Introduce your... film Pentax!

Cuchulainn · 02-25-2011, 03:58 AM

My precious arrived this morning! Looks in excellent condition - even had batteries in it and the box contained 13 rolls of assorted film! The shutter is loud though....

**Thomas Backa** · 02-25-2011, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by Jimfear

Oh that is something I'd like to see on my table... They look somewhat beat up though, any sticky mirrors? Reminds me I should have mine serviced, but then it's be good for another 30 years

The middle one is quite beat up and has a really big dent on the viewfinder. The impact has even cracked the glass lens over the focusing screen and jammed the little blue plastic flap.

But mechanically it's in top condition, doesn't leak and meters just fine. I like it the way it is with half of the leatherette ripped away.

Neither has shown any sticky mirror symptoms and the two other have only minor scratches on them except for the slight brassing on the mirror lockup button.

The most expensive one of the three cost me 190€...

stlind · 02-25-2011, 10:24 AM

Got a ME Super today. pretty blown away by the finder, compared to my Kx its worlds apart. also, i LOVE the focusing screen.

séamuis · 02-25-2011, 05:30 PM

womble · 02-25-2011, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by stlind

Got a ME Super today. pretty blown away by the finder, compared to my Kx its worlds apart. also, i LOVE the focusing screen.

They may be common, they may be cheap, but they are lovely. I have three working and one dead ME Super. The dead one was my first SLR.

Enjoy! K.

womble · 02-25-2011, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

To quote a Monty Python sketch, "you lucky, lucky, ..............."

Nice find!

K.

séamuis · 02-25-2011, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by womble

To quote a Monty Python sketch, "you lucky, lucky, ..............."

Nice find!

K.

well, all is not as sweet as it looks. she needs work. the only shutter speed that functions properly is 1/500, and the bottom plate is in dismal shape, also the lens cap is probably long gone (that will be hard to replace) and the lens’ aperture blades have oil on them. but its a great set none the less. original box, manual, leather case, paperwork, etc.

but I finally have a lens to test my original m37 lens adapter with (that thing is idiotically rare) it will probably look very strange on my K7.

womble · 02-26-2011, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

well, all is not as sweet as it looks. she needs work. the only shutter speed that functions properly is 1/500, and the bottom plate is in dismal shape, also the lens cap is probably long gone (that will be hard to replace) and the lens’ aperture blades have oil on them. but its a great set none the less. original box, manual, leather case, paperwork, etc.

but I finally have a lens to test my original m37 lens adapter with (that thing is idiotically rare) it will probably look very strange on my K7.

Still a sweet looking find, especially with the outer and inner boxes. I have read that there was a M37 adaptor but have never seen one for sale. I assume you have to have M37->M42->PK? I look forward to seeing some images taken with the lens.

Best wishes, Kris.

séamuis · 02-26-2011, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by womble

Still a sweet looking find, especially with the outer and inner boxes. I have read that there was a M37 adaptor but have never seen one for sale. I assume you have to have M37->M42->PK? I look forward to seeing some images taken with the lens.

Best wishes, Kris.

yes, there is an adapter and they are very rare, yes you screw it into an m42 adapter. ill take some photos of the adapter.

yeatzee · 02-26-2011, 02:40 PM

Got it for ~$10 with the lens

stevebrot · 02-26-2011, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Got it for ~$10 with the lens

Cool! I think you win the prize for the best deal on camera and/or lens for 2011.

Steve

Ratmagiclady · 02-26-2011, 05:31 PM

Great is da Skoreitude this week.

Abstract · 02-26-2011, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Got it for ~$10 with the lens

Oh man, congrats, I cant help but feel jealous after spending 60 on one without a lens haha. Thats really nice looking!

yeatzee · 02-26-2011, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Abstract

Oh man, congrats, I cant help but feel jealous after spending 60 on one without a lens haha. Thats really nice looking!

Thanks! It was that little black shaped camera case in the corner of the garage that I caught out of the corner of my eye..... sure enough

Originally posted by stevebrot

Cool! I think you win the prize for the best deal on camera and/or lens for 2011.

Steve

Thanks

Both are in VERY good condition..... the lens is nearly spotless

Swift1 · 02-26-2011, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Got it for ~$10 with the lens

That is quite the score Yeatzee. I have found some nice gear for some amazing prices but that one pretty much beats them all.

