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DaveHolmes · 04-12-2012, 08:52 PM

Well... 10 of you are bidding on it!!

Over $150 dollars so far... Which is considerably more than an in 'good-nick' ME goes for here in the UK...

Goes to show... One born every minute.

stevebrot · 04-12-2012, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by macTak

It amazes me how some people can dream these things up. In case anyone feels bad about not seeing a real rarity after looking at this thread, here is a camera from my collection: note the spelling of the name on the front prisim housing!

...and it great shape too!

Steve

EyeSpy · 04-13-2012, 07:01 PM

as of now with 4 hours to go: super program gold plated...at $26 and the ME prototype @$152.50; 15 and 12 bids respectively-the first bid by the same bidder r***i. interesting bid history.

Bankebrett · 04-14-2012, 05:51 PM

Could it be that the camera you're discussing is something like this?
Pentax ME super photo finish camera with variable speed

Brad&Gayna · 04-14-2012, 06:33 PM

The 'ME Sport' prototype... the 'film type' indicator on the back door is from a Kodak Retinette.... Can't seem to find the rewind crank anywhere though. Anyone recognise any other 'parts bin' bits he's used?

stevebrot · 04-14-2012, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by Bankebrett

Could it be that the camera you're discussing is something like this?
Pentax ME super photo finish camera with variable speed

Now there is a strange one.

stevebrot · 04-14-2012, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Brad&Gayna

The 'ME Sport' prototype... the 'film type' indicator on the back door is from a Kodak Retinette.... Can't seem to find the rewind crank anywhere though. Anyone recognise any other 'parts bin' bits he's used?

The rewind crank looks familiar, but I have not been able to place it. It is similar to the one on my Yashica Lynx 1000, but not identical.

The shutter release looks like it might be FSU.

Steve

Brad&Gayna · 04-14-2012, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The rewind crank looks familiar, but I have not been able to place it. It is similar to the one on my Yashica Lynx 1000, but not identical.

The shutter release looks like it might be FSU.

Steve

I've waded through Mirandas, Zenits.... Just out of morbid curiosity is all.. It'll turn up.

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04-12-2012, 08:52 PM	#31
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Well... 10 of you are bidding on it!! Over $150 dollars so far... Which is considerably more than an in 'good-nick' ME goes for here in the UK... Goes to show... One born every minute.

04-12-2012, 08:58 PM	#32
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by macTak It amazes me how some people can dream these things up. In case anyone feels bad about not seeing a real rarity after looking at this thread, here is a camera from my collection: note the spelling of the name on the front prisim housing! ...and it great shape too! Steve

04-13-2012, 07:01 PM	#33
EyeSpy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 663	as of now with 4 hours to go: super program gold plated...at $26 and the ME prototype @$152.50; 15 and 12 bids respectively-the first bid by the same bidder r***i. interesting bid history.

04-14-2012, 05:51 PM	#34
Bankebrett New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 18	Could it be that the camera you're discussing is something like this? Pentax ME super photo finish camera with variable speed

04-14-2012, 06:33 PM	#35
Brad&Gayna Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	The 'ME Sport' prototype... the 'film type' indicator on the back door is from a Kodak Retinette.... Can't seem to find the rewind crank anywhere though. Anyone recognise any other 'parts bin' bits he's used?

04-14-2012, 07:19 PM	#36
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Bankebrett Could it be that the camera you're discussing is something like this? Pentax ME super photo finish camera with variable speed Now there is a strange one.

04-14-2012, 07:21 PM	#37
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Brad&Gayna The 'ME Sport' prototype... the 'film type' indicator on the back door is from a Kodak Retinette.... Can't seem to find the rewind crank anywhere though. Anyone recognise any other 'parts bin' bits he's used? The rewind crank looks familiar, but I have not been able to place it. It is similar to the one on my Yashica Lynx 1000, but not identical. The shutter release looks like it might be FSU. Steve

04-14-2012, 07:39 PM	#38
Brad&Gayna Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	Originally posted by stevebrot The rewind crank looks familiar, but I have not been able to place it. It is similar to the one on my Yashica Lynx 1000, but not identical. The shutter release looks like it might be FSU. Steve I've waded through Mirandas, Zenits.... Just out of morbid curiosity is all.. It'll turn up.

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