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**gofour3** · 03-08-2013, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Phil that is pretty cool.

I had a pink slip in the mailbox today.

No, not that kind.

The pink slip says the PO is holding a box from Eric Hendrickson. My new SuperProgram is in there.

Oh dear. I feel a bout of SMC A-LBA coming on.

I think I'll also send my KX to Eric, as the last CLA was done locally and it was almost 5 years ago.

Looking foward to some pictures of your new camera Paul. Yeah maybe an couple A* lenses!!

Phil.

**monochrome** · 03-08-2013, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

I think I'll also send my KX to Eric, as the last CLA was done locally and it was almost 5 years ago.

Looking foward to some pictures of your new camera Paul. Yeah maybe an couple A* lenses!!

Phil.

Heh. Having satisfied most of my lifetime of Pentax catalog lust I'm rationalizing my collection and supposedly in a de-acquisitioing phase. But I recently wrote that if I should happen across an A*200 Macro ........

I look forward to a Pic of the KX after it receives some Pentaxs,com Magic.

Jonathan Mac · 03-10-2013, 08:14 AM

Wearing it's new A 75mm f/2.8

unixrevolution · 03-11-2013, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Heh. Having satisfied most of my lifetime of Pentax catalog lust I'm rationalizing my collection and supposedly in a de-acquisitioing phase. But I recently wrote that if I should happen across an A*200 Macro ........

I look forward to a Pic of the KX after it receives some Pentaxs,com Magic.

I know which Super Program that is

Post pics when its in hand!

**monochrome** · 03-11-2013, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

I know which Super Program that is

Post pics when its in hand!

I went to the pickup window at 11:08 Saturday morning. There are photos on the cards in my Q and K-01, some sportng the A35~105/3.5 - I just didn't do the deed last night (I had the AF280T in the shoe and TX in the chamber, though).

Swift1 · 03-11-2013, 05:12 PM

Got my black KM back from Eric and just received my K 35/3.5 from member 17dew, so I figured I needed to do an all black K portrait.

The KX and KM were just CLA'd. The KX has a split prism screen.
The K2 hasn't been CLA'd but works great except for an issue with the aperture coupler and on some lenses the meter doesn't know what aperture is selected.

Lurch · 03-11-2013, 05:17 PM

My SP1000

**gofour3** · 03-11-2013, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Got my black KM back from Eric and just received my K 35/3.5 from member 17dew, so I figured I needed to do an all black K portrait.

The KX and KM were just CLA'd. The KX has a split prism screen.
The K2 hasn't been CLA'd but works great except for an issue with the aperture coupler and on some lenses the meter doesn't know what aperture is selected.

Nice set Colton!

Phil.

**monochrome** · 03-11-2013, 08:28 PM

This is my most recent acquisition, from a member. My first "A" camera. I only have this one A lens - - I think the first lens I ever bought on eBay - though it occurs to me I should try my FA's as MF lenses.

The H1a (left) and SV (right) are the two cameras I actually enjoy simply using and of all the cameras and lenses I have this entire kit cost me the least money - less than $100. The CLA's cost more than the actual hardware. When I take one of these somewhere around people I get some funny looks and an occasional question - and once in a while a conversation. Handheld Sekonic Micro-Leader and L398 meters add to the fun.

Swift1 · 03-11-2013, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

This is my most recent acquisition, from a member. My first "A" camera. I only have this one A lens - -I think the first lens I ever bought on eBay..

The A 35-105 was the first lens I ever bought on ebay too!

**monochrome** · 03-11-2013, 09:09 PM

My original plan was to use it with my MESuper and KX and have the K and M 50's and a decent zoom.

We all know how well that idea works (well, I need a 28 - the K35 is sublime, the K105 is sublime, the K135 is sublime, Oh, what the hell).. .

**TomB_tx** · 03-12-2013, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

The H1a (left) and SV (right) are the two cameras I actually enjoy simply using and of all the cameras and lenses I have this entire kit cost me the least money - less than $100.

