Introduce your... film Pentax!

goddo31 · 09-23-2010, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by builttospill

Thanks. I think they make a great pair too. I also mentioned in your restoration thread how good the finished MX looks. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks mate.

Originally posted by womble

I am so tempted to recover one of my cameras having seen this!

K.

You should do it, it really is quite easy

unixrevolution · 09-24-2010, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by womble

I am so tempted to recover one of my cameras having seen this!

K.

I have the Indian Red Kid Skin on a K1000. The kits from cameraleathers.com are fall-over dead easy to install.

chhayanat · 09-24-2010, 12:15 PM

I have already in the reviews section: Pentax MX bodies black x 2

There were some omissions which I have corrected below:

pre-war Zeiss Ikon Volta f6.3 135mm Sonnar

post-war Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 with f3.5 75mm Novar

Rollei Prego 90 f3.6-9.8 28-90mm Schneider Variogon recently given away

chaplinlau · 09-28-2010, 07:47 PM

Fooling around with my Pentax ME Super + Super-Takumar 28/3.5 w/ matching hood + AF-360FGZ

Andi Lo · 09-30-2010, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by chaplinlau

Fooling around with my Pentax ME Super + Super-Takumar 28/3.5 w/ matching hood + AF-360FGZ

That's one pretty ME. The 28mm is just perfect on it!

unixrevolution · 09-30-2010, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by chaplinlau

Fooling around with my Pentax ME Super + Super-Takumar 28/3.5 w/ matching hood + AF-360FGZ

I love the modern flash/old body/older lens combo!

**Thomas Backa** · 10-13-2010, 12:00 PM

A somewhat beaten-up LX that I bought today. Seems mechanically and electronically OK though.

I got it for a reasonable amount of money locally here in Turku considered the condition it's in.

unixrevolution · 10-14-2010, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Thomas Backa

A somewhat beaten-up LX that I bought today. Seems mechanically and electronically OK though.

I got it for a reasonable amount of money locally here in Turku considered the condition it's in.

All LX's are beautiful. I need to take pics of mine.

newpentaxman · 10-14-2010, 07:56 PM

i just picked up a little fluff piece. an sf1 in great shape for fourteen usd.now all i need is an auto focus lens. oh well back to ebay..anybody know anything about these? it fits great in my hands.it's bigger than my program plus. i just wonder about the reliability factor.

Blue · 10-14-2010, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by newpentaxman

i just picked up a little fluff piece. an sf1 in great shape for fourteen usd.now all i need is an auto focus lens. oh well back to ebay..anybody know anything about these? it fits great in my hands.it's bigger than my program plus. i just wonder about the reliability factor.

SFX*/*SF1

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-autofocus-film-slr-camera-reviews/...x-sfx-sf1.html

chaplinlau · 10-14-2010, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

I love the modern flash/old body/older lens combo!

Thanks! I am also receiving a MX soon on Sat and I will see how the body goes with the flash

newpentaxman · 10-15-2010, 01:45 AM

thanks blue for sending that string on the sf1.it was definitely informative.this thing is so heavy should it ever break i can use it for a door stop. the view finder on this thing is to die for.thanks again.

Blue · 10-15-2010, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by newpentaxman

thanks blue for sending that string on the sf1.it was definitely informative.this thing is so heavy should it ever break i can use it for a door stop. the view finder on this thing is to die for.thanks again.

That was one of Pentax's first AF bodies. The F lenses were made for the SF series originally. One interesting feature of iSF and the PZ series was the offset shoe mount.

newpentaxman · 10-15-2010, 07:09 PM

just picked up a couple of quantaray auto focus lenses for it. one is brand new a 28-90 mm and the other is used but in decent shape a 70-300 mm. never owned quantarays before but for what i want it for i think they'll be just fine. truth is i've never owned an auto focus camera before. so i figured i would take advantage of it's features for light duty photography.

stevebrot · 10-16-2010, 04:48 PM

A new addition to the fold...

I saw this Super Program (body only) on eBay and could not resist bidding on it as a companion to my A 50/1.7. The photos for the auction indicated a body in Ex+ condition and the camera in person did not disappoint. If there is a scratch on this body, I have not been able to find it. Ditto for the Pentax ever-ready case that came with it. The only deficiency is a need for new seals.

K10D, Pentax-FA 35/2

Just playing around with it, I have found it to be a very pleasant camera. It is quite small and very light. The grip makes it usable with my big hands. The viewfinder is nice and bright with a very nice split-image/microprism focus aid. I haven't decided yet whether I like it as well or better than my Ricoh XR7, but have to say that it is one fine camera. (The Pentax is a little better made and is full featured, but the Ricoh has AE Lock and traditional controls.)

