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cooltouch · 07-17-2019, 06:18 PM

Question, if it takes four LR44s, and since you're not a fan of them, wouldn't a single 6v PX28 fit? That's the battery that the Canon A-series and New F-1 use, as well as the Pentax 67 and Bronica ETR-series. Unfortunately, it isn't as commonplace as it used to be, but it is still widely available online, at least.

**tonyzoc** · 07-17-2019, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by cooltouch

Question, if it takes four LR44s, and since you're not a fan of them, wouldn't a single 6v PX28 fit? That's the battery that the Canon A-series and New F-1 use, as well as the Pentax 67 and Bronica ETR-series. Unfortunately, it isn't as commonplace as it used to be, but it is still widely available online, at least.

No...the 4 aren't stacked, they're side by side.

**gofour3** · 07-18-2019, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by cooltouch

Question, if it takes four LR44s, and since you're not a fan of them, wouldn't a single 6v PX28 fit?

Originally posted by tonyzoc

No...the 4 aren't stacked, they're side by side.

Yep same setup as the ME-F.

Phil.

womble · 07-24-2019, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by arnold

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This is the third 'auto' variation of the last Spotmatic, the first automatic Pentax SLR. Even without the four LR44 batteries, (which fit under the lens mount) manual speeds 1/60 and above are available. The chrome models are rarer than the black I understand. This one is in good condition and working well. I am not a fan of the four button cells it requires, and am happier with the non automatic SP F.

I have an ESII like that too. I bought it for spares and repair and Eric breathed new life into it. I thought it was dead a couple of years back when it started playing up, so I put it to one side. Recently, I loaded it with some new silver oxide batteries and it was fine. I did, however, find there was a half used roll of film in it. I finished the roll, and sent it off to be developed. Much to my horror I found that I had started that roll at the end of 2013! Needless to say, the colours were a bit off...!

I'm now happily using my ES with BW film and my ESII with colour.

Happy days...

Last edited by womble; 08-03-2019 at 11:37 PM.

Peter61uk · 07-24-2019, 01:04 PM - **2 Likes**

I have a K1000 with a 55mm lens on it. It’s simple, no fancy bits Andes what it says on the tin..... I’m still trying to work out why I might need lots of gadgets, lenses and more than one camera? I use a couple of filters and have produced some cracking images.

Peter

ccbloodworth · 07-31-2019, 11:39 AM - **5 Likes**

I found an ME on eBay in its original packaging, with its original paperwork. I'm about 92% sure it'd never been fired before. Put some batteries in and the meter works like a champ. Shutter sounds fine. Seals all look great.
Only have the M 50mm 1.7 for now.

I'm excited to get a roll through it.

**gofour3** · 08-01-2019, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by ccbloodworth

I found an ME on eBay in its original packaging, with its original paperwork. I'm about 92% sure it'd never been fired before. Put some batteries in and the meter works like a champ. Shutter sounds fine. Seals all look great.
Only have the M 50mm 1.7 for now.

I'm excited to get a roll through it.

Beautiful condition!

Enjoy,

Phil.

Jonathan Mac · 08-02-2019, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by ccbloodworth

I found an ME on eBay in its original packaging, with its original paperwork. I'm about 92% sure it'd never been fired before. Put some batteries in and the meter works like a champ. Shutter sounds fine. Seals all look great.
Only have the M 50mm 1.7 for now.

I'm excited to get a roll through it.

Even if it's never been used, the light seals may have degraded to gunk. I'd check them over before loading a roll. Enjoy.

ccbloodworth · 08-02-2019, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

ven if it's never been used, the light seals may have degraded to gunk. I'd check them

I checked 'em all out and they appear to be fine. Still springy and solid!

stevebrot · 08-02-2019, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by ccbloodworth

Seals all look great.

Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

If the seals are good, that is a good indication that the camera has been serviced or that it has been stored in a controlled, oxygen-poor, environment. That is a good thing and does not negate the great condition of the camera or other indications of very-little-use.

Congratulations!

