Pentax camera with "T" shutter speed?

disconnekt · 12-16-2015, 08:16 PM

I was wondering if any of the Pentax K-mount film camera's (or any other various K-mount camera) has the "T" (Time) shutter speed/exposure mode on it?
Pretty much the "Click once, it's open, click again, the shutter closes" shutter speed/exposure mode.

Imp · 12-16-2015, 08:35 PM

Well, DSLRS have that in bulb mode, i'm fairly certain (97.3%) some film cameras will have that as well. Good luck!

Adam · 12-16-2015, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

I was wondering if any of the Pentax K-mount film camera's (or any other various K-mount camera) has the "T" (Time) shutter speed/exposure mode on it?
Pretty much the "Click once, it's open, click again, the shutter closes" shutter speed/exposure mode.

It's generally labeled as "B", but most film SLRs do have it (even the K1000!).

Swift1 · 12-16-2015, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by Imp

Well, DSLRS have that in bulb mode, i'm fairly certain (97.3%) some film cameras will have that as well. Good luck!

Originally posted by Adam

It's generally referred to and labeled as "B", but most film SLRs do have it (even the K1000!).

Bulb mode is different than T mode. Bulb mode requires the shutter button be held down for the duration of the exposure.
I don't think any Pentax SLRs have a true T mode, but I believe that any cameras that have a mechanical shutter lock may be used in bulb mode with the shutter button locked down.
The Pentax 67 has a T mode.

Imp · 12-16-2015, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Bulb mode is different than T mode. Bulb mode requires the shutter button be held down for the duration of the exposure. I don't think any Pentax SLRs have a true T mode, but I believe that any cameras that have a mechanical shutter lock may be used in bulb mode with the shutter button locked down. The Pentax 67 has a T mode.

You can customize bulb mode on dslrs to be start when you press, stop when you press. Check your manual.

LesDMess · 12-16-2015, 08:59 PM

The only camera I have with the "T" mode on the shutter dial is the Nikon F3. In this setting, you fire the shutter and it will stay open until you move the shutter dial off that position. Of course you have to cover the lens first before you move the dial off the position so that the movement will not cause any issues.

Unlike the T mode I described above, the typical bulb setting requires constant pressure on the shutter trigger to keep the shutter open. Usually a remote cable with the locking capability can be used to keep pressure on the shutter button to keep the shutter open for as long as you want. However, on Pentax film cameras with bulb setting and the shutter button lock - such as on the the MX, LX, KX, Spotmatic F and others, you can use this shutter lock to hold the shutter open for as long as you want after firing the shutter.

---------- Post added 12-17-15 at 12:01 AM ----------

Originally posted by Imp

You can customize bulb mode on dslrs to be start when you press, stop when you press. Check your manual.

Of course this requires battery power . . .

Adam · 12-16-2015, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Bulb mode is different than T mode. Bulb mode requires the shutter button be held down for the duration of the exposure.
I don't think any Pentax SLRs have a true T mode, but I believe that any cameras that have a mechanical shutter lock may be used in bulb mode with the shutter button locked down.
The Pentax 67 has a T mode.

Ah right, though you could of course use a mechanical cable release to lock it down.

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disconnekt · 12-16-2015, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Bulb mode is different than T mode. Bulb mode requires the shutter button be held down for the duration of the exposure.
I don't think any Pentax SLRs have a true T mode, but I believe that any cameras that have a mechanical shutter lock may be used in bulb mode with the shutter button locked down.
The Pentax 67 has a T mode.

I know that some Medium Format film camera's have it, and the only 35mm film camera I know has it is Nikon's F3, but didn't know if Pentax has it (or if anyone else has it).

honey bo bo · 12-16-2015, 09:58 PM

All time lapse photos greater than 30 sec with most dslr's use bulb electronicaly (eg. interval shooting etc.) or even mechanically with cable or wireless shutter releases to time the exposure.
Film era time lapse photo greater than 1 sec k1000 ME super used bulb phisically holding it for the required time or mechanical shutter releases with lock & releases for the required exposure time.

malinku · 12-16-2015, 10:21 PM

The only film cameras I Know for sure that have it are my old exaktas. My Minolta XK might have it but I'm not sure.
none of the Pentax cameras I owned have had T.

LesDMess · 12-16-2015, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by malinku

The only film cameras I Know for sure that have it are my old exaktas. My Minolta XK might have it but I'm not sure.
none of the Pentax cameras I owned have had T.

I have the XK and it doesn't have the T mode.

G and T · 12-16-2015, 10:32 PM

My Pentax SVs and H2s have "T" shutter speeds.
Glenn

malinku · 12-16-2015, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

I have the XK and it doesn't have the T mode.

your right I just checked mine.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-16-2015, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by G and T

My Pentax SVs and H2s have "T" shutter speeds.
Glenn

I had a nagging suspicion that was the case (my S3 and SV are long gone, though) but a quick look here reveals that at least the S2 had a T mode.

Edit: the link shows the Super S2, but the photo for the S2/H2 is similar, as is that for the SV. However, from what I could see, to answer the OP's question, none of the Pentax K-mount film SLRs had a T setting.

LesDMess · 12-16-2015, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

I know that some Medium Format film camera's have it, and the only 35mm film camera I know has it is Nikon's F3, but didn't know if Pentax has it (or if anyone else has it).

The Nikon F3 needs the T mode because among all settings available on it's shutter speed dial, the ONLY mechanical setting is 'T' (Time exposure). It doesn't draw battery power from the camera and thus it is a perfect setting for extended time exposure photography.