Steve

10-16-2010, 04:48 PM	#765
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	A new addition to the fold... I saw this Super Program (body only) on eBay and could not resist bidding on it as a companion to my A 50/1.7. The photos for the auction indicated a body in Ex+ condition and the camera in person did not disappoint. If there is a scratch on this body, I have not been able to find it. Ditto for the Pentax ever-ready case that came with it. The only deficiency is a need for new seals. K10D, Pentax-FA 35/2 Just playing around with it, I have found it to be a very pleasant camera. It is quite small and very light. The grip makes it usable with my big hands. The viewfinder is nice and bright with a very nice split-image/microprism focus aid. I haven't decided yet whether I like it as well or better than my Ricoh XR7, but have to say that it is one fine camera. (The Pentax is a little better made and is full featured, but the Ricoh has AE Lock and traditional controls.) Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 10-17-2010 at 12:48 PM.

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09-23-2010, 09:20 PM	#751
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	Originally posted by builttospill Thanks. I think they make a great pair too. I also mentioned in your restoration thread how good the finished MX looks. Thanks for sharing. Thanks mate. Originally posted by womble I am so tempted to recover one of my cameras having seen this! K. You should do it, it really is quite easy

09-24-2010, 11:08 AM	#752
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by womble I am so tempted to recover one of my cameras having seen this! K. I have the Indian Red Kid Skin on a K1000. The kits from cameraleathers.com are fall-over dead easy to install.

09-24-2010, 12:15 PM	#753
chhayanat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Cow Belt Photos: Gallery Posts: 173	I have already in the reviews section: Pentax MX bodies black x 2 There were some omissions which I have corrected below: pre-war Zeiss Ikon Volta f6.3 135mm Sonnar post-war Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 with f3.5 75mm Novar Rollei Prego 90 f3.6-9.8 28-90mm Schneider Variogon recently given away

09-28-2010, 07:47 PM	#754
chaplinlau Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 137	Fooling around with my Pentax ME Super + Super-Takumar 28/3.5 w/ matching hood + AF-360FGZ

09-30-2010, 07:04 AM	#755
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by chaplinlau Fooling around with my Pentax ME Super + Super-Takumar 28/3.5 w/ matching hood + AF-360FGZ That's one pretty ME. The 28mm is just perfect on it!

09-30-2010, 08:51 AM	#756
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by chaplinlau Fooling around with my Pentax ME Super + Super-Takumar 28/3.5 w/ matching hood + AF-360FGZ I love the modern flash/old body/older lens combo!

10-13-2010, 12:00 PM	#757
Thomas Backa Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Turku, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	A somewhat beaten-up LX that I bought today. Seems mechanically and electronically OK though. I got it for a reasonable amount of money locally here in Turku considered the condition it's in.

10-14-2010, 07:14 AM	#758
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by Thomas Backa A somewhat beaten-up LX that I bought today. Seems mechanically and electronically OK though. I got it for a reasonable amount of money locally here in Turku considered the condition it's in. All LX's are beautiful. I need to take pics of mine.

10-14-2010, 07:56 PM	#759
newpentaxman Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 218	i just picked up a little fluff piece. an sf1 in great shape for fourteen usd.now all i need is an auto focus lens. oh well back to ebay..anybody know anything about these? it fits great in my hands.it's bigger than my program plus. i just wonder about the reliability factor.

10-14-2010, 09:42 PM	#760
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by newpentaxman i just picked up a little fluff piece. an sf1 in great shape for fourteen usd.now all i need is an auto focus lens. oh well back to ebay..anybody know anything about these? it fits great in my hands.it's bigger than my program plus. i just wonder about the reliability factor. SFX/SF1 https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-autofocus-film-slr-camera-reviews/...x-sfx-sf1.html

10-14-2010, 09:58 PM	#761
chaplinlau Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 137	Originally posted by unixrevolution I love the modern flash/old body/older lens combo! Thanks! I am also receiving a MX soon on Sat and I will see how the body goes with the flash

10-15-2010, 01:45 AM	#762
newpentaxman Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 218	thanks blue for sending that string on the sf1.it was definitely informative.this thing is so heavy should it ever break i can use it for a door stop. the view finder on this thing is to die for.thanks again.

10-15-2010, 07:33 AM	#763
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by newpentaxman thanks blue for sending that string on the sf1.it was definitely informative.this thing is so heavy should it ever break i can use it for a door stop. the view finder on this thing is to die for.thanks again. That was one of Pentax's first AF bodies. The F lenses were made for the SF series originally. One interesting feature of iSF and the PZ series was the offset shoe mount.

10-15-2010, 07:09 PM	#764
newpentaxman Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 218	just picked up a couple of quantaray auto focus lenses for it. one is brand new a 28-90 mm and the other is used but in decent shape a 70-300 mm. never owned quantarays before but for what i want it for i think they'll be just fine. truth is i've never owned an auto focus camera before. so i figured i would take advantage of it's features for light duty photography.