How many film cameras do you have?

tvrrproto48 · 02-05-2019, 03:44 PM

Over the years I had an ME, ME SE, ME Super, ME Super SE and Program Plus. Currently I have a Super Program (mint and functioning perfectly) Three ME Supers with winding issues and an ME. I hope to get one of the ME Supers running soon.

Jonathan Mac · 02-05-2019, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by Kenzie2k3

I just had a sort out, sold a couple and donated a load. Was at 315 but around 280 now.

I'm glad you got your collection down to a reasonable level.

Originally posted by Blue

I don't have access to a NASA computer.

In my case processing power would not be an issue, it would just need to have enough security so that no-one could get into it, extract the list and blackmail me by threatening to show it to my wife.

John Brown · 02-06-2019, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I'm glad you got your collection down to a reasonable level.

In my case processing power would not be an issue, it would just need to have enough security so that no-one could get into it, extract the list and blackmail me by threatening to show it to my wife.

We already have.

**joelbolden** · 02-13-2019, 09:16 AM

All mine are functional: Chinon CPM7, MX, ME Super, Minolta SRT201, X-370, XD-11. I've also a PZ-1P on the way.

John Brown · 02-13-2019, 12:00 PM - **1 Like**

I picked this up locally today for next to nothing. I installed a battery when I got home, and BAM! Everything works fine. It's quite a beast. I think it could survive the apocalypse. then lens that came on it seems decent and is very clean. Also got a nice camera bag.

abruzzi · 02-13-2019, 02:12 PM

I take it, its a FT3? I've had a FTN for about 25 years. Its been modified for 1.5v batteries. I pulled it out of a draw 6 months ago, and it worked perfectly. Even the 20 year old battery was still good. They'll run forever.

**ryanM** · 02-13-2019, 02:32 PM

I just jotted down my collection. here is what works -

Pentax Pz1p
Pentax Pz1
Pentax K2 (x2)
Pentax MX (x2)
Pentax ME Super
Pentax KM
Pentax KX
Pentax K1000
Pentax P3N (x2)
Pentax Program Plus

Here is what doesn't work.

Crown Graphic (need a lens and lensboard)
Pentax MX (x3)
Mamiya C330 with 180mm lens
Pentax LX with winder

I'd like to get the Crown Graphic up and running and pick up a nice Hassy kit if I can, and get one of the broken MX cameras fixed.

John Brown · 02-13-2019, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by John Brown

I picked this up locally today for next to nothing. I installed a battery when I got home, and BAM! Everything works fine. It's quite a beast. I think it could survive the apocalypse. then lens that came on it seems decent and is very clean. Also got a nice camera bag.

Yes. It's an FT3

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-13-2019, 06:16 PM

Nikkormat/Nikomat FT2 and FT3 models use modern 1.5V batteries, 44/76/357 types.
The FT2 is non-AI; FT3 is AI. I have owned both.

All models in the series are heavy, durable and very dependable.
It is said they were marketed as backup cameras for professionals
using Nikon F/F2 models and made to similar standards.

Chris

abruzzi · 02-13-2019, 08:42 PM

The main reason I like my FTN is (and I know this is shallow) it doesn't have a flash shoe. I never use flash, and pentaprisms look so beautiful without a shoe interrupting the lines. My SV may be one of the best looking cameras ever.

LesDMess · 02-13-2019, 09:13 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by abruzzi

The main reason I like my FTN is (and I know this is shallow) it doesn't have a flash shoe.

Is it really shallow . . .

**landofcourtness** · 02-14-2019, 08:38 AM

I have:

K1000:
The one I have isn't the exact same one that I grew up with... but this is the camera that started it all! (I truly imagine I'd be shooting with a different company if not for this) I just genuinely love the fully manual controls. I don't think I've ever even had the battery in any of them. It really helped build up my understanding of the triangle and trust in my own ability to read analyze a situation

Super Program ME:
I really don't ever use this. I would probably give this camera away. I think it's clunky, as all of the 'electronic' features are so hard to scroll through. It is the one moment which gives no pleasure using. I get very little joy from this camera, especially when I have the other ones

p30:
I don't have this one anymore... as I gave it to a student's family (who probably doesn't use it ever), when I gave them my APS-C kit. This one is a kind of mixed bag. I like the color indicator in the viewfinder. I'm sure its not true, but I also get a very small/compact feeling when using this camera... like when I used to have my Sony a6000.

ZX-5:
For when I want something with more 'modern;electronic'

Want: 6x7 or 645
I have a friend who shoots with her 6x7 (she otherwise shoots Canon, but uses a 6x7 for high details), and I've never used a Medium-Format camera...

**ryanM** · 02-14-2019, 09:00 AM

A nice 6x7 kit would be pretty killer.

John Brown · 02-14-2019, 11:46 AM

Is it considered "poor form" to remove the "rabbit ears" from Nikon lenses when not needed?

Kenzie2k3 · 02-14-2019, 11:57 AM

I was wondering that also. I have an FM with a 50mm 1.8 and was thinking about taking them off.

