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jimr-pdx · 05-09-2015, 04:36 PM - **2 Likes**

A mess of Pentax mini teles has sprung up on my shelf!

MD Optofonik · 05-09-2015, 08:35 PM - **1 Like**

I finally caved and got an MX Winder from KEH. Shooting at a motorbike event over the weekend the the error of my ways became painfully obvious. It was in excellent condition and less than 60 bucks. It's a sound I hadn't heard since high school.

malinku · 05-10-2015, 12:57 AM

A bit of Mamiya goodness.

My Mamiya/Sekor DTL 2000 with the 55mm F1.8. the rarest camera I own. Only seen one of these and I bought it as soon as I saw it. It came with the typical crappy old seals and bumper. So I had the camera CLAd and battery compartment rewired. Now it is ready to rock and roll.

My Mamiya C33.

womble · 05-10-2015, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

I finally caved and got an MX Winder from KEH. Shooting at a motorbike event over the weekend the the error of my ways became painfully obvious. It was in excellent condition and less than 60 bucks. It's a sound I hadn't heard since high school.

I don't often use my MX winder except on rare occasions when I am using a big lens and want better grip. Subtle it ain't!

K.

MD Optofonik · 05-10-2015, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by womble

I don't often use my MX winder except on rare occasions when I am using a big lens and want better grip. Subtle it ain't!

K.

The winder is not exactly quiet, for sure. I can't see using it for anything but the type of event I was at; lively and loud. There were several occasions that day when manually advancing the film lost me a shot of someone pulling away on some bitchin' rare classic or exotic motorbike that will only make it up there a couple of times a year. I was pleasantly surprised that the diminutive MX body does a lot to mitigate the increase in size when the winder is attached. The overall size is not much bigger than my KX. That KX, however, would be a monster with a winder attached.

**WPRESTO** · 05-10-2015, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

The winder is not exactly quiet, for sure. I can't see using it for anything but the type of event I was at; lively and loud. There were several occasions that day when manually advancing the film lost me a shot of someone pulling away on some bitchin' rare classic or exotic motorbike that will only make it up there a couple of times a year. I was pleasantly surprised that the diminutive MX body does a lot to mitigate the increase in size when the winder is attached. The overall size is not much bigger than my KX. That KX, however, would be a monster with a winder attached.

FYI: Lyrebirds are notorious imitators, better than mockingbirds and maybe even parrots. I've seen/heard recordings of them imitating a car that was stubborn starting, a chainsaw, and - - a Nikon film camera both without and with a winder (crunsch - - bzzzztt - crunsch - - bzzzztt).

LesDMess · 05-10-2015, 12:14 PM

I don't have a motor - as opposed to a wonder, for my LX or MX but it does seem that the higher the speed, the louder they get.

malinku · 05-10-2015, 03:23 PM

Minolta MD System. Currently the only camera/system I made money with.

womble · 05-11-2015, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

I don't have a motor - as opposed to a wonder, for my LX or MX but it does seem that the higher the speed, the louder they get.

I don't have the MX Motordrive --- that appears to be one of the rarest Pentax accessories! --- but I do have a winder which covers the batteries in black goo every time I use it. They must have used the same foam as the bumpers etc.

I have an LX motordrive but I haven't had the ni-cads changed so I haven't used it yet.

Oh well...

Best wishes, Kris.

stevebrot · 05-11-2015, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by dcshooter

I ended up selling it in less than a day, but here's a quick snap I took of the silvered R58mm 1.2 Rokkor on a Minolta body before I sent it out for those who wanted to see it:

Ohhhhh! That is nice, so very nice! I particularly like the color contrast on the "PG" for the lens name. The turquoise is just too nice.

Steve

_Ben · 05-12-2015, 01:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Scored this little guy at a pawn shop last winter for $20. Action is very springy and is a joy to shoot with.

Cuthbert · 05-12-2015, 02:55 PM

I already liked these early K1000SE with brown leatherette, very late 70s colour...but this month I already invested my budget for cheap cameras in mint (or it looks) Praktica MTL50.

Johnny Rod · 05-13-2015, 07:16 AM

http://instagram.com/p/2mD71eFow7/‏
I picked up a K2 yesterday for £20 (about $30), looks to be working, even the batteries are still good. I was looking for a lens cap for an old rangefinder and came across the ad where the seller had a few things, no idea of value, so I made an offer. It's a bit heavier than the MX or Super Program!

Jean Poitiers · 05-13-2015, 08:23 AM - **1 Like**

Cheap p0rn. My latest thrift store find ... a "like new" Yashica Electro 35 CC with a good battery and a generic cap. For 4€ as written on view finder

... good to have an "Easy Clean Pen" handy. What a stupid place to put a price ... ever heard of stickers?

I cannot get the "over/under" meter to respond, but I think that is a bad connection with the battery. Anyway, everything else works and can shoot Sunny 16 with it. And what a wild looking aperture when stopping it down by steps ... xpost

Edit : After fiddling a bit, I now have the under exposure warning signal (a yellow arrow) working in the view finder. The shutter button which triggers it is a bit "touchy" ...

deus ursus · 05-13-2015, 09:16 AM

What a beauty, Jean.

