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ajuett · 03-18-2009, 03:44 PM

After being in the shop looking at a couple of MX, ME Super, ME-F and Super Program I went with the latter. It was a gut feeling that made the decision sway, the Super Program is very mint. I Picked up a single roll of B&W and a color film to start. I'll post when I finish up both rolls.

Here is my M 50mm f/1.4 on it;

ftpaddict · 03-18-2009, 03:51 PM

There's something really attractive about the 80s design of the Super Program.
I have a Pentax ME and I really love it, but if I get the chance a having an SP, I'll sell my ME quite fast.

**fs999** · 03-18-2009, 03:53 PM

Congratulatiion !

What films did you pick ?

Venturi · 03-18-2009, 03:53 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to the photos

ajuett · 03-18-2009, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

There's something really attractive about the 80s design of the Super Program.
I have a Pentax ME and I really love it, but if I get the chance a having an SP, I'll sell my ME quite fast.

You are right, the 'look' is very attractive. I'm very happy with the condition it's in.

Originally posted by fs999

Congratulatiion !

What films did you pick ?

I picked Ilford FP4 Plus 125 B&W and standard color Fuji Superia 200. I'll see how these turn out and play with different films to see what works best for me.

Originally posted by Venturi

Congrats! Looking forward to the photos

Thanks and I can't wait either

Stevopedia · 03-18-2009, 05:19 PM

[insert a touch of camera envy here]

Excellent choices of film, by the way. Superia 200 (and its Kodak sibling, for that matter) is a great all-round film, but usually too slow for handheld indoors work.

I really, really like slow(er) traditional B&W emulsions. They have a unique beauty that nothing else can touch. I strongly suggest developing your own, eventually, and then making your own prints. There's a great deal of satisfaction involved when you finally take your negs off the developing reel, still wet from the photoflo. It's absolutely magical... *sigh*...

Aaanyway, if you're interested in doing your own developing &c a course at your local community college is an excellent way to start.

heatherslightbox · 03-18-2009, 06:17 PM

That Super Program looks brand new! Congratulations!

I started the same way with film--a roll of Fuji Reala 100 and a roll Ilford Delta 100. I'll be posting mine in my thread sometime next week after I get back from the beach and get them developed.

Heather

ajuett · 03-18-2009, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by hwblanks

That Super Program looks brand new! Congratulations!

Heather

Inside and out this SP is next to mint. I wasn't even looking at this model to begin with, I got lucky.

03-18-2009, 03:44 PM	#1
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100	I got one! After being in the shop looking at a couple of MX, ME Super, ME-F and Super Program I went with the latter. It was a gut feeling that made the decision sway, the Super Program is very mint. I Picked up a single roll of B&W and a color film to start. I'll post when I finish up both rolls. Here is my M 50mm f/1.4 on it;

03-18-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	There's something really attractive about the 80s design of the Super Program. I have a Pentax ME and I really love it, but if I get the chance a having an SP, I'll sell my ME quite fast.

03-18-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,648	Congratulatiion ! What films did you pick ?

03-18-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Congrats! Looking forward to the photos

03-18-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	Originally posted by ftpaddict There's something really attractive about the 80s design of the Super Program. I have a Pentax ME and I really love it, but if I get the chance a having an SP, I'll sell my ME quite fast. You are right, the 'look' is very attractive. I'm very happy with the condition it's in. Originally posted by fs999 Congratulatiion ! What films did you pick ? I picked Ilford FP4 Plus 125 B&W and standard color Fuji Superia 200. I'll see how these turn out and play with different films to see what works best for me. Originally posted by Venturi Congrats! Looking forward to the photos Thanks and I can't wait either

03-18-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
Stevopedia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 273	[insert a touch of camera envy here] Excellent choices of film, by the way. Superia 200 (and its Kodak sibling, for that matter) is a great all-round film, but usually too slow for handheld indoors work. I really, really like slow(er) traditional B&W emulsions. They have a unique beauty that nothing else can touch. I strongly suggest developing your own, eventually, and then making your own prints. There's a great deal of satisfaction involved when you finally take your negs off the developing reel, still wet from the photoflo. It's absolutely magical... sigh... Aaanyway, if you're interested in doing your own developing &c a course at your local community college is an excellent way to start.

03-18-2009, 06:17 PM	#7
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	That Super Program looks brand new! Congratulations! I started the same way with film--a roll of Fuji Reala 100 and a roll Ilford Delta 100. I'll be posting mine in my thread sometime next week after I get back from the beach and get them developed. Heather

03-18-2009, 06:54 PM	#8
ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	Originally posted by hwblanks That Super Program looks brand new! Congratulations! Heather Inside and out this SP is next to mint. I wasn't even looking at this model to begin with, I got lucky.

I got one!

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