Asahiflex I or Ia

**FozzFoster** · 07-21-2021, 10:44 AM

Hi all,

I've recently had the pleasure of shooting an Asahiflex IIB (with the instant return mirror) - what an incredible treat!
I absolutely love the workmanship and the solid build and feel.
And those M37 Takumars lenses are heavy! Weigh almost as much as the camera! /s
I was ignorant to how the pop-up waist-level viewfinder actually worked with the side flaps and little magnifier glass.
Now having seen it in person, I am even more impressed with the Asahiflex and the origins of Pentax.

My question I'm wondering: Does anyone here on the forums still shoot with their Asahiflex I or Ia?
With the semi-auto 'quick return mirror' how are you finding the camera?
In the modern era, and specifically using such vintage film equipment, a 'nicety' such as full auto mirror return doesn't seem like too much importance haha

Let me know what you think!

**ismaelg** · 07-21-2021, 05:18 PM - **1 Like**

I'm patiently hunting. Perhaps not as often as I would like, but once I get one, it will be used.

**clickclick** · 07-21-2021, 07:25 PM - **1 Like**

I've never had the pleasure of seeing one in person. Neat that you got to shoot one.

**sergysergy** · 07-22-2021, 02:29 AM - **1 Like**

You may want to take a look at this thread

Asahiflex - Collecting a gem - PentaxForums.com

**FozzFoster** · 07-22-2021, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by sergysergy

You may want to take a look at this thread
Asahiflex - Collecting a gem - PentaxForums.com

Excellent reference! Thanks so much!

07-21-2021, 10:44 AM	#1
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Asahiflex I or Ia Hi all, I've recently had the pleasure of shooting an Asahiflex IIB (with the instant return mirror) - what an incredible treat! I absolutely love the workmanship and the solid build and feel. And those M37 Takumars lenses are heavy! Weigh almost as much as the camera! /s I was ignorant to how the pop-up waist-level viewfinder actually worked with the side flaps and little magnifier glass. Now having seen it in person, I am even more impressed with the Asahiflex and the origins of Pentax. My question I'm wondering: Does anyone here on the forums still shoot with their Asahiflex I or Ia? With the semi-auto 'quick return mirror' how are you finding the camera? In the modern era, and specifically using such vintage film equipment, a 'nicety' such as full auto mirror return doesn't seem like too much importance haha Let me know what you think!

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ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	I'm patiently hunting. Perhaps not as often as I would like, but once I get one, it will be used.

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sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	You may want to take a look at this thread Asahiflex - Collecting a gem - PentaxForums.com

07-22-2021, 06:59 AM	#5
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by sergysergy You may want to take a look at this thread Asahiflex - Collecting a gem - PentaxForums.com Excellent reference! Thanks so much!