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Argenticien · 03-06-2014, 05:00 AM

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Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Question : What do you guys think of this one ... salvageable ?! Not a lot of bidding action (none yet) ... J

Pentax SMC Super Takumar 17mm F4 Objectif M42 | eBay

"probablement des champignons" -- LOL!! Ya think?!?! The white bits right where the beauty ring says "1:4/17" look like the fungus is trying to slither out and find the next nearest lens -- like some kind of Thing crawling out of an ominous tar pit. I see the second questioner has asked about that and been told it's a glitch in the metal, not an escaping champignon tendril, but I like my story better.

Run the other way.

--Dave

Jean Poitiers · 03-06-2014, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by Argenticien

"probablement des champignons" -- LOL!! Ya think?!?! The white bits right where the beauty ring says "1:4/17" look like the fungus is trying to slither out and find the next nearest lens -- like some kind of Thing crawling out of an ominous tar pit. I see the second questioner has asked about that and been told it's a glitch in the metal, not an escaping champignon tendril, but I like my story better.

Run the other way.

--Dave

Me, too ... and to quote King Arthur: "Run away, run away !!!" (?) ... M. Python

LesDMess · 03-06-2014, 08:30 PM

My buddy gave me his practically unused Minolta X-700 awhile back after he found out my camera retrospective journey. It's cool that it won the 1981 European Camera of the Year but what really intrigued me was the sophisticated (for it's time) Multifunction back that not only imprints date but and can also act as an intervalomter, With the motor drive - with multispeed vertical and horizontal shutter, it can fire the camera for so many frames, at programmable interval and even control shutter speeds for long durations or set with autoexposure. Too bad it can't start firing based on the date and time as you will have to press the "S" to begin. This is my most advanced manual focus camera now . . .

Let me know if you've done any time lapse photography.

JuanEstrada · 03-06-2014, 10:07 PM

Wow... That is true pron... and me posting me's...

---------- Post added 03-07-14 at 12:09 AM ----------

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Me, too ... and to quote King Arthur: "Run away, run away !!!" (?) ... M. Python

I just think the owner of the lens is not very camera savvy and that the thing covering the lens is just milk or something

Jean Poitiers · 03-07-2014, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

My buddy gave me his practically unused Minolta X-700 awhile back after he found out my camera retrospective journey. ... Let me know if you've done any time lapse photography.

Oh boy ... would I like to have a buddy like that !

"Congratz" and here's a tube video that I stumbled upon awhile back in which the presenter shows its time lapse functions with the data back and a flash as well, if I remember correctly ... just FYI. Salut, J

You Tube

LesDMess · 03-07-2014, 06:18 AM

Thanks Juan and Jean.

I checked out the Youtube video and probably could have used it before I finally figured out how to program the darn thing what with it's diamond position indicators. Of course that led to so many other Minolta SLR videos!

Swift1 · 03-07-2014, 11:27 AM - **2 Likes**

My Retina II just got back from it's trip to New Zealand where it was restored by Retina expert Chris Sherlock.
If you have an old Retina that needs some help, I highly recommend sending it to Chris.
Chris does great work, he's very communicative and informative, and he's quick, considering that he's halfway around the world.
Chris's Camera Pages

Oh, and the book is something I just bought.

DSF0281web par Daiku San, on ipernity

Jonathan Mac · 03-07-2014, 03:43 PM

Cross-posted to the "introduce your film Pentax" thread.

Swift1 · 03-07-2014, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Cross-posted to the "introduce your film Pentax" thread.

That's a purdy K2!
One of Pentax's best looking IMO

Jonathan Mac · 03-07-2014, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

That's a purdy K2!
One of Pentax's best looking IMO

Thanks, the Ks are handsome indeed. I'd do a K family shot but my K1000 and KM are in Edinburgh and the KX and K2 are here in Madrid.

Eyewanders · 03-08-2014, 10:25 AM

ol' reliable....

LesDMess · 03-08-2014, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

My Retina II just got back from it's trip to New Zealand where it was restored by Retina expert Chris Sherlock.
If you have an old Retina that needs some help, I highly recommend sending it to Chris.
Chris does great work, he's very communicative and informative, and he's quick, considering that he's halfway around the world.
Chris's Camera Pages

Oh, and the book is something I just bought.

That's a beauty and the link you provided to Chris's Cameras show a pretty extensive collection too!

---------- Post added 03-08-14 at 01:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Thanks, the Ks are handsome indeed. I'd do a K family shot but my K1000 and KM are in Edinburgh and the KX and K2 are here in Madrid.

