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**Baard-Einar** · 11-26-2021, 08:03 AM - **8 Likes**

Black Friday.

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tuco · 11-26-2021, 09:14 AM - **3 Likes**

I have both the Pentax Spotmeter V and the Digital Spotmeter shown on the 7 of diamonds. And it is indeed a more compact one-degree spotmeter. But using it out in public these days I often wonder if some Karen will think it's a gun, call the police and I end up a news statistic.

**tonyzoc** · 11-26-2021, 10:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TwoUptons

That's maybe the first time in over a decade I've found Rockwell useful. Thanks for that

I was thinking I remembered an early in-lens focusing motor (AF-I)... and I definitely remembered the stink around AF-S (I had a friend with a D40 about the time I got my K10) "What do you mean you can't autofocus with a 50mm lens?"

I also remember how proud Nikon was of AF-D in the early 90s... since it worked with "3D Matrix metering".

The Pentax rep took me aside at a photo show once and said "all the F lenses have done that since 1987..."

But I really liked the F801 when it was new. I remember it with the old 80-200 f2.8 AF. I think it came with an air tube that you'd yell in... "engine room, I need infinity focus!" then a cacophony of mechanical noises as it obtained the desired focus point. It was a good lens, but not very quick... I'll admit, though, I preferred the F601 for its form factor.

-Eric

I've got a 6006 that I picked up for $15 with the AF-D 70-210. I bought it for the lens but the camera worked perfectly and it's a very nice camera. I had a beautiful condition F90s but recently dropped it and shattered the to housing near the prism. The camera still works fine otherwise... so I like that camera so much I bought another for $38 as is... it worked fine but it had a cracked top housing near the right strap lug. So... I bought another, this time a F90X with the data back for about $70 from Japan. It's in good condition but not as good as my original F90s.

stevebrot · 11-26-2021, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by tuco

I have both the Pentax Spotmeter V and the Digital Spotmeter shown on the 7 of diamonds. And it is indeed a more compact one-degree spotmeter. But using it out in public these days I often wonder if some Karen will think it's a gun, call the police and I end up a news statistic.

Steve

**gofour3** · 11-26-2021, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by tuco

And it is indeed a more compact one-degree spotmeter. But using it out in public these days I often wonder if some Karen will think it's a gun, call the police and I end up a news statistic.

Yeah I tend to use my Gossen light meter more than my Spotmeter these days, for that reason. Looks more like a Tricorder than a gun.

Phil.

TheBeav · 11-26-2021, 08:28 PM - **4 Likes**

Shot a roll of TriX today.

nickthetasmaniac · 11-27-2021, 01:00 AM - **4 Likes**

Minolta Autocord

Shot with a Pentax SV, Super Takumar 50/f1.4 8-element and Portra400

Jonathan Mac · 11-27-2021, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by tonyzoc

I've got a 6006 that I picked up for $15 with the AF-D 70-210. I bought it for the lens but the camera worked perfectly and it's a very nice camera. I had a beautiful condition F90s but recently dropped it and shattered the to housing near the prism. The camera still works fine otherwise... so I like that camera so much I bought another for $38 as is... it worked fine but it had a cracked top housing near the right strap lug. So... I bought another, this time a F90X with the data back for about $70 from Japan. It's in good condition but not as good as my original F90s.

Do the F90s have a plastic or metal rear door latch?

**tonyzoc** · 11-27-2021, 09:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Do the F90s have a plastic or metal rear door latch?

All metal...unlike the N80 which you find allot on ebay with broken latches.

---------- Post added 11-27-21 at 10:14 AM ----------

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Do the F90s have a plastic or metal rear door latch?

Btw...allot of the functionality in the N90s comes with the addition of the MF-26 data back. Things like advanced bracketing, interval timer, multiple exposures, custom imprinting, etc. The backs are often sticky due to degredation of the rubber coating which can be cleaned off with isopropyl alcohol. The MB-10 grip adds vertical shutter release, and holds the 4 AA cells that were in the standard battery holder...it doesn't extend battery life...with or without the grip you're running on 4 AAs...although I think there's a battery insert for NiCds. I just put 4 Eneloops Pro AAs in and it lasts a long time.

stevebrot · 11-27-2021, 02:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by gofour3

Yeah I tend to use my Gossen light meter more than my Spotmeter these days, for that reason. Looks more like a Tricorder than a gun.

Phil.

First generation Star Trek phaser?

Steve

Jonathan Mac · 11-28-2021, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by tonyzoc

All metal...unlike the N80 which you find allot on ebay with broken latches.

