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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
09-28-2019, 08:08 AM
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Found this little nice camera at a fleamarket, the owner said it is dead, lightmeter didn't work and it didn't wind..
sounds familiar, right? :lol: well, I took it nonetheless for 15 bucks, thats a non brainer. I thought I could use it for part as I already have a working chrome ME super, I planned to switch top and bottom cover from that black one with my chrome ones..
at home I saw the reason why the lightmeter 'was dead'..the mirror was stuck in the upward position. Also the winder didn't catch.
I didn't want to damage it, so I didin't force the mirror to come down, I had the feel that it was a good camera, not dead.
instead I screw off the bottom plate and watched the winding mechanism closely. The is a metal tounge that, when I carefully forced back, the cycle of the winding finally completed, the shutter popped up, and the mirror came down. So, it worked actually!
The lightmeter worked without a problem, and the screen was in top condition, better than on my chrome ME Super, surprise!
Ok, one problem solved. I noticed after the 10th time I used the winder it actually did crank and I was able to release the shutter.
I just went on and cranked and cranked, carefully and slowly, but firmly, at least 100 times..:lol:
then it worked after every 5th time..then every second time..then every time..after I slowly cranked it half way, then to the end.
now it works every time.:cool:
I shot a test roll yesterday, but AFTER 36 shots I realized the little bottom rewind knob down under was IN! no wonder.
so almost 30 double exposures!! I just forgot after the assembly to reattach the little rewind knob properly..now it's fine.
I attached a multi exposure . . very interesting abstract art..
I love this camera..I have a MX,too, but the manual buttons on the super are much better than the shutter time dial, I think I will sell my MX..
so, if you have the same problem, take your time, and try it..maybe it work for your ME super, too..
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
09-28-2019, 07:25 AM
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cut pieces from a cheap mouse pad..I use this also als mirror dampers..
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
09-28-2019, 04:24 AM
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Voigtländer Avus 6,5x9 plate camera from 1923 used with Ilford Delta Pro 100
Pentax ME super 35mm with Agfa APX100
Rolleicord V 6x6 with Ilford Delta Pro 100
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-17-2019, 06:45 AM
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another question..I want to use a L Bracket for my vintage Pentaxes, K1000 and the ME ..I ordered an universal one, where you can shift the screw in the middle.
recommendations?
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-17-2019, 01:18 AM
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I just finished a roll with the ME, it's a blast, easy to work with..I love the simple compensation dial im combination with just the shutter, much better than to fumble around with the timings..and the metal shutter, great.
got additionally a winder ME II, it is quite handy but I prefer without it , setting it all manually, film advance etc..
I really was looking for a MX but it doesn't have this compensation dial, if the MX had it, it would be my perfect camera..
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-16-2019, 04:12 AM
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that makes sense..I thought there is something not working..
thanx
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
08-16-2019, 03:07 AM
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is it normal for the Pentax ME light meter only to work in AUTO mode? I dont get any LED indications on 100X or B(ulb).
batteries are fresh.
otherwise it works..yesterday I got the Winder ME II and its fun..
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-20-2018, 03:38 AM
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I have never seen a mart that sold lens caps..ever ;) ..and on ebay these are almost as expensive as the lenses..:lol:
so maybe I´ll give that Mengs a try ..
the advantage is you can put your cam plus lens on the table without damaging, when its reating on the edge of the metal hood, not the lens.
---------- Post added 07-20-18 at 03:39 AM ----------
I have never seen a mart that sold lens caps..ever ;) ..and on ebay these are almost as expensive as the lenses..:lol:
so maybe I´ll give that Mengs a try ..
the advantage is you can put your cam plus lens on the table without damaging, when its resting on the edge of the metal hood, not the lens.
---------- Post added 07-20-18 at 03:41 AM ----------
oops..double..
how can I modify posts? I only can reply..
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-19-2018, 11:51 PM
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I wonder what lens hoods originally came with my 35mm/3,5 and 55mm/1,8 because there seem to be different ones out there. I´m not talking bout the Auto-Taks, which are different..So far I found three different ones for 35mm:
the 55mm ( 1,8/ 2)seem to have only one hood
I'm looking for cheap replacements, so the Mengs look nice and are metal ones but maybe a bit too long for an APS-C..? Of course you could sand them down a bit ;) ..and also the 3-in-one rubbber ones with 49 mm screw -ins..
or a Mengs wideangle one
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-19-2018, 10:27 AM
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arizona, what a place on earth..wow..I bet you have some hundereds awesome landscape shots..
Prosit
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-19-2018, 09:55 AM
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hey, thanks..I will do that..I bet your hometown has to offer many beautiful areas as well ;)..
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-18-2018, 11:14 AM
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well actually I have no Pentax cam..I have an EOS700 but use mostly vintage Pentax Takumar lenses..I`m still new to the M42 adapting thing but it is really fun. Compared to the stock Canon lenses I get really interesting and different results..;)
cheers
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-18-2018, 09:08 AM
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taken with my Eos 700D and the 55/1,8 Takumar.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
07-18-2018, 09:02 AM
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Hi, I am Andreas. I am a fine artist and graphic designer from munich. lurking around the forums and reviews and now finally I registered.. really enjoy reading and your helpful answers..:cool:
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