Very nice! The H1a was my first "enthusiast" camera in about 1965. The Spotmatic was out then, but they marketed all 3 cameras as a tiered offering. Usually you would see the 55 f2.0 on the H1a, the 55 f1.8 (by rumor the same lens not masked down), and the 50 1.4 on the Spotmatic.
I see yours both have the "orange R" rewind knob, which should indicate that they have the newer style stop-down linkage so they can use the 50 f1.4 lens without damaging it. I have one of each type.

**monochrome** · 03-12-2013, 07:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TomB_tx

I see yours both have the "orange R" rewind knob, which should indicate that they have the newer style stop-down linkage so they can use the 50 f1.4 lens without damaging it. I have one of each type.

Thank you for the comment Tom. I've never even seen a 55/2 on eBay or anywhere, but I'm satisified to use what I have this way. If anything I enjoy the 55 more (heresy). I purposely waited to find the later versions of both since I have several S-M-C and SMC 50/1.4's. These Super Tak's were a gift (there are 15 or 20 more lenses in that box).

The SV is user-condition. The H1a is more of a shelf queen, though I do carefully run a roll through now and then.

**TomB_tx** · 03-12-2013, 07:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

If anything I enjoy the 55 more (heresy).

I'm not surprised - that 55 f1.8 largely made the Takumar reputation. The f2.0 was apparently the same lens simply masked to use it as a lower tier offering, much like the S1a actually had the 1/1000 speed - just not shown on the dial. Whenever I use the H1a and 55 f2 I marvel at the results. Depending on what image characteristics you value you can easily prefer the 55 to the 50 f1.4.
Likewise I have both 50 f1.4 K mount and 50 f1.7 (as well as 50 f1.2), and I prefer the f1.7 image to the others.

apathey2131978 · 03-12-2013, 09:34 AM

The 55 f2 is a great lens. It just has a look to it like many of the early Takumars, pre-set and auto.

03-11-2013, 08:28 PM	#2364
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	The newest and the Brother "S" This is my most recent acquisition, from a member. My first "A" camera. I only have this one A lens - - I think the first lens I ever bought on eBay - though it occurs to me I should try my FA's as MF lenses. The H1a (left) and SV (right) are the two cameras I actually enjoy simply using and of all the cameras and lenses I have this entire kit cost me the least money - less than $100. The CLA's cost more than the actual hardware. When I take one of these somewhere around people I get some funny looks and an occasional question - and once in a while a conversation. Handheld Sekonic Micro-Leader and L398 meters add to the fun. Last edited by monochrome; 03-12-2013 at 09:48 AM.

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03-08-2013, 08:09 PM	#2356
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by monochrome Phil that is pretty cool. I had a pink slip in the mailbox today. No, not that kind. The pink slip says the PO is holding a box from Eric Hendrickson. My new SuperProgram is in there. Oh dear. I feel a bout of SMC A-LBA coming on. I think I'll also send my KX to Eric, as the last CLA was done locally and it was almost 5 years ago. Looking foward to some pictures of your new camera Paul. Yeah maybe an couple A* lenses!! Phil.

03-08-2013, 10:07 PM	#2357
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gofour3 I think I'll also send my KX to Eric, as the last CLA was done locally and it was almost 5 years ago. Looking foward to some pictures of your new camera Paul. Yeah maybe an couple A* lenses!! Phil. Heh. Having satisfied most of my lifetime of Pentax catalog lust I'm rationalizing my collection and supposedly in a de-acquisitioing phase. But I recently wrote that if I should happen across an A*200 Macro ........ I look forward to a Pic of the KX after it receives some Pentaxs,com Magic.

03-10-2013, 08:14 AM	#2358
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Wearing it's new A 75mm f/2.8

03-11-2013, 09:59 AM	#2359
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by monochrome Heh. Having satisfied most of my lifetime of Pentax catalog lust I'm rationalizing my collection and supposedly in a de-acquisitioing phase. But I recently wrote that if I should happen across an A*200 Macro ........ I look forward to a Pic of the KX after it receives some Pentaxs,com Magic. I know which Super Program that is Post pics when its in hand!

