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**Baard-Einar** · 03-16-2016, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

The issue seems to be resolved. The camera is on its way. I had asked whether the camera is black but it is silver and I knew it. Looks beautiful.

I found it on ebay and yes, it looks very clean. Nice copy.

Glad you got it solved.

---------- Post added 03-16-2016 at 10:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Latest "collection" acquisitions ...

Remember that boxed black Spottie that I recently acquired? Well, the seller emailed me to say that he was selling off his Pentax collection, so I grabbed the four below after he sent me a few images. There were a few more SLR's, but I did not want to be greedy ...

- the ESII is the "worse cosmetically", but OK. No meter ... the SMC Tak 50/1.4 attached is excellent,
- the K2 is unmarked and looks like it has never been used and same for the K 50/1.4 ... the mirror bumper looks brand new,
- the black MX is very nice and seen some action due some minor brassing on the bottom and the M 50/2 is excellent,
- the black ME Super is unmarked and like new as well, even with the protection film on the bottom, but the K 55/1.8 has front element fungus (oh, well) ... the bumper looks new here, too.

All for 225€ total including registered postage. Not bad ... not bad.

A few more maybe for Eric soon, once I eliminate some non-Pentax gear to raise some cash ...

Nice catch! Congratulations

**arnold** · 03-16-2016, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Latest "collection" acquisitions ...

Congratulations, you are a master of acquisition.

deus ursus · 03-16-2016, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Duplo

The Agfa Clack (such an amazing camera when used right)

Funny name. Is it the shutter sound that's given it it's name? :-)

Duplo · 03-16-2016, 03:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by deus ursus

Funny name. Is it the shutter sound that's given it it's name? :-)

I actually do not know, but I hardly think it is the shutter as it is a fairly quiet design, similar in design to the shutter assembly found in most box cameras.

It had a sibling in the Click model

Thus Agfa had a.click clack line of simple consumer cameras offering a 6x6 or 6x9 format option.
The early ones (like the one in the picture) had all metal bodies where as the newer once were made from plastic.

here is a picture of a newer plastic version of the click:

Swift1 · 03-17-2016, 01:15 PM - **3 Likes**

This is what I'm shooting for the next few days...

**Baard-Einar** · 03-18-2016, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

This is what I'm shooting for the next few days...

Colton, Not the worst tool for shooting some film!

Enjoy!

/Baard-Einar

Jean Poitiers · 03-18-2016, 05:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Swift1

This is what I'm shooting for the next few days...

No, no,no. That does not look right. Silver lens on black body. No.

Listen, send me that awful looking silver AF thing and I will replace it for free with a manual K 55/1.8 that I just acquired.

Black on black. There. Fixed that.

Swift1 · 03-18-2016, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Colton, Not the worst tool for shooting some film!

Enjoy!

/Baard-Einar

It is a great camera

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

No, no,no. That does not look right. Silver lens on black body. No.

Listen, send me that awful looking silver AF thing and I will replace it for free with a manual K 55/1.8 that I just acquired.

Black on black. There. Fixed that.

Hahaha...
I think they look great together...

womble · 03-21-2016, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by Swift1

This is what I'm shooting for the next few days...

A friend of mine has a black KM which works fine but looks beaten to hell with lots of brass showing. I love it.

K.

**TomB_tx** · 03-21-2016, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

No, no,no. That does not look right. Silver lens on black body.

Of course, the original Leica and Contax cameras (1920s - early 30s) all had black bodies and silver (nickel) lenses. Classic look!
On the other hand, my cameras of the 1960s had Chrome trim bodies and black lenses - also classic.

**Baard-Einar** · 03-22-2016, 05:32 AM

Hi

Here is my K-3 showing off with a Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f3.5 (version 3), taking a self portrait. It looks good and really tiny. A bit difficult to use since the pre-set mechanism ends up upside down when mounting it on the camera. And the lens is so tiny that it doesn't cover the two small slots on the m42->K adapter, there is a big chance for light leaking into the mirror box. This can be seen on the last image.

The last image show my K-3 joined by a Asahiflex Ia with a Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 100mm f3,5 and the Asahiflex lens hood. The oldes camera was produced sometime between May 1953 and September 1954, and the K-3 is from after October 2013, the gun-metal version introduced in 2014 (?).

CarlH · 03-22-2016, 05:53 AM

The very reason why I like Pentax's, almost all their lenses are still usable on their modern dslrs

Duplo · 03-22-2016, 06:43 AM - **1 Like**

I like my pentax cameras, but I have always been very impressed with this one:

**WPRESTO** · 03-22-2016, 07:50 AM

Exacta had one of the oddest arrangement of controls and unusual features (such as a film-cutting knife). Also, a body shape that is almost the antithesis of modern DSLR's with their big, secure, hand/finger contoured right-side grips.

And BTW: Several times when I was carrying my Asahi Pentax S back in the 50's, someone would ask why I hadn't purchased a "good German camera like an Exacta."

**Baard-Einar** · 03-22-2016, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Exacta had one of the oddest arrangement of controls and unusual features (such as a film-cutting knife). Also, a body shape that is almost the antithesis of modern DSLR's with their big, secure, hand/finger contoured right-side grips.

