Introduce your... film Pentax!

revdocjim · 04-13-2012, 07:32 AM

Well that's good news because after taking the photos I mounted my SMC 50/1.4 and hope to run some film through it tomorrow. I'll be taking several lenses along.

stevebrot · 04-13-2012, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by revdocjim

Today I found a very nice SV for about $25. Everything seems to work just fine. I like the fact that it doesn't need any batteries.

I think I am going to have to hate you! I would have paid 3x that much just to get the lens!

Steve

unixrevolution · 04-13-2012, 07:53 AM

My newest, a 645.

I bought it the 645 at a pawn shop, where it had been languishing since Christmas. They thought it was broken because the 645 refuses to fire or meter unless film is in it

They started off at 400 before christmas, but I offered $150 and they took it. Got the camera, lens, insert, and lens cap for that money. I've had 4 rolls through it so far and she shoots beautifully.

Here she is posing with some of her sisters. The Super Program i got on eBay attatched to a 28mm lens, the LX I found for $200 along with another camera, some crap lenses and a flash, and the ME Super was purchased brand new in 1982 by my father because he wanted to use it to take pictures of his new son...me.

I'll have more of my film Pentax family, including my MX, my K1000, my screwmount cameras, and the point and shoots.

stevebrot · 04-13-2012, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

the LX I found for $200 along with another camera

You have GripTac on your LX? How do you like it? I have been tempted to cover a couple of my rangefinder bodies with the stuff.

Steve

revdocjim · 04-14-2012, 05:24 AM

Congratulations on the 645. It's a wonderful tool and feels so good in the hand. Just for the record, if you were going to take a photo of it in pieces you should have removed the grip too. The reason behind making it removable is a complete mystery to me, and the original is the only one with that feature... but it is still there! Makes you wonder if they had plans for alternative grips in the beginning.

Jüri · 04-15-2012, 09:49 AM

Here's my old new MZ-5. It has convenient retro controls and it looks nice. The lack of DoF preview and selectable AF points don't really bother me, but I don't think I can live without simple exposure lock that it doesn't have. I'll probably replace it with a MZ-5n.

stevebrot · 04-15-2012, 09:01 PM

A couple of years back, I was privileged to take my turn with the Sightseeing Screwmount, Pentax SV. I enjoyed the experience so much that I took a second turn the next year. As a result, the seed of desire was planted and about a month ago I took delivery of an SV all my own. The camera and lens were both in pretty rough shape with evidence of mistreatment, water, and fungal damage. Fortunately, we have Eric and he was able to put the body back in working condition. Both action and appearance are MUCH better now. Thank you Eric!

Here is the camera in its first formal portrait:

The lens on the camera is not the one that came with it (fungal damage on that one). Notice that the aperture ring on the Super-Takumar 55/1.8 is numbered in the reverse direction of later models. F/1.8 is on the far left. I thought at first that I might have purchased some sort of Frankenlens (body of the earlier 2nd version Auto-Takumar with a bezel from a Super-Tak), but a quick bit of Google work yielded several images of similar construction. I guess I should ask Adam to update the PF lens review database to add this variant.

Whether this is an very early transitional Super-Tak or some sort of throw-back is anyone's guess.

I also got a Super-Tak 28/3.5 to go with the SV. When I made my purchase, I was unaware that there are TWO versions of the 28/3.5. One is compact with 49mm filter threads like the one that I totally enjoyed on the Sightseer. The other is much more "substantial" with 58mm filter threads. Do I need to say that I ended up with the larger version? Here is a photo of the lucky pair:

Just take a look at the size of that front element! I am a bit concerned, however about the 28/3.5. I was unable to get consistently good results during a little shooting earlier today on the K10D. The lens is free of fungus and the glass is clear except for a few cleaning marks on the rear and one of the inner elements (yes, it apparently had been "serviced" at some point...marks on the rear element retainer support the notion). I am hoping that I was simply missing focus or some such.

Steve

kaiserz · 04-15-2012, 09:26 PM

I can't believe I haven't introduce mine yet!!!

