Vote for your favourite Pentax film cameras

Eyewanders · 10-31-2019, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

He may be a new member here but I think it’s reasonable to say Kosmo Foto is well known and well regarded in the online film community.

Fair enough. Evidently I'm out of touch. Have never heard of Kosmo, which genuinely surprises me. (Off to check out some review there.

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---------- Post added 10-31-19 at 11:01 AM ----------

Originally posted by Kosmo Foto

No problem - as long as you can answer it in case you win the prize! Like I've said, this is not for marketing purposes, I have a really nice little film-related thing launching in the next few days and I'll make a few available to people who took the time to vote. If I can get over 1,000 votes, I'll offer more.

Hehehe. I think I ought to resubmit.

**UncleVanya** · 10-31-2019, 09:00 PM

Honestly you'd have better luck contacting me here - I wish our PF user name was an option. I gave you an email but I check it once a month or so and things end up in spam.

nickthetasmaniac · 10-31-2019, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by Kosmo Foto

By that I meant manual-only as in manual-focus, I can state that more clearly. And the Spotty wasn't really a pro-camera, more aimed at the advanced hobbyist.

You reckon the Spotty F was the best manual focus enthusiast SLR? That’s a big call!

titrisol · 11-01-2019, 05:58 AM

The Spotmatic is an incredibly solid camera. It was used profesionaly at the time (Tokyo Olympics for example) but was part of the explosion of pro-sumer cameras of the late 60s.
I never fell in love with the F but I can see your point, It was more like manual everything (focus, exposure, etc)

The K-series is verysimilar to the Spotamitc series with bayonet mount, I never liked the k1000 but love the KX and K2

Originally posted by Kosmo Foto

N
By that I meant manual-only as in manual-focus, I can state that more clearly. And the Spotty wasn't really a pro-camera, more aimed at the advanced hobbyist.

Thanks for the shout out.

S

**cobbu2** · 11-01-2019, 07:21 AM - **1 Like**

FWIW...

My first was the MX (the camera with the most shots I had published in newspapers)

Second was the 6x7 (the camera which I sold the most photos)

Third, the ME Super (the first Pentax camera I purchased new)

Driftwood · 11-02-2019, 01:37 AM - **1 Like**

(1) SV/H3v - Just a classy camera that makes me smile every time I use it.
(2) S1a/H1a - Even though a 'value' model, it seems to have something all its own... good mojo?
(3) Spotmatic - SP1000/500 might have a leg up for aesthetics, but all good, solid cameras.

SL as an honorable mention.

**ismaelg** · 11-02-2019, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by titrisol

I never liked the k1000 but...

QUEEEE!!!??????? WHAAAAATTT!!!???????

womble · 11-02-2019, 02:04 PM

I've never liked the K1000 either... If you want basic, use a KM. Just that little bit more functionality for a fraction of the price. I've ended-up with two of them (KMs), one of which I have never used (it was gift).

G and T · 11-02-2019, 06:29 PM

My number 1 was easy, my black SV always brings a smile to my face, it's understated and classy and is built and works like a fine watch.
The next 2 were a little more difficult but I went with the LX over the MZ-S just because of its meter.

Glenn

ecostigny · 11-02-2019, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by womble

I've never liked the K1000 either... If you want basic, use a KM. Just that little bit more functionality for a fraction of the price. I've ended-up with two of them (KMs), one of which I have never used (it was gift).

I did borrow a friend's K1000 in college and thought it was decent--but I liked the ME Super I purchased a couple of years later so much better. Never got my hands on a KM, but it sure looks good.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-03-2019, 04:01 AM - **1 Like**

My first Pentax was a KX.

I have never owned a K1000, however I do love my Pentax KM.

My wife like many others first used her K1000 in a college "photo 101" class.
Her aging eyes no longer allow her to operate it, yet she still cherishes it.

Chris

titrisol · 11-03-2019, 06:07 PM

Yeah, after the spotmatic it felt like a water-down version
I already had a few lenses and decided to stick it out with the SPottie.... always got good results
I went to a Nkon FE afterwards (stolen) but the SP was always my confort blanket

Originally posted by ismaelg

QUEEEE!!!??????? WHAAAAATTT!!!???????

