New Pentax SFXn

MarkJerling · 07-01-2020, 03:56 PM - **13 Likes**

I have just taken delivery of about my 6th of 7th SFXn but this one is rather special:
It's brand new, New Old Stock from a camera shop, never had a film through it!

While most of my others came with 35-70mm or no lenses, this one has come with a 35-105mm lens. Also, rather nice, a new Pentax strap, all lens and body caps and a new manual as well. Sadly, not in the original box - apparently they had it on display in the shop and the box is long gone.

As you can see, it's never had a film through it.

Look at that pressure plate, absolutely perfect.

Maybe I can now get rid of some of the more used SFX and SFXn cameras I have.

**ismaelg** · 07-01-2020, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

Nice!
It BEGS to be used!
Carefully remove that insert, exercise it with a roll or two and put the insert back

Thanks,

MarkJerling · 07-01-2020, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Nice!
It BEGS to be used!
Carefully remove that insert, exercise it with a roll or two and put the insert back

Thanks,

Once it gets some use I'll probably not bother putting the insert back, but I will keep it.

**luftfluss** · 07-01-2020, 04:16 PM - **1 Like**

Ooooh...

**gofour3** · 07-02-2020, 07:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I have just taken delivery of about my 6th of 7th SFXn but this one is rather special:
It's brand new, New Old Stock from a camera shop, never had a film through it!

Beautiful!

Great camera as well, recently took my SF1n on a three week trip and it worked flawlessly.

Enjoy!

Phil.

**jumbleview** · 07-02-2020, 10:21 AM

It's not fair! Why not me?

MarkJerling · 07-02-2020, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Beautiful!

Great camera as well, recently took my SF1n on a three week trip and it worked flawlessly.

Enjoy!

Phil.

Thanks Phil.
I'm off to Wellington tomorrow so will need to see if I can get some film. Can't get any here by us.

MarkJerling · 07-02-2020, 01:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jumbleview

It's not fair! Why not me?

It was a bit of a luck. Was posted on a local auction site with a relatively low start price and a very reasonable "buy now" price. Some others were asking questions as to whether it may be defective or not but I figured, what the hell, and hit "buy now" right away.

Zijspoor · 07-03-2020, 04:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I have just taken delivery of about my 6th of 7th SFXn but this one is rather special:
It's brand new, New Old Stock from a camera shop, never had a film through it!

While most of my others came with 35-70mm or no lenses, this one has come with a 35-105mm lens. Also, rather nice, a new Pentax strap, all lens and body caps and a new manual as well. Sadly, not in the original box - apparently they had it on display in the shop and the box is long gone.

As you can see, it's never had a film through it.

Look at that pressure plate, absolutely perfect.

Maybe I can now get rid of some of the more used SFX and SFXn cameras I have.

Congratulations,

Nice find.
So back in January 2018 I bought a new old stock MZ-30 including FA 24-70 F/4. Both brand new in pristine condition including boxes (EUR 70).
The MZ-30 is the film body I use for the Irix 11mm, because of its crippled K-mount. The 24-70mm is sometimes in use on my Z-1 body.

Good luck, and enjoy!

Kind regards, Ron

**Kevin B123** · 07-03-2020, 06:01 AM - **1 Like**

Really nice! it's exciting to think these things are still around just waiting to be discovered. Those asking questions will be kicking themselves now

.

**ffking** · 07-03-2020, 06:19 AM

My second Pentax camera - after I'd finally trashed the ME-Super, I entered the world of auto-stuff - wonderful find!

**gofour3** · 07-03-2020, 10:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kevin B123

Really nice! it's exciting to think these things are still around just waiting to be discovered. Those asking questions will be kicking themselves now

.

A local camera store here in Vancouver had a NOS Pentax 645 and a couple lenses they proudly displayed. They were a bit pricey though and the 645 was listed at $1000.00 CDN.

Phil.

Parallax · 07-03-2020, 10:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Maybe I can now get rid of some of the more used SFX and SFXn cameras I have.

You don't need to lie like that. Well, not unless your wife reads the forum.

**Kevin B123** · 07-03-2020, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

A local camera store here in Vancouver had a NOS Pentax 645 and a couple lenses they proudly displayed. They were a bit pricey though and the 645 was listed at $1000.00 CDN.

Phil.

Maybe the UK is different, or I'm not looking hard enough

I don't come across them, perhaps that just as well as I have enough stuff (if that is possible).

johnha · 07-03-2020, 11:33 PM

Nice find, I used an SFXn as my workhorse in all kinds of conditions and it always delivered. Eventually sold it but have since bought one of each along with the correct AA battery grips (they're interchangeable but different).

