Introduce your... film Pentax!

attilathethumb · 12-08-2010, 08:22 AM

here is mine

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KjetilH · 12-08-2010, 04:50 PM

A bit limited on the lighting side, but the AF280T does the job quite well. Should have used a reflector card, come to think about it. K24/3.5 on my K20D, AF280T on cord.

ME, with 50/1.7, original hood and ME winder II. The ME is strangely light used, and very smooth operating.
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MX, with M40/2.8 attached.

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**Pål Jensen** · 12-09-2010, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by KjetilH

My newest addition:

Came with a K24/3.5 (on camera), a K50/1.4 and a K105/2.8. The fifty isn't much to show off (, but the camera itself is fully working and the other two lenses could be new from the box. Certainly well used, but some 'exercise' helped it loosen up. Even the ASA dial is quite allright.

Is the serial number by any chance 7107878?
(still wondering where my K2 ended up; I sold it in Oslo in 1981)

KjetilH · 12-10-2010, 01:01 AM

It would be a fun coincidence, but the serial numbers don't match. I'll keep an eye out, though, there aren't many K-series SLRs on the Norwegian used market, much less K2s.

SteveM · 12-10-2010, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

Hey, I used to have one of those.

It's possible I still do, actually, it'll just have been in some relative's attic since, well, erf, about half my life ago, if I didn't give it away before I bailed.

Since it was mentioned, though, I've been wondering if anyone's got a good source for a Bay 1 hood. Maybe nice and old but not collectey-priced, or if anyone's ever tried the plastic ones you can get on Ebay. Plastic may be OK, cause the thing'll probably end up in my pocket a fair bit.

Got one of these, now:

Wow!

Nice camera! Family passed along the C version to me...just need some time and some film....

Sluggo · 12-10-2010, 12:43 PM

My beloved MX and oft-neglected ZX-M. The usability difference between them is in the eye of the photographer: the MX has one of Pentax's biggest and best pentaprism viewfinders, and the ZX-M has a smaller viewfinder made with mirrors.

The MX was just given some fresh lube on the supply reel shaft to free up the transport, because it's been overlapping frames occasionally. I think I'll be replacing the leatherette soon; it came to me with the original cover falling apart, and I got a kit of cameraleather's navy blue composite material -- which turned out not only to not be blue (it's a dark gray-green in most light) but texturally transparent, showing every bump and crease of the underlying surface. Probably I should try something more conventionally pebbled.

Nesster · 12-11-2010, 05:33 AM

I finally took a pic of the ZX-L - these kind of cameras just don't float my boat as subjects, they aren't lookers like some vintage gear

Compare that to a couple of vintage beauties:

stevebrot · 12-11-2010, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

I finally took a pic of the ZX-L - these kind of cameras just don't float my boat as subjects, they aren't lookers like some vintage gear

You are so right! I was looking at my Kiev 4A (Ukrainian Contax clone, ca. 1961), this morning and was thinking that it has so much more character than even my 70s vintage SLRs. I think I should probably do a portrait of both it and the FED-2 (ca. 1963) today.

Steve

trd300gt · 12-11-2010, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

I finally took a pic of the ZX-L - these kind of cameras just don't float my boat as subjects, they aren't lookers like some vintage gear

After seeing you post up your ZX-L, I finally got the courage to post my ZX-5

stevebrot · 12-11-2010, 07:21 PM

Here are the results of this morning's photo shoot. Not Pentax cameras, so the mods can pull them if they wish

FED-2, circa 1963

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

FED-2, Detail

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

Kiev 4A, circa 1961

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

Kiev 4A, Detail

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

Made In USSR

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

Steve

(I guess this OK since Pentax never made a film rangefinder camera

)

Steinback · 12-11-2010, 10:27 PM

Quick photo of my most recent film camera:

I'll probably end up liquidating some 35mm bodies to make room for it.

Nesster · 12-12-2010, 05:10 AM

Lovely cameras, Steve, there's something about those Russian RF's that's enticing, usually the lines are beautiful and the innards are assembled like tractors

Here's the Fed 3 (note the high tech lever advance) with the panda industar and the Jupiter 12 that will soon be Steve's

The P645 is such a dear - here's a series I took yesterday for my user review entry (using the preset Macro-Takumar 50/4)

GeneV · 12-12-2010, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

I finally took a pic of the ZX-L - these kind of cameras just don't float my boat as subjects, they aren't lookers like some vintage gear

No, and from all everyone writes, it is supposed to break down sometime, but It is the only film camera I own on which a DA lens works just like it does on a DSLR--vignetting aside. Still, it is not the first one I reach for.

lbenac · 12-12-2010, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Here are the results of this morning's photo shoot. Not Pentax cameras, so the mods can pull them if they wish

FED-2, circa 1963

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

FED-2, Detail

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

Kiev 4A, circa 1961

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

Kiev 4A, Detail

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

Made In USSR

K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro

Steve

(I guess this OK since Pentax never made a film rangefinder camera

)

They are looking in very good condition. Curiously in an "hideous, squarish" sort of way I find the Kiev 4A beautiful.

Now you need to put some good glass on this FED. The Canon 35/2.8 chrome (34mm ring) would look incredible. The only issue is that the RF is set for 50mm only.

Cheers,

Luc

lbenac · 12-12-2010, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by GeneV

No, and from all everyone writes, it is supposed to break down sometime, but It is the only film camera I own on which a DA lens works just like it does on a DSLR--vignetting aside. Still, it is not the first one I reach for.