12-16-2015, 08:16 PM	#1
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,701	Pentax camera with "T" shutter speed? I was wondering if any of the Pentax K-mount film camera's (or any other various K-mount camera) has the "T" (Time) shutter speed/exposure mode on it? Pretty much the "Click once, it's open, click again, the shutter closes" shutter speed/exposure mode.

12-16-2015, 08:44 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by disconnekt I was wondering if any of the Pentax K-mount film camera's (or any other various K-mount camera) has the "T" (Time) shutter speed/exposure mode on it? Pretty much the "Click once, it's open, click again, the shutter closes" shutter speed/exposure mode. It's generally labeled as "B", but most film SLRs do have it (even the K1000!). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-16-2015, 10:37 PM	#14
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by G and T My Pentax SVs and H2s have "T" shutter speeds. Glenn I had a nagging suspicion that was the case (my S3 and SV are long gone, though) but a quick look here reveals that at least the S2 had a T mode. Edit: the link shows the Super S2, but the photo for the S2/H2 is similar, as is that for the SV. However, from what I could see, to answer the OP's question, none of the Pentax K-mount film SLRs had a T setting. Last edited by RobA_Oz; 12-16-2015 at 10:54 PM.

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12-16-2015, 08:35 PM	#2
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Well, DSLRS have that in bulb mode, i'm fairly certain (97.3%) some film cameras will have that as well. Good luck!

12-16-2015, 08:52 PM	#4
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Imp Well, DSLRS have that in bulb mode, i'm fairly certain (97.3%) some film cameras will have that as well. Good luck! Originally posted by Adam It's generally referred to and labeled as "B", but most film SLRs do have it (even the K1000!). Bulb mode is different than T mode. Bulb mode requires the shutter button be held down for the duration of the exposure. I don't think any Pentax SLRs have a true T mode, but I believe that any cameras that have a mechanical shutter lock may be used in bulb mode with the shutter button locked down. The Pentax 67 has a T mode.

12-16-2015, 08:58 PM	#5
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by Swift1 Bulb mode is different than T mode. Bulb mode requires the shutter button be held down for the duration of the exposure. I don't think any Pentax SLRs have a true T mode, but I believe that any cameras that have a mechanical shutter lock may be used in bulb mode with the shutter button locked down. The Pentax 67 has a T mode. You can customize bulb mode on dslrs to be start when you press, stop when you press. Check your manual.

12-16-2015, 08:59 PM	#6
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	The only camera I have with the "T" mode on the shutter dial is the Nikon F3. In this setting, you fire the shutter and it will stay open until you move the shutter dial off that position. Of course you have to cover the lens first before you move the dial off the position so that the movement will not cause any issues. Unlike the T mode I described above, the typical bulb setting requires constant pressure on the shutter trigger to keep the shutter open. Usually a remote cable with the locking capability can be used to keep pressure on the shutter button to keep the shutter open for as long as you want. However, on Pentax film cameras with bulb setting and the shutter button lock - such as on the the MX, LX, KX, Spotmatic F and others, you can use this shutter lock to hold the shutter open for as long as you want after firing the shutter. ---------- Post added 12-17-15 at 12:01 AM ---------- Originally posted by Imp You can customize bulb mode on dslrs to be start when you press, stop when you press. Check your manual. Of course this requires battery power . . .

12-16-2015, 09:12 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Swift1 Bulb mode is different than T mode. Bulb mode requires the shutter button be held down for the duration of the exposure. I don't think any Pentax SLRs have a true T mode, but I believe that any cameras that have a mechanical shutter lock may be used in bulb mode with the shutter button locked down. The Pentax 67 has a T mode. Ah right, though you could of course use a mechanical cable release to lock it down. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-16-2015, 09:39 PM	#8
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,701 Original Poster	Originally posted by Swift1 Bulb mode is different than T mode. Bulb mode requires the shutter button be held down for the duration of the exposure. I don't think any Pentax SLRs have a true T mode, but I believe that any cameras that have a mechanical shutter lock may be used in bulb mode with the shutter button locked down. The Pentax 67 has a T mode. I know that some Medium Format film camera's have it, and the only 35mm film camera I know has it is Nikon's F3, but didn't know if Pentax has it (or if anyone else has it).

12-16-2015, 09:58 PM	#9
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	All time lapse photos greater than 30 sec with most dslr's use bulb electronicaly (eg. interval shooting etc.) or even mechanically with cable or wireless shutter releases to time the exposure. Film era time lapse photo greater than 1 sec k1000 ME super used bulb phisically holding it for the required time or mechanical shutter releases with lock & releases for the required exposure time.

12-16-2015, 10:21 PM	#10
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	The only film cameras I Know for sure that have it are my old exaktas. My Minolta XK might have it but I'm not sure. none of the Pentax cameras I owned have had T.

12-16-2015, 10:29 PM	#11
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by malinku The only film cameras I Know for sure that have it are my old exaktas. My Minolta XK might have it but I'm not sure. none of the Pentax cameras I owned have had T. I have the XK and it doesn't have the T mode.

12-16-2015, 10:32 PM	#12
G and T Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Langwarrin Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	My Pentax SVs and H2s have "T" shutter speeds. Glenn

12-16-2015, 10:37 PM	#13
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	Originally posted by LesDMess I have the XK and it doesn't have the T mode. your right I just checked mine.

12-16-2015, 10:40 PM	#15
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by disconnekt I know that some Medium Format film camera's have it, and the only 35mm film camera I know has it is Nikon's F3, but didn't know if Pentax has it (or if anyone else has it). The Nikon F3 needs the T mode because among all settings available on it's shutter speed dial, the ONLY mechanical setting is 'T' (Time exposure). It doesn't draw battery power from the camera and thus it is a perfect setting for extended time exposure photography.