Introduce your... film Pentax!

geauxpez · 05-16-2009, 09:49 PM

Right with you on that one Javier. Beautiful set Seaain.

jgredline · 05-17-2009, 01:37 PM

These are my last two SLR's I purchased. I recieved them past week...
Both are as close to ''new'' as it gets. I am beyond happy with these two purchases. Both I purchased bodies only.

The spotmatic SP2

ME SUPER

ajuett · 05-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Ohhh, that SP2 looks sweet, nice clean top... envy on this side of the computer.

frank · 05-17-2009, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by mikengstrom

Hey Frank,

I've just posted a photo in this thread about cleaning lenses

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/30723-dirt-fun...tml#post597215

Rather than add non camera images to this one. I have tried the pencil eraser on a lens and had no luck but with this the front ring came off real easy. I think because its contacting the whole ring plus it gives you something more substantial to grip whilst turning. It cost about $12, you should be able to get it at any big hardware store I think.

Thanks.Mike for the info. The rubber ring is an excellent idea. I'd see if I can find something similar. But we'd need different rings for lenses w/ different front thread size

frank · 05-17-2009, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by woof

Circa 1960 Pentax Asahi S3 with a collection of Auto Takumars.

Wow! I'm jealous ...

elkarrde · 05-24-2009, 09:55 AM

my film gear:
* Pentax MX
* Pallas Magenta AD 28/2.8 lens
* smc-Pentax M50/1.7 lens (not on the photo, M50/2 instead)
* Sears Mod.202 135/2.8 lens
* loads of various color and b&w film

Ratmagiclady · 05-24-2009, 05:24 PM

Here's one of a new-to-me Super A, dubbed Dangermouse for being a little British fellow.

Took these a few days ago and got tired before I uploaded them.

jgredline · 05-24-2009, 07:15 PM

Inspired by elk, I have just received a few more new to me films. So far I have shot the Ilford xp-2 and have found a very good film!

elkarrde · 05-25-2009, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

Inspired by elk, I have just received a few more new to me films. So far I have shot the Ilford xp-2 and have found a very good film!

i haven't had the opportunity to shoot more than single roll of XP2 film (one of those boxes in my equipment photo was, in fact, empty

), and that was with non-working meter, but i really like the results i got - 400ASA speed and good latitude allowed me to take some not-really bad shots, for example, something like this:

(shutter probably somewhere around 1/125, lens wide-open)

gotta try that other roll with, at least, working meter.

jgredline · 05-25-2009, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by elkarrde

i haven't had the opportunity to shoot more than single roll of XP2 film (one of those boxes in my equipment photo was, in fact, empty

), and that was with non-working meter, but i really like the results i got - 400ASA speed and good latitude allowed me to take some not-really bad shots, for example, something like this:

(shutter probably somewhere around 1/125, lens wide-open)

gotta try that other roll with, at least, working meter.

That is a nice capture.
So far I have only got one picture scanned and I missed the exposer.

elkarrde · 05-25-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

That is a nice capture.
So far I have only got one picture scanned and I missed the exposer.

thanks!

i found that XP2 super is the only black & white film my HP scanner can digest with original TWAIN drivers, but you have to scan it in full color, though.

jgredline · 05-25-2009, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by elkarrde

thanks!

i found that XP2 super is the only black & white film my HP scanner can digest with original TWAIN drivers, but you have to scan it in full color, though.

What model HP scanner do u have? I have been scanning my XP-2 for the past hour and am scanning straight to gray scale.

chalion · 05-25-2009, 12:51 PM

My favorite Pentax Film SLR is my newest: Pentax ME black. My avatar shows it with my newest lens: a 500mm Spiratone F8. With the attached Winder ME II it weighs about 5 lbs. I typically shoot Fuji Superia 200 or Kodak BW400CN.