05-10-2015, 11:42 AM	#2780
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by womble I don't often use my MX winder except on rare occasions when I am using a big lens and want better grip. Subtle it ain't! K. The winder is not exactly quiet, for sure. I can't see using it for anything but the type of event I was at; lively and loud. There were several occasions that day when manually advancing the film lost me a shot of someone pulling away on some bitchin' rare classic or exotic motorbike that will only make it up there a couple of times a year. I was pleasantly surprised that the diminutive MX body does a lot to mitigate the increase in size when the winder is attached. The overall size is not much bigger than my KX. That KX, however, would be a monster with a winder attached. Last edited by MD Optofonik; 05-10-2015 at 11:47 AM.

05-13-2015, 08:23 AM - 1 Like	#2789
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Cheap p0rn. My latest thrift store find ... a "like new" Yashica Electro 35 CC with a good battery and a generic cap. For 4€ as written on view finder ... good to have an "Easy Clean Pen" handy. What a stupid place to put a price ... ever heard of stickers? I cannot get the "over/under" meter to respond, but I think that is a bad connection with the battery. Anyway, everything else works and can shoot Sunny 16 with it. And what a wild looking aperture when stopping it down by steps ... xpost Edit : After fiddling a bit, I now have the under exposure warning signal (a yellow arrow) working in the view finder. The shutter button which triggers it is a bit "touchy" ... Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 05-13-2015 at 08:43 AM. Reason: ... it's working !

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malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	A bit of Mamiya goodness. My Mamiya/Sekor DTL 2000 with the 55mm F1.8. the rarest camera I own. Only seen one of these and I bought it as soon as I saw it. It came with the typical crappy old seals and bumper. So I had the camera CLAd and battery compartment rewired. Now it is ready to rock and roll. My Mamiya C33.

05-10-2015, 02:31 AM	#2779
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by MD Optofonik I finally caved and got an MX Winder from KEH. Shooting at a motorbike event over the weekend the the error of my ways became painfully obvious. It was in excellent condition and less than 60 bucks. It's a sound I hadn't heard since high school. I don't often use my MX winder except on rare occasions when I am using a big lens and want better grip. Subtle it ain't! K.

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Originally posted by MD Optofonik The winder is not exactly quiet, for sure. I can't see using it for anything but the type of event I was at; lively and loud. There were several occasions that day when manually advancing the film lost me a shot of someone pulling away on some bitchin' rare classic or exotic motorbike that will only make it up there a couple of times a year. I was pleasantly surprised that the diminutive MX body does a lot to mitigate the increase in size when the winder is attached. The overall size is not much bigger than my KX. That KX, however, would be a monster with a winder attached. FYI: Lyrebirds are notorious imitators, better than mockingbirds and maybe even parrots. I've seen/heard recordings of them imitating a car that was stubborn starting, a chainsaw, and - - a Nikon film camera both without and with a winder (crunsch - - bzzzztt - crunsch - - bzzzztt).

05-10-2015, 12:14 PM	#2782
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	I don't have a motor - as opposed to a wonder, for my LX or MX but it does seem that the higher the speed, the louder they get.

05-10-2015, 03:23 PM	#2783
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	Minolta MD System. Currently the only camera/system I made money with.

05-11-2015, 08:54 AM	#2784
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by LesDMess I don't have a motor - as opposed to a wonder, for my LX or MX but it does seem that the higher the speed, the louder they get. I don't have the MX Motordrive --- that appears to be one of the rarest Pentax accessories! --- but I do have a winder which covers the batteries in black goo every time I use it. They must have used the same foam as the bumpers etc. I have an LX motordrive but I haven't had the ni-cads changed so I haven't used it yet. Oh well... Best wishes, Kris.

05-11-2015, 10:40 AM	#2785
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dcshooter I ended up selling it in less than a day, but here's a quick snap I took of the silvered R58mm 1.2 Rokkor on a Minolta body before I sent it out for those who wanted to see it: Ohhhhh! That is nice, so very nice! I particularly like the color contrast on the "PG" for the lens name. The turquoise is just too nice. Steve

05-12-2015, 01:49 PM - 2 Likes	#2786
_Ben Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pensacola Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 130	Scored this little guy at a pawn shop last winter for $20. Action is very springy and is a joy to shoot with.

05-12-2015, 02:55 PM	#2787
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	I already liked these early K1000SE with brown leatherette, very late 70s colour...but this month I already invested my budget for cheap cameras in mint (or it looks) Praktica MTL50.

05-13-2015, 07:16 AM	#2788
Johnny Rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 122	http://instagram.com/p/2mD71eFow7/‏ I picked up a K2 yesterday for £20 (about $30), looks to be working, even the batteries are still good. I was looking for a lens cap for an old rangefinder and came across the ad where the seller had a few things, no idea of value, so I made an offer. It's a bit heavier than the MX or Super Program!

05-13-2015, 09:16 AM	#2790
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 659	What a beauty, Jean.

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