5.

Travelling from Pennsylvania to Alberta in the winter probably didn't help the battery life :P

Anyway she has a fresh pair now, and is ready to go.

3 more hours of work and I will be too. I'm getting out today no matter what... -30 degree weather w/ wind chill isn't going to stop me!

Griz57 · 01-29-2013, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

Went out shooting on Saturday. Got to my location by snow mobile (an abandoned farmhouse) and........ DEAD BATTERIES! Not again! So I snapped off a couple guesstimates and proceeded with my K5.

Travelling from Pennsylvania to Alberta in the winter probably didn't help the battery life :P

Anyway she has a fresh pair now, and is ready to go.

3 more hours of work and I will be too. I'm getting out today no matter what... -30 degree weather w/ wind chill isn't going to stop me!

DEAD BATTERIES!?!?! I still think Customs took it for a 5 day test drive before delivery!

Gotta say Jennifer, traveling to your location by snow mobile, in that kind of temperature, you're more dedicated than I am at this stage in my life! I've been sniveling for a week because we've been in the 'teens and single digits here, but nothing like -30!

Griz

JenniferLeigh · 01-29-2013, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Griz57

DEAD BATTERIES!?!?! I still think Customs took it for a 5 day test drive before delivery!

Gotta say Jennifer, traveling to your location by snow mobile, in that kind of temperature, you're more dedicated than I am at this stage in my life! I've been sniveling for a week because we've been in the 'teens and single digits here, but nothing like -30!

Griz

Haha, I wish I could say I was that hardcore but I'm not. It was much warmer on the weekend, maybe between -5 to -10 degrees.

JenniferLeigh · 02-05-2013, 08:00 AM

Finally got my first roll of film back and it looks like all is good.

I exclusively shot the MX last weekend and it felt great! Love this little camera

I'd hate to let it go but I guess it's time to pass it on to the next. I'll make the arrangements to get it shipped off to gofour3 this week.

Griz57 · 02-05-2013, 11:27 AM

Cool!!

I'm glad to hear that it is still functioning correctly! Know what you mean, I hated to let it go too!

I talked to the post office, and they said that collecting on a claim would be very difficult at best, due to the age of the camera, and the fact that I have no proof of its' condition prior to shipping, so I guess other than them completely losing the shipment, or visible structural damage, it's almost a waste to insure it.....

Looking forward to seeing your shots! I still haven't managed to get my butt into the dark room to process my roll, been a hectic couple of months here for sure.

Griz

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

Finally got my first roll of film back and it looks like all is good.

I exclusively shot the MX last weekend and it felt great! Love this little camera

I'd hate to let it go but I guess it's time to pass it on to the next. I'll make the arrangements to get it shipped off to gofour3 this week.

SteveM · 02-05-2013, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by Griz57

I talked to the post office, and they said that collecting on a claim would be very difficult at best, due to the age of the camera, and the fact that I have no proof of its' condition prior to shipping, so I guess other than them completely losing the shipment, or visible structural damage, it's almost a waste to insure it.....

Looking forward to seeing your shots! I still haven't managed to get my butt into the dark room to process my roll, been a hectic couple of months here for sure.

Griz

No worries...thanks for checking Griz.

I'm looking forward to seeing the shots as well!

Steve

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01-23-2013, 12:51 PM	#181
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	That bit looks like the frame around the Judas Window (the aperture indicator in the VF path). In a camera of this age I wouldn't be surprised to know that shook loose, but it shouldn't affect exposures. I would let it go until there is a real need to have Eric perform service (on the Sightseeing Screwmount the shuitter began to stick at low speeds, so one of us sent it over to Eric) unless your experience is different.

01-23-2013, 03:43 PM	#182
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by Griz57 Hi Steve, it's up to you of course if you want to go forward with the insurance claim or not, but I've just sent the documents to Jennifer. Griz Let's wait until Jennifer can check it out. It doesn't sounds like a big deal and in a few years I'll eventually need to send it in for a CLA....so it can wait Originally posted by Griz57 How about a slight side step from the direction of the thread for a moment! For 30 years, I've been more than happy with my chrome Pentax's. Then I receive a package from SteveM in BC. Open it up, and BAM, I swear I hear angels singing in the back round! Long story short, I put one of my bass guitars on CL, sold it, and welcomed home a BLACK KX of my very own! It's going to need a little massaging from Eric, but I think it has the potential to become my #1 shooter! So, thanks Steve, for helping me "see the light" to the dark side of camera finishes! Cheers! Griz Originally posted by JenniferLeigh Griz, I completely understand! As soon as I saw that lovely black MX, I wanted one too. Enjoy your new camera Originally posted by Griz57 I fear I have developed an entirely new addiction......Ha! Originally posted by monochrome YES!! (Looking at my avatar .... ) I like things that are a little different...which is one of the reasons I like Pentax I suppose. I have a very nice clean black "S" coming....stuck at the border I'm sure.

01-23-2013, 03:44 PM	#183
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by post_eos Hi all, I stumbled upon this thread yesterday. I haven't shot film in over 10 years. I'd love to have a go with this. Please let me know if I can get signed up for a turn. Rod Sounds great Rod....let's put you on the list after Phil....