---------- Post added 11-27-21 at 10:14 AM ----------

Btw...allot of the functionality in the N90s comes with the addition of the MF-26 data back. Things like advanced bracketing, interval timer, multiple exposures, custom imprinting, etc. The backs are often sticky due to degredation of the rubber coating which can be cleaned off with isopropyl alcohol. The MB-10 grip adds vertical shutter release, and holds the 4 AA cells that were in the standard battery holder...it doesn't extend battery life...with or without the grip you're running on 4 AAs...although I think there's a battery insert for NiCds. I just put 4 Eneloops Pro AAs in and it lasts a long time.

Good to know. I keep my eye out for F90s and F80s but the former are usually much more expensive than the F801s. Occasionally I see and F80 at a decent price (what I'd be prepared to risk if the battery latch breaks quickly) but haven't bitten yet. I like the solidity of the F801.

andrewd · 11-28-2021, 12:58 AM

I have seen a few F90’s for very low prices and have been tempted to get one. The most common problem is the outer covering turning to a sticky mess. I had one 20 years ago and it was a great camera. Very solid feel despite the plastic exterior.

**tonyzoc** · 11-28-2021, 03:44 PM - **2 Likes**

The classic Polaroid SX-70. I bought this back 20+ years ago when they were a dime a dozen. This one still works fine. I replaced the original dried out leatherette with a (fake) ostrich skin. I also have a model 2 that I converted to use 600 film. Film is now available from the current Polaroid company, though it's only 8 shots per pack (@ $20 a pack).

stevebrot · 11-28-2021, 04:16 PM - **3 Likes**

Gossen Lunasix (Euro-version), original version featuring -8 LV to +24 LV sensitivity!

Pentax K-3, XR Rikenon 35/2.8

Yes, it works with 1.5V silver cell using 1.3V step-down adapter from Kanto Camera. It is accurate too.

Steve

Jonathan Mac · 11-29-2021, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by andrewd

I have seen a few F90’s for very low prices and have been tempted to get one. The most common problem is the outer covering turning to a sticky mess. I had one 20 years ago and it was a great camera. Very solid feel despite the plastic exterior.

If I remember right this can be cleaned off with the right solvent, but I may be thinking of the Canon EOS 30/33 cameras. I have one of them that is sticky around the grip and I simply put carefully-cut black electrical tape over it rather than mess around with chemicals.

11-28-2021, 04:16 PM - 3 Likes	#8144
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Gossen Lunasix (Euro-version), original version featuring -8 LV to +24 LV sensitivity! Pentax K-3, XR Rikenon 35/2.8 Yes, it works with 1.5V silver cell using 1.3V step-down adapter from Kanto Camera. It is accurate too. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 11-28-2021 at 04:23 PM.

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11-26-2021, 09:14 AM - 3 Likes	#8132
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	I have both the Pentax Spotmeter V and the Digital Spotmeter shown on the 7 of diamonds. And it is indeed a more compact one-degree spotmeter. But using it out in public these days I often wonder if some Karen will think it's a gun, call the police and I end up a news statistic.

11-26-2021, 10:02 AM - 1 Like	#8133
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by TwoUptons That's maybe the first time in over a decade I've found Rockwell useful. Thanks for that I was thinking I remembered an early in-lens focusing motor (AF-I)... and I definitely remembered the stink around AF-S (I had a friend with a D40 about the time I got my K10) "What do you mean you can't autofocus with a 50mm lens?" I also remember how proud Nikon was of AF-D in the early 90s... since it worked with "3D Matrix metering". The Pentax rep took me aside at a photo show once and said "all the F lenses have done that since 1987..." But I really liked the F801 when it was new. I remember it with the old 80-200 f2.8 AF. I think it came with an air tube that you'd yell in... "engine room, I need infinity focus!" then a cacophony of mechanical noises as it obtained the desired focus point. It was a good lens, but not very quick... I'll admit, though, I preferred the F601 for its form factor. -Eric I've got a 6006 that I picked up for $15 with the AF-D 70-210. I bought it for the lens but the camera worked perfectly and it's a very nice camera. I had a beautiful condition F90s but recently dropped it and shattered the to housing near the prism. The camera still works fine otherwise... so I like that camera so much I bought another for $38 as is... it worked fine but it had a cracked top housing near the right strap lug. So... I bought another, this time a F90X with the data back for about $70 from Japan. It's in good condition but not as good as my original F90s.