Steve

Jonathan Mac · 08-04-2019, 02:17 AM - **5 Likes**

K2DMD + K 50mm f/1.4 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

builttospill · 09-18-2019, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

K2DMD + K 50mm f/1.4 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

I sure like the K2 DMD. Looks like you have a great copy.

stevebrot · 09-19-2019, 11:32 AM - **5 Likes**

I took delivery of this Spotmatic F with SMC Takumar 50/1.4 yesterday. It turned out to be in better condition than I anticipated, though it is needs a CLA to address shutter, mirror and other lubrication issues. Amazingly, the battery cap and chamber are pristine. In the background is a genuine soft-snoot everready case that responded well to shoe polish, though it is still pretty worn around the edges. There is a "hippie" strap too.

Pentax K-3, KMZ Helios-44K-4 58/2.0

Cross-posted on "Your latest acquisition" thread.

Steve

**Jacquot** · 09-19-2019, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I took delivery of this Spotmatic F with SMC Takumar 50/1.4 yesterday. It turned out to be in better condition than I anticipated, though it is needs a CLA to address shutter, mirror and other lubrication issues. Amazingly, the battery cap and chamber are pristine. In the background is a genuine soft-snoot everready case that responded well to shoe polish, though it is still pretty worn around the edges. There is a "hippie" strap too.

Pentax K-3, KMZ Helios-44K-4 58/2.0

Cross-posted on "Your latest acquisition" thread.

Steve

My first Pentax kit exactly...with the regular strap.

Swift1 · 09-19-2019, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I took delivery of this Spotmatic F with SMC Takumar 50/1.4 yesterday. It turned out to be in better condition than I anticipated, though it is needs a CLA to address shutter, mirror and other lubrication issues. Amazingly, the battery cap and chamber are pristine. In the background is a genuine soft-snoot everready case that responded well to shoe polish, though it is still pretty worn around the edges. There is a "hippie" strap too.

Pentax K-3, KMZ Helios-44K-4 58/2.0

Cross-posted on "Your latest acquisition" thread.

Steve

Check out that lens' serial number

Very cool kit. I have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic F and SMC Takumar 55/1.8, both of which my friend bought new in 1976. Both are in beautiful condition.

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07-17-2019, 06:18 PM	#3391
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Question, if it takes four LR44s, and since you're not a fan of them, wouldn't a single 6v PX28 fit? That's the battery that the Canon A-series and New F-1 use, as well as the Pentax 67 and Bronica ETR-series. Unfortunately, it isn't as commonplace as it used to be, but it is still widely available online, at least.

07-17-2019, 06:37 PM	#3392
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by cooltouch Question, if it takes four LR44s, and since you're not a fan of them, wouldn't a single 6v PX28 fit? That's the battery that the Canon A-series and New F-1 use, as well as the Pentax 67 and Bronica ETR-series. Unfortunately, it isn't as commonplace as it used to be, but it is still widely available online, at least. No...the 4 aren't stacked, they're side by side.

07-18-2019, 07:00 AM	#3393
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by cooltouch Question, if it takes four LR44s, and since you're not a fan of them, wouldn't a single 6v PX28 fit? Originally posted by tonyzoc No...the 4 aren't stacked, they're side by side. Yep same setup as the ME-F. Phil.

07-24-2019, 04:42 AM	#3394
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by arnold [/url][/IMG] This is the third 'auto' variation of the last Spotmatic, the first automatic Pentax SLR. Even without the four LR44 batteries, (which fit under the lens mount) manual speeds 1/60 and above are available. The chrome models are rarer than the black I understand. This one is in good condition and working well. I am not a fan of the four button cells it requires, and am happier with the non automatic SP F. I have an ESII like that too. I bought it for spares and repair and Eric breathed new life into it. I thought it was dead a couple of years back when it started playing up, so I put it to one side. Recently, I loaded it with some new silver oxide batteries and it was fine. I did, however, find there was a half used roll of film in it. I finished the roll, and sent it off to be developed. Much to my horror I found that I had started that roll at the end of 2013! Needless to say, the colours were a bit off...! I'm now happily using my ES with BW film and my ESII with colour. Happy days... Last edited by womble; 08-03-2019 at 11:37 PM.

