Super Program: Latest addition to my collection

**ismaelg** · 07-15-2009, 06:36 AM

Hello,

OK, I think I have it wrong here. I'll soon have more bodies than lenses

I think I got lucky on this one. This was on ebay and the description said "as is" because the seller had no idea if it was working or not and had no batteries to test it. So I was the only bidder.
Final price? 99 cents!!! plus shipping.

I just got it, put batteries and it seems to be in PERFECT working order. Timer, LCD, meter, shutter etc. all seem to work. As soon as I get the chance I'll put my Takumar A-28-80 on it and a test roll.

Thanks,

Nesster · 07-15-2009, 06:56 AM

WOW what a find, what a bargain! These are some of my favorite cameras, I have the Pgm Plus and wouldn't mind a Super Pgm myself.

Buddha Jones · 07-15-2009, 07:48 AM

Whats the dif between the super program and the super-a?

**ismaelg** · 07-15-2009, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Whats the dif between the super program and the super-a?

Not 100% sure but I think they are the same. Just different names for different markets.

Thanks,

deadwolfbones · 07-15-2009, 08:02 AM

The Super Program is my favorite late-model Pentax body. Love it!

Jonson PL · 07-15-2009, 08:10 AM

Congrats. Looks great and in excellent shape too

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Whats the dif between the super program and the super-a?

One was for the European market, one was for the US

Venturi · 07-15-2009, 08:24 AM

I love my Super Program (see avatar). It's my "noisy cricket" on its own with the A28/2.8 and an impressive hand-cannon with its motor drive A and the A70-210/4

raymeedc · 07-15-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Whats the dif between the super program and the super-a?

Same camera..... Super Program was sold as such in the Americas, while it was labeled the Super A in Europe.

raymeedc · 07-15-2009, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Hello,

Final price? 99 cents!!! plus shipping.

I hate to tell you this, but you've been taken. This camera sells regularly everywhere for less than 90 cents..... shipping included.

Blue · 07-15-2009, 12:38 PM

This is my 2nd favorite K-mount body. I keep thinking about selling mine but talk myself out of it. In addition to build quality there are 2 main reasons; the 1st reason is the 1/2000 shutter speed and the 2nd is the ttl flash capability.

As far as 99 cents goes . . .

Andi Lo · 07-16-2009, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by raymeedc

I hate to tell you this, but you've been taken. This camera sells regularly everywhere for less than 90 cents..... shipping included.

Don't worry, I'm green with envy as well...

raymeedc · 07-16-2009, 04:13 PM

I had one up until quite recently. It was in mint condition, acquired attached to a gorgeous Pentax 35-105 F:3.5 "A" zoom I was bidding on & won on Ebay. Being the best & most advanced of that eras compact line, I kept it for a few months hoping I might find a use for it but, as I shoot manually exclusively, & already own own & shoot with a few Spotmatics, a KX, & an MX, it was just gathering dust. Consequently, I sold it on Craigslist for $100 with a Pentax 50mm f:2. Great camera though, if that's what you're looking for.

Nick Siebers · 07-16-2009, 08:32 PM

I think the Super Program is my favorite Pentax film body. I go back and forth with my MZ-S. Most of all I love using Tv mode and a DA40 - what a compat set-up!

99 cents is a GREAT price, as you know. Mine was $25 with an A 50/1.7 - not too bad either!

Steve Beswick · 07-17-2009, 01:02 AM

99 cents huh - maybe I'll stop worrying about the mirror foam in mine.

Seriously though - it is an incedibly versital body and I think you are going to love it.

Bruiser · 07-17-2009, 08:48 AM

I prefer a totally Manual Body.

07-15-2009, 06:36 AM	#1
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Super Program: Latest addition to my collection Hello, OK, I think I have it wrong here. I'll soon have more bodies than lenses I think I got lucky on this one. This was on ebay and the description said "as is" because the seller had no idea if it was working or not and had no batteries to test it. So I was the only bidder. Final price? 99 cents!!! plus shipping. I just got it, put batteries and it seems to be in PERFECT working order. Timer, LCD, meter, shutter etc. all seem to work. As soon as I get the chance I'll put my Takumar A-28-80 on it and a test roll. Thanks,

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Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	WOW what a find, what a bargain! These are some of my favorite cameras, I have the Pgm Plus and wouldn't mind a Super Pgm myself.

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Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Whats the dif between the super program and the super-a?

07-15-2009, 07:59 AM	#4
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681 Original Poster	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Whats the dif between the super program and the super-a? Not 100% sure but I think they are the same. Just different names for different markets. Thanks,

07-15-2009, 08:02 AM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	The Super Program is my favorite late-model Pentax body. Love it!

07-15-2009, 08:10 AM	#6
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Congrats. Looks great and in excellent shape too Originally posted by Buddha Jones Whats the dif between the super program and the super-a? One was for the European market, one was for the US

07-15-2009, 08:24 AM	#7
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	I love my Super Program (see avatar). It's my "noisy cricket" on its own with the A28/2.8 and an impressive hand-cannon with its motor drive A and the A70-210/4

07-15-2009, 10:46 AM	#8
raymeedc Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 951	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Whats the dif between the super program and the super-a? Same camera..... Super Program was sold as such in the Americas, while it was labeled the Super A in Europe.

07-15-2009, 10:49 AM	#9
raymeedc Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 951	Originally posted by ismaelg Hello, Final price? 99 cents!!! plus shipping. I hate to tell you this, but you've been taken. This camera sells regularly everywhere for less than 90 cents..... shipping included.

07-15-2009, 12:38 PM	#10
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	This is my 2nd favorite K-mount body. I keep thinking about selling mine but talk myself out of it. In addition to build quality there are 2 main reasons; the 1st reason is the 1/2000 shutter speed and the 2nd is the ttl flash capability. As far as 99 cents goes . . .

07-16-2009, 08:12 AM	#11
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by raymeedc I hate to tell you this, but you've been taken. This camera sells regularly everywhere for less than 90 cents..... shipping included. Don't worry, I'm green with envy as well...

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07-16-2009, 04:13 PM	#12
raymeedc Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 951	I had one up until quite recently. It was in mint condition, acquired attached to a gorgeous Pentax 35-105 F:3.5 "A" zoom I was bidding on & won on Ebay. Being the best & most advanced of that eras compact line, I kept it for a few months hoping I might find a use for it but, as I shoot manually exclusively, & already own own & shoot with a few Spotmatics, a KX, & an MX, it was just gathering dust. Consequently, I sold it on Craigslist for $100 with a Pentax 50mm f:2. Great camera though, if that's what you're looking for.

07-16-2009, 08:32 PM	#13
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I think the Super Program is my favorite Pentax film body. I go back and forth with my MZ-S. Most of all I love using Tv mode and a DA40 - what a compat set-up! 99 cents is a GREAT price, as you know. Mine was $25 with an A 50/1.7 - not too bad either!

07-17-2009, 01:02 AM	#14
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	99 cents huh - maybe I'll stop worrying about the mirror foam in mine. Seriously though - it is an incedibly versital body and I think you are going to love it.

07-17-2009, 08:48 AM	#15
Bruiser New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 22	I prefer a totally Manual Body.