Here he is, My Program Plus.

twitch · 04-15-2012, 09:28 PM

I've got another MZ-S jetting it's way to me to replace my dead MZ-S whose AF motor decided to make noises like a jackhammer instead of a denist drill

Once my dead MZ-S is fixed (hopefully within a of couple of months) I guess I'll have to sell one, or keep it as a backup? Hmmm.

**gofour3** · 04-15-2012, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

A couple of years back, I was privileged to take my turn with the Sightseeing Screwmount, Pentax SV. I enjoyed the experience so much that I took a second turn the next year. As a result, the seed of desire was planted and about a month ago I took delivery of an SV all my own. The camera and lens were both in pretty rough shape with evidence of mistreatment, water, and fungal damage. Fortunately, we have Eric and he was able to put the body back in working condition. Both action and appearance are MUCH better now. Thank you Eric!

Here is the camera in its first formal portrait:

The lens on the camera is not the one that came with it (fungal damage on that one). Notice that the aperture ring on the Super-Takumar 55/1.8 is numbered in the reverse direction of later models. F/1.8 is on the far left. I thought at first that I might have purchased some sort of Frankenlens (body of the earlier 2nd version Auto-Takumar with a bezel from a Super-Tak), but a quick bit of Google work yielded several images of similar construction. I guess I should ask Adam to update the PF lens review database to add this variant.

Whether this is an very early transitional Super-Tak or some sort of throw-back is anyone's guess.

I also got a Super-Tak 28/3.5 to go with the SV. When I made my purchase, I was unaware that there are TWO versions of the 28/3.5. One is compact with 49mm filter threads like the one that I totally enjoyed on the Sightseer. The other is much more "substantial" with 58mm filter threads. Do I need to say that I ended up with the larger version? Here is a photo of the lucky pair:

Just take a look at the size of that front element! I am a bit concerned, however about the 28/3.5. I was unable to get consistently good results during a little shooting earlier today on the K10D. The lens is free of fungus and the glass is clear except for a few cleaning marks on the rear and one of the inner elements (yes, it apparently had been "serviced" at some point...marks on the rear element retainer support the notion). I am hoping that I was simply missing focus or some such.

Steve

Nice, looks like SV is dressed up wearing a corsage and ready for it's prom night.

Phil.

stevebrot · 04-15-2012, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Nice, looks like SV is dressed up wearing a corsage and ready for it's prom night.

Phil.

Yep...I have started including props in my camera porn, partially to add elements of interest and partially to lend scale.

Steve

newpentaxman · 04-15-2012, 10:45 PM

Originally posted by kaiserz

I can't believe I haven't introduce mine yet!!!

Here he is, My Program Plus.

very nice! tis one of my favorites. i have a few of these...

newpentaxman · 04-15-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by twitch

I've got another MZ-S jetting it's way to me to replace my dead MZ-S whose AF motor decided to make noises like a jackhammer instead of a denist drill

Once my dead MZ-S is fixed (hopefully within a of couple of months) I guess I'll have to sell one, or keep it as a backup? Hmmm.

if you can afford it keep it for backup..

ElStellino · 04-16-2012, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by kaiserz

I can't believe I haven't introduce mine yet!!!

Here he is, My Program Plus.

Nice!! No actually, beautiful!

unixrevolution · 04-16-2012, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

You have GripTac on your LX? How do you like it? I have been tempted to cover a couple of my rangefinder bodies with the stuff.

I do, and I like it. It looks nice and has a very grippy feel, though honestly I haven't actually felt the griptac itself that much since I usually keep the LX in its bespoke leather ever-ready case, for protection. Not that it did much good...there's a big scrape-dent behind the winder.

Steve

Originally posted by revdocjim

Congratulations on the 645. It's a wonderful tool and feels so good in the hand. Just for the record, if you were going to take a photo of it in pieces you should have removed the grip too. The reason behind making it removable is a complete mystery to me, and the original is the only one with that feature... but it is still there! Makes you wonder if they had plans for alternative grips in the beginning.

I wondered about the removable grip myself. I tried unscrewing it when I first got the camera and it seemed reticent to come off, so rather than fight with it and risk damage for no good reason, I just left it.