07-24-2019, 01:04 PM - 2 Likes	#3395
Peter61uk New Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Egham, Surrey Posts: 10	I have a K1000 with a 55mm lens on it. It’s simple, no fancy bits Andes what it says on the tin..... I’m still trying to work out why I might need lots of gadgets, lenses and more than one camera? I use a couple of filters and have produced some cracking images. Peter

08-01-2019, 07:52 AM	#3397
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by ccbloodworth I found an ME on eBay in its original packaging, with its original paperwork. I'm about 92% sure it'd never been fired before. Put some batteries in and the meter works like a champ. Shutter sounds fine. Seals all look great. Only have the M 50mm 1.7 for now. I'm excited to get a roll through it. Beautiful condition! Enjoy, Phil.

08-02-2019, 02:03 AM	#3398
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by ccbloodworth I found an ME on eBay in its original packaging, with its original paperwork. I'm about 92% sure it'd never been fired before. Put some batteries in and the meter works like a champ. Shutter sounds fine. Seals all look great. Only have the M 50mm 1.7 for now. I'm excited to get a roll through it. Even if it's never been used, the light seals may have degraded to gunk. I'd check them over before loading a roll. Enjoy.

08-02-2019, 11:56 AM	#3399
ccbloodworth New Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 2	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac ven if it's never been used, the light seals may have degraded to gunk. I'd check them I checked 'em all out and they appear to be fine. Still springy and solid!

08-02-2019, 02:55 PM	#3400
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ccbloodworth Seals all look great. Welcome to the Pentax Forums! If the seals are good, that is a good indication that the camera has been serviced or that it has been stored in a controlled, oxygen-poor, environment. That is a good thing and does not negate the great condition of the camera or other indications of very-little-use. Congratulations! Steve

08-04-2019, 02:17 AM - 5 Likes	#3401
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	K2DMD + K 50mm f/1.4 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

09-18-2019, 06:03 PM	#3402
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac K2DMD + K 50mm f/1.4 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr I sure like the K2 DMD. Looks like you have a great copy.

09-19-2019, 11:32 AM - 5 Likes	#3403
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I took delivery of this Spotmatic F with SMC Takumar 50/1.4 yesterday. It turned out to be in better condition than I anticipated, though it is needs a CLA to address shutter, mirror and other lubrication issues. Amazingly, the battery cap and chamber are pristine. In the background is a genuine soft-snoot everready case that responded well to shoe polish, though it is still pretty worn around the edges. There is a "hippie" strap too. Pentax K-3, KMZ Helios-44K-4 58/2.0 Cross-posted on "Your latest acquisition" thread. Steve

09-19-2019, 01:57 PM	#3404
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by stevebrot I took delivery of this Spotmatic F with SMC Takumar 50/1.4 yesterday. It turned out to be in better condition than I anticipated, though it is needs a CLA to address shutter, mirror and other lubrication issues. Amazingly, the battery cap and chamber are pristine. In the background is a genuine soft-snoot everready case that responded well to shoe polish, though it is still pretty worn around the edges. There is a "hippie" strap too. Pentax K-3, KMZ Helios-44K-4 58/2.0 Cross-posted on "Your latest acquisition" thread. Steve My first Pentax kit exactly...with the regular strap.

09-19-2019, 02:57 PM	#3405
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by stevebrot I took delivery of this Spotmatic F with SMC Takumar 50/1.4 yesterday. It turned out to be in better condition than I anticipated, though it is needs a CLA to address shutter, mirror and other lubrication issues. Amazingly, the battery cap and chamber are pristine. In the background is a genuine soft-snoot everready case that responded well to shoe polish, though it is still pretty worn around the edges. There is a "hippie" strap too. Pentax K-3, KMZ Helios-44K-4 58/2.0 Cross-posted on "Your latest acquisition" thread. Steve Check out that lens' serial number Very cool kit. I have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic F and SMC Takumar 55/1.8, both of which my friend bought new in 1976. Both are in beautiful condition.