Introduce your... film Pentax!

aiwa · 08-20-2014, 05:43 AM

Couple of my faitful old friends.

And extensive introduction of my film Pentax here: The best camera in the world! Pentax full frame MZ-3 By Aivaras Sidla | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

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Swift1 · 08-20-2014, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by aiwa

Couple of my faitful old friends.

And extensive introduction of my film Pentax here: The best camera in the world! Pentax full frame MZ-3 By Aivaras Sidla | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

Nice cameras, and good article on Steve Huff.
I just recently added a ZX-5n (MZ-5n) to my collection and I've been really impressed with it.

Argenticien · 08-20-2014, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Nice cameras, and good article on Steve Huff.
I just recently added a ZX-5n (MZ-5n) to my collection and I've been really impressed with it.

Agreed, nice article. This may inspire me to get my ZX-5 off the shelf. It was my workhorse camera from new (1997) until about 2000; then I shot almost nothing for a few years; then I found digital (P&S initially). When I went back to film in 2007, I went to rangefinders, medium format, and 1960s-1970s SLRs, and have never shot another role in the ZX-5. Time to change that and adapt some Takumars onto it.

I agree Panorama mode is silly. This was a fad in the 1990s and maybe presaged the multiple frame sizes of APS film. I tried it on my ZX-5, but since it masks one 36x24 frame to about 36x10, which is then enlarged about 10x to make a print, it results in grainy prints reminiscent of 110 film pictures. I suspect if you brought a roll of film with these masked panos to a photofinisher today, they might not know what to do with it, and you'd get normal 15x10 cm prints with the top and bottom showing black masking. If I ever get the urge to try pano again (doubtful), I'll get a 35mm adapter for a MF camera to make proper 60x24 frames.

--Dave

LesDMess · 08-20-2014, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by asiafish

XD11 focusing screens are also interchangeable.

I did make the distinction that they were not user changeable - service center, but I understand it didn't take a complete breakdown to do it. Of course the screen is really bright and contrast so it may not need to be changed. The XD-11 was a homerun for Minolta.

Jonathan Mac · 08-21-2014, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by aiwa

Couple of my faitful old friends.

And extensive introduction of my film Pentax here: The best camera in the world! Pentax full frame MZ-3 By Aivaras Sidla | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

I'd like to try an MZ-3 but they're very rare. Is the build quality any better than the 5N?

aiwa · 08-21-2014, 05:08 AM

MZ-3 has totally same build quality as 5N.

Jonathan Mac · 08-21-2014, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by aiwa

MZ-3 has totally same build quality as 5N.

That's disappointing, I had hoped it would be better.

aiwa · 08-22-2014, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

That's disappointing, I had hoped it would be better.

Then you should look at MZ-S - build quality is definitely better. But its already starting to be too complicated, "zen" is starting to fade away.

Anyway - MZ-5N, MZ-3 has decent build quality, its solid its not to heavy, at least for me.

asiafish · 08-22-2014, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

I did make the distinction that they were not user changeable - service center, but I understand it didn't take a complete breakdown to do it. Of course the screen is really bright and contrast so it may not need to be changed. The XD-11 was a homerun for Minolta.

Just got my XD11 back from CLA. It and my XE-7 are both "like new", as is one of my two Pentax MX bodies. This stuff today costs less than a few fancy lunches, but was like three years of teenager allowance back in the day.

LesDMess · 08-23-2014, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by asiafish

Just got my XD11 back from CLA. It and my XE-7 are both "like new", as is one of my two Pentax MX bodies. This stuff today costs less than a few fancy lunches, but was like three years of teenager allowance back in the day.

I think we need to see these "like new" Minoltas in the "Gear P0rn - post it if you got it" thread . . .

asiafish · 08-24-2014, 07:39 PM

Quick iPhone snaps, sorry for the poor quality.

XE-7

XD11

Chrome MX

Black MX

fearview · 08-25-2014, 08:02 AM - **1 Like**

an A!

---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 10:03 PM ----------

Originally posted by Craftsman

I purchased this Mint Spotmatic about two weeks ago.

BEAUTY!!!

sorry for the caps

Swift1 · 08-25-2014, 09:57 AM

Here's my MZ-L sporting my friend's DA 40/2.8 XS

Trawlerman · 08-25-2014, 11:35 AM

Here is a Pentax Super A that i used as a prop for some product photography on my recent Photography course.
The camera is not mine and actually belongs to the Art department at Hull College. The SMC-M 50 / 1.4 is from my own collection.

This is my spare 50mm that usually sits in my bag along with a DA50. Both great lenses.

---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 07:39 PM ----------

Here's my Pentax SPOTMATIC 1000.
Unfortunately I haven't used as the battery cover is in a bad way and I am unable to remove it. I really should sort it out and shoot with this old bird.

---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 07:41 PM ----------

My Pentax Z1 with a Sigma 50-500

---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 07:48 PM ----------

My Pentax Lens collection. Photo taken way back in 2007 and is now outdated as I have a whole load more of these.

---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 07:52 PM ----------

My late edition K1000

and a Pentax MZ-s with an A50/1.4

**arnold** · 08-25-2014, 10:09 PM

Cross post from Gear Porn. Took a chance on this from a dreadful unfocused picture, but it is in splendid condition with a rather more rare lens.

