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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 07-04-2017