Good Camera for Lensbaby?

brofkand · 04-01-2010, 07:52 PM

Hello all,

I have just ordered a Lensbaby Muse and plan to use it, predominately, with my K-7. However, I am in the market for a good film SLR to use the lens with as well.

I currently have a Nikon FG that I love, but will probably sell (or keep, it's an elegant camera). I also have a few older Pentax lenses (both AF and MF) that I use with my K-7, and would like compatibility with those.

I would like to spend as little as possible. Any pointers?

Thanks!

titrisol · 04-01-2010, 11:18 PM

Any pentax camera will suit you since the lensbaby has no controls
BUT I think a P30 or P3 can be had for next to nothign and will work just fine with old and new lenses.

Nesster · 04-02-2010, 04:06 AM

I bought a Lensbaby 1.0 way back, in K mount, and it works well with the Zx-10 and Program Plus. These cameras meter better with it than the K100D. Of course Mike Cash bought his in screw mount, which is what I wish I'd done

You might be interested:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/95970-free-zx-10-pz-20-a.html

Steinback · 04-02-2010, 01:42 PM

I wouldn't have thought to pick up a screw mount model (if I were looking for a Lensbaby) but that's a great idea if you are intending to use it on several camera mounts.

brofkand · 04-02-2010, 08:52 PM

By the time I saw the free cameras, they were gone. Thanks anyway!

Nesster · 04-03-2010, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Steinback

I wouldn't have thought to pick up a screw mount model (if I were looking for a Lensbaby) but that's a great idea if you are intending to use it on several camera mounts.

Unfortunately no Lensbaby screwmounts any more... and they don't seem to be plentiful used either.

04-01-2010, 07:52 PM	#1
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836	Good Camera for Lensbaby? Hello all, I have just ordered a Lensbaby Muse and plan to use it, predominately, with my K-7. However, I am in the market for a good film SLR to use the lens with as well. I currently have a Nikon FG that I love, but will probably sell (or keep, it's an elegant camera). I also have a few older Pentax lenses (both AF and MF) that I use with my K-7, and would like compatibility with those. I would like to spend as little as possible. Any pointers? Thanks!

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04-01-2010, 11:18 PM	#2
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,852	Any pentax camera will suit you since the lensbaby has no controls BUT I think a P30 or P3 can be had for next to nothign and will work just fine with old and new lenses.

04-02-2010, 04:06 AM	#3
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I bought a Lensbaby 1.0 way back, in K mount, and it works well with the Zx-10 and Program Plus. These cameras meter better with it than the K100D. Of course Mike Cash bought his in screw mount, which is what I wish I'd done You might be interested: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/95970-free-zx-10-pz-20-a.html

04-02-2010, 01:42 PM	#4
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	I wouldn't have thought to pick up a screw mount model (if I were looking for a Lensbaby) but that's a great idea if you are intending to use it on several camera mounts.

04-02-2010, 08:52 PM	#5
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836 Original Poster	By the time I saw the free cameras, they were gone. Thanks anyway!

04-03-2010, 03:57 AM	#6
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by Steinback I wouldn't have thought to pick up a screw mount model (if I were looking for a Lensbaby) but that's a great idea if you are intending to use it on several camera mounts. Unfortunately no Lensbaby screwmounts any more... and they don't seem to be plentiful used either.