Frito · 11-03-2019, 07:51 PM

ME Super
K1000
MX FRITO

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10-31-2019, 10:59 AM	#61
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac He may be a new member here but I think it’s reasonable to say Kosmo Foto is well known and well regarded in the online film community. Fair enough. Evidently I'm out of touch. Have never heard of Kosmo, which genuinely surprises me. (Off to check out some review there. ) ---------- Post added 10-31-19 at 11:01 AM ---------- Originally posted by Kosmo Foto No problem - as long as you can answer it in case you win the prize! Like I've said, this is not for marketing purposes, I have a really nice little film-related thing launching in the next few days and I'll make a few available to people who took the time to vote. If I can get over 1,000 votes, I'll offer more. Hehehe. I think I ought to resubmit.

10-31-2019, 09:00 PM	#62
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,397	Honestly you'd have better luck contacting me here - I wish our PF user name was an option. I gave you an email but I check it once a month or so and things end up in spam.

10-31-2019, 11:27 PM	#63
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by Kosmo Foto By that I meant manual-only as in manual-focus, I can state that more clearly. And the Spotty wasn't really a pro-camera, more aimed at the advanced hobbyist. You reckon the Spotty F was the best manual focus enthusiast SLR? That’s a big call!

11-01-2019, 05:58 AM	#64
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,851	The Spotmatic is an incredibly solid camera. It was used profesionaly at the time (Tokyo Olympics for example) but was part of the explosion of pro-sumer cameras of the late 60s. I never fell in love with the F but I can see your point, It was more like manual everything (focus, exposure, etc) The K-series is verysimilar to the Spotamitc series with bayonet mount, I never liked the k1000 but love the KX and K2 Originally posted by Kosmo Foto N By that I meant manual-only as in manual-focus, I can state that more clearly. And the Spotty wasn't really a pro-camera, more aimed at the advanced hobbyist. Thanks for the shout out. S

11-01-2019, 07:21 AM - 1 Like	#65
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427	FWIW... My first was the MX (the camera with the most shots I had published in newspapers) Second was the 6x7 (the camera which I sold the most photos) Third, the ME Super (the first Pentax camera I purchased new)

11-02-2019, 01:37 AM - 1 Like	#66
Driftwood Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 50	(1) SV/H3v - Just a classy camera that makes me smile every time I use it. (2) S1a/H1a - Even though a 'value' model, it seems to have something all its own... good mojo? (3) Spotmatic - SP1000/500 might have a leg up for aesthetics, but all good, solid cameras. SL as an honorable mention.

11-02-2019, 02:02 PM	#67
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Originally posted by titrisol I never liked the k1000 but... QUEEEE!!!??????? WHAAAAATTT!!!???????

11-02-2019, 02:04 PM	#68
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I've never liked the K1000 either... If you want basic, use a KM. Just that little bit more functionality for a fraction of the price. I've ended-up with two of them (KMs), one of which I have never used (it was gift).

11-02-2019, 06:29 PM	#69
G and T Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Langwarrin Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	My number 1 was easy, my black SV always brings a smile to my face, it's understated and classy and is built and works like a fine watch. The next 2 were a little more difficult but I went with the LX over the MZ-S just because of its meter. Glenn

11-02-2019, 07:48 PM	#70
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by womble I've never liked the K1000 either... If you want basic, use a KM. Just that little bit more functionality for a fraction of the price. I've ended-up with two of them (KMs), one of which I have never used (it was gift). I did borrow a friend's K1000 in college and thought it was decent--but I liked the ME Super I purchased a couple of years later so much better. Never got my hands on a KM, but it sure looks good.

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11-03-2019, 04:01 AM - 1 Like	#71
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	My first Pentax was a KX. I have never owned a K1000, however I do love my Pentax KM. My wife like many others first used her K1000 in a college "photo 101" class. Her aging eyes no longer allow her to operate it, yet she still cherishes it. Chris

11-03-2019, 06:07 PM	#72
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,851	Yeah, after the spotmatic it felt like a water-down version I already had a few lenses and decided to stick it out with the SPottie.... always got good results I went to a Nkon FE afterwards (stolen) but the SP was always my confort blanket Originally posted by ismaelg QUEEEE!!!??????? WHAAAAATTT!!!???????

11-03-2019, 07:51 PM	#73
Frito New Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Waco Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 17	ME Super K1000 MX FRITO