Introduce your... film Pentax!

**gofour3** · 11-17-2009, 09:29 AM

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Here’s a good one. Take a black K2 and repair it with parts from a silver one and then put it on eBay listing it as a “Rare Panda Face Pentax K2”.

Phil.

RARE PANDA FACE PENTAX K2 35MM SLR CHECKED & TESTED. on eBay.ca (item 370291788393 end time 26-Nov-09 09:20:30 EST)

Dangermouse · 11-17-2009, 10:39 AM

You'd have thought that they could at least paint the silver parts to match the rest of it...

Seriously, has anyone ever managed to match the black paint finish? I have an MV1 here which was missing the cosmetic top for the winder. I replaced it with a silver one from a seriously jammed MG, but obviously I'd like to give it a quick coat of paint so it'll match the rest of the camera.

After one failed attempt I now have a nearly perfect MG:

The previous example turned out to have an intermittent jamming problem which was beyond my abilities to fix, and professional servicing would cost more than a fully functional example. This second one has a tiny bit of scuffing around one strap lug and arrived with a cracked focussing screen, which I replaced with the good one from the jammed example. It still has the protective transparent sticker on the baseplate!

coa75 · 11-17-2009, 05:12 PM

**monochrome** · 11-17-2009, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Here’s a good one. Take a black K2 and repair it with parts from a silver one and then put it on eBay listing it as a “Rare Panda Face Pentax K2”.

Phil.

RARE PANDA FACE PENTAX K2 35MM SLR CHECKED & TESTED. on eBay.ca (item 370291788393 end time 26-Nov-09 09:20:30 EST)

Did you notice the descriptive text is signed, "RH?"

Blue · 11-17-2009, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Did you notice the descriptive text is signed, "RH?"

Yes, but the location of the item is listed as the UK. I don't think Hong Kong can pass as the UK since expiration of the lease 10 or so years ago.

Dangermouse · 11-18-2009, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Yes, but the location of the item is listed as the UK. I don't think Hong Kong can pass as the UK since expiration of the lease 10 or so years ago.

They do give an address in the UK, which wouldn't be too hard to check out. RH might be the initials of the seller.

dnereb · 11-18-2009, 11:42 AM

SMC 1:1.2 50MM
SMC 1:1.4 50MM
SMC 1:1.8 55MM
SMC 1:2.5 135MM
SMC 1:4 200MM

SMC-M 1:2.8 28MM
SMC-M 1:3.5 28MM
SMC-M 1:1.7 50MM

dikigoros · 11-18-2009, 03:20 PM

Pentax MX with M 1.4/50 and other old stuff

**gofour3** · 11-18-2009, 05:15 PM

Welcome to the forum "DNEREB" & "DIKIGOROS".

Nice camera kits!!

Phil.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Here’s a good one. Take a black K2 and repair it with parts from a silver one and then put it on eBay listing it as a “Rare Panda Face Pentax K2”.

Phil.

RARE PANDA FACE PENTAX K2 35MM SLR CHECKED & TESTED. on eBay.ca (item 370291788393 end time 26-Nov-09 09:20:30 EST)

And I'll bet it still has a sticky film speed dial!

Chris

**gofour3** · 11-18-2009, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

And I'll bet it still has a sticky film speed dial!

Chris

From the eBay listing: "This camera has been checked and tested, and is fully working".

The seller states all is well, I bet!!

The ASA dial and a few other issues!

Phil.

fearview · 11-20-2009, 02:58 AM

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lbenac · 11-22-2009, 02:06 PM

After the Black Lizard LX, I also replaced the skin on my second LX with another sking from cameraleather.com

These skins are just so nice.

Cheers,

Luc

frank · 11-22-2009, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

After the Black Lizard LX, I also replaced the skin on my second LX with another sking from cameraleather.com

These skins are just so nice.

Cheers,

Luc

Beautiful!

SteveM · 11-22-2009, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

After the Black Lizard LX, I also replaced the skin on my second LX with another sking from cameraleather.com

These skins are just so nice.

Cheers,

Luc

Which skin is that one?..it looks great!