08-23-2014, 09:26 AM	#2785
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Gear P0rn - post it if you got it Originally posted by asiafish Just got my XD11 back from CLA. It and my XE-7 are both "like new", as is one of my two Pentax MX bodies. This stuff today costs less than a few fancy lunches, but was like three years of teenager allowance back in the day. I think we need to see these "like new" Minoltas in the "Gear P0rn - post it if you got it" thread . . .

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08-20-2014, 05:43 AM	#2776
aiwa New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 11	Couple of my faitful old friends. And extensive introduction of my film Pentax here: The best camera in the world! Pentax full frame MZ-3 By Aivaras Sidla \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Attached Images

08-20-2014, 10:06 AM	#2777
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by aiwa Couple of my faitful old friends. And extensive introduction of my film Pentax here: The best camera in the world! Pentax full frame MZ-3 By Aivaras Sidla \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Nice cameras, and good article on Steve Huff. I just recently added a ZX-5n (MZ-5n) to my collection and I've been really impressed with it.

08-20-2014, 05:49 PM	#2778
Argenticien Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 208	Originally posted by Swift1 Nice cameras, and good article on Steve Huff. I just recently added a ZX-5n (MZ-5n) to my collection and I've been really impressed with it. Agreed, nice article. This may inspire me to get my ZX-5 off the shelf. It was my workhorse camera from new (1997) until about 2000; then I shot almost nothing for a few years; then I found digital (P&S initially). When I went back to film in 2007, I went to rangefinders, medium format, and 1960s-1970s SLRs, and have never shot another role in the ZX-5. Time to change that and adapt some Takumars onto it. I agree Panorama mode is silly. This was a fad in the 1990s and maybe presaged the multiple frame sizes of APS film. I tried it on my ZX-5, but since it masks one 36x24 frame to about 36x10, which is then enlarged about 10x to make a print, it results in grainy prints reminiscent of 110 film pictures. I suspect if you brought a roll of film with these masked panos to a photofinisher today, they might not know what to do with it, and you'd get normal 15x10 cm prints with the top and bottom showing black masking. If I ever get the urge to try pano again (doubtful), I'll get a 35mm adapter for a MF camera to make proper 60x24 frames. --Dave

08-20-2014, 07:55 PM	#2779
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by asiafish XD11 focusing screens are also interchangeable. I did make the distinction that they were not user changeable - service center, but I understand it didn't take a complete breakdown to do it. Of course the screen is really bright and contrast so it may not need to be changed. The XD-11 was a homerun for Minolta.

08-21-2014, 04:08 AM	#2780
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by aiwa Couple of my faitful old friends. And extensive introduction of my film Pentax here: The best camera in the world! Pentax full frame MZ-3 By Aivaras Sidla \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS I'd like to try an MZ-3 but they're very rare. Is the build quality any better than the 5N?

08-21-2014, 05:08 AM	#2781
aiwa New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 11	MZ-3 has totally same build quality as 5N.

08-21-2014, 11:56 PM	#2782
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by aiwa MZ-3 has totally same build quality as 5N. That's disappointing, I had hoped it would be better.

08-22-2014, 01:08 AM	#2783
aiwa New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 11	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac That's disappointing, I had hoped it would be better. Then you should look at MZ-S - build quality is definitely better. But its already starting to be too complicated, "zen" is starting to fade away. Anyway - MZ-5N, MZ-3 has decent build quality, its solid its not to heavy, at least for me.

08-22-2014, 08:54 PM	#2784
asiafish Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 19	Originally posted by LesDMess I did make the distinction that they were not user changeable - service center, but I understand it didn't take a complete breakdown to do it. Of course the screen is really bright and contrast so it may not need to be changed. The XD-11 was a homerun for Minolta. Just got my XD11 back from CLA. It and my XE-7 are both "like new", as is one of my two Pentax MX bodies. This stuff today costs less than a few fancy lunches, but was like three years of teenager allowance back in the day.

08-24-2014, 07:39 PM	#2786
asiafish Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 19	Quick iPhone snaps, sorry for the poor quality. XE-7 XD11 Chrome MX Black MX

08-25-2014, 08:02 AM - 1 Like	#2787
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	an A! ---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 10:03 PM ---------- Originally posted by Craftsman I purchased this Mint Spotmatic about two weeks ago. BEAUTY!!! sorry for the caps

08-25-2014, 09:57 AM	#2788
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Here's my MZ-L sporting my friend's DA 40/2.8 XS

08-25-2014, 11:35 AM	#2789
Trawlerman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hull, Yorkshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210	Here is a Pentax Super A that i used as a prop for some product photography on my recent Photography course. The camera is not mine and actually belongs to the Art department at Hull College. The SMC-M 50 / 1.4 is from my own collection. This is my spare 50mm that usually sits in my bag along with a DA50. Both great lenses. ---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 07:39 PM ---------- Here's my Pentax SPOTMATIC 1000. Unfortunately I haven't used as the battery cover is in a bad way and I am unable to remove it. I really should sort it out and shoot with this old bird. ---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 07:41 PM ---------- My Pentax Z1 with a Sigma 50-500 ---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 07:48 PM ---------- My Pentax Lens collection. Photo taken way back in 2007 and is now outdated as I have a whole load more of these. ---------- Post added 08-25-2014 at 07:52 PM ---------- My late edition K1000 and a Pentax MZ-s with an A50/1.4

08-25-2014, 10:09 PM	#2790
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Cross post from Gear Porn. Took a chance on this from a dreadful unfocused picture, but it is in splendid condition with a rather more rare lens.