And BTW: Several times when I was carrying my Asahi Pentax S back in the 50's, someone would ask why I hadn't purchased a "good German camera like an Exacta."

Did you own a Asahi Pentax S in the 50's? wow!! Cool.

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03-16-2016, 02:13 PM	#3976
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by monochrome The issue seems to be resolved. The camera is on its way. I had asked whether the camera is black but it is silver and I knew it. Looks beautiful. I found it on ebay and yes, it looks very clean. Nice copy. Glad you got it solved. ---------- Post added 03-16-2016 at 10:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Latest "collection" acquisitions ... Remember that boxed black Spottie that I recently acquired? Well, the seller emailed me to say that he was selling off his Pentax collection, so I grabbed the four below after he sent me a few images. There were a few more SLR's, but I did not want to be greedy ... - the ESII is the "worse cosmetically", but OK. No meter ... the SMC Tak 50/1.4 attached is excellent, - the K2 is unmarked and looks like it has never been used and same for the K 50/1.4 ... the mirror bumper looks brand new, - the black MX is very nice and seen some action due some minor brassing on the bottom and the M 50/2 is excellent, - the black ME Super is unmarked and like new as well, even with the protection film on the bottom, but the K 55/1.8 has front element fungus (oh, well) ... the bumper looks new here, too. All for 225€ total including registered postage. Not bad ... not bad. A few more maybe for Eric soon, once I eliminate some non-Pentax gear to raise some cash ... Nice catch! Congratulations

03-16-2016, 02:53 PM	#3977
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Latest "collection" acquisitions ... Congratulations, you are a master of acquisition.

03-16-2016, 03:17 PM	#3978
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Originally posted by Duplo The Agfa Clack (such an amazing camera when used right) Funny name. Is it the shutter sound that's given it it's name? :-)

03-16-2016, 03:55 PM - 1 Like	#3979
Duplo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 924	Originally posted by deus ursus Funny name. Is it the shutter sound that's given it it's name? :-) I actually do not know, but I hardly think it is the shutter as it is a fairly quiet design, similar in design to the shutter assembly found in most box cameras. It had a sibling in the Click model Thus Agfa had a.click clack line of simple consumer cameras offering a 6x6 or 6x9 format option. The early ones (like the one in the picture) had all metal bodies where as the newer once were made from plastic. here is a picture of a newer plastic version of the click:

03-17-2016, 01:15 PM - 3 Likes	#3980
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	This is what I'm shooting for the next few days...

03-18-2016, 01:06 AM	#3981
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by Swift1 This is what I'm shooting for the next few days... Colton, Not the worst tool for shooting some film! Enjoy! /Baard-Einar

03-18-2016, 05:32 AM - 1 Like	#3982
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Swift1 This is what I'm shooting for the next few days... No, no,no. That does not look right. Silver lens on black body. No. Listen, send me that awful looking silver AF thing and I will replace it for free with a manual K 55/1.8 that I just acquired. Black on black. There. Fixed that.

03-18-2016, 10:58 AM	#3983
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Colton, Not the worst tool for shooting some film! Enjoy! /Baard-Einar It is a great camera Originally posted by Jean Poitiers No, no,no. That does not look right. Silver lens on black body. No. Listen, send me that awful looking silver AF thing and I will replace it for free with a manual K 55/1.8 that I just acquired. Black on black. There. Fixed that. Hahaha... I think they look great together...

03-21-2016, 10:09 AM	#3984
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by Swift1 This is what I'm shooting for the next few days... A friend of mine has a black KM which works fine but looks beaten to hell with lots of brass showing. I love it. K.

03-21-2016, 01:19 PM	#3985
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers No, no,no. That does not look right. Silver lens on black body. Of course, the original Leica and Contax cameras (1920s - early 30s) all had black bodies and silver (nickel) lenses. Classic look! On the other hand, my cameras of the 1960s had Chrome trim bodies and black lenses - also classic.

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03-22-2016, 05:53 AM	#3987
CarlH Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Posts: 58	The very reason why I like Pentax's, almost all their lenses are still usable on their modern dslrs

03-22-2016, 06:43 AM - 1 Like	#3988
Duplo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 924	I like my pentax cameras, but I have always been very impressed with this one:

03-22-2016, 07:50 AM	#3989
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	Exacta had one of the oddest arrangement of controls and unusual features (such as a film-cutting knife). Also, a body shape that is almost the antithesis of modern DSLR's with their big, secure, hand/finger contoured right-side grips. And BTW: Several times when I was carrying my Asahi Pentax S back in the 50's, someone would ask why I hadn't purchased a "good German camera like an Exacta."

03-22-2016, 08:05 AM	#3990
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by WPRESTO Exacta had one of the oddest arrangement of controls and unusual features (such as a film-cutting knife). Also, a body shape that is almost the antithesis of modern DSLR's with their big, secure, hand/finger contoured right-side grips. And BTW: Several times when I was carrying my Asahi Pentax S back in the 50's, someone would ask why I hadn't purchased a "good German camera like an Exacta." Did you own a Asahi Pentax S in the 50's? wow!! Cool.