Old Timers

StanW · 09-29-2009, 03:50 PM

Is anyone still using an original K from way back in the 50's? Mine is still clicking strongly, and boasts an assortment of screw-mount lenses including a 135mm Rodenstock Yronar.

raymeedc · 09-29-2009, 04:13 PM

Not quite that far back, but I'm still using my SV3. It was CLA'd about three years ago, but still going strong. It shares M42 lens mount duties with a "newer" Spotmatic, Spotmatic F, & an *istDS.

woof · 09-29-2009, 04:45 PM

Welcome Stan! nice to have you aboard!

Originally posted by StanW

Is anyone still using an original K from way back in the 50's? Mine is still clicking strongly, and boasts an assortment of screw-mount lenses including a 135mm Rodenstock Yronar.

Here's mine... I also have an AP and an S that I shoot... I have an auto takumar 105 and 135 to go with this as well as a very nice 35mm f/2.3 and a 35mm f/3.5. I shot a roll of Reala 100 (36 exp) this past weekend.

woof

Mike Cash · 09-30-2009, 02:26 AM

Not quite as far back as the K, but I use an S2 and an SV.

straightshooter · 09-30-2009, 07:07 AM

I have an AP but don't shoot with it that much. I did shoot most of a roll of Kodachrome 64 a few weeks ago with an S1a using only the Sunny F/16 Rule. I did almost bid on a K the other day on e-bay but let the time slip away and missed it.

CW

**Buffy** · 09-30-2009, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by StanW

Is anyone still using an original K from way back in the 50's? Mine is still clicking strongly, and boasts an assortment of screw-mount lenses including a 135mm Rodenstock Yronar.

By this poll, at least 3 people here use a K:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/70207-body-count-poll.html

Blue · 09-30-2009, 09:29 AM

I have a K and matching "zebra" lens. I have an auto-tak 35mm f3.5 and Takumar 135mm f3.5 to go with this. In addition, I have two H3, SV, and a black SV.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/65875-vintage-m42-k-pure-sweetness.html

StanW · 09-30-2009, 02:25 PM

Thanks for your r eplies. It's good to know that old Pentaxes never die, npr do they fade away. On its last outing I was using my Auto-Takumar 85mm 1.8, with excellent results.

lesmore49 · 09-30-2009, 03:14 PM

I still have my original S1a..bought new in '68. I still use it occasionally..it's a great little camera...did I mention it's reliable and durable.

09-29-2009, 03:50 PM	#1
StanW Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51	Old Timers Is anyone still using an original K from way back in the 50's? Mine is still clicking strongly, and boasts an assortment of screw-mount lenses including a 135mm Rodenstock Yronar.

09-30-2009, 07:50 AM	#6
Buffy Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Posts: 389	Original K Originally posted by StanW Is anyone still using an original K from way back in the 50's? Mine is still clicking strongly, and boasts an assortment of screw-mount lenses including a 135mm Rodenstock Yronar. By this poll, at least 3 people here use a K: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/70207-body-count-poll.html

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09-29-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
raymeedc Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 951	Not quite that far back, but I'm still using my SV3. It was CLA'd about three years ago, but still going strong. It shares M42 lens mount duties with a "newer" Spotmatic, Spotmatic F, & an *istDS.

09-29-2009, 04:45 PM	#3
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Welcome Stan! nice to have you aboard! Originally posted by StanW Is anyone still using an original K from way back in the 50's? Mine is still clicking strongly, and boasts an assortment of screw-mount lenses including a 135mm Rodenstock Yronar. Here's mine... I also have an AP and an S that I shoot... I have an auto takumar 105 and 135 to go with this as well as a very nice 35mm f/2.3 and a 35mm f/3.5. I shot a roll of Reala 100 (36 exp) this past weekend. woof

09-30-2009, 02:26 AM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Not quite as far back as the K, but I use an S2 and an SV.

09-30-2009, 07:07 AM	#5
straightshooter Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Forest Park, Georgia/Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 633	I have an AP but don't shoot with it that much. I did shoot most of a roll of Kodachrome 64 a few weeks ago with an S1a using only the Sunny F/16 Rule. I did almost bid on a K the other day on e-bay but let the time slip away and missed it. CW

09-30-2009, 09:29 AM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I have a K and matching "zebra" lens. I have an auto-tak 35mm f3.5 and Takumar 135mm f3.5 to go with this. In addition, I have two H3, SV, and a black SV. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/65875-vintage-m42-k-pure-sweetness.html

09-30-2009, 02:25 PM	#8
StanW Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51 Original Poster	Thanks for your r eplies. It's good to know that old Pentaxes never die, npr do they fade away. On its last outing I was using my Auto-Takumar 85mm 1.8, with excellent results.

09-30-2009, 03:14 PM	#9
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	I still have my original S1a..bought new in '68. I still use it occasionally..it's a great little camera...did I mention it's reliable and durable.

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