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dnereb New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	my 2 brothers SMC 1:1.2 50MM SMC 1:1.4 50MM SMC 1:1.8 55MM SMC 1:2.5 135MM SMC 1:4 200MM SMC-M 1:2.8 28MM SMC-M 1:3.5 28MM SMC-M 1:1.7 50MM

11-22-2009, 02:06 PM	#373
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Red Lizard Pentax LX After the Black Lizard LX, I also replaced the skin on my second LX with another sking from cameraleather.com These skins are just so nice. Cheers, Luc Last edited by lbenac; 07-14-2012 at 07:05 AM.

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11-17-2009, 09:29 AM	#361
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Here’s a good one. Take a black K2 and repair it with parts from a silver one and then put it on eBay listing it as a “Rare Panda Face Pentax K2”. Phil. RARE PANDA FACE PENTAX K2 35MM SLR CHECKED & TESTED. on eBay.ca (item 370291788393 end time 26-Nov-09 09:20:30 EST)

11-17-2009, 10:39 AM	#362
Dangermouse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 283	You'd have thought that they could at least paint the silver parts to match the rest of it... Seriously, has anyone ever managed to match the black paint finish? I have an MV1 here which was missing the cosmetic top for the winder. I replaced it with a silver one from a seriously jammed MG, but obviously I'd like to give it a quick coat of paint so it'll match the rest of the camera. After one failed attempt I now have a nearly perfect MG: The previous example turned out to have an intermittent jamming problem which was beyond my abilities to fix, and professional servicing would cost more than a fully functional example. This second one has a tiny bit of scuffing around one strap lug and arrived with a cracked focussing screen, which I replaced with the good one from the jammed example. It still has the protective transparent sticker on the baseplate!

11-17-2009, 08:11 PM	#364
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gofour3 Here’s a good one. Take a black K2 and repair it with parts from a silver one and then put it on eBay listing it as a “Rare Panda Face Pentax K2”. Phil. RARE PANDA FACE PENTAX K2 35MM SLR CHECKED & TESTED. on eBay.ca (item 370291788393 end time 26-Nov-09 09:20:30 EST) Did you notice the descriptive text is signed, "RH?"

11-17-2009, 08:42 PM	#365
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by monochrome Did you notice the descriptive text is signed, "RH?" Yes, but the location of the item is listed as the UK. I don't think Hong Kong can pass as the UK since expiration of the lease 10 or so years ago.

11-18-2009, 01:26 AM	#366
Dangermouse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 283	Originally posted by Blue Yes, but the location of the item is listed as the UK. I don't think Hong Kong can pass as the UK since expiration of the lease 10 or so years ago. They do give an address in the UK, which wouldn't be too hard to check out. RH might be the initials of the seller.

11-18-2009, 05:15 PM	#369
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Welcome to the forum "DNEREB" & "DIKIGOROS". Nice camera kits!! Phil.

11-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#370
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Originally posted by gofour3 Here’s a good one. Take a black K2 and repair it with parts from a silver one and then put it on eBay listing it as a “Rare Panda Face Pentax K2”. Phil. RARE PANDA FACE PENTAX K2 35MM SLR CHECKED & TESTED. on eBay.ca (item 370291788393 end time 26-Nov-09 09:20:30 EST) And I'll bet it still has a sticky film speed dial! Chris

11-18-2009, 07:45 PM	#371
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt And I'll bet it still has a sticky film speed dial! Chris From the eBay listing: "This camera has been checked and tested, and is fully working". The seller states all is well, I bet!! The ASA dial and a few other issues! Phil.

11-20-2009, 02:58 AM	#372
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	--

11-22-2009, 09:42 PM	#374
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by lbenac After the Black Lizard LX, I also replaced the skin on my second LX with another sking from cameraleather.com These skins are just so nice. Cheers, Luc Beautiful!

11-22-2009, 10:29 PM	#375
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by lbenac After the Black Lizard LX, I also replaced the skin on my second LX with another sking from cameraleather.com These skins are just so nice. Cheers, Luc Which skin is that one?..it looks great!