Quiet Pentax film camera

poppaneedsanap · 10-07-2012, 05:47 PM

stevebrot · 10-07-2012, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by womble

the LX which makes a very distinct kerr-chingggggg

...sort of like an old-fashioned cash register....$$$

Steve

Blue · 10-07-2012, 06:06 PM

I just listened to my Minolta srT201 at 1/1000. It went, shlinka. Generally, I like the sound of the pre-spottie bodies, especially the K.

samtr87 · 10-08-2012, 12:12 PM

If you want something for candid shots, get a rangefinder with a leaf shutter. My Yashica Electro gives off a faint click and that's it.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-08-2012, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by Sluggo

stonk, slap, flip, clang, ring, snap, plop, shhhaaamff, shhaaamff...riki...riki..riki, clunk, kerr-chingggggg!

I'm glad Car Talk is on radio.

Chris

stevebrot · 10-08-2012, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by samtr87

If you want something for candid shots, get a rangefinder with a leaf shutter. My Yashica Electro gives off a faint click and that's it.

Exactly. If shooting 35mm film and wishing to be unobtrusive, a leaf shutter is the way to go. Any of the various Yashica, Minolta, Canon, or Ricoh rangefinders will do quite nicely.

Edit: Forgot to add Olympus to the list...

Steve

**grhazelton** · 10-27-2012, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Exactly. If shooting 35mm film and wishing to be unobtrusive, a leaf shutter is the way to go. Any of the various Yashica, Minolta, Canon, or Ricoh rangefinders will do quite nicely.

Steve

Even so! Of my Pentax gear my K-5 is the quietest, but it ain't film. For the sneaky stuff I go to my Vitessa L with the f2 Ultron. Barely audible even to the shooter.

jakeblues · 10-31-2012, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Hilo

Perhaps someone here can compare the MX to the ME Super?

Btw, could new mirror shocks lead to a quieter camera?

I can answer these.

The ME Super is much quieter than the MX, but still a bit loud (compared to modern film SLRs and any copal-leaf shutter camera) . I had the ME Super for several years before acquiring an MX. When I got the MX, I was shocked at how loud it was.

I also just got my MX Cla'd by Eric, and a new shutter bumper did nothing to make it quieter. Interestingly enough, however is this: having a roll of film loaded does make the MX significantly quieter. There are several resonances that the MX makes when fired empty. As an audio engineer, I notice these kinds of things...

Hilo · 10-31-2012, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by jakeblues

I can answer these.

The ME Super is much quieter than the MX, but still a bit loud (compared to modern film SLRs and any copal-leaf shutter camera) . I had the ME Super for several years before acquiring an MX. When I got the MX, I was shocked at how loud it was.

I also just got my MX Cla'd by Eric, and a new shutter bumper did nothing to make it quieter. Interestingly enough, however is this: having a roll of film loaded does make the MX significantly quieter. There are several resonances that the MX makes when fired empty. As an audio engineer, I notice these kinds of things...

Thanks, yes the film changes the sound, I have noticed this too. With some cameras more than with others. I still find the ME Super totally acceptable when I don't want to be heard. Rangefinders are great soundwise. Unfortunately my brain and my eyes don't get along with them, never have . . . I need to see that in & out of focus stuff

10-07-2012, 06:06 PM	#33
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I just listened to my Minolta srT201 at 1/1000. It went, shlinka. Generally, I like the sound of the pre-spottie bodies, especially the K. Last edited by Blue; 10-08-2012 at 10:52 AM.

10-08-2012, 01:30 PM	#36
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by samtr87 If you want something for candid shots, get a rangefinder with a leaf shutter. My Yashica Electro gives off a faint click and that's it. Exactly. If shooting 35mm film and wishing to be unobtrusive, a leaf shutter is the way to go. Any of the various Yashica, Minolta, Canon, or Ricoh rangefinders will do quite nicely. Edit: Forgot to add Olympus to the list... Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 10-27-2012 at 04:16 PM.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by womble the LX which makes a very distinct kerr-chingggggg ...sort of like an old-fashioned cash register....$$$ Steve

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samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246	If you want something for candid shots, get a rangefinder with a leaf shutter. My Yashica Electro gives off a faint click and that's it.

10-08-2012, 01:05 PM	#35
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Originally posted by Sluggo stonk, slap, flip, clang, ring, snap, plop, shhhaaamff, shhaaamff...riki...riki..riki, clunk, kerr-chingggggg! I'm glad Car Talk is on radio. Chris

10-27-2012, 03:21 PM	#37
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by stevebrot Exactly. If shooting 35mm film and wishing to be unobtrusive, a leaf shutter is the way to go. Any of the various Yashica, Minolta, Canon, or Ricoh rangefinders will do quite nicely. Steve Even so! Of my Pentax gear my K-5 is the quietest, but it ain't film. For the sneaky stuff I go to my Vitessa L with the f2 Ultron. Barely audible even to the shooter.

10-31-2012, 10:54 AM	#38
jakeblues Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Albums Posts: 167	Originally posted by Hilo Perhaps someone here can compare the MX to the ME Super? Btw, could new mirror shocks lead to a quieter camera? I can answer these. The ME Super is much quieter than the MX, but still a bit loud (compared to modern film SLRs and any copal-leaf shutter camera) . I had the ME Super for several years before acquiring an MX. When I got the MX, I was shocked at how loud it was. I also just got my MX Cla'd by Eric, and a new shutter bumper did nothing to make it quieter. Interestingly enough, however is this: having a roll of film loaded does make the MX significantly quieter. There are several resonances that the MX makes when fired empty. As an audio engineer, I notice these kinds of things...

10-31-2012, 12:09 PM	#39
Hilo Closed Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 161	Originally posted by jakeblues I can answer these. The ME Super is much quieter than the MX, but still a bit loud (compared to modern film SLRs and any copal-leaf shutter camera) . I had the ME Super for several years before acquiring an MX. When I got the MX, I was shocked at how loud it was. I also just got my MX Cla'd by Eric, and a new shutter bumper did nothing to make it quieter. Interestingly enough, however is this: having a roll of film loaded does make the MX significantly quieter. There are several resonances that the MX makes when fired empty. As an audio engineer, I notice these kinds of things... Thanks, yes the film changes the sound, I have noticed this too. With some cameras more than with others. I still find the ME Super totally acceptable when I don't want to be heard. Rangefinders are great soundwise. Unfortunately my brain and my eyes don't get along with them, never have . . . I need to see that in & out of focus stuff