Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
12-09-2009, 11:49 AM
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Hi Just a suggestion here . Get a good quality HAZE or POLARIZING Filter and a couple of lens hoods, one collapsible and one petal and stop getting paranoid about lens flare, it happens, use YOUR FLAIR.
Maybe try a comparison with some black and white old stock film , be wasteful. POST some photos.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-06-2009, 03:07 AM
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What a great buy. The lens caps are selling for $10 each in Europe and I just sold a spare !.4 for just under £80.00 (yes pounds sterling)to Portugal, where there seems to be a massive interest in all things vintage Pentax.Why is that?
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-05-2009, 06:06 PM
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Finally here is a picture of the M42 adaptor on an ME super
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-05-2009, 04:57 PM
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Not quite sure what you mean by' more comfortable '. Tried both ME super and Spomatic SP today, handheld. Both felt right.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-05-2009, 04:52 PM
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Hi SMC. This adaprtor is opening up my choices both between the MEs and Spotmatics and my next purchase of DSLR. What to buy as a used PENTAX DSLR? Would it seem crazy to base my choice of DSLR body around the adaptor + my favourite 1.4 /50mm TAK as a starter into my digital learning curve.I am leaning towards a used K10. My experience todate has been with a OPTIO 330gs which I use on a daily basis and is a great litte camera for record shots, but I want to move up a grade. What should I budget for a starter DSLR? Thanks in advance.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-03-2009, 01:00 AM
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Thanks for dating it . Yes they are so unobtrusive and although I am great SPOTMATIC fan I tend to reach for the ME's and with the adaptor all my Takumars are to hand.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-03-2009, 12:50 AM
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Yes BKRL a bargain indeed. Need to put a film in and get shooting. Like your OULU shots. I went through there in 1959 on a scandinavian lakeside camping trip, EERY at night and amazing unmade roads. Had a 'paxette' in those days.The quality of light was fantastic.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-02-2009, 05:31 PM
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I just had delivery of an MG which I bought with two other bodies on a whim off Ebay for £30.00' it was sold for spares but apart from needing a replacement viewfinder surround and a loose battery cover it is all working. Will I get away with 2xs LR 44 batteries as I see you mention S76 ?. Ive fitted an eye shield temporarily so that is a practical discuise while I source a replacement. I plan to fit an adaptor and then use it as a second body with B&W film loaded and a Sigma XQ f 1;3.5 39-80 zoom as my prime lens. Do you think this will work as a pairing or am I going to have the same problems you experienced with the 35-70.I really want to use it as a point and shoot as it was intended and use up ddsome outdated film I have . Again any tips I like high contrast images for grainy enlargements. Let me have yoyr thoughts
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-02-2009, 03:32 PM
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Hi PETER. You have solved the problem and were absolutely right first shot, It is a removable adaptor unlike any of the previous ones I have seen or bought, which are really wide flanged. What confused me was that it looked so integral with the body, very NEAT design, beautifully made. I will put it on my treasured f 1.4 TAK, so yes I think I got a bargain @ £12.50 +postage and I have a SPARE BODY AS WELLl if any one is interested.
So I can put this to bed and say thanks for all your help.Oh finally mine doesn't just say
' Pentax' it has the ASAHI PENTAX engraving. Now there's a thing for the perfectionists. Can anyone date it ?.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-02-2009, 09:38 AM
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Hi peter It is exactly as the photo above and seems to work OK as you rightly say it does connect . I still wonder if this was a factory model.The body no is 3007518 and everything else is standard ME super
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-02-2009, 09:15 AM
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Hi J.K. That is exactly it so presumably as it is branded as Pentax was it a factory supply or a modification ? Also does this make it just useful or does it have a value above the £30.00 I paid for it. AND THANKS ALL YOU GUYS IT IS MY FIRST POST AND YOU GOT IT IN ONE. BRILLIANT
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
12-02-2009, 03:24 AM
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HI IAM A NEWBIE who has today acquired a PENTAX ME SUPER with an original factory fitted M42 screw mount . Can you folks tell me if this an unusal find. It means I can use all my old Taks without any hassle. Was this an admission by Pentax that we liked the screwmounts and the lenses?.
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