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**TwoUptons** · 09-16-2019, 12:13 PM - **2 Likes**

I was going to say something silly about mirrorless cameras, but you’ve got a tiny little mirror there...

I love those old folders.

-Eric

deus ursus · 09-16-2019, 01:37 PM

Well, I'm sure that 'tiny little mirror' is quite large enough for the task, thank you!

g026r · 09-17-2019, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

My local store is the regional retailer for the Ilford ULF program, and I wish I could find the photo one of the lab techs took when the latest order for it came in in: it's of another customer's box of 11x14 FP4+, and sitting on top of it is my tiny little box of 2.25x3.25.

I received a decent amount of ribbing about how it was supposed to be the "Ultra Large Format" program when I went to pick this up.

timw4mail · 09-18-2019, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by g026r

My local store is the regional retailer for the Ilford ULF program, and I wish I could find the photo one of the lab techs took when the latest order for it came in in: it's of another customer's box of 11x14 FP4+, and sitting on top of it is my tiny little box of 2.25x3.25.

I received a decent amount of ribbing about how it was supposed to be the "Ultra Large Format" program when I went to pick this up.

What camera takes 125?

**TwoUptons** · 09-18-2019, 07:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by timw4mail

What camera takes 125?

That’s the speed of the film.

It’s 2.25” by 3.25” sheet film.
There are a bunch of cameras from the 1950s-ish that used it natively or could be adapted to use it.

-Eric

g026r · 09-18-2019, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

That’s the speed of the film.

It’s 2.25” by 3.25” sheet film.
There are a bunch of cameras from the 1950s-ish that used it natively or could be adapted to use it.

Yep. I'd say that most 2.25 x 3.25 sheet film cameras can be adapted to shoot 6x9 on 120 film with varying levels of ease, but truth be told I've found I prefer working with sheet film when possible.

Though it does have the disadvantage of being a bit bulkier in the bag & not being reloadable outside a darkroom.

Swift1 · 09-24-2019, 02:45 PM - **5 Likes**

Found this K 55/2 last week for a whopping $25. Perfect companion for my black KM.

**ismaelg** · 09-24-2019, 04:32 PM - **4 Likes**

Another Phoenix rises from the ashes!

You can read the story here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/39...us-om-1-a.html
Thanks,

**From1980** · 09-24-2019, 11:39 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Found this K 55/2 last week for a whopping $25. Perfect companion for my black KM.

Around here, and in many ads I saw at the time, the K55/2 was mated to the early K1000 bodies and the K55/1.8 was usually packaged with the KM. It certainly could have been mixed and matched in individual stores though which was not uncommon.

nickthetasmaniac · 09-25-2019, 05:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ismaelg

Another Phoenix rises from the ashes!

That's a gorgeous looking OM*!

I just picked up an OM1n with a Zuiko 50/f1.4. First time I've used a 35mm Olympus SLR

*I just read through the other thread, you did an amazing job cleaning it up!

**gofour3** · 09-25-2019, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by From1980

Around here, and in many ads I saw at the time, the K55/2 was mated to the early K1000 bodies

Yep the K55/2 was the cheaper kit lens for the first K1000 (MIJ) cameras. Neither were available when I got my KX, so I ended up with the K55/1.8. (The K50/1.4 & K50/1.2 were too expensive for me at the time.)

Phil.

**tonyzoc** · 09-25-2019, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ismaelg

Another Phoenix rises from the ashes!

You can read the story here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/39...us-om-1-a.html
Thanks,

I loved that camera. When I bought my MX, the cameras I looked at were the MX, OM-1 and the Nikon FM. I went Pentax for the price. Years later I picked up the OM-1n with the 1.8 and winder. I've since sold it, but always though it was a great camera.

Swift1 · 09-25-2019, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by From1980

Around here, and in many ads I saw at the time, the K55/2 was mated to the early K1000 bodies and the K55/1.8 was usually packaged with the KM. It certainly could have been mixed and matched in individual stores though which was not uncommon.

Yes, the 55/2 was (AFAIK) originally only ever sold as a kit with the first version of the K1000.
It still makes a great combo with the KM though

**tonyzoc** · 09-28-2019, 02:11 PM - **3 Likes**

I broke down and got myself an MZ-3 and a 28-70/4. Running a roll through it now.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-03-2019, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Another Phoenix rises from the ashes!

You can read the story here:
Trying to revive an Olympus OM-1 - PentaxForums.com
Thanks,

I used a well-worn one of these on the high school yearbook, great camera.

---------- Post added 10-03-19 at 01:12 PM ----------

Picked up a Petri 7s. I like the general handling of the camera, very simple and straightforward, though the rangefinder patch isn't very high contrast. I wonder if a cleaning would help that. Was happy to buy this from someone who actually used it, as opposed to random sellers online who just pick up cameras at estate sales and sell them untested. The light meter seems slightly inaccurate when compared to my iPhone light meter app, though I shot a couple examples following the light meter's recommendation and the photos turned out okay if slightly underexposed. Looking forward to experimenting more with it.