Yes they are!

furryurry · 03-08-2014, 11:40 AM - **3 Likes**

unixrevolution · 03-08-2014, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by furryurry

Really lovely Pressman!

**monochrome** · 03-08-2014, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Cross-posted to the "introduce your film Pentax" thread.

That is damned sexy.

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03-06-2014, 05:00 AM	#1471
Argenticien Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 208	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Question : What do you guys think of this one ... salvageable ?! Not a lot of bidding action (none yet) ... J Pentax SMC Super Takumar 17mm F4 Objectif M42 \| eBay "probablement des champignons" -- LOL!! Ya think?!?! The white bits right where the beauty ring says "1:4/17" look like the fungus is trying to slither out and find the next nearest lens -- like some kind of Thing crawling out of an ominous tar pit. I see the second questioner has asked about that and been told it's a glitch in the metal, not an escaping champignon tendril, but I like my story better. Run the other way. --Dave

03-06-2014, 05:12 AM	#1472
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Argenticien "probablement des champignons" -- LOL!! Ya think?!?! The white bits right where the beauty ring says "1:4/17" look like the fungus is trying to slither out and find the next nearest lens -- like some kind of Thing crawling out of an ominous tar pit. I see the second questioner has asked about that and been told it's a glitch in the metal, not an escaping champignon tendril, but I like my story better. Run the other way. --Dave Me, too ... and to quote King Arthur: *"Run away, run away !!!"* (?) ... M. Python

03-06-2014, 08:30 PM	#1473
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	My buddy gave me his practically unused Minolta X-700 awhile back after he found out my camera retrospective journey. It's cool that it won the 1981 European Camera of the Year but what really intrigued me was the sophisticated (for it's time) Multifunction back that not only imprints date but and can also act as an intervalomter, With the motor drive - with multispeed vertical and horizontal shutter, it can fire the camera for so many frames, at programmable interval and even control shutter speeds for long durations or set with autoexposure. Too bad it can't start firing based on the date and time as you will have to press the "S" to begin. This is my most advanced manual focus camera now . . . Let me know if you've done any time lapse photography.

03-06-2014, 10:07 PM	#1474
JuanEstrada Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bogotá, Colombia! Posts: 87	Wow... That is true pron... and me posting me's... ---------- Post added 03-07-14 at 12:09 AM ---------- Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Me, too ... and to quote King Arthur: *"Run away, run away !!!"* (?) ... M. Python I just think the owner of the lens is not very camera savvy and that the thing covering the lens is just milk or something

03-07-2014, 06:18 AM	#1476
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Thanks Juan and Jean. I checked out the Youtube video and probably could have used it before I finally figured out how to program the darn thing what with it's diamond position indicators. Of course that led to so many other Minolta SLR videos!

03-07-2014, 11:27 AM - 2 Likes	#1477
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	My Retina II just got back from it's trip to New Zealand where it was restored by Retina expert Chris Sherlock. If you have an old Retina that needs some help, I highly recommend sending it to Chris. Chris does great work, he's very communicative and informative, and he's quick, considering that he's halfway around the world. Chris's Camera Pages Oh, and the book is something I just bought. DSF0281web par Daiku San, on ipernity

03-07-2014, 03:43 PM	#1478
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,879	Cross-posted to the "introduce your film Pentax" thread.

03-07-2014, 06:08 PM	#1479
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Cross-posted to the "introduce your film Pentax" thread. That's a purdy K2! One of Pentax's best looking IMO

03-07-2014, 06:54 PM	#1480
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,879	Originally posted by Swift1 That's a purdy K2! One of Pentax's best looking IMO Thanks, the Ks are handsome indeed. I'd do a K family shot but my K1000 and KM are in Edinburgh and the KX and K2 are here in Madrid.

03-08-2014, 10:25 AM	#1481
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03-08-2014, 11:31 AM	#1482
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Swift1 My Retina II just got back from it's trip to New Zealand where it was restored by Retina expert Chris Sherlock. If you have an old Retina that needs some help, I highly recommend sending it to Chris. Chris does great work, he's very communicative and informative, and he's quick, considering that he's halfway around the world. Chris's Camera Pages Oh, and the book is something I just bought. That's a beauty and the link you provided to Chris's Cameras show a pretty extensive collection too! ---------- Post added 03-08-14 at 01:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Thanks, the Ks are handsome indeed. I'd do a K family shot but my K1000 and KM are in Edinburgh and the KX and K2 are here in Madrid. Yes they are!

03-08-2014, 05:14 PM	#1484
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by furryurry Really lovely Pressman!

03-08-2014, 06:31 PM	#1485
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Cross-posted to the "introduce your film Pentax" thread. That is damned sexy.