Here it is without the lens or winder.

djohnfot · 05-25-2009, 05:00 PM

Just two pretty conventional models but I love 'em:

Pentax ME
Pentax ME Super
both have been resealed and refoamed

Lenses:

Pentax-M 28mm f/3.5
Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7
Pentax-M 135mm f/3.5 (this lens is super sharp!)
Pentax-A 35-70mm f/4 Macro zoom
Riken 28-70mm f/3.8 Macro zoom

I usually have T-Max in the ME and Kodak or Fuji color neg film in the Super.

jgredline · 05-25-2009, 05:12 PM

djohnfot
That's all you need. I know that for as many film cameras as I have, I really only use my ME SUPERS. Best SLR ''ever'' made...OK, Let the lynching continue

05-25-2009, 12:51 PM	#163
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	My favorite Pentax Film SLR is my newest: Pentax ME black. My avatar shows it with my newest lens: a 500mm Spiratone F8. With the attached Winder ME II it weighs about 5 lbs. I typically shoot Fuji Superia 200 or Kodak BW400CN. Here it is without the lens or winder. Attached Images Last edited by chalion; 05-25-2009 at 12:58 PM. Reason: senility

05-25-2009, 05:00 PM	#164
djohnfot New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 6	Just two pretty conventional models but I love 'em: Pentax ME Pentax ME Super both have been resealed and refoamed Lenses: Pentax-M 28mm f/3.5 Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 Pentax-M 135mm f/3.5 (this lens is super sharp!) Pentax-A 35-70mm f/4 Macro zoom Riken 28-70mm f/3.8 Macro zoom I usually have T-Max in the ME and Kodak or Fuji color neg film in the Super. Attached Images

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ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100	Ohhh, that SP2 looks sweet, nice clean top... envy on this side of the computer.

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frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by mikengstrom Hey Frank, I've just posted a photo in this thread about cleaning lenses https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/30723-dirt-fun...tml#post597215 Rather than add non camera images to this one. I have tried the pencil eraser on a lens and had no luck but with this the front ring came off real easy. I think because its contacting the whole ring plus it gives you something more substantial to grip whilst turning. It cost about $12, you should be able to get it at any big hardware store I think. Thanks.Mike for the info. The rubber ring is an excellent idea. I'd see if I can find something similar. But we'd need different rings for lenses w/ different front thread size

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frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by woof Circa 1960 Pentax Asahi S3 with a collection of Auto Takumars. Wow! I'm jealous ...

05-24-2009, 09:55 AM	#156
elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387	my film gear: * Pentax MX * Pallas Magenta AD 28/2.8 lens * smc-Pentax M50/1.7 lens (not on the photo, M50/2 instead) * Sears Mod.202 135/2.8 lens * loads of various color and b&w film

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Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Here's one of a new-to-me Super A, dubbed Dangermouse for being a little British fellow. Took these a few days ago and got tired before I uploaded them.

05-24-2009, 07:15 PM	#158
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Inspired by elk, I have just received a few more new to me films. So far I have shot the Ilford xp-2 and have found a very good film!

05-25-2009, 05:33 AM	#159
elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387	Originally posted by jgredline Inspired by elk, I have just received a few more new to me films. So far I have shot the Ilford xp-2 and have found a very good film! i haven't had the opportunity to shoot more than single roll of XP2 film (one of those boxes in my equipment photo was, in fact, empty ), and that was with non-working meter, but i really like the results i got - 400ASA speed and good latitude allowed me to take some not-really bad shots, for example, something like this: (shutter probably somewhere around 1/125, lens wide-open) gotta try that other roll with, at least, working meter.

05-25-2009, 10:13 AM	#160
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by elkarrde i haven't had the opportunity to shoot more than single roll of XP2 film (one of those boxes in my equipment photo was, in fact, empty ), and that was with non-working meter, but i really like the results i got - 400ASA speed and good latitude allowed me to take some not-really bad shots, for example, something like this: (shutter probably somewhere around 1/125, lens wide-open) gotta try that other roll with, at least, working meter. That is a nice capture. So far I have only got one picture scanned and I missed the exposer.

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05-25-2009, 11:18 AM	#161
elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387	Originally posted by jgredline That is a nice capture. So far I have only got one picture scanned and I missed the exposer. thanks! i found that XP2 super is the only black & white film my HP scanner can digest with original TWAIN drivers, but you have to scan it in full color, though.

05-25-2009, 12:09 PM	#162
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by elkarrde thanks! i found that XP2 super is the only black & white film my HP scanner can digest with original TWAIN drivers, but you have to scan it in full color, though. What model HP scanner do u have? I have been scanning my XP-2 for the past hour and am scanning straight to gray scale.

05-25-2009, 05:12 PM	#165
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	djohnfot That's all you need. I know that for as many film cameras as I have, I really only use my ME SUPERS. Best SLR ''ever'' made...OK, Let the lynching continue