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04-13-2012, 07:32 AM	#1621
revdocjim Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mt. Akagi, Gunma Prefecture Posts: 374	Well that's good news because after taking the photos I mounted my SMC 50/1.4 and hope to run some film through it tomorrow. I'll be taking several lenses along.

04-13-2012, 07:50 AM	#1622
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by revdocjim Today I found a very nice SV for about $25. Everything seems to work just fine. I like the fact that it doesn't need any batteries. I think I am going to have to hate you! I would have paid 3x that much just to get the lens! Steve

04-13-2012, 07:53 AM	#1623
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	My newest, a 645. I bought it the 645 at a pawn shop, where it had been languishing since Christmas. They thought it was broken because the 645 refuses to fire or meter unless film is in it They started off at 400 before christmas, but I offered $150 and they took it. Got the camera, lens, insert, and lens cap for that money. I've had 4 rolls through it so far and she shoots beautifully. Here she is posing with some of her sisters. The Super Program i got on eBay attatched to a 28mm lens, the LX I found for $200 along with another camera, some crap lenses and a flash, and the ME Super was purchased brand new in 1982 by my father because he wanted to use it to take pictures of his new son...me. I'll have more of my film Pentax family, including my MX, my K1000, my screwmount cameras, and the point and shoots.

04-13-2012, 07:35 PM	#1624
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by unixrevolution the LX I found for $200 along with another camera You have GripTac on your LX? How do you like it? I have been tempted to cover a couple of my rangefinder bodies with the stuff. Steve

04-14-2012, 05:24 AM	#1625
revdocjim Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mt. Akagi, Gunma Prefecture Posts: 374	Congratulations on the 645. It's a wonderful tool and feels so good in the hand. Just for the record, if you were going to take a photo of it in pieces you should have removed the grip too. The reason behind making it removable is a complete mystery to me, and the original is the only one with that feature... but it is still there! Makes you wonder if they had plans for alternative grips in the beginning.

04-15-2012, 09:49 AM	#1626
Jüri Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tartu, Estonia Posts: 83	Here's my old new MZ-5. It has convenient retro controls and it looks nice. The lack of DoF preview and selectable AF points don't really bother me, but I don't think I can live without simple exposure lock that it doesn't have. I'll probably replace it with a MZ-5n.

04-15-2012, 09:01 PM	#1627
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	A couple of years back, I was privileged to take my turn with the Sightseeing Screwmount, Pentax SV. I enjoyed the experience so much that I took a second turn the next year. As a result, the seed of desire was planted and about a month ago I took delivery of an SV all my own. The camera and lens were both in pretty rough shape with evidence of mistreatment, water, and fungal damage. Fortunately, we have Eric and he was able to put the body back in working condition. Both action and appearance are MUCH better now. Thank you Eric! Here is the camera in its first formal portrait: The lens on the camera is not the one that came with it (fungal damage on that one). Notice that the aperture ring on the Super-Takumar 55/1.8 is numbered in the reverse direction of later models. F/1.8 is on the far left. I thought at first that I might have purchased some sort of Frankenlens (body of the earlier 2nd version Auto-Takumar with a bezel from a Super-Tak), but a quick bit of Google work yielded several images of similar construction. I guess I should ask Adam to update the PF lens review database to add this variant. Whether this is an very early transitional Super-Tak or some sort of throw-back is anyone's guess. I also got a Super-Tak 28/3.5 to go with the SV. When I made my purchase, I was unaware that there are TWO versions of the 28/3.5. One is compact with 49mm filter threads like the one that I totally enjoyed on the Sightseer. The other is much more "substantial" with 58mm filter threads. Do I need to say that I ended up with the larger version? Here is a photo of the lucky pair: Just take a look at the size of that front element! I am a bit concerned, however about the 28/3.5. I was unable to get consistently good results during a little shooting earlier today on the K10D. The lens is free of fungus and the glass is clear except for a few cleaning marks on the rear and one of the inner elements (yes, it apparently had been "serviced" at some point...marks on the rear element retainer support the notion). I am hoping that I was simply missing focus or some such. Steve

04-15-2012, 09:26 PM	#1628
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	I can't believe I haven't introduce mine yet!!! Here he is, My Program Plus.

