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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-30-2021, 04:45 PM
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Thanks for your knowledge!! I am now thinking of selling my Pentax stuff.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-29-2021, 06:35 PM
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Shooting in daylight. One frame is perfect, then a few of the same scene will be very underexposed. Later, exposures are back to normal.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-28-2021, 04:32 PM
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I have two very nice ESII bodies and various lenses that I thought worked fine! Recent film processing indicates that some exposures are fine, then the next few frames of the same scene are very underexposed!! The meter indicates correctly, but exposures are WAY OFF! Almost to the point of not being exposed. What gives!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
11-18-2021, 05:39 PM
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All of my SMC lenses react the same way. I have about 8 from 24mm to 200mm. Great info! I also have a few versions of the Russian Helios 44. I will check them in stop down mode. For now, I will simply adust my ASA to 1280 when using 400 speed film.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
11-18-2021, 07:52 AM
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The meter is smooth and responsive. But why the discrepancy from open aperture m I mode and stop down mode?
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
11-18-2021, 06:05 AM
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I have a very nice F that works fine, but the meter has me baffled. I have tried a variety of batteries and meter gets power. I'm using variety of SMC Pentax lenses.
When using the camera in full aperture mode, I have to set my ASA 2 stops faster to get an accurate reading. In stop down mode, the meter is dead on at normal ASA setting. What is going on ?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-09-2021, 02:06 PM
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Thanks! So......Stop down metering only. I presume the ESII bodies would have to be in stop down mode to meter.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-09-2021, 01:00 PM
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I just received a mint set of extension tubes for my Pentax. These are M42 mount with pins to connect to aperture. What is metering method with my Spotmatic F or my ESII bodies? It seems the meter on my Spotmatic F functions only when I activate the stop down button on the camera body. I was hoping the pin connection would allow full aperture metering! Maybe not..I am especially curious about using on my ESII bodies. Thanks!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-22-2020, 05:43 PM
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Anyone compared the Russian 300mm against the Pentax 300mm? I have the Russian version and it seems very good optically, but awkward to use. I am more interested in the optical comparison between the two. I am considering a Pentax just because of the more convenient use with metering, etc. Thanks.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-20-2020, 10:22 AM
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Just found a Spotmatic at an estate sale with a 50mm 1.4 lens....Cheap! Focusing through the finder is very odd! The image is soft. The camera and lens is in very nice shape. ALL glass is clean. Not sure how to diagnose. I have tried my other lenses and same look. Mirror is clean. Any ideas?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-03-2020, 05:51 PM
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Thanks! I will check the manual. I presume that stop down metering should be accurate with my Russian Helios lenses. I need to check against my handheld meters. I do not think my batteries are suspect. I have tried every battery combo out there and the meter responds the same.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
05-03-2020, 07:18 AM
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When metering at open aperture (Auto) my reading is off my 2 stops, but when I meter in stop down mode, the reading is accurate. I am using smc lenses and they seem to couple well with the body. What is going on here? Thanks!
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-25-2020, 03:04 PM
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I LOVED my MX, but had to add the winder so it could fit my hands! The MX was tiny compared to the Canon F1 I had been used to. For a Canon body, I LOVE my EOS 650! It is light and does everything I want. It even has auto film advance. I bought a different grip that allows a cable release . You may want the 620 model. Very cheap on Ebay for a clean one. Good luck!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-20-2020, 04:27 PM
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Does the micro prism in the view finder clear up completely at infinity? None of my lenses do that.
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Forum: Sold Items
01-09-2020, 06:07 PM
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I am ready to buy!! Body Only. Please let me know final bill for body and shipping to Kansas City, Mo. 64113. USA. I have Paypal. Thanks!
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Forum: Sold Items
01-03-2020, 09:25 PM
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I am still interested , but I need to know if ALL functions are good. Meter accurate with Auto, No light leaks, Clear viewfinder with no desilvering, I will be using this camera and do not want any issues. I am only interested in Body Only. Please let me know and what your bottom dollar is. Shipping price to US is an issue. I have purchased a lens from you a while back was satisfied with your integrity . Thanks! Jim
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-19-2019, 06:28 PM
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I have just purchased a macro bellows for my Pentax screw mount .. I have a number of fine SMC lenses, including a 50mm Macro. Any have experience with macro using other lenses on the bellows? The will be my Winter project to shoot stuff around the house. Thanks!
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
12-09-2019, 04:18 PM
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I like to shoot around our house, our neighborhood and friend's backyards. I always carry a camera. This was shot at half time during a Kansas City Chiefs game on TV. Never know what will catch your eye while heading to the outhouse.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-28-2019, 06:27 AM
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Thanks for the link on the 35mm f3.5! It may help. I found a disassembly page for a 50mm 1.4 Super Takumar on a Chris Sherlock site. I would post here, but not sure how. When I have time and patience, I may open my lens up and see what's up. My easiest solution was to buy another lens on Ebay last night. Thanks again.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-27-2019, 03:09 PM
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If I were to take the front plate off what then? Anyone have any diagrams or instructions for disassembly for this lens or one similar?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-26-2019, 06:17 PM
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I have a very nice Super-Multi-Coated 50mm F1.4 (8 blade) (screw mount) that has an annoying wiggly front barrel. The front element does not move, but the barrel that surrounds it , holding the filter and hood wiggle. It appears it needs tightening somewhere behind the focus ring. Any easy fix? I can put up with it, but annoying and hope it does not fall off entirely some day! Thanks for any help on this.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-07-2019, 05:15 PM
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I just tried meter with MR-9, 625A, and 357/76 batteries and all read 1.5 stops off. I will adjust ASA accordingly. Not perfection, but ballpark. You can only scan and fix so much.
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I have tried MR-9, 625A and 357/76 batteries and all read 1.5 stops off.. I will adjust my ASA accordingly. I am in the ballpark so I can at least anticipate what I will get. You cannot scan and fix a negative 1.5 stops off and expect to get anything good.
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Thanks, but I know perfection is unreasonable, but I am in the the ballpark now. You cannot expect to scan and fix a negative 1.5 stops off and get anything like you shot! I have compared today the MR-9, 625A and 357/76 batteries and all read 1.5 stop off. I will adjust ASA accordingly and bracket if possible.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-05-2019, 05:13 PM
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I'm not sure what's going on, but in lower light conditions, the meter is more accurate! There may be some sort of linear metering issue with my cameras and not the battery. Later.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-05-2019, 04:40 PM
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Hopefully, you have not ordered one yet! I just received my MR-9 adapter today and no change in my meter accuracy . I just wasted $33.00, but that 's how it goes in our desperate search for perfection.
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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
11-04-2019, 09:44 AM
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Trying to enter raffle with an image, when attaching, I get a window saying Error 404. What can I do to enter?
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