The most beautiful Pentax ever made

LFLee · 05-28-2015, 07:33 PM - **1 Like**

I am going to let you finish.... but the most beautiful Pentax camera is the Pentax 67 and/or 6X7.

DeadJohn · 05-28-2015, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by P. Soo

,,, I recently purchased an Asahiflex IIa which was produced between 1953-4 in excellent cosmetic and working condition...

Wow, that camera is in great condition. It looks like the original owner didn't use it much. Did you get it for collecting purposes or will you be shooting with it?

Originally posted by Venom3300

The problem sir, is that it's not a pentax really. Its an asahi. The pentax brand hand by been introduced yet.

[sarcasm alert] I hate how Asahi ruined the Pentax brand by sticking their name on the camera.

LesDMess · 05-28-2015, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

[sarcasm alert] I hate how Asahi ruined the Pentax brand by sticking their name on the camera.

And the nerve to remove it later . . .

Venom3300 · 05-28-2015, 08:11 PM

haha my comment was jus picking guys. I was giving him a hard time. don't take it too seriously.

**patrick9** · 05-28-2015, 08:22 PM

Ahh ....love good camera porn

**psoo** · 05-28-2015, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by Venom3300

haha my comment was jus picking guys. I was giving him a hard time. don't take it too seriously.

I was pretty sure you were teasing me about Pentax vs Asahi but with a name like Venom I wasn't certain

g026r · 05-28-2015, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

I am going to let you finish.... but the most beautiful Pentax camera is the Pentax 67 and/or 6X7.

But only with the optional wooden handle, of course.

(Edit: In all seriousness: that is one fine looking Asahiflex.)

magkelly · 05-28-2015, 09:01 PM

Nope, this is, if we're only talking the film cameras...

Camera of the Month: Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II | Second Hand Photo

I do have a black Honeywell version but I still and probably always will covet a black Asahi version. It's just one of those things, a personal obsession, but most of the ones I see are the Honeywell models. I totally love this film camera though. I have other old Pentax bodies but the SPII in black that's just beautiful to me. I would take that this SPII over any camera that they ever made, even the wonderful black KX which as far as I am concerned is the K mount equivalent for me.

SteveM · 05-28-2015, 09:40 PM

Beautiful Asahi you have there. Have you tried running any film through it?

utak · 05-29-2015, 01:28 AM

The most beautiful in my eyes, and a joy to hold. The Pentax K.

hoopsontoast · 05-29-2015, 02:01 AM

Has to be the MZ-S, for me. Bit biased but I love the size, unique and distinctive shape as well as the weight, its just about spot on. Only let down by the plastic and horrible rear panel with date function.....

**psoo** · 05-29-2015, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

And the nerve to remove it later . . .

Don't forget that other companies wanted credit for selling Pentax. A long time ago, in England, the cameras were sold as Honeywell Pentax. Maybe others tried to cash in on the Pentax success.

---------- Post added 05-29-15 at 07:04 AM ----------

Originally posted by hoopsontoast

Has to be the MZ-S, for me. Bit biased but I love the size, unique and distinctive shape as well as the weight, its just about spot on. Only let down by the plastic and horrible rear panel with date function.....

It is a nice sexy looking camera and the shape of these modern digital cameras fits like a glove on your hands. They are one-handed instruments if need be. But, as you rightly say, the plastic body leaves a lot to be desired. As a metallurgist, I can't overcome the feeling of cheapness in a plastic finish even though it doesn't rust, and can take knocks a bit better than metal.

---------- Post added 05-29-15 at 07:08 AM ----------

Originally posted by utak

The most beautiful in my eyes, and a joy to hold. The Pentax K.

Very pretty lens, too.

---------- Post added 05-29-15 at 07:12 AM ----------

Originally posted by DeadJohn

Wow, that camera is in great condition. It looks like the original owner didn't use it much. Did you get it for collecting purposes or will you be shooting with it?

[sarcasm alert] I hate how Asahi ruined the Pentax brand by sticking their name on the camera.

Do you like Honeywell Pentax or, maybe, Ricoh Pentax?

hoopsontoast · 05-29-2015, 05:37 AM

The main body is metal - magnesium alloy but its let down by the plastic panel on the back.

**psoo** · 05-29-2015, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by SteveM

Beautiful Asahi you have there. Have you tried running any film through it?

Not yet, but I probably will soon.

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-29-2015, 07:36 AM

The KX is my favorite Pentax to use, so it's the most beautiful to me!