03-11-2013, 10:22 AM	#2360
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by unixrevolution I know which Super Program that is Post pics when its in hand! I went to the pickup window at 11:08 Saturday morning. There are photos on the cards in my Q and K-01, some sportng the A35~105/3.5 - I just didn't do the deed last night (I had the AF280T in the shoe and TX in the chamber, though).

03-11-2013, 05:12 PM	#2361
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Got my black KM back from Eric and just received my K 35/3.5 from member 17dew, so I figured I needed to do an all black K portrait. The KX and KM were just CLA'd. The KX has a split prism screen. The K2 hasn't been CLA'd but works great except for an issue with the aperture coupler and on some lenses the meter doesn't know what aperture is selected.

03-11-2013, 05:17 PM	#2362
Lurch Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 582	My SP1000

03-11-2013, 06:33 PM	#2363
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by Swift1 Got my black KM back from Eric and just received my K 35/3.5 from member 17dew, so I figured I needed to do an all black K portrait. The KX and KM were just CLA'd. The KX has a split prism screen. The K2 hasn't been CLA'd but works great except for an issue with the aperture coupler and on some lenses the meter doesn't know what aperture is selected. Nice set Colton! Phil.

03-11-2013, 08:47 PM	#2365
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by monochrome This is my most recent acquisition, from a member. My first "A" camera. I only have this one A lens - -I think the first lens I ever bought on eBay.. The A 35-105 was the first lens I ever bought on ebay too!

03-11-2013, 09:09 PM	#2366
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	My original plan was to use it with my MESuper and KX and have the K and M 50's and a decent zoom. We all know how well that idea works (well, I need a 28 - the K35 is sublime, the K105 is sublime, the K135 is sublime, Oh, what the hell).. .

03-12-2013, 06:06 AM	#2367
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by monochrome The H1a (left) and SV (right) are the two cameras I actually enjoy simply using and of all the cameras and lenses I have this entire kit cost me the least money - less than $100. Very nice! The H1a was my first "enthusiast" camera in about 1965. The Spotmatic was out then, but they marketed all 3 cameras as a tiered offering. Usually you would see the 55 f2.0 on the H1a, the 55 f1.8 (by rumor the same lens not masked down), and the 50 1.4 on the Spotmatic. I see yours both have the "orange R" rewind knob, which should indicate that they have the newer style stop-down linkage so they can use the 50 f1.4 lens without damaging it. I have one of each type.

03-12-2013, 07:00 AM - 1 Like	#2368
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by TomB_tx I see yours both have the "orange R" rewind knob, which should indicate that they have the newer style stop-down linkage so they can use the 50 f1.4 lens without damaging it. I have one of each type. Thank you for the comment Tom. I've never even seen a 55/2 on eBay or anywhere, but I'm satisified to use what I have this way. If anything I enjoy the 55 more (heresy). I purposely waited to find the later versions of both since I have several S-M-C and SMC 50/1.4's. These Super Tak's were a gift (there are 15 or 20 more lenses in that box). The SV is user-condition. The H1a is more of a shelf queen, though I do carefully run a roll through now and then.

03-12-2013, 07:34 AM - 1 Like	#2369
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by monochrome If anything I enjoy the 55 more (heresy). I'm not surprised - that 55 f1.8 largely made the Takumar reputation. The f2.0 was apparently the same lens simply masked to use it as a lower tier offering, much like the S1a actually had the 1/1000 speed - just not shown on the dial. Whenever I use the H1a and 55 f2 I marvel at the results. Depending on what image characteristics you value you can easily prefer the 55 to the 50 f1.4. Likewise I have both 50 f1.4 K mount and 50 f1.7 (as well as 50 f1.2), and I prefer the f1.7 image to the others.

03-12-2013, 09:34 AM	#2370
apathey2131978 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rochester Photos: Albums Posts: 73	The 55 f2 is a great lens. It just has a look to it like many of the early Takumars, pre-set and auto.