Back to basics

johnha · 03-17-2019, 06:58 PM - **1 Like**

When I first chose Pentax, the choice was between a new P50 or a used Super-A. I chose the Super-A but still wondered about the P50 - years later I found one online for very little, I had to buy it. I later bought a P30 and couldn't believe how well built it was compared to then modern AF bodies.

I still remember the P30 magazine adverts: Full page advert with a picture of the camera and standard zoom and strap line something 'Pentax P30n only £149', turning the page over had another full page advert with the same P30n & standard zoom with all the other Pentax K lenses in the background - strap line was "How much you spend on the P30n is entirely up to you".

The P30 is one of the very few manual focus Pentaxs that have a meter lock and has a very sleek top plate thanks to the inset shutter speed dial and rewind crank.

DavidJH · 03-19-2019, 04:19 AM

I agree. It's a great camera and I'm enjoying using it. l got a great buy.

bigyinn · 03-19-2019, 05:01 AM

My first Pentax was a P50 2nd hand back in 1990. I almost bought a P30n, but liked the P50 more. The only real difference between the two was the P50 having a choice of TWO program modes!
I bought a Super A in 1997 which I loved. Wonderful film camera and superior to the (newer) P50 in most ways. Still got both of them, even though I've got no intention of using either again.

goddo31 · 03-19-2019, 05:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kevin B123

This slippery slope can only end in a K-1

.

Or an MX, then LX... then 645, then 67...

johnha · 03-19-2019, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by goddo31

Or an MX, then LX... then 645, then 67...

Simple solution, save time, money & drooling - buy a 67...

03-19-2019, 05:51 AM - 1 Like	#19
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by Kevin B123 This slippery slope can only end in a K-1. Or an MX, then LX... then 645, then 67...

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03-17-2019, 06:58 PM - 1 Like	#16
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	When I first chose Pentax, the choice was between a new P50 or a used Super-A. I chose the Super-A but still wondered about the P50 - years later I found one online for very little, I had to buy it. I later bought a P30 and couldn't believe how well built it was compared to then modern AF bodies. I still remember the P30 magazine adverts: Full page advert with a picture of the camera and standard zoom and strap line something 'Pentax P30n only £149', turning the page over had another full page advert with the same P30n & standard zoom with all the other Pentax K lenses in the background - strap line was "How much you spend on the P30n is entirely up to you". The P30 is one of the very few manual focus Pentaxs that have a meter lock and has a very sleek top plate thanks to the inset shutter speed dial and rewind crank.

03-19-2019, 04:19 AM	#17
DavidJH New Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 6 Original Poster	I agree. It's a great camera and I'm enjoying using it. l got a great buy.

03-19-2019, 05:01 AM	#18
bigyinn Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 54	My first Pentax was a P50 2nd hand back in 1990. I almost bought a P30n, but liked the P50 more. The only real difference between the two was the P50 having a choice of TWO program modes! I bought a Super A in 1997 which I loved. Wonderful film camera and superior to the (newer) P50 in most ways. Still got both of them, even though I've got no intention of using either again.

03-19-2019, 04:17 PM - 1 Like	#20
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	Originally posted by goddo31 Or an MX, then LX... then 645, then 67... Simple solution, save time, money & drooling - buy a 67...