Introduce your... film Pentax!

stevebrot · 08-23-2010, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Thanks for the info Steve

The camera has a few cool features,1/125s flash sync and MLU when the timer is used.
Just recently there were a few 28/2.5 Vivitars on fleabay with B.I.N. prices in the $30-$40 range.

Thanks for the tip. I have been burned on my last couple of eBay purchases, so am staying away from there for awhile

Steve

**boriscleto** · 08-24-2010, 08:05 AM

The three lenses on the left are SMC FA 80-320, Sears Auto MC 50 F1.7, SMC Pentax-M 28mm F3.5. The two on the right are Vivitar 28-200mm F3.5-5.3, and Asanuma 200mm F3.5

The ZX-7 has a FA 28-80 F3.5-5.6, the ME has a Winder ME and a SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7, the ME Super has a SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7. I have a Battery Grip FG on the way for the ZX-7. Now it's time to get the CBA/LBA under control.

unlqing · 08-24-2010, 04:26 PM

Pentax SF1n and PZ1p~~really nice cameras

womble · 08-25-2010, 12:47 PM - **1 Like**

I have quite a few Pentax film bodies but my favourites are my "three exes": LX, MX and KX. The LX is just an incredible flexible camera system, the MX is small and discrete and the KX is rugged and reliable. My favourite film lenses (also used on digital of course) are my SMC-M 100mm f/2.8 and my SMC-K 135mm f/2.5.

I am also very fond of my M42 ES. It has a surprisingly accurate auto-exposure mode.

Best wishes, Kris.

Prox-iee · 08-26-2010, 09:19 PM

Here is official pentax gear. I have more lenses, but those are non-manufacturer

maconmatt · 09-02-2010, 07:31 AM

My "new-to-me" SV. Paid $45 for the body and Ricoh 50mm F2 lens.

fish4570 · 09-02-2010, 11:29 AM

That one is a peach, Matt.
I have an Auto Rikenon 50/2 in M42. I like the look it gives with black and swhite/landscapish things when I want a slightly dreamy quality ...

irishwhite · 09-04-2010, 12:16 AM

Sorry for the lack of artistry with this shot...but here's all of my pentax film bodies as of today. I have another 3 on the way!

(click on picture to go to flickr site, mouse over body for discription)

tuco · 09-04-2010, 02:59 AM - **1 Like**

KJon · 09-04-2010, 05:09 AM

Another beautiful "glam" shot, Tuco. Bravo.

Best,
Kevin

P. S. Any shots of the setup? It's like learning how to do a magic trick; how it's done is almost as good as the final product. Almost.

tuco · 09-04-2010, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by KJon

Another beautiful "glam" shot, Tuco. Bravo.

Best,
Kevin

P. S. Any shots of the setup? It's like learning how to do a magic trick; how it's done is almost as good as the final product. Almost.

Thanks. No, I didn't take one. But it was a simple setup with an over-done vignette applied in the raw editor. I think I may have to go back and tone that vignette down.

I also took this shot with my 4x5. I struggled for over an hour trying to slice a plane of focus across the top of the camera and the lenses where you could read the text on the camera and the text on the face of the lenses. I managed to do it but I wasn't too happy with the results so I just grabbed the K-7 and shot it.

Stratman · 09-04-2010, 04:03 PM

My babies, side by side

Spottie SP II and S1a.

fish4570 · 09-05-2010, 07:26 AM

Really nice, Tuco and stratman.
I believe the Spotmatic series is the best-looking SLR of all time.
I wish Asahi had built a rangefinder with the same sweet lines ...

nickthetasmaniac · 09-06-2010, 09:34 AM

Me and my 'new' LX :-)

I've only had it the weekend and it's already done some miles...

geauxpez · 09-06-2010, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

Me and my 'new' LX :-)

I've only had it the weekend and it's already done some miles...

That's a much nicer self-portrait than the one I took with that camera when it lived in the US. I still haven't scanned that roll.