01-23-2013, 04:06 PM	#184
post_eos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside CA Photos: Albums Posts: 269	Originally posted by SteveM Sounds great Rod....let's put you on the list after Phil.... Great. I'm looking forward to it.

01-23-2013, 07:04 PM - 1 Like	#185
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	The woman at the post was no help. I'll try calling tomorrow. I took this photo yesterday for my photo-a-day project. The travelling Kmount!

01-23-2013, 07:21 PM	#186
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by JenniferLeigh The woman at the post was no help. I'll try calling tomorrow. I took this photo yesterday for my photo-a-day project. The travelling Kmount! I love it!

01-23-2013, 07:24 PM	#187
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by JenniferLeigh The woman at the post was no help. I'll try calling tomorrow. I took this photo yesterday for my photo-a-day project. The travelling Kmount! VERY nicely done!

01-26-2013, 11:26 AM	#188
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	Thanks guys So it appears that only the sender can submit a claim for a damaged item, which seems silly to me. Anyway, I'm just heading off to burn through a roll of cheap fuji film, I should have the results tomorrow. I think monochrome is probably correct about the frame to the judas window. I'm going to remove it as it's moving around the viewfinder, and I'd hate for it to scratch it.

01-26-2013, 11:52 AM	#189
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Hi Jennifer, I'll stop by the post office on Monday and see what can be done. Cheers! Griz Originally posted by JenniferLeigh Thanks guys So it appears that only the sender can submit a claim for a damaged item, which seems silly to me. Anyway, I'm just heading off to burn through a roll of cheap fuji film, I should have the results tomorrow. I think monochrome is probably correct about the frame to the judas window. I'm going to remove it as it's moving around the viewfinder, and I'd hate for it to scratch it.

01-29-2013, 12:55 PM	#190
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	Went out shooting on Saturday. Got to my location by snow mobile (an abandoned farmhouse) and........ DEAD BATTERIES! Not again! So I snapped off a couple guesstimates and proceeded with my K5. Travelling from Pennsylvania to Alberta in the winter probably didn't help the battery life :P Anyway she has a fresh pair now, and is ready to go. 3 more hours of work and I will be too. I'm getting out today no matter what... -30 degree weather w/ wind chill isn't going to stop me!

01-29-2013, 01:37 PM	#191
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by JenniferLeigh Went out shooting on Saturday. Got to my location by snow mobile (an abandoned farmhouse) and........ DEAD BATTERIES! Not again! So I snapped off a couple guesstimates and proceeded with my K5. Travelling from Pennsylvania to Alberta in the winter probably didn't help the battery life :P Anyway she has a fresh pair now, and is ready to go. 3 more hours of work and I will be too. I'm getting out today no matter what... -30 degree weather w/ wind chill isn't going to stop me! DEAD BATTERIES!?!?! I still think Customs took it for a 5 day test drive before delivery! Gotta say Jennifer, traveling to your location by snow mobile, in that kind of temperature, you're more dedicated than I am at this stage in my life! I've been sniveling for a week because we've been in the 'teens and single digits here, but nothing like -30! Griz

01-29-2013, 02:45 PM	#192
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	Originally posted by Griz57 DEAD BATTERIES!?!?! I still think Customs took it for a 5 day test drive before delivery! Gotta say Jennifer, traveling to your location by snow mobile, in that kind of temperature, you're more dedicated than I am at this stage in my life! I've been sniveling for a week because we've been in the 'teens and single digits here, but nothing like -30! Griz Haha, I wish I could say I was that hardcore but I'm not. It was much warmer on the weekend, maybe between -5 to -10 degrees.

02-05-2013, 08:00 AM	#193
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	Finally got my first roll of film back and it looks like all is good. I exclusively shot the MX last weekend and it felt great! Love this little camera I'd hate to let it go but I guess it's time to pass it on to the next. I'll make the arrangements to get it shipped off to gofour3 this week.

02-05-2013, 11:27 AM	#194
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Cool!! I'm glad to hear that it is still functioning correctly! Know what you mean, I hated to let it go too! I talked to the post office, and they said that collecting on a claim would be very difficult at best, due to the age of the camera, and the fact that I have no proof of its' condition prior to shipping, so I guess other than them completely losing the shipment, or visible structural damage, it's almost a waste to insure it..... Looking forward to seeing your shots! I still haven't managed to get my butt into the dark room to process my roll, been a hectic couple of months here for sure. Griz Originally posted by JenniferLeigh Finally got my first roll of film back and it looks like all is good. I exclusively shot the MX last weekend and it felt great! Love this little camera I'd hate to let it go but I guess it's time to pass it on to the next. I'll make the arrangements to get it shipped off to gofour3 this week.

02-05-2013, 12:10 PM	#195
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by Griz57 I talked to the post office, and they said that collecting on a claim would be very difficult at best, due to the age of the camera, and the fact that I have no proof of its' condition prior to shipping, so I guess other than them completely losing the shipment, or visible structural damage, it's almost a waste to insure it..... Looking forward to seeing your shots! I still haven't managed to get my butt into the dark room to process my roll, been a hectic couple of months here for sure. Griz No worries...thanks for checking Griz. I'm looking forward to seeing the shots as well! Steve