Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
03-19-2024, 07:50 PM
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My ME Super does the same thing. The meter is not controlling the speed. I don't use it anymore, but prefer the Pentax MX or KX or KM as they don't have temperamental electronics.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-10-2024, 03:36 AM
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I would like to nominate this photo
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
03-10-2024, 03:35 AM
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I would like to nominate this photo
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-10-2024, 03:34 AM
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I would like to nominate this photo
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
03-08-2024, 09:12 PM
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Good information there. I think the sound is more of a ring than a ping. You are brave pulling apart a LX.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
03-03-2024, 10:51 PM
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As they say, you are having a ball. :-)
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
02-27-2024, 11:22 PM
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Thanks for the information, you are obviously skilled and handy. I just don't see myself getting in over my head on something I know little about. I have three functioning S models (two in pristine condition) so there is no practical need, in particularly in the case of the K, to risk damaging the cameras. I also have five various functioning Spotmatics remaining in my collection. My non functioning cameras will perhaps one day justify repair, and find someone who knows how to do it. In the meantime I enjoy their presence as a representation of an era. Thanks again.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
02-25-2024, 04:58 PM
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From where I am. 79 is young. Enjoy your enthusiasm for photography once again.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-25-2024, 04:51 PM
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Excellent pictures. It seems you don't accept that you must have the latest gear in order to be able to take wonderful pictures. Good work.
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
02-25-2024, 04:47 PM
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Quality all around. Look after it.
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
02-24-2024, 12:21 AM
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Indeed, but I have managed to cut my collection 50%. I love them all; very few duplicates.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-21-2024, 06:52 AM
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I think you can fix that. Unscrew the retaining screw which has two holes in it. Use some pointy needle nose plyers, or a compass divider to fit in the holes. Once off, lift the lever off and see if you can put in back on in a different position to straighten it to vertical.
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Forum: Vintage Cameras and Equipment
02-20-2024, 11:25 PM
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Wonderful collection. It helps that you are proficient at servicing them. The earlier S series are also lovely, but curtains are old, and I think hard to find. I have some SVs a mint "K" serviced by Erik, but it too has lost a curtain strap dried out fabric and glue.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
02-18-2024, 09:27 PM
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:)Enjoy your K1, you obviously have good Pentax taste, but don't forget to kiss your MX occasionally as well.:)
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-14-2024, 09:02 PM
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There is the danger of mindsets brought up in the throwaway generation. Looking for a cheaper way to make something through the use of modern materials and technology is loaded with pitfalls. I would not exchange my 2010 Audi Quatro for the newest model for this reason. A Mercedes (or BMW) made in the eighties was longer lasting than modern versions which have constant electronic "upgrades". After 10 years all the electronics are outdated and likely to fail, and when they do, good luck finding a ten year old computer module.
My hope is that they avoid camera electronics as much as possible for this reason. There is a tactile satisfaction in relating to wheels and cogs compared to circuit boards - even my watches have gears and springs. After all, the whole point of a mechanical camera is the it is mechanical.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-11-2024, 06:33 PM
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Good one, and nice to see the foliage.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
02-05-2024, 06:55 PM
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Yikes, I wonder if that is the least of your problems getting this into working condition. As for your question, I can only speculate, but would try the needle way first.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
02-02-2024, 08:17 PM
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Welcome to this great Forum. Those are lovely photos. You have good taste in cameras.
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Forum: General Talk
01-21-2024, 08:30 PM
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In flight, trim is used to relieve the holding pressure on the controls, so that one can remove hands or feet from the controls, and the plane will continue in the desired path. On the first generation airliners, trims were manual, usually knobs or wheels. If one had a failed engine, rudder trim was dialed in to take the pressure off the leg holding against the asymmetry. When landing, the non-flying pilot would gradually centre the trim in keeping with the reducing power on the flare..
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
01-04-2024, 07:47 PM
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Fixed I hope ---------- Post added 05-01-24 at 12:47 ----------
I think it is fixed now Tony ---------- Post added 05-01-24 at 12:49 ----------
Thanks for the reply. Obviously dealing with attachments is too complicated for me.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-02-2024, 03:07 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I have reported it to the moderator. The image was loaded as an attachment, and shows for me, but I was unable to copy it to the "Film" thread.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
01-02-2024, 01:07 AM
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