Introduce your... film Pentax!

**asaru** · 02-03-2011, 09:56 PM

Here are the two cameras I've played with forever, photographed by their big ol' Uncle SL who's just moved in for his dotage. His cyclops-eye is old with cataracts and he can only see things from 1 or 1.5 metres away. Even so, he lent them his lens cap and if you look from a little further out you can see the ol' pentax smiley.

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Tord · 02-05-2011, 08:59 AM

Oh,

I returned to Pentax via the K-x (still very much OK - now usually used together with my 400 Takumar), and then the K-7 (a darling in good light), and the K-5 (simply amazing!), but wanted a FF camera, so the choice I settled for was a well used SFX, which can handle most modern lenses (not those with OIS, like my Sigma 120-400). As yet I've only tested a few of my lenses, and naturally all FAs works brilliantly, and the DA18-55 is OK, if you don't go to the widest settings, which also is true for the 10-24 Tamron. The DA21 is pretty bad (much like the kit lens at its wide end), while the DA40 is OK. With none of my longer lenses, like my Tamron 70-200/2.8, or the wife's DA50-135, I've had any issues ay all.

Have a few other lenses I have not tested, but on the average, all work well down to 20mm, if available (except the DA21).

Eventually found a supplier in France of rechangable 2CR5 (aka DL245) batteries, so that's what I use!

GeneV · 02-05-2011, 02:40 PM

I've found the DA21 far from perfect on film, but not as bad as I expected. Those corners are can be cropped or corrected to some extent in Photoshop. Still, with the excellent M20in the stable, I am not as tempted by the DA21 as I might otherwise be.

tm01 · 02-05-2011, 03:03 PM

Long time reader; first poster.

and now the LX:

stevebrot · 02-06-2011, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by violini

tm01
Please edit and re-type the long useless list. You mess up the thread.

I think maybe this is some sort of forum bug?

Steve

newpentaxman · 02-06-2011, 08:05 PM

I just purchased off of Ebay a Vivitar series 1 19-35 lens thats brand new.I just got my income tax back and I told myself that I wasn't going to spend it on frivolous things. Alright..would you say that this was a frivolous purchase or that I really needed this lens....anyone?

tm01 · 02-07-2011, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by violini

tm01
Please edit and re-type the long useless list. You mess up the thread.

The long useless string was unintentional. I think it was some sort of bug either with the forum or firefox4 beta. I did see it on screen with ff4b so I switched and posted with Iron. If it was still there it is more likely although not necessarily a forum bug.
Right now I do not see it on this page so I cannot edit it out.

Tried to reply to the mod directly but security restrictions prevent that.

Edit: it just reappeared. Looks like it is a ff4b issue only. I'll submit a bug to them.

**Thomas Backa** · 02-09-2011, 02:06 PM

Have a cigar (from your own supply of course), I just had triplets.

zelovoc · 02-09-2011, 03:00 PM

do you have any idea why i can`t change aperture? it`s stuck on f1.8 (maximum)

KjetilH · 02-10-2011, 05:42 AM

I suggest you make a new thread. A tip is to take off the lens and check if the aperture feeler lever (right side when looking at the mirror) is stuck. It may need a CLA or some light cleaning.

Repost:

unixrevolution · 02-10-2011, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by Thomas Backa

Have a cigar (from your own supply of course), I just had triplets.

You have three LX's and you can't even give me a bloody cigar?

Good thing I don't smoke anyhow.

**Thomas Backa** · 02-10-2011, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

You have three LX's and you can't even give me a bloody cigar?

These three were all bought since October, can't afford any cigars. Especially since a K-5 landed today. :-)

garythesnail · 02-21-2011, 12:00 PM

I'll would post a photo of my rough old Black MX and soon-to-be-delivered (hopefully in working order) silver ME Super bought for its unremarkable but hopefully flexible 28-80 non-SMC lens were both these items not woefully outclassed by a lot of the hardware shown in this thread!

Being busy at work and at home means precious little time for getting away from the house, enjoying a walk and catching whatever tickles my fancy on film - still only on roll No.3 of 36 exp. film since getting the MX at Christmas - shame as we've had some cracking bright/misty mornings of late.

Jimfear · 02-24-2011, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Thomas Backa

Have a cigar (from your own supply of course), I just had triplets.