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02-05-2019, 03:44 PM	#211
tvrrproto48 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 41	Over the years I had an ME, ME SE, ME Super, ME Super SE and Program Plus. Currently I have a Super Program (mint and functioning perfectly) Three ME Supers with winding issues and an ME. I hope to get one of the ME Supers running soon.

02-05-2019, 11:30 PM	#212
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,902	Originally posted by Kenzie2k3 I just had a sort out, sold a couple and donated a load. Was at 315 but around 280 now. I'm glad you got your collection down to a reasonable level. Originally posted by Blue I don't have access to a NASA computer. In my case processing power would not be an issue, it would just need to have enough security so that no-one could get into it, extract the list and blackmail me by threatening to show it to my wife.

02-06-2019, 03:44 PM	#213
John Brown Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 68	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I'm glad you got your collection down to a reasonable level. In my case processing power would not be an issue, it would just need to have enough security so that no-one could get into it, extract the list and blackmail me by threatening to show it to my wife. We already have.

02-13-2019, 09:16 AM	#214
joelbolden Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Stormstown, Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 605	All mine are functional: Chinon CPM7, MX, ME Super, Minolta SRT201, X-370, XD-11. I've also a PZ-1P on the way.

02-13-2019, 02:12 PM	#216
abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	I take it, its a FT3? I've had a FTN for about 25 years. Its been modified for 1.5v batteries. I pulled it out of a draw 6 months ago, and it worked perfectly. Even the 20 year old battery was still good. They'll run forever.

02-13-2019, 02:32 PM	#217
ryanM Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: KY Photos: Albums Posts: 79	I just jotted down my collection. here is what works - Pentax Pz1p Pentax Pz1 Pentax K2 (x2) Pentax MX (x2) Pentax ME Super Pentax KM Pentax KX Pentax K1000 Pentax P3N (x2) Pentax Program Plus Here is what doesn't work. Crown Graphic (need a lens and lensboard) Pentax MX (x3) Mamiya C330 with 180mm lens Pentax LX with winder I'd like to get the Crown Graphic up and running and pick up a nice Hassy kit if I can, and get one of the broken MX cameras fixed.

02-13-2019, 03:11 PM	#218
John Brown Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 68	Originally posted by John Brown I picked this up locally today for next to nothing. I installed a battery when I got home, and BAM! Everything works fine. It's quite a beast. I think it could survive the apocalypse. then lens that came on it seems decent and is very clean. Also got a nice camera bag. Yes. It's an FT3

02-13-2019, 06:16 PM	#219
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Nikkormat/Nikomat FT2 and FT3 models use modern 1.5V batteries, 44/76/357 types. The FT2 is non-AI; FT3 is AI. I have owned both. All models in the series are heavy, durable and very dependable. It is said they were marketed as backup cameras for professionals using Nikon F/F2 models and made to similar standards. Chris

02-13-2019, 08:42 PM	#220
abruzzi Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Mexico Posts: 788	The main reason I like my FTN is (and I know this is shallow) it doesn't have a flash shoe. I never use flash, and pentaprisms look so beautiful without a shoe interrupting the lines. My SV may be one of the best looking cameras ever.

02-13-2019, 09:13 PM - 2 Likes	#221
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by abruzzi The main reason I like my FTN is (and I know this is shallow) it doesn't have a flash shoe. Is it really shallow . . .

02-14-2019, 08:38 AM	#222
landofcourtness Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 151	I have: K1000: The one I have isn't the exact same one that I grew up with... but this is the camera that started it all! (I truly imagine I'd be shooting with a different company if not for this) I just genuinely love the fully manual controls. I don't think I've ever even had the battery in any of them. It really helped build up my understanding of the triangle and trust in my own ability to read analyze a situation Super Program ME: I really don't ever use this. I would probably give this camera away. I think it's clunky, as all of the 'electronic' features are so hard to scroll through. It is the one moment which gives no pleasure using. I get very little joy from this camera, especially when I have the other ones p30: I don't have this one anymore... as I gave it to a student's family (who probably doesn't use it ever), when I gave them my APS-C kit. This one is a kind of mixed bag. I like the color indicator in the viewfinder. I'm sure its not true, but I also get a very small/compact feeling when using this camera... like when I used to have my Sony a6000. ZX-5: For when I want something with more 'modern;electronic' Want: 6x7 or 645 I have a friend who shoots with her 6x7 (she otherwise shoots Canon, but uses a 6x7 for high details), and I've never used a Medium-Format camera...

02-14-2019, 09:00 AM	#223
ryanM Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: KY Photos: Albums Posts: 79	A nice 6x7 kit would be pretty killer.

02-14-2019, 11:46 AM	#224
John Brown Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 68	Is it considered "poor form" to remove the "rabbit ears" from Nikon lenses when not needed?

02-14-2019, 11:57 AM	#225
Kenzie2k3 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 36	I was wondering that also. I have an FM with a 50mm 1.8 and was thinking about taking them off.