Favorite Older Film Camera?

jgredline · 06-03-2009, 02:50 PM

My 17mm showed up and I must say. I thought my Sigma 10-20 was wide, but this thing looks ridiculously cool through the view finder. I off to shoot a roll..

séamuis · 06-03-2009, 02:54 PM

what a beauty! im getting ready to snatch up a fish-eye-takumar 18mm myself. (the really tiny one with no focus) cant wait to see wide through a FF viewfinder. im jealous! cant wait to see some photos from it.

**gofour3** · 06-03-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Hi folks. Today was Christmas for me as I received my latest cam and I can't wait to use it. It is an ME F that I purchased from our Chris Platt.

Christmas for me today as well, as I got my black KX!

The Refconverter is also new, literally!! I highly recommend one as an accessory; it’s really useful when using a tripod or for macro work.
(It will save your back, so you don’t have to bend over to look through the normal viewfinder.)

This model is for the K2 DMD, K2, KX, ES & ES II and has a built in Diopter ring, the only thing missing is the rubber eyecup.

jgredline · 06-03-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

what a beauty! im getting ready to snatch up a fish-eye-takumar 18mm myself. (the really tiny one with no focus) cant wait to see wide through a FF viewfinder. im jealous! cant wait to see some photos from it.

I have never heard of that 18mm Lens? no focus?

After using that 17mm lens today, I can see that being. at F/8 its hyperfocal distance was 2.7 feet or so. Amazing.

KungPOW · 06-03-2009, 11:05 PM

Beautiful camera Gofour3!

séamuis · 06-04-2009, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

I have never heard of that 18mm Lens? no focus?

After using that 17mm lens today, I can see that being. at F/8 its hyperfocal distance was 2.7 feet or so. Amazing.

it makes the 40mm look like a whole stack of pancakes.

Blue · 06-04-2009, 03:07 PM

I got my ME F today. It is in really good shape except the shutter needs some adjustments. Eric said he can handle that. Unfortunately the battery door won't stay shut with batteries in it and that may be a trickier thing to find a replacement for. I could leave a quick release plate on there.

Blue · 06-04-2009, 03:11 PM

Javier,

What do you think about the viewfinder in comparison to the ME Super. It is impressive compared to my SuperProgram.

jgredline · 06-04-2009, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Javier,

What do you think about the viewfinder in comparison to the ME Super. It is impressive compared to my SuperProgram.

I shot a 1/2 roll yesterday and the view finder is the same as the ME SUPER. AWESOME!

BirdDude007 · 06-04-2009, 07:31 PM

I have an ME Super still sitting out in storage.......I wonder if it still works, I used the heck out of it back in the day, loved that camera..............007

jgredline · 06-04-2009, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

I have an ME Super still sitting out in storage.......I wonder if it still works, I used the heck out of it back in the day, loved that camera..............007

Dude, break it out and join the party

BirdDude007 · 06-05-2009, 04:17 AM

Ya i am thinkin about it, I cant recall when the last time that I bought film, although I do have some old outdated film around here somewhere. what I really need is a negative/slide scanner, I want a dedicated scanner that is hi resolution/quality, do you know of any that are reliable and quick?

SteveM · 06-06-2009, 01:16 AM

I hope I can do this puppy justice!..Pentax 1957 K.....should be here in about 2 weeks....will take a roll and post

séamuis · 06-06-2009, 05:02 AM

thats quite beautiful, and I want that 55 really bad, really bad. but if im not mistaken the 'K' wasn't introduced until 1958 or possibly 1959? it was shown at photokina in 58, that I know for sure. the original 'Asahi Pentax' pr otherwise known as the 'AP' was introduced in 1957.

stevbike · 06-06-2009, 05:34 AM

There are two film cameras that I like and still own. The ME-Super is a great camera. It is like light weight of the body and the fact that without a battery, it still works.

The other camera is the SF10. This camera lacks the light weight feel of the ME-Super but camera has a nice solid feel to it. The other factor is the fact that I found that the SAL series 18 to 55mm lens on my new K-m will work on the SF10 body. It only works in program mode and shutter priority mode but you get a cheap wide angle lens that can be used with limitations as noted in the photo link.

Pentax SF10 with SAL 18mm to 55mm lens. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Neon 18mm on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Neon 28mm on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I well not be using these guys on a regular bases but it is nice to get them out every once in a while.