07-01-2020, 03:56 PM - 13 Likes	#1
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	New Pentax SFXn I have just taken delivery of about my 6th of 7th SFXn but this one is rather special: It's brand new, New Old Stock from a camera shop, never had a film through it! While most of my others came with 35-70mm or no lenses, this one has come with a 35-105mm lens. Also, rather nice, a new Pentax strap, all lens and body caps and a new manual as well. Sadly, not in the original box - apparently they had it on display in the shop and the box is long gone. As you can see, it's never had a film through it. Look at that pressure plate, absolutely perfect. Maybe I can now get rid of some of the more used SFX and SFXn cameras I have.

07-03-2020, 04:46 AM - 1 Like	#9
Zijspoor Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 39	Originally posted by MarkJerling I have just taken delivery of about my 6th of 7th SFXn but this one is rather special: It's brand new, New Old Stock from a camera shop, never had a film through it! While most of my others came with 35-70mm or no lenses, this one has come with a 35-105mm lens. Also, rather nice, a new Pentax strap, all lens and body caps and a new manual as well. Sadly, not in the original box - apparently they had it on display in the shop and the box is long gone. As you can see, it's never had a film through it. Look at that pressure plate, absolutely perfect. Maybe I can now get rid of some of the more used SFX and SFXn cameras I have. Congratulations, Nice find. So back in January 2018 I bought a new old stock MZ-30 including FA 24-70 F/4. Both brand new in pristine condition including boxes (EUR 70). The MZ-30 is the film body I use for the Irix 11mm, because of its crippled K-mount. The 24-70mm is sometimes in use on my Z-1 body. Good luck, and enjoy! Kind regards, Ron Last edited by Zijspoor; 07-03-2020 at 04:47 AM. Reason: typo

07-03-2020, 06:01 AM - 1 Like	#10
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	Really nice! it's exciting to think these things are still around just waiting to be discovered. Those asking questions will be kicking themselves now.

07-03-2020, 10:37 AM - 1 Like	#12
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by Kevin B123 Really nice! it's exciting to think these things are still around just waiting to be discovered. Those asking questions will be kicking themselves now. A local camera store here in Vancouver had a NOS Pentax 645 and a couple lenses they proudly displayed. They were a bit pricey though and the 645 was listed at $1000.00 CDN. Phil.

07-03-2020, 12:14 PM	#14
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	Originally posted by gofour3 A local camera store here in Vancouver had a NOS Pentax 645 and a couple lenses they proudly displayed. They were a bit pricey though and the 645 was listed at $1000.00 CDN. Phil. Maybe the UK is different, or I'm not looking hard enough I don't come across them, perhaps that just as well as I have enough stuff (if that is possible). Last edited by Kevin B123; 07-03-2020 at 12:40 PM. Reason: inebriated typo

07-01-2020, 04:07 PM - 1 Like	#2
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Nice! It BEGS to be used! Carefully remove that insert, exercise it with a roll or two and put the insert back Thanks,

07-01-2020, 04:12 PM	#3
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Originally posted by ismaelg Nice! It BEGS to be used! Carefully remove that insert, exercise it with a roll or two and put the insert back Thanks, Once it gets some use I'll probably not bother putting the insert back, but I will keep it.

07-01-2020, 04:16 PM - 1 Like	#4
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Ooooh...

07-02-2020, 07:15 AM - 1 Like	#5
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by MarkJerling I have just taken delivery of about my 6th of 7th SFXn but this one is rather special: It's brand new, New Old Stock from a camera shop, never had a film through it! Beautiful! Great camera as well, recently took my SF1n on a three week trip and it worked flawlessly. Enjoy! Phil.

07-02-2020, 10:21 AM	#6
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,068	It's not fair! Why not me?

07-02-2020, 01:22 PM	#7
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Originally posted by gofour3 Beautiful! Great camera as well, recently took my SF1n on a three week trip and it worked flawlessly. Enjoy! Phil. Thanks Phil. I'm off to Wellington tomorrow so will need to see if I can get some film. Can't get any here by us.

07-02-2020, 01:24 PM - 1 Like	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Originally posted by jumbleview It's not fair! Why not me? It was a bit of a luck. Was posted on a local auction site with a relatively low start price and a very reasonable "buy now" price. Some others were asking questions as to whether it may be defective or not but I figured, what the hell, and hit "buy now" right away.

07-03-2020, 06:19 AM	#11
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	My second Pentax camera - after I'd finally trashed the ME-Super, I entered the world of auto-stuff - wonderful find!

07-03-2020, 10:58 AM - 2 Likes	#13
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by MarkJerling Maybe I can now get rid of some of the more used SFX and SFXn cameras I have. You don't need to lie like that. Well, not unless your wife reads the forum.

07-03-2020, 11:33 PM	#15
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	Nice find, I used an SFXn as my workhorse in all kinds of conditions and it always delivered. Eventually sold it but have since bought one of each along with the correct AA battery grips (they're interchangeable but different).

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