Gear P0rn - post it if you got it.

**Baard-Einar** · 03-29-2016, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

It finally arrived and it is about as spotless as a 60 year old SLR can be. A fleck of black on the focusing screen is all, so off to Eric when he's fully recovered.

Really remarkable how tiny it is next to modern cameras, or even K body Pentaxes. I'm just going to ignore that one word 'black' in the description and enjoy my K.

Seller Photo:

Wow, it looks really nice! Don't forget to use it.

**monochrome** · 03-29-2016, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Wow, it looks really nice! Don't forget to use it.

Enjoy is synonymous with use, isn't it?

I still think an SV is the most beautiful camera ever, but this one sure is purty.

stevebrot · 03-29-2016, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Wow, it looks really nice! Don't forget to use it.

What he said...Of course I am a real sucker for zebra lenses.

Steve

**monochrome** · 03-29-2016, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

I just traded emails with Eric about my recent K - also with the zebra 1.8, and he said may as well send it now to get in line. He figures a couple months to get back to normal.

I missed this response. I have this one and a K2 for Eric. Yikes!

Last edited by monochrome; 03-29-2016 at 06:52 PM.

**monochrome** · 03-29-2016, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

What he said...Of course I am a real sucker for zebra lenses.

Steve

I have too many film cameras - so many I can't really keep up with using them unless I do it intentionally - but I'm a sucker for early S bodies in this condition.

Any lens with the aperture ring at the front is cool, Zebra or black.

Of course this is an excuse to break out an old light meter.

jcdoss · 03-30-2016, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

[LIST][*]...Of course this is an excuse to break out an old light meter.

Have you tried any of the light meter apps available for smartphones? I've noticed that one or two of my Super Programs seem to like shooting at 1/1000 or 1/2000 a lot more than they should, so the last roll was shot with the assistance of this light meter app. I'll develop the roll in the next few days.

**Baard-Einar** · 03-30-2016, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I have too many film cameras -

Sorry? How is this possible? Is there such a thing as "too many?"

Swift1 · 03-30-2016, 10:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Sorry? How is this possible? Is there such a thing as "too many?"

The only correct number of cameras to own is N+1.
N being the number you currently own.

**monochrome** · 03-30-2016, 11:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Sorry? How is this possible? Is there such a thing as "too many?"

If a film camera sits unused long enough it has to go back to Eric for a lube, so I try to use them all periodically. I have enough now that I have a small schedule or I would forget.

Originally posted by Swift1

The only correct number of cameras to own is N+1.
N being the number you currently own.

That line had a rotation in my sig tag for a few weeks once.

**Baard-Einar** · 03-30-2016, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

The only correct number of cameras to own is N+1.
N being the number you currently own.

Thats a really good formula to remember. Is it universal?

---------- Post added 03-30-2016 at 10:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

If a film camera sits unused long enough it has to go back to Eric for a lube, so I try to use them all periodically. I have enough now that I have a small schedule or I would forget.

Well, 24 hours per day, 365 days a year... one could get a few rolls of film processed in a year...

Swift1 · 03-30-2016, 03:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Thats a really good formula to remember. Is it universal?[COLOR="Silver"]

Yes, it works with everything. Cameras, lenses, guitars, bicycles...

**TomB_tx** · 03-30-2016, 06:29 PM - **1 Like**

You would bring up guitars when I've started itching to build another... I hardly have room to store them now. Maybe I should try an MX size guitar.

Swift1 · 03-30-2016, 08:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TomB_tx

You would bring up guitars when I've started itching to build another... I hardly have room to store them now. Maybe I should try an MX size guitar.

I built a few guitars about 14 years ago. All solidbody electric guitars. Was lots of fun.

**Baard-Einar** · 03-31-2016, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

You would bring up guitars when I've started itching to build another... I hardly have room to store them now. Maybe I should try an MX size guitar.

Wow. Photo evidence please?

---------- Post added 03-31-2016 at 10:18 AM ----------

Originally posted by Swift1

I built a few guitars about 14 years ago. All solidbody electric guitars. Was lots of fun.

Wow, photo evidence, please?

(good reason to shoot film!)