I still have to convince myself to take the MZ-5N out even with the FA Limited on....

12-10-2010, 12:43 PM	#861
Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	a palindromic pair My beloved MX and oft-neglected ZX-M. The usability difference between them is in the eye of the photographer: the MX has one of Pentax's biggest and best pentaprism viewfinders, and the ZX-M has a smaller viewfinder made with mirrors. The MX was just given some fresh lube on the supply reel shaft to free up the transport, because it's been overlapping frames occasionally. I think I'll be replacing the leatherette soon; it came to me with the original cover falling apart, and I got a kit of cameraleather's navy blue composite material -- which turned out not only to not be blue (it's a dark gray-green in most light) but texturally transparent, showing every bump and crease of the underlying surface. Probably I should try something more conventionally pebbled.

12-11-2010, 07:21 PM	#865
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Here are the results of this morning's photo shoot. Not Pentax cameras, so the mods can pull them if they wish FED-2, circa 1963 K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro FED-2, Detail K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro Kiev 4A, circa 1961 K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro Kiev 4A, Detail K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro Made In USSR K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro Steve (I guess this OK since Pentax never made a film rangefinder camera)

12-12-2010, 09:08 AM	#869
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by stevebrot Here are the results of this morning's photo shoot. Not Pentax cameras, so the mods can pull them if they wish FED-2, circa 1963 K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro FED-2, Detail K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro Kiev 4A, circa 1961 K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro Kiev 4A, Detail K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro Made In USSR K10D, Sigma 50/2.8 EX DG Macro Steve (I guess this OK since Pentax never made a film rangefinder camera) They are looking in very good condition. Curiously in an "hideous, squarish" sort of way I find the Kiev 4A beautiful. Now you need to put some good glass on this FED. The Canon 35/2.8 chrome (34mm ring) would look incredible. The only issue is that the RF is set for 50mm only. Cheers, Luc

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attilathethumb Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: west wales Posts: 20	here is mine Attached Images

12-09-2010, 07:25 PM	#858
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by KjetilH My newest addition: Came with a K24/3.5 (on camera), a K50/1.4 and a K105/2.8. The fifty isn't much to show off (, but the camera itself is fully working and the other two lenses could be new from the box. Certainly well used, but some 'exercise' helped it loosen up. Even the ASA dial is quite allright. Is the serial number by any chance 7107878? (still wondering where my K2 ended up; I sold it in Oslo in 1981)

12-10-2010, 01:01 AM	#859
KjetilH Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 309	It would be a fun coincidence, but the serial numbers don't match. I'll keep an eye out, though, there aren't many K-series SLRs on the Norwegian used market, much less K2s.

12-10-2010, 01:21 AM	#860
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady Hey, I used to have one of those. It's possible I still do, actually, it'll just have been in some relative's attic since, well, erf, about half my life ago, if I didn't give it away before I bailed. Since it was mentioned, though, I've been wondering if anyone's got a good source for a Bay 1 hood. Maybe nice and old but not collectey-priced, or if anyone's ever tried the plastic ones you can get on Ebay. Plastic may be OK, cause the thing'll probably end up in my pocket a fair bit. Got one of these, now: Wow! Nice camera! Family passed along the C version to me...just need some time and some film....

12-11-2010, 05:33 AM	#862
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I finally took a pic of the ZX-L - these kind of cameras just don't float my boat as subjects, they aren't lookers like some vintage gear Compare that to a couple of vintage beauties:

12-11-2010, 10:22 AM	#863
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster I finally took a pic of the ZX-L - these kind of cameras just don't float my boat as subjects, they aren't lookers like some vintage gear You are so right! I was looking at my Kiev 4A (Ukrainian Contax clone, ca. 1961), this morning and was thinking that it has so much more character than even my 70s vintage SLRs. I think I should probably do a portrait of both it and the FED-2 (ca. 1963) today. Steve

12-11-2010, 06:05 PM	#864
trd300gt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 206	Originally posted by Nesster I finally took a pic of the ZX-L - these kind of cameras just don't float my boat as subjects, they aren't lookers like some vintage gear After seeing you post up your ZX-L, I finally got the courage to post my ZX-5

12-11-2010, 10:27 PM	#866
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Quick photo of my most recent film camera: I'll probably end up liquidating some 35mm bodies to make room for it.

12-12-2010, 05:10 AM	#867
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Lovely cameras, Steve, there's something about those Russian RF's that's enticing, usually the lines are beautiful and the innards are assembled like tractors Here's the Fed 3 (note the high tech lever advance) with the panda industar and the Jupiter 12 that will soon be Steve's The P645 is such a dear - here's a series I took yesterday for my user review entry (using the preset Macro-Takumar 50/4)

12-12-2010, 08:02 AM	#868
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Nesster I finally took a pic of the ZX-L - these kind of cameras just don't float my boat as subjects, they aren't lookers like some vintage gear No, and from all everyone writes, it is supposed to break down sometime, but It is the only film camera I own on which a DA lens works just like it does on a DSLR--vignetting aside. Still, it is not the first one I reach for.

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12-12-2010, 09:09 AM	#870
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by GeneV No, and from all everyone writes, it is supposed to break down sometime, but It is the only film camera I own on which a DA lens works just like it does on a DSLR--vignetting aside. Still, it is not the first one I reach for. I still have to convince myself to take the MZ-5N out even with the FA Limited on....