New Member of the Family

J.Scott · 02-19-2009, 06:38 PM

My latest member of the Pentax family arrived in the mail yesterday.

I snagged it in an Ebay auction last week for $39.
It is in pretty good shape and came with a 'cold shoe' clip, lens cap and leatherette case.
I changed the light seals last night so it's all ready for a test roll.

My first Spotmatic; I'm so proud.

Last edited by J.Scott; 03-30-2009 at 03:27 AM.

Ratmagiclady · 02-19-2009, 09:53 PM

Congrats!

ryan s · 02-20-2009, 03:10 PM

Looks very clean from here!

What model is it? (I know nothing about Spots

)

J.Scott · 02-20-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by ryan s

Looks very clean from here!

What model is it? (I know nothing about Spots

)

Yep, it is pretty clean; a very decent working example of a Spotmatic SP. They were manufactured from 1964 until 1967. I think this is an early model as the serial number is 1444600. Pentax started the numbers at 1000000.

k100d · 02-20-2009, 06:48 PM

looks like fun. what do you do w/ the light meter since it doesn't take alkalines?

J.Scott · 02-20-2009, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by k100d

looks like fun. what do you do w/ the light meter since it doesn't take alkalines?

The light meter is functioning. The camera came with a battery and the needle does move. There is a 1.5 volt 'Varta 394' battery in the battery compartment. I'll check it's accuracy with my Sekonic meter this weekend.

**monochrome** · 02-20-2009, 07:12 PM

Beautiful, classic camera. We walk along the same path - here is my 1-week-old addition (getting out to shoot this weekend as light is supposed to be good). I hope my eyes become level while I sleep tonight

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J.Scott · 02-20-2009, 07:20 PM

Sweet looking 'F'! We'll have to compare shots later.

ryan s · 02-21-2009, 01:10 AM

mmmmm mmm...The SLR Shape, a work of art and function.

Gah I should have grabbed the one at St. Vinny's with an S-M-C 50/1.4...$30

J.Scott · 02-21-2009, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by ryan s

mmmmm mmm...The SLR Shape, a work of art and function.

Gah I should have grabbed the one at St. Vinny's with an S-M-C 50/1.4...$30

That would have been a steal!

The 50mm f1.4 is supposed to be the better lens as compared to the 55 f1.8.

**monochrome** · 02-21-2009, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by J.Scott

That would have been a steal!

The 50mm f1.4 is supposed to be the better lens as compared to the 55 f1.8.

I understand they were both kit lenses but the 50/1.4 was sold as a "pro" lens (to people who had more money) I once had a K2 with a 55/1.8 that I sold because I didn't know what it was.

séamuis · 02-21-2009, 06:54 AM

Quote:

The 50mm f1.4 is supposed to be the better lens as compared to the 55 f1.8.

I disagree.

Lovely Spotmatic you have there. please do share some photographs with us.

J.Scott · 02-21-2009, 07:02 AM

Ok ...maybe I do have the better lens.

I don't have the 50mm f1.4 to compare but I'll certainly give this lens a whirl!

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heading out to buy some film......

**monochrome** · 02-21-2009, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by J.Scott

Ok ...maybe I do have the better lens.

I don't have the 50mm f1.4 to compare but I'll certainly give this lens a whirl!

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heading out to buy some film......

If you have an interest I will lend you my S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4. PM me if interested. Hope you got Tri-X

J.Scott · 02-21-2009, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

If you have an interest I will lend you my S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4. PM me if interested. Hope you got Tri-X

That is a very generous offer and I may take you up on that!

02-19-2009, 06:38 PM	#1
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	New Member of the Family My latest member of the Pentax family arrived in the mail yesterday. I snagged it in an Ebay auction last week for $39. It is in pretty good shape and came with a 'cold shoe' clip, lens cap and leatherette case. I changed the light seals last night so it's all ready for a test roll. My first Spotmatic; I'm so proud. Last edited by J.Scott; 03-30-2009 at 03:27 AM.

02-20-2009, 07:12 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	New Spotmatic and Takumar Beautiful, classic camera. We walk along the same path - here is my 1-week-old addition (getting out to shoot this weekend as light is supposed to be good). I hope my eyes become level while I sleep tonight Attached Images

02-21-2009, 06:23 AM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by J.Scott That would have been a steal! The 50mm f1.4 is supposed to be the better lens as compared to the 55 f1.8. I understand they were both kit lenses but the 50/1.4 was sold as a "pro" lens (to people who had more money) I once had a K2 with a 55/1.8 that I sold because I didn't know what it was. Last edited by monochrome; 02-21-2009 at 07:47 PM.

02-21-2009, 07:51 PM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Lend you a S-M-C 50/1.4? Originally posted by J.Scott Ok ...maybe I do have the better lens. I don't have the 50mm f1.4 to compare but I'll certainly give this lens a whirl! . . . . . heading out to buy some film...... If you have an interest I will lend you my S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4. PM me if interested. Hope you got Tri-X

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ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Looks very clean from here! What model is it? (I know nothing about Spots )

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J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by ryan s Looks very clean from here! What model is it? (I know nothing about Spots ) Yep, it is pretty clean; a very decent working example of a Spotmatic SP. They were manufactured from 1964 until 1967. I think this is an early model as the serial number is 1444600. Pentax started the numbers at 1000000.

02-20-2009, 06:48 PM	#5
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	looks like fun. what do you do w/ the light meter since it doesn't take alkalines?

02-20-2009, 07:06 PM	#6
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by k100d looks like fun. what do you do w/ the light meter since it doesn't take alkalines? The light meter is functioning. The camera came with a battery and the needle does move. There is a 1.5 volt 'Varta 394' battery in the battery compartment. I'll check it's accuracy with my Sekonic meter this weekend.

02-20-2009, 07:20 PM	#8
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Sweet looking 'F'! We'll have to compare shots later.

02-21-2009, 01:10 AM	#9
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	mmmmm mmm...The SLR Shape, a work of art and function. Gah I should have grabbed the one at St. Vinny's with an S-M-C 50/1.4...$30

02-21-2009, 04:01 AM	#10
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by ryan s mmmmm mmm...The SLR Shape, a work of art and function. Gah I should have grabbed the one at St. Vinny's with an S-M-C 50/1.4...$30 That would have been a steal! The 50mm f1.4 is supposed to be the better lens as compared to the 55 f1.8.

02-21-2009, 06:54 AM	#12
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Quote: The 50mm f1.4 is supposed to be the better lens as compared to the 55 f1.8. I disagree. Lovely Spotmatic you have there. please do share some photographs with us.

02-21-2009, 07:02 AM	#13
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Ok ...maybe I do have the better lens. I don't have the 50mm f1.4 to compare but I'll certainly give this lens a whirl! . . . . . heading out to buy some film......

02-21-2009, 08:00 PM	#15
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome If you have an interest I will lend you my S-M-C Takumar 50/1.4. PM me if interested. Hope you got Tri-X That is a very generous offer and I may take you up on that!