04-15-2012, 09:28 PM	#1629
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	I've got another MZ-S jetting it's way to me to replace my dead MZ-S whose AF motor decided to make noises like a jackhammer instead of a denist drill Once my dead MZ-S is fixed (hopefully within a of couple of months) I guess I'll have to sell one, or keep it as a backup? Hmmm.

04-15-2012, 09:42 PM	#1630
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by stevebrot A couple of years back, I was privileged to take my turn with the Sightseeing Screwmount, Pentax SV. I enjoyed the experience so much that I took a second turn the next year. As a result, the seed of desire was planted and about a month ago I took delivery of an SV all my own. The camera and lens were both in pretty rough shape with evidence of mistreatment, water, and fungal damage. Fortunately, we have Eric and he was able to put the body back in working condition. Both action and appearance are MUCH better now. Thank you Eric! Here is the camera in its first formal portrait: The lens on the camera is not the one that came with it (fungal damage on that one). Notice that the aperture ring on the Super-Takumar 55/1.8 is numbered in the reverse direction of later models. F/1.8 is on the far left. I thought at first that I might have purchased some sort of Frankenlens (body of the earlier 2nd version Auto-Takumar with a bezel from a Super-Tak), but a quick bit of Google work yielded several images of similar construction. I guess I should ask Adam to update the PF lens review database to add this variant. Whether this is an very early transitional Super-Tak or some sort of throw-back is anyone's guess. I also got a Super-Tak 28/3.5 to go with the SV. When I made my purchase, I was unaware that there are TWO versions of the 28/3.5. One is compact with 49mm filter threads like the one that I totally enjoyed on the Sightseer. The other is much more "substantial" with 58mm filter threads. Do I need to say that I ended up with the larger version? Here is a photo of the lucky pair: Just take a look at the size of that front element! I am a bit concerned, however about the 28/3.5. I was unable to get consistently good results during a little shooting earlier today on the K10D. The lens is free of fungus and the glass is clear except for a few cleaning marks on the rear and one of the inner elements (yes, it apparently had been "serviced" at some point...marks on the rear element retainer support the notion). I am hoping that I was simply missing focus or some such. Steve Nice, looks like SV is dressed up wearing a corsage and ready for it's prom night. Phil.

04-15-2012, 10:07 PM	#1631
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by gofour3 Nice, looks like SV is dressed up wearing a corsage and ready for it's prom night. Phil. Yep...I have started including props in my camera porn, partially to add elements of interest and partially to lend scale. Steve

04-15-2012, 10:45 PM	#1632
newpentaxman Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 218	Originally posted by kaiserz I can't believe I haven't introduce mine yet!!! Here he is, My Program Plus. very nice! tis one of my favorites. i have a few of these...

04-15-2012, 10:46 PM	#1633
newpentaxman Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 218	Originally posted by twitch I've got another MZ-S jetting it's way to me to replace my dead MZ-S whose AF motor decided to make noises like a jackhammer instead of a denist drill Once my dead MZ-S is fixed (hopefully within a of couple of months) I guess I'll have to sell one, or keep it as a backup? Hmmm. if you can afford it keep it for backup..

04-16-2012, 01:12 AM	#1634
ElStellino Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 110	Originally posted by kaiserz I can't believe I haven't introduce mine yet!!! Here he is, My Program Plus. Nice!! No actually, beautiful!

04-16-2012, 06:04 AM	#1635
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by stevebrot You have GripTac on your LX? How do you like it? I have been tempted to cover a couple of my rangefinder bodies with the stuff. I do, and I like it. It looks nice and has a very grippy feel, though honestly I haven't actually felt the griptac itself that much since I usually keep the LX in its bespoke leather ever-ready case, for protection. Not that it did much good...there's a big scrape-dent behind the winder. Steve Originally posted by revdocjim Congratulations on the 645. It's a wonderful tool and feels so good in the hand. Just for the record, if you were going to take a photo of it in pieces you should have removed the grip too. The reason behind making it removable is a complete mystery to me, and the original is the only one with that feature... but it is still there! Makes you wonder if they had plans for alternative grips in the beginning. I wondered about the removable grip myself. I tried unscrewing it when I first got the camera and it seemed reticent to come off, so rather than fight with it and risk damage for no good reason, I just left it.