09-24-2019, 04:32 PM - 4 Likes	#6218
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Another Phoenix rises from the ashes! You can read the story here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/39...us-om-1-a.html Thanks, Last edited by ismaelg; 09-24-2019 at 06:04 PM.

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09-16-2019, 12:13 PM - 2 Likes	#6211
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	I was going to say something silly about mirrorless cameras, but you’ve got a tiny little mirror there... I love those old folders. -Eric

09-16-2019, 01:37 PM	#6212
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Well, I'm sure that 'tiny little mirror' is quite large enough for the task, thank you!

09-17-2019, 06:18 PM - 1 Like	#6213
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	My local store is the regional retailer for the Ilford ULF program, and I wish I could find the photo one of the lab techs took when the latest order for it came in in: it's of another customer's box of 11x14 FP4+, and sitting on top of it is my tiny little box of 2.25x3.25. I received a decent amount of ribbing about how it was supposed to be the "Ultra Large Format" program when I went to pick this up.

09-18-2019, 07:17 AM	#6214
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by g026r My local store is the regional retailer for the Ilford ULF program, and I wish I could find the photo one of the lab techs took when the latest order for it came in in: it's of another customer's box of 11x14 FP4+, and sitting on top of it is my tiny little box of 2.25x3.25. I received a decent amount of ribbing about how it was supposed to be the "Ultra Large Format" program when I went to pick this up. What camera takes 125?

09-18-2019, 07:34 AM - 2 Likes	#6215
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by timw4mail What camera takes 125? That’s the speed of the film. It’s 2.25” by 3.25” sheet film. There are a bunch of cameras from the 1950s-ish that used it natively or could be adapted to use it. -Eric

09-18-2019, 08:42 AM	#6216
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by TwoUptons That’s the speed of the film. It’s 2.25” by 3.25” sheet film. There are a bunch of cameras from the 1950s-ish that used it natively or could be adapted to use it. Yep. I'd say that most 2.25 x 3.25 sheet film cameras can be adapted to shoot 6x9 on 120 film with varying levels of ease, but truth be told I've found I prefer working with sheet film when possible. Though it does have the disadvantage of being a bit bulkier in the bag & not being reloadable outside a darkroom.

09-24-2019, 02:45 PM - 5 Likes	#6217
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Found this K 55/2 last week for a whopping $25. Perfect companion for my black KM.

09-24-2019, 11:39 PM	#6219
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Originally posted by Swift1 Found this K 55/2 last week for a whopping $25. Perfect companion for my black KM. Around here, and in many ads I saw at the time, the K55/2 was mated to the early K1000 bodies and the K55/1.8 was usually packaged with the KM. It certainly could have been mixed and matched in individual stores though which was not uncommon.

09-25-2019, 05:26 AM - 1 Like	#6220
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by ismaelg Another Phoenix rises from the ashes! That's a gorgeous looking OM! I just picked up an OM1n with a Zuiko 50/f1.4. First time I've used a 35mm Olympus SLR I just read through the other thread, you did an amazing job cleaning it up!

09-25-2019, 07:46 AM	#6221
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by From1980 Around here, and in many ads I saw at the time, the K55/2 was mated to the early K1000 bodies Yep the K55/2 was the cheaper kit lens for the first K1000 (MIJ) cameras. Neither were available when I got my KX, so I ended up with the K55/1.8. (The K50/1.4 & K50/1.2 were too expensive for me at the time.) Phil.

09-25-2019, 09:47 AM - 1 Like	#6222
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by ismaelg Another Phoenix rises from the ashes! You can read the story here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/76-non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/39...us-om-1-a.html Thanks, I loved that camera. When I bought my MX, the cameras I looked at were the MX, OM-1 and the Nikon FM. I went Pentax for the price. Years later I picked up the OM-1n with the 1.8 and winder. I've since sold it, but always though it was a great camera.

09-25-2019, 09:54 AM	#6223
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by From1980 Around here, and in many ads I saw at the time, the K55/2 was mated to the early K1000 bodies and the K55/1.8 was usually packaged with the KM. It certainly could have been mixed and matched in individual stores though which was not uncommon. Yes, the 55/2 was (AFAIK) originally only ever sold as a kit with the first version of the K1000. It still makes a great combo with the KM though

09-28-2019, 02:11 PM - 3 Likes	#6224
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	I broke down and got myself an MZ-3 and a 28-70/4. Running a roll through it now.

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Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by ismaelg Another Phoenix rises from the ashes! You can read the story here: Trying to revive an Olympus OM-1 - PentaxForums.com Thanks, I used a well-worn one of these on the high school yearbook, great camera. ---------- Post added 10-03-19 at 01:12 PM ---------- Picked up a Petri 7s. I like the general handling of the camera, very simple and straightforward, though the rangefinder patch isn't very high contrast. I wonder if a cleaning would help that. Was happy to buy this from someone who actually used it, as opposed to random sellers online who just pick up cameras at estate sales and sell them untested. The light meter seems slightly inaccurate when compared to my iPhone light meter app, though I shot a couple examples following the light meter's recommendation and the photos turned out okay if slightly underexposed. Looking forward to experimenting more with it.