06-03-2009, 05:37 PM	#138
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Quote: Hi folks. Today was Christmas for me as I received my latest cam and I can't wait to use it. It is an ME F that I purchased from our Chris Platt. Christmas for me today as well, as I got my black KX! The Refconverter is also new, literally!! I highly recommend one as an accessory; it’s really useful when using a tripod or for macro work. (It will save your back, so you don’t have to bend over to look through the normal viewfinder.) This model is for the K2 DMD, K2, KX, ES & ES II and has a built in Diopter ring, the only thing missing is the rubber eyecup. Attached Images

06-04-2009, 05:39 AM	#141
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by jgredline I have never heard of that 18mm Lens? no focus? After using that 17mm lens today, I can see that being. at F/8 its hyperfocal distance was 2.7 feet or so. Amazing. it makes the 40mm look like a whole stack of pancakes. Attached Images Last edited by séamuis; 06-04-2009 at 08:19 AM.

06-06-2009, 05:34 AM	#150
stevbike Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Newbury, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 268	ME-Super and SF10 There are two film cameras that I like and still own. The ME-Super is a great camera. It is like light weight of the body and the fact that without a battery, it still works. The other camera is the SF10. This camera lacks the light weight feel of the ME-Super but camera has a nice solid feel to it. The other factor is the fact that I found that the SAL series 18 to 55mm lens on my new K-m will work on the SF10 body. It only works in program mode and shutter priority mode but you get a cheap wide angle lens that can be used with limitations as noted in the photo link. Pentax SF10 with SAL 18mm to 55mm lens. on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Neon 18mm on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Neon 28mm on Flickr - Photo Sharing! I well not be using these guys on a regular bases but it is nice to get them out every once in a while.

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06-03-2009, 02:50 PM	#136
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	My 17mm showed up and I must say. I thought my Sigma 10-20 was wide, but this thing looks ridiculously cool through the view finder. I off to shoot a roll..

06-03-2009, 02:54 PM	#137
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	what a beauty! im getting ready to snatch up a fish-eye-takumar 18mm myself. (the really tiny one with no focus) cant wait to see wide through a FF viewfinder. im jealous! cant wait to see some photos from it.

06-03-2009, 06:41 PM	#139
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by séamuis what a beauty! im getting ready to snatch up a fish-eye-takumar 18mm myself. (the really tiny one with no focus) cant wait to see wide through a FF viewfinder. im jealous! cant wait to see some photos from it. I have never heard of that 18mm Lens? no focus? After using that 17mm lens today, I can see that being. at F/8 its hyperfocal distance was 2.7 feet or so. Amazing.

06-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#140
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Beautiful camera Gofour3!

06-04-2009, 03:07 PM	#142
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I got my ME F today. It is in really good shape except the shutter needs some adjustments. Eric said he can handle that. Unfortunately the battery door won't stay shut with batteries in it and that may be a trickier thing to find a replacement for. I could leave a quick release plate on there.

06-04-2009, 03:11 PM	#143
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Javier, What do you think about the viewfinder in comparison to the ME Super. It is impressive compared to my SuperProgram.

06-04-2009, 03:12 PM	#144
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by Blue Javier, What do you think about the viewfinder in comparison to the ME Super. It is impressive compared to my SuperProgram. I shot a 1/2 roll yesterday and the view finder is the same as the ME SUPER. AWESOME!

06-04-2009, 07:31 PM	#145
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	I have an ME Super still sitting out in storage.......I wonder if it still works, I used the heck out of it back in the day, loved that camera..............007

06-04-2009, 07:48 PM	#146
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by BirdDude007 I have an ME Super still sitting out in storage.......I wonder if it still works, I used the heck out of it back in the day, loved that camera..............007 Dude, break it out and join the party

06-05-2009, 04:17 AM	#147
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Ya i am thinkin about it, I cant recall when the last time that I bought film, although I do have some old outdated film around here somewhere. what I really need is a negative/slide scanner, I want a dedicated scanner that is hi resolution/quality, do you know of any that are reliable and quick?

06-06-2009, 05:02 AM	#149
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	thats quite beautiful, and I want that 55 really bad, really bad. but if im not mistaken the 'K' wasn't introduced until 1958 or possibly 1959? it was shown at photokina in 58, that I know for sure. the original 'Asahi Pentax' pr otherwise known as the 'AP' was introduced in 1957.