Favorite non-pentax SLR System

henkvanzuylen · 12-11-2012, 04:41 AM

Three from the 5 Zorki's I own.

Putu · 03-18-2013, 02:40 AM

Nikon F3 and Nikkor 28/2.8Ais was the perfect partner of my K-1000 and trip 35

this some F3P (Not Mine) mine was F3 non HP: Putu's Album: My Pentax - PentaxForums.com

Putu · 03-18-2013, 03:12 AM

Originally posted by Medium FormatPro

For SLR's it would have to be Nikon. The Nikon bodies have some of the best sensors in the industry along with remarkable levels of build quality. Add to that, if they do not make a camera part for Nikon; chances are it simply isn't made for most any camera system in production. The lens variety is beyond belief - directly from Nikon, and also… There are more third party lens' for Nikon then are available for the entire Pentax system.

It also does not hurt to have all of those lighting options available and also items like extension tubes and other converters

Yes, and it worth investment too...
I Think if the Ricoh dudes and earlier owner after Asahi consider the Pentax Root, maybe Pentax will be too.

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-18-2013, 11:16 AM

I have always wanted to try a Topcon Super DM.

Chris

**Kerrowdown** · 03-18-2013, 11:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jakeblues

Favorite non-pentax SLR System

Difficult one that for me, I have two choices either Canon or Nikon.

I have to use both on occasion, through the course of my work as photographic tools, but for my pleasure, I use Pentax.

stevebrot · 03-18-2013, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I have always wanted to try a Topcon Super DM.

I have never shot with the Topcon Super DM, but have handled one. Massive is the word that comes to mind.

Steve

CB Knipp · 03-18-2013, 09:57 PM

Depends. I have shot with Hasselblads on many occasions and love them if you are including medium format. I have also used a couple Leica cameras that were very enjoyable as well, but their film change is a bit different for me. On a more standard scale I would definately say that I like Nikon film SLRs. Of course, there are some more rare film cameras around that are amazing but are very expensive and lenses are few and even more pricey. Yeah, Hasselblad and Nikon are my answers.

jakeblues · 03-21-2013, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by CB Knipp

Yeah, Hasselblad and Nikon are my answers.

I've never shot either. I'd love to own a 'blad, but for some reason, I never cared to try Nikon. I don't know why, but I always liked underdogs, which this decade means snapping up old Minoltas.

48548 · 03-21-2013, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

I see nice clean Nikkormat all the time selling for under $50, sometimes with lenses. Nikkormats are a great entry into the Nikon/Nikkor world.
I also see the odd FE or FM selling around $50. The FM is basically Nikon's version of the KX and clean working KXs often sell for much more.
I've even seen the odd F and F2 selling w/finder for under $100, and some F3s selling for not much more.

If I was going to put together another system, I would probably look at Nikon, mostly because I know more about Nikon than some of the other systems. Nikons handle more like a Pentax IMO as well. I used a Canon AE-1 Progam, and while I was very impressed with the FD 50/1.8, I didn't like the handling of the body at all. I've used a Nikon FE a bit as well as a Nikkormat EL, and they both operate and handle nearly the same as my K2.
I've been using a Minolta XE-7 a bit lately which also handles very much like a K2, but my is it smooth. Winding it with film is easier and smoother than most cameras without film.
For AF, I've been using an EOS Elan II and an EOS A2e lately and I've been very impressed. If I were healthy, I would be seriously looking at the EOS-3 and maybe a USM 50/1.4

I also have an EOS A2E, that I had updated to the EOS 5 firmware and I bought the camera new. I still love it for 35mm AF. I have never used a EOS 3 out of my price range back then, but I would image it would be even better. I do have a 20d I bought new and love it as well and like that both my canon bodies can do 5 frames a second as well. I like that I can share my lens between them both.

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-21-2013, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I have never shot with the Topcon Super DM, but have handled one. Massive is the word that comes to mind.

I like the Nikon F2, so no problem there. You'll have to do better than that if you want to talk me out of it.

Chris

zekewhipper · 03-22-2013, 10:04 PM

My first love will always be for Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha SLR's.

samtr87 · 03-22-2013, 10:31 PM

I think I'm going with Minolta. The sharpness of the 50/1.7 that came on the Maxxuum 5000 I got from the thrift store is pretty amazing. And I like how it will work on a modern Sony DSLR even though the camera it came on is a relic of the 80s. I actually just got a Maxxum 5 off eBay and intend to use the 50/1.7 as a prime on it.

zekewhipper · 03-25-2013, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by samtr87

I think I'm going with Minolta. The sharpness of the 50/1.7 that came on the Maxxuum 5000 I got from the thrift store is pretty amazing. And I like how it will work on a modern Sony DSLR even though the camera it came on is a relic of the 80s. I actually just got a Maxxum 5 off eBay and intend to use the 50/1.7 as a prime on it.

You won't have any regrets with the 50mm f1.7. It is a sweet lens.

GibbyTheMole · 03-26-2013, 08:51 AM

Nikons... They're a tank. At least my F2s were. I also really liked my Olympus OM2s Program, 'til the board went bad in it. Olympus made some fantastic lenses.

12-11-2012, 04:41 AM	#91
henkvanzuylen Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Netherlands, 's-Hertogenbosch Posts: 460	Zorki Three from the 5 Zorki's I own.