Chris

05-28-2015, 07:46 PM	#17
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Originally posted by P. Soo ,,, I recently purchased an Asahiflex IIa which was produced between 1953-4 in excellent cosmetic and working condition... Wow, that camera is in great condition. It looks like the original owner didn't use it much. Did you get it for collecting purposes or will you be shooting with it? Originally posted by Venom3300 The problem sir, is that it's not a pentax really. Its an asahi. The pentax brand hand by been introduced yet. [sarcasm alert] I hate how Asahi ruined the Pentax brand by sticking their name on the camera. Last edited by DeadJohn; 05-28-2015 at 07:52 PM.

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05-28-2015, 07:33 PM - 1 Like	#16
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	I am going to let you finish.... but the most beautiful Pentax camera is the Pentax 67 and/or 6X7.

05-28-2015, 07:50 PM	#18
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by DeadJohn [sarcasm alert] I hate how Asahi ruined the Pentax brand by sticking their name on the camera. And the nerve to remove it later . . .

05-28-2015, 08:11 PM	#19
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	haha my comment was jus picking guys. I was giving him a hard time. don't take it too seriously.

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patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Ahh ....love good camera porn

05-28-2015, 08:49 PM	#21
psoo Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 485 Original Poster	Originally posted by Venom3300 haha my comment was jus picking guys. I was giving him a hard time. don't take it too seriously. I was pretty sure you were teasing me about Pentax vs Asahi but with a name like Venom I wasn't certain

05-28-2015, 08:52 PM	#22
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by LFLee I am going to let you finish.... but the most beautiful Pentax camera is the Pentax 67 and/or 6X7. But only with the optional wooden handle, of course. (Edit: In all seriousness: that is one fine looking Asahiflex.)

05-28-2015, 09:01 PM	#23
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Nope, this is, if we're only talking the film cameras... Camera of the Month: Asahi Pentax Spotmatic II \| Second Hand Photo I do have a black Honeywell version but I still and probably always will covet a black Asahi version. It's just one of those things, a personal obsession, but most of the ones I see are the Honeywell models. I totally love this film camera though. I have other old Pentax bodies but the SPII in black that's just beautiful to me. I would take that this SPII over any camera that they ever made, even the wonderful black KX which as far as I am concerned is the K mount equivalent for me.

05-28-2015, 09:40 PM	#24
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Beautiful Asahi you have there. Have you tried running any film through it?

05-29-2015, 01:28 AM	#25
utak Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 928	The most beautiful in my eyes, and a joy to hold. The Pentax K.

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hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	Has to be the MZ-S, for me. Bit biased but I love the size, unique and distinctive shape as well as the weight, its just about spot on. Only let down by the plastic and horrible rear panel with date function.....

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05-29-2015, 03:51 AM	#27
psoo Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 485 Original Poster	Originally posted by LesDMess And the nerve to remove it later . . . Don't forget that other companies wanted credit for selling Pentax. A long time ago, in England, the cameras were sold as Honeywell Pentax. Maybe others tried to cash in on the Pentax success. ---------- Post added 05-29-15 at 07:04 AM ---------- Originally posted by hoopsontoast Has to be the MZ-S, for me. Bit biased but I love the size, unique and distinctive shape as well as the weight, its just about spot on. Only let down by the plastic and horrible rear panel with date function..... It is a nice sexy looking camera and the shape of these modern digital cameras fits like a glove on your hands. They are one-handed instruments if need be. But, as you rightly say, the plastic body leaves a lot to be desired. As a metallurgist, I can't overcome the feeling of cheapness in a plastic finish even though it doesn't rust, and can take knocks a bit better than metal. ---------- Post added 05-29-15 at 07:08 AM ---------- Originally posted by utak The most beautiful in my eyes, and a joy to hold. The Pentax K. Very pretty lens, too. ---------- Post added 05-29-15 at 07:12 AM ---------- Originally posted by DeadJohn Wow, that camera is in great condition. It looks like the original owner didn't use it much. Did you get it for collecting purposes or will you be shooting with it? [sarcasm alert] I hate how Asahi ruined the Pentax brand by sticking their name on the camera. Do you like Honeywell Pentax or, maybe, Ricoh Pentax?

05-29-2015, 05:37 AM	#28
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	The main body is metal - magnesium alloy but its let down by the plastic panel on the back.

05-29-2015, 07:13 AM	#29
psoo Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 485 Original Poster	Originally posted by SteveM Beautiful Asahi you have there. Have you tried running any film through it? Not yet, but I probably will soon.

05-29-2015, 07:36 AM	#30
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	The KX is my favorite Pentax to use, so it's the most beautiful to me! Chris