11-26-2021, 02:23 PM	#8134
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by tuco I have both the Pentax Spotmeter V and the Digital Spotmeter shown on the 7 of diamonds. And it is indeed a more compact one-degree spotmeter. But using it out in public these days I often wonder if some Karen will think it's a gun, call the police and I end up a news statistic. Steve

11-26-2021, 03:59 PM	#8135
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by tuco And it is indeed a more compact one-degree spotmeter. But using it out in public these days I often wonder if some Karen will think it's a gun, call the police and I end up a news statistic. Yeah I tend to use my Gossen light meter more than my Spotmeter these days, for that reason. Looks more like a Tricorder than a gun. Phil.

11-27-2021, 01:00 AM - 4 Likes	#8137
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Minolta Autocord Shot with a Pentax SV, Super Takumar 50/f1.4 8-element and Portra400

11-27-2021, 02:54 AM	#8138
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by tonyzoc I've got a 6006 that I picked up for $15 with the AF-D 70-210. I bought it for the lens but the camera worked perfectly and it's a very nice camera. I had a beautiful condition F90s but recently dropped it and shattered the to housing near the prism. The camera still works fine otherwise... so I like that camera so much I bought another for $38 as is... it worked fine but it had a cracked top housing near the right strap lug. So... I bought another, this time a F90X with the data back for about $70 from Japan. It's in good condition but not as good as my original F90s. Do the F90s have a plastic or metal rear door latch?

11-27-2021, 09:48 AM - 1 Like	#8139
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Do the F90s have a plastic or metal rear door latch? All metal...unlike the N80 which you find allot on ebay with broken latches. ---------- Post added 11-27-21 at 10:14 AM ---------- Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Do the F90s have a plastic or metal rear door latch? Btw...allot of the functionality in the N90s comes with the addition of the MF-26 data back. Things like advanced bracketing, interval timer, multiple exposures, custom imprinting, etc. The backs are often sticky due to degredation of the rubber coating which can be cleaned off with isopropyl alcohol. The MB-10 grip adds vertical shutter release, and holds the 4 AA cells that were in the standard battery holder...it doesn't extend battery life...with or without the grip you're running on 4 AAs...although I think there's a battery insert for NiCds. I just put 4 Eneloops Pro AAs in and it lasts a long time.

11-27-2021, 02:05 PM - 2 Likes	#8140
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by gofour3 Yeah I tend to use my Gossen light meter more than my Spotmeter these days, for that reason. Looks more like a Tricorder than a gun. Phil. First generation Star Trek phaser? Steve

11-28-2021, 12:09 AM	#8141
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by tonyzoc All metal...unlike the N80 which you find allot on ebay with broken latches. ---------- Post added 11-27-21 at 10:14 AM ---------- Btw...allot of the functionality in the N90s comes with the addition of the MF-26 data back. Things like advanced bracketing, interval timer, multiple exposures, custom imprinting, etc. The backs are often sticky due to degredation of the rubber coating which can be cleaned off with isopropyl alcohol. The MB-10 grip adds vertical shutter release, and holds the 4 AA cells that were in the standard battery holder...it doesn't extend battery life...with or without the grip you're running on 4 AAs...although I think there's a battery insert for NiCds. I just put 4 Eneloops Pro AAs in and it lasts a long time. Good to know. I keep my eye out for F90s and F80s but the former are usually much more expensive than the F801s. Occasionally I see and F80 at a decent price (what I'd be prepared to risk if the battery latch breaks quickly) but haven't bitten yet. I like the solidity of the F801.

11-28-2021, 12:58 AM	#8142
andrewd Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 238	I have seen a few F90’s for very low prices and have been tempted to get one. The most common problem is the outer covering turning to a sticky mess. I had one 20 years ago and it was a great camera. Very solid feel despite the plastic exterior.

11-28-2021, 03:44 PM - 2 Likes	#8143
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	The classic Polaroid SX-70. I bought this back 20+ years ago when they were a dime a dozen. This one still works fine. I replaced the original dried out leatherette with a (fake) ostrich skin. I also have a model 2 that I converted to use 600 film. Film is now available from the current Polaroid company, though it's only 8 shots per pack (@ $20 a pack).

11-29-2021, 07:07 AM	#8145
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by andrewd I have seen a few F90’s for very low prices and have been tempted to get one. The most common problem is the outer covering turning to a sticky mess. I had one 20 years ago and it was a great camera. Very solid feel despite the plastic exterior. If I remember right this can be cleaned off with the right solvent, but I may be thinking of the Canon EOS 30/33 cameras. I have one of them that is sticky around the grip and I simply put carefully-cut black electrical tape over it rather than mess around with chemicals.