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Huss · 06-18-2021, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

You know...I sort of find myself in agreement...

Steve

What's wrong with you?
lol

It looks like a cross between a breathalyzer, a vape and a pocket radio!

But it works surprisingly well..

womble · 06-18-2021, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Hello,

Thrift store find restoration:

Suddenly it is 1957

Thanks,
Ismael

OK, I'll bite... what is triggermatic action?

stevebrot · 06-18-2021, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by womble

OK, I'll bite... what is triggermatic action?

Look for the wind knob/lever...

Steve

**ismaelg** · 06-19-2021, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by womble

OK, I'll bite... what is triggermatic action?

Hello,
It refers to the film advance mechanism. Here is the link to that project's thread.

1957 Ricoh 500 Rangefinder - PentaxForums.com

Thanks,
Ismael

deus ursus · 06-19-2021, 09:30 AM

Triggerhappymatic ...

Huss · 06-19-2021, 09:35 AM

Sorta reminds me of the Canon V1-T

**AgentL** · 06-19-2021, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

That's a fantastic Canon kit!

AAlfano · 06-19-2021, 10:53 AM - **6 Likes**

Pentax SL with 50mm f/1.4 S-M-C Takumar, both just back from service by Eric Hendrickson.

**AgentL** · 06-19-2021, 10:58 AM - **3 Likes**

**K-Three** · 06-19-2021, 07:52 PM - **8 Likes**

I know, 1/3rd of this is not legal in this thread, but did not know another place this would fit:

Three chrome bodies, three fast 50s. Better than 50-years of Pentax
K3III w/ DA50/1.8; MX w/M50/1.7; Spotmatic w/50/1.4 SuperTak

Biggest thing that surprised me was that I had 4 tripods to make this shot work,

Would like to see them go back to the Spotmatic type face, that thin font would look good on a current body
And add the AOC logo on the prism

My son gave me grief for taking photos of the new camera, not with it. Some folks just don't understand.

**Finntax** · 06-25-2021, 11:53 PM - **4 Likes**

Fuji Pro 400H
SMC Pentax 24mm f2.8
Pentax K1000
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i

Kodak Portra 800
SMC Pentax 50mm f1.2
Pentax LX
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i

**jon.partsch** · 06-26-2021, 10:55 AM - **3 Likes**

I set up this display in my office yesterday (five Minoltas and a Pentax). Sorry about the picture quality - this is a quick snapshot from my phone.

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LesDMess · 06-26-2021, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by jon.partsch

I set up this display in my office yesterday (five Minoltas and a Pentax). Sorry about the picture quality - this is a quick snapshot from my phone.

Attachment 540228

Hopefully those are also all as functional as they look in great condition!
BTW, which of those has the smoothest film advance?

**jon.partsch** · 06-26-2021, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

Hopefully those are also all as functional as they look in great condition!
BTW, which of those has the smoothest film advance?

That's a good question. I'd have to check and get back to you, but my guess is that it would be the Japanese Minolta XD. BTW, the imitation brown lizard leather was an original option only available in Japan. I purchased that one from a Japanese seller.

---------- Post added 06-26-21 at 12:30 PM ----------

And, oh yes, they all work, but the ES II has a sticky mirror return mechanism and the two rangefinders need their shutters cleaned and lubed, but these are small issues to work out when I have the time.

LesDMess · 06-26-2021, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by jon.partsch

That's a good question. I'd have to check and get back to you, but my guess is that it would be the Japanese Minolta XD. BTW, the imitation brown lizard leather was an original option only available in Japan. I purchased that one from a Japanese seller.

---------- Post added 06-26-21 at 12:30 PM ----------

And, oh yes, they all work, but the ES II has a sticky mirror return mechanism and the two rangefinders need their shutters cleaned and lubed, but these are small issues to work out when I have the time.

Of course I would expect the rangefinders to have a smoother film advance over the slrs as they don't have a mirror to lift.
Which models are those?

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K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Heritage Flight I know, 1/3rd of this is not legal in this thread, but did not know another place this would fit: Three chrome bodies, three fast 50s. Better than 50-years of Pentax K3III w/ DA50/1.8; MX w/M50/1.7; Spotmatic w/50/1.4 SuperTak Biggest thing that surprised me was that I had 4 tripods to make this shot work, Would like to see them go back to the Spotmatic type face, that thin font would look good on a current body And add the AOC logo on the prism My son gave me grief for taking photos of the new camera, not with it. Some folks just don't understand. Last edited by K-Three; 06-20-2021 at 09:10 AM.

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06-18-2021, 11:58 AM	#7831
Huss Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 629	Originally posted by stevebrot You know...I sort of find myself in agreement... Steve What's wrong with you? lol It looks like a cross between a breathalyzer, a vape and a pocket radio! But it works surprisingly well..

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womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by ismaelg Hello, Thrift store find restoration: Suddenly it is 1957 Thanks, Ismael OK, I'll bite... what is triggermatic action?

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ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by womble OK, I'll bite... what is triggermatic action? Hello, It refers to the film advance mechanism. Here is the link to that project's thread. 1957 Ricoh 500 Rangefinder - PentaxForums.com Thanks, Ismael

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06-26-2021, 11:12 AM	#7843
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by jon.partsch I set up this display in my office yesterday (five Minoltas and a Pentax). Sorry about the picture quality - this is a quick snapshot from my phone. Attachment 540228 Hopefully those are also all as functional as they look in great condition! BTW, which of those has the smoothest film advance?

06-26-2021, 12:27 PM	#7844
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Originally posted by LesDMess Hopefully those are also all as functional as they look in great condition! BTW, which of those has the smoothest film advance? That's a good question. I'd have to check and get back to you, but my guess is that it would be the Japanese Minolta XD. BTW, the imitation brown lizard leather was an original option only available in Japan. I purchased that one from a Japanese seller. ---------- Post added 06-26-21 at 12:30 PM ---------- And, oh yes, they all work, but the ES II has a sticky mirror return mechanism and the two rangefinders need their shutters cleaned and lubed, but these are small issues to work out when I have the time.

06-26-2021, 01:17 PM	#7845
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by jon.partsch That's a good question. I'd have to check and get back to you, but my guess is that it would be the Japanese Minolta XD. BTW, the imitation brown lizard leather was an original option only available in Japan. I purchased that one from a Japanese seller. ---------- Post added 06-26-21 at 12:30 PM ---------- And, oh yes, they all work, but the ES II has a sticky mirror return mechanism and the two rangefinders need their shutters cleaned and lubed, but these are small issues to work out when I have the time. Of course I would expect the rangefinders to have a smoother film advance over the slrs as they don't have a mirror to lift. Which models are those?

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