SF-1

jct us101 · 12-09-2008, 04:49 PM

How much are these work? I got one for free from a friend with a 50mm f/1.7 and it has a crack on the top LCD but other than that is in perfect condition. I'd like to keep the lens, but I was wondering if I could get ANYTHING for the film body.

Stevopedia · 12-10-2008, 08:24 PM

You might also try using the camera. It's outdated and not all that popular sure, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. These cameras were close to the top of Pentax' line back in the day, and they're actually really nice. My dad has an SF-1n (basically the same camera with a faster shutter) and the AF (though slow) works perfectly and is more than adequate for me. (Bear in mind that I usually shoot outside, in daylight.) Most importantly, I love using it.

jct us101 · 12-10-2008, 09:02 PM

I use it all the time. I'm just not sure how much it's worth.

**WJW** · 12-10-2008, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by sflights

How much are these work? I got one for free from a friend with a 50mm f/1.7 and it has a crack on the top LCD but other than that is in perfect condition. I'd like to keep the lens, but I was wondering if I could get ANYTHING for the film body.

I've seen SF1's with cracked LCDS go for around $15-20 on ebay with no lens.

12-09-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	SF-1 How much are these work? I got one for free from a friend with a 50mm f/1.7 and it has a crack on the top LCD but other than that is in perfect condition. I'd like to keep the lens, but I was wondering if I could get ANYTHING for the film body.

12-10-2008, 08:24 PM	#2
Stevopedia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 273	You might also try using the camera. It's outdated and not all that popular sure, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work. These cameras were close to the top of Pentax' line back in the day, and they're actually really nice. My dad has an SF-1n (basically the same camera with a faster shutter) and the AF (though slow) works perfectly and is more than adequate for me. (Bear in mind that I usually shoot outside, in daylight.) Most importantly, I love using it.

12-10-2008, 09:02 PM	#3
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793 Original Poster	I use it all the time. I'm just not sure how much it's worth.

12-10-2008, 10:13 PM	#4
WJW Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 383	Originally posted by sflights How much are these work? I got one for free from a friend with a 50mm f/1.7 and it has a crack on the top LCD but other than that is in perfect condition. I'd like to keep the lens, but I was wondering if I could get ANYTHING for the film body. I've seen SF1's with cracked LCDS go for around $15-20 on ebay with no lens.