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02-25-2011, 03:58 AM	#961
Cuchulainn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	My precious arrived this morning! Looks in excellent condition - even had batteries in it and the box contained 13 rolls of assorted film! The shutter is loud though....

02-25-2011, 04:23 AM	#962
Thomas Backa Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Turku, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	Originally posted by Jimfear Oh that is something I'd like to see on my table... They look somewhat beat up though, any sticky mirrors? Reminds me I should have mine serviced, but then it's be good for another 30 years The middle one is quite beat up and has a really big dent on the viewfinder. The impact has even cracked the glass lens over the focusing screen and jammed the little blue plastic flap. But mechanically it's in top condition, doesn't leak and meters just fine. I like it the way it is with half of the leatherette ripped away. Neither has shown any sticky mirror symptoms and the two other have only minor scratches on them except for the slight brassing on the mirror lockup button. The most expensive one of the three cost me 190€...

02-25-2011, 05:30 PM	#964
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979

02-25-2011, 05:47 PM	#965
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by stlind Got a ME Super today. pretty blown away by the finder, compared to my Kx its worlds apart. also, i LOVE the focusing screen. They may be common, they may be cheap, but they are lovely. I have three working and one dead ME Super. The dead one was my first SLR. Enjoy! K.

02-25-2011, 05:48 PM	#966
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by séamuis To quote a Monty Python sketch, "you lucky, lucky, ..............." Nice find! K.

02-25-2011, 06:04 PM	#967
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by womble To quote a Monty Python sketch, "you lucky, lucky, ..............." Nice find! K. well, all is not as sweet as it looks. she needs work. the only shutter speed that functions properly is 1/500, and the bottom plate is in dismal shape, also the lens cap is probably long gone (that will be hard to replace) and the lens’ aperture blades have oil on them. but its a great set none the less. original box, manual, leather case, paperwork, etc. but I finally have a lens to test my original m37 lens adapter with (that thing is idiotically rare) it will probably look very strange on my K7.

02-26-2011, 02:34 AM	#968
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by séamuis well, all is not as sweet as it looks. she needs work. the only shutter speed that functions properly is 1/500, and the bottom plate is in dismal shape, also the lens cap is probably long gone (that will be hard to replace) and the lens’ aperture blades have oil on them. but its a great set none the less. original box, manual, leather case, paperwork, etc. but I finally have a lens to test my original m37 lens adapter with (that thing is idiotically rare) it will probably look very strange on my K7. Still a sweet looking find, especially with the outer and inner boxes. I have read that there was a M37 adaptor but have never seen one for sale. I assume you have to have M37->M42->PK? I look forward to seeing some images taken with the lens. Best wishes, Kris.

02-26-2011, 07:21 AM	#969
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by womble Still a sweet looking find, especially with the outer and inner boxes. I have read that there was a M37 adaptor but have never seen one for sale. I assume you have to have M37->M42->PK? I look forward to seeing some images taken with the lens. Best wishes, Kris. yes, there is an adapter and they are very rare, yes you screw it into an m42 adapter. ill take some photos of the adapter.

02-26-2011, 02:40 PM	#970
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Got it for ~$10 with the lens

02-26-2011, 03:21 PM	#971
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by yeatzee Got it for ~$10 with the lens Cool! I think you win the prize for the best deal on camera and/or lens for 2011. Steve

02-26-2011, 05:31 PM	#972
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Great is da Skoreitude this week.

02-26-2011, 05:42 PM	#973
Abstract Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 388	Originally posted by yeatzee Got it for ~$10 with the lens Oh man, congrats, I cant help but feel jealous after spending 60 on one without a lens haha. Thats really nice looking!

02-26-2011, 07:02 PM	#974
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Abstract Oh man, congrats, I cant help but feel jealous after spending 60 on one without a lens haha. Thats really nice looking! Thanks! It was that little black shaped camera case in the corner of the garage that I caught out of the corner of my eye..... sure enough Originally posted by stevebrot Cool! I think you win the prize for the best deal on camera and/or lens for 2011. Steve Thanks Both are in VERY good condition..... the lens is nearly spotless

02-26-2011, 10:20 PM	#975
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by yeatzee Got it for ~$10 with the lens That is quite the score Yeatzee. I have found some nice gear for some amazing prices but that one pretty much beats them all.