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

Cuchulainn · 02-24-2011, 05:46 PM

Ohhh, I'm waiting for my latest film pentax... It's technically an SLR (and a film one too!).. But I don't have a lens for it yet... The nerves

I'll post a pic once my baby arrives

02-05-2011, 08:59 AM	#947
Tord Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gothenburg, aka Göteborg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 233	Oh, I returned to Pentax via the K-x (still very much OK - now usually used together with my 400 Takumar), and then the K-7 (a darling in good light), and the K-5 (simply amazing!), but wanted a FF camera, so the choice I settled for was a well used SFX, which can handle most modern lenses (not those with OIS, like my Sigma 120-400). As yet I've only tested a few of my lenses, and naturally all FAs works brilliantly, and the DA18-55 is OK, if you don't go to the widest settings, which also is true for the 10-24 Tamron. The DA21 is pretty bad (much like the kit lens at its wide end), while the DA40 is OK. With none of my longer lenses, like my Tamron 70-200/2.8, or the wife's DA50-135, I've had any issues ay all. Have a few other lenses I have not tested, but on the average, all work well down to 20mm, if available (except the DA21). Eventually found a supplier in France of rechangable 2CR5 (aka DL245) batteries, so that's what I use! Last edited by Tord; 02-05-2011 at 09:19 AM.

02-05-2011, 02:40 PM	#948
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	I've found the DA21 far from perfect on film, but not as bad as I expected. Those corners are can be cropped or corrected to some extent in Photoshop. Still, with the excellent M20in the stable, I am not as tempted by the DA21 as I might otherwise be. Last edited by GeneV; 02-05-2011 at 03:01 PM.

02-05-2011, 03:03 PM	#949
tm01 New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Reno Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	The LX Long time reader; first poster. and now the LX:

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02-03-2011, 09:56 PM	#946
asaru Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Edmonton/Vancouver, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 301	Here are the two cameras I've played with forever, photographed by their big ol' Uncle SL who's just moved in for his dotage. His cyclops-eye is old with cataracts and he can only see things from 1 or 1.5 metres away. Even so, he lent them his lens cap and if you look from a little further out you can see the ol' pentax smiley. Attached Images

02-06-2011, 04:03 PM	#950
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by violini tm01 Please edit and re-type the long useless list. You mess up the thread. I think maybe this is some sort of forum bug? Steve

02-06-2011, 08:05 PM	#951
newpentaxman Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 218	I just purchased off of Ebay a Vivitar series 1 19-35 lens thats brand new.I just got my income tax back and I told myself that I wasn't going to spend it on frivolous things. Alright..would you say that this was a frivolous purchase or that I really needed this lens....anyone?

02-07-2011, 01:28 PM	#952
tm01 New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Reno Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	Originally posted by violini tm01 Please edit and re-type the long useless list. You mess up the thread. The long useless string was unintentional. I think it was some sort of bug either with the forum or firefox4 beta. I did see it on screen with ff4b so I switched and posted with Iron. If it was still there it is more likely although not necessarily a forum bug. Right now I do not see it on this page so I cannot edit it out. Tried to reply to the mod directly but security restrictions prevent that. Edit: it just reappeared. Looks like it is a ff4b issue only. I'll submit a bug to them.

02-09-2011, 02:06 PM	#953
Thomas Backa Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Turku, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	Have a cigar (from your own supply of course), I just had triplets.

02-09-2011, 03:00 PM	#954
zelovoc Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kosice Posts: 80	do you have any idea why i can`t change aperture? it`s stuck on f1.8 (maximum)

02-10-2011, 05:42 AM	#955
KjetilH Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 309	I suggest you make a new thread. A tip is to take off the lens and check if the aperture feeler lever (right side when looking at the mirror) is stuck. It may need a CLA or some light cleaning. Repost:

02-10-2011, 08:54 AM	#956
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by Thomas Backa Have a cigar (from your own supply of course), I just had triplets. You have three LX's and you can't even give me a bloody cigar? Good thing I don't smoke anyhow.

02-10-2011, 11:03 AM	#957
Thomas Backa Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Turku, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	Originally posted by unixrevolution You have three LX's and you can't even give me a bloody cigar? These three were all bought since October, can't afford any cigars. Especially since a K-5 landed today. :-)

02-21-2011, 12:00 PM	#958
garythesnail Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South West Wales Photos: Albums Posts: 82	I'll would post a photo of my rough old Black MX and soon-to-be-delivered (hopefully in working order) silver ME Super bought for its unremarkable but hopefully flexible 28-80 non-SMC lens were both these items not woefully outclassed by a lot of the hardware shown in this thread! Being busy at work and at home means precious little time for getting away from the house, enjoying a walk and catching whatever tickles my fancy on film - still only on roll No.3 of 36 exp. film since getting the MX at Christmas - shame as we've had some cracking bright/misty mornings of late.

02-24-2011, 04:08 PM	#959
Jimfear Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 576	Originally posted by Thomas Backa Have a cigar (from your own supply of course), I just had triplets. 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

02-24-2011, 05:46 PM	#960
Cuchulainn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	Ohhh, I'm waiting for my latest film pentax... It's technically an SLR (and a film one too!).. But I don't have a lens for it yet... The nerves I'll post a pic once my baby arrives