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08-23-2010, 04:50 PM	#691
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Swift1 Thanks for the info Steve The camera has a few cool features,1/125s flash sync and MLU when the timer is used. Just recently there were a few 28/2.5 Vivitars on fleabay with B.I.N. prices in the $30-$40 range. Thanks for the tip. I have been burned on my last couple of eBay purchases, so am staying away from there for awhile Steve

08-24-2010, 08:05 AM	#692
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	The three lenses on the left are SMC FA 80-320, Sears Auto MC 50 F1.7, SMC Pentax-M 28mm F3.5. The two on the right are Vivitar 28-200mm F3.5-5.3, and Asanuma 200mm F3.5 The ZX-7 has a FA 28-80 F3.5-5.6, the ME has a Winder ME and a SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7, the ME Super has a SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.7. I have a Battery Grip FG on the way for the ZX-7. Now it's time to get the CBA/LBA under control.

08-24-2010, 04:26 PM	#693
unlqing New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NE, USA Posts: 15	Pentax SF1n and PZ1p~~really nice cameras

08-25-2010, 12:47 PM - 1 Like	#694
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I have quite a few Pentax film bodies but my favourites are my "three exes": LX, MX and KX. The LX is just an incredible flexible camera system, the MX is small and discrete and the KX is rugged and reliable. My favourite film lenses (also used on digital of course) are my SMC-M 100mm f/2.8 and my SMC-K 135mm f/2.5. I am also very fond of my M42 ES. It has a surprisingly accurate auto-exposure mode. Best wishes, Kris.

08-26-2010, 09:19 PM	#695
Prox-iee Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NH Photos: Gallery Posts: 107	Here is official pentax gear. I have more lenses, but those are non-manufacturer

09-02-2010, 07:31 AM	#696
maconmatt Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Macon, Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 62	My "new-to-me" SV. Paid $45 for the body and Ricoh 50mm F2 lens.

09-02-2010, 11:29 AM	#697
fish4570 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On the Warrior River, Aabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 122	That one is a peach, Matt. I have an Auto Rikenon 50/2 in M42. I like the look it gives with black and swhite/landscapish things when I want a slightly dreamy quality ...

09-04-2010, 12:16 AM	#698
irishwhite Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: philadelphia Photos: Gallery Posts: 349	Sorry for the lack of artistry with this shot...but here's all of my pentax film bodies as of today. I have another 3 on the way! (click on picture to go to flickr site, mouse over body for discription)

09-04-2010, 05:09 AM	#700
KJon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 542	Another beautiful "glam" shot, Tuco. Bravo. Best, Kevin P. S. Any shots of the setup? It's like learning how to do a magic trick; how it's done is almost as good as the final product. Almost.

09-04-2010, 11:02 AM	#701
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by KJon Another beautiful "glam" shot, Tuco. Bravo. Best, Kevin P. S. Any shots of the setup? It's like learning how to do a magic trick; how it's done is almost as good as the final product. Almost. Thanks. No, I didn't take one. But it was a simple setup with an over-done vignette applied in the raw editor. I think I may have to go back and tone that vignette down. I also took this shot with my 4x5. I struggled for over an hour trying to slice a plane of focus across the top of the camera and the lenses where you could read the text on the camera and the text on the face of the lenses. I managed to do it but I wasn't too happy with the results so I just grabbed the K-7 and shot it.

09-04-2010, 04:03 PM	#702
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	My babies, side by side Spottie SP II and S1a.

09-05-2010, 07:26 AM	#703
fish4570 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On the Warrior River, Aabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 122	Really nice, Tuco and stratman. I believe the Spotmatic series is the best-looking SLR of all time. I wish Asahi had built a rangefinder with the same sweet lines ...

09-06-2010, 09:34 AM	#704
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Me and my 'new' LX :-) I've only had it the weekend and it's already done some miles...

09-06-2010, 07:24 PM	#705
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac Me and my 'new' LX :-) I've only had it the weekend and it's already done some miles... That's a much nicer self-portrait than the one I took with that camera when it lived in the US. I still haven't scanned that roll.