**arnold** · 03-31-2016, 01:18 AM - **1 Like**

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This is not one many would like to boast about, but I like it for its simplicity. No electrics, no light meter but also no interference from coupled speed and aperture rings. For a 2.8 lens, more than 4 elements just means more reflections. A 1960 model less costly than the Lynx models

03-31-2016, 01:18 AM - 1 Like	#4035
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	[IMG][/IMG] This is not one many would like to boast about, but I like it for its simplicity. No electrics, no light meter but also no interference from coupled speed and aperture rings. For a 2.8 lens, more than 4 elements just means more reflections. A 1960 model less costly than the Lynx models

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03-29-2016, 01:36 PM	#4021
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by monochrome It finally arrived and it is about as spotless as a 60 year old SLR can be. A fleck of black on the focusing screen is all, so off to Eric when he's fully recovered. Really remarkable how tiny it is next to modern cameras, or even K body Pentaxes. I'm just going to ignore that one word 'black' in the description and enjoy my K. Seller Photo: Wow, it looks really nice! Don't forget to use it.

03-29-2016, 01:39 PM	#4022
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Wow, it looks really nice! Don't forget to use it. Enjoy is synonymous with use, isn't it? I still think an SV is the most beautiful camera ever, but this one sure is purty.

03-29-2016, 03:40 PM	#4023
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Wow, it looks really nice! Don't forget to use it. What he said...Of course I am a real sucker for zebra lenses. Steve

03-29-2016, 06:31 PM	#4024
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by TomB_tx I just traded emails with Eric about my recent K - also with the zebra 1.8, and he said may as well send it now to get in line. He figures a couple months to get back to normal. I missed this response. I have this one and a K2 for Eric. Yikes! Last edited by monochrome; 03-29-2016 at 06:52 PM.

03-29-2016, 06:58 PM	#4025
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot What he said...Of course I am a real sucker for zebra lenses. Steve I have too many film cameras - so many I can't really keep up with using them unless I do it intentionally - but I'm a sucker for early S bodies in this condition. Any lens with the aperture ring at the front is cool, Zebra or black. Of course this is an excuse to break out an old light meter.

03-30-2016, 06:09 AM	#4026
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Originally posted by monochrome [LIST][*]...Of course this is an excuse to break out an old light meter. Have you tried any of the light meter apps available for smartphones? I've noticed that one or two of my Super Programs seem to like shooting at 1/1000 or 1/2000 a lot more than they should, so the last roll was shot with the assistance of this light meter app. I'll develop the roll in the next few days.

03-30-2016, 06:17 AM	#4027
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by monochrome I have too many film cameras - Sorry? How is this possible? Is there such a thing as "too many?"

03-30-2016, 10:01 AM - 1 Like	#4028
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Sorry? How is this possible? Is there such a thing as "too many?" The only correct number of cameras to own is N+1. N being the number you currently own.

03-30-2016, 11:06 AM - 1 Like	#4029
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Sorry? How is this possible? Is there such a thing as "too many?" If a film camera sits unused long enough it has to go back to Eric for a lube, so I try to use them all periodically. I have enough now that I have a small schedule or I would forget. Originally posted by Swift1 The only correct number of cameras to own is N+1. N being the number you currently own. That line had a rotation in my sig tag for a few weeks once.

03-30-2016, 01:46 PM	#4030
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by Swift1 The only correct number of cameras to own is N+1. N being the number you currently own. Thats a really good formula to remember. Is it universal? ---------- Post added 03-30-2016 at 10:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by monochrome If a film camera sits unused long enough it has to go back to Eric for a lube, so I try to use them all periodically. I have enough now that I have a small schedule or I would forget. Well, 24 hours per day, 365 days a year... one could get a few rolls of film processed in a year...

03-30-2016, 03:54 PM - 1 Like	#4031
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Thats a really good formula to remember. Is it universal?[COLOR="Silver"] Yes, it works with everything. Cameras, lenses, guitars, bicycles...

03-30-2016, 06:29 PM - 1 Like	#4032
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	You would bring up guitars when I've started itching to build another... I hardly have room to store them now. Maybe I should try an MX size guitar.

03-30-2016, 08:21 PM - 1 Like	#4033
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by TomB_tx You would bring up guitars when I've started itching to build another... I hardly have room to store them now. Maybe I should try an MX size guitar. I built a few guitars about 14 years ago. All solidbody electric guitars. Was lots of fun.

03-31-2016, 01:17 AM	#4034
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by TomB_tx You would bring up guitars when I've started itching to build another... I hardly have room to store them now. Maybe I should try an MX size guitar. Wow. Photo evidence please? ---------- Post added 03-31-2016 at 10:18 AM ---------- Originally posted by Swift1 I built a few guitars about 14 years ago. All solidbody electric guitars. Was lots of fun. Wow, photo evidence, please? (good reason to shoot film!)