03-21-2013, 01:10 PM	#99
48548 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 63	Originally posted by Swift1 I see nice clean Nikkormat all the time selling for under $50, sometimes with lenses. Nikkormats are a great entry into the Nikon/Nikkor world. I also see the odd FE or FM selling around $50. The FM is basically Nikon's version of the KX and clean working KXs often sell for much more. I've even seen the odd F and F2 selling w/finder for under $100, and some F3s selling for not much more. If I was going to put together another system, I would probably look at Nikon, mostly because I know more about Nikon than some of the other systems. Nikons handle more like a Pentax IMO as well. I used a Canon AE-1 Progam, and while I was very impressed with the FD 50/1.8, I didn't like the handling of the body at all. I've used a Nikon FE a bit as well as a Nikkormat EL, and they both operate and handle nearly the same as my K2. I've been using a Minolta XE-7 a bit lately which also handles very much like a K2, but my is it smooth. Winding it with film is easier and smoother than most cameras without film. For AF, I've been using an EOS Elan II and an EOS A2e lately and I've been very impressed. If I were healthy, I would be seriously looking at the EOS-3 and maybe a USM 50/1.4 I also have an EOS A2E, that I had updated to the EOS 5 firmware and I bought the camera new. I still love it for 35mm AF. I have never used a EOS 3 out of my price range back then, but I would image it would be even better. I do have a 20d I bought new and love it as well and like that both my canon bodies can do 5 frames a second as well. I like that I can share my lens between them both. Last edited by 48548; 03-21-2013 at 01:25 PM.

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03-18-2013, 02:40 AM	#92
Putu Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 35	Nikon F3 and Nikkor 28/2.8Ais was the perfect partner of my K-1000 and trip 35 this some F3P (Not Mine) mine was F3 non HP: Putu's Album: My Pentax - PentaxForums.com

03-18-2013, 03:12 AM	#93
Putu Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 35	Originally posted by Medium FormatPro For SLR's it would have to be Nikon. The Nikon bodies have some of the best sensors in the industry along with remarkable levels of build quality. Add to that, if they do not make a camera part for Nikon; chances are it simply isn't made for most any camera system in production. The lens variety is beyond belief - directly from Nikon, and also… There are more third party lens' for Nikon then are available for the entire Pentax system. It also does not hurt to have all of those lighting options available and also items like extension tubes and other converters Yes, and it worth investment too... I Think if the Ricoh dudes and earlier owner after Asahi consider the Pentax Root, maybe Pentax will be too.

03-18-2013, 11:16 AM	#94
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	I have always wanted to try a Topcon Super DM. Chris

03-18-2013, 11:53 AM - 1 Like	#95
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by jakeblues Favorite non-pentax SLR System Difficult one that for me, I have two choices either Canon or Nikon. I have to use both on occasion, through the course of my work as photographic tools, but for my pleasure, I use Pentax.

03-18-2013, 08:50 PM	#96
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I have always wanted to try a Topcon Super DM. I have never shot with the Topcon Super DM, but have handled one. Massive is the word that comes to mind. Steve

03-18-2013, 09:57 PM	#97
CB Knipp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sendai, Japan Posts: 169	Depends. I have shot with Hasselblads on many occasions and love them if you are including medium format. I have also used a couple Leica cameras that were very enjoyable as well, but their film change is a bit different for me. On a more standard scale I would definately say that I like Nikon film SLRs. Of course, there are some more rare film cameras around that are amazing but are very expensive and lenses are few and even more pricey. Yeah, Hasselblad and Nikon are my answers.

03-21-2013, 12:45 PM	#98
jakeblues Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Albums Posts: 167 Original Poster	Originally posted by CB Knipp Yeah, Hasselblad and Nikon are my answers. I've never shot either. I'd love to own a 'blad, but for some reason, I never cared to try Nikon. I don't know why, but I always liked underdogs, which this decade means snapping up old Minoltas.

03-21-2013, 05:16 PM	#100
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Originally posted by stevebrot I have never shot with the Topcon Super DM, but have handled one. Massive is the word that comes to mind. I like the Nikon F2, so no problem there. You'll have to do better than that if you want to talk me out of it. Chris

03-22-2013, 10:04 PM	#101
zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 307	My first love will always be for Minolta Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha SLR's.

03-22-2013, 10:31 PM	#102
samtr87 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 246	I think I'm going with Minolta. The sharpness of the 50/1.7 that came on the Maxxuum 5000 I got from the thrift store is pretty amazing. And I like how it will work on a modern Sony DSLR even though the camera it came on is a relic of the 80s. I actually just got a Maxxum 5 off eBay and intend to use the 50/1.7 as a prime on it.

03-25-2013, 02:02 PM	#103
zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 307	Originally posted by samtr87 I think I'm going with Minolta. The sharpness of the 50/1.7 that came on the Maxxuum 5000 I got from the thrift store is pretty amazing. And I like how it will work on a modern Sony DSLR even though the camera it came on is a relic of the 80s. I actually just got a Maxxum 5 off eBay and intend to use the 50/1.7 as a prime on it. You won't have any regrets with the 50mm f1.7. It is a sweet lens.

03-26-2013, 08:51 AM	#104
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Nikons... They're a tank. At least my F2s were. I also really liked my Olympus OM2s Program, 'til the board went bad in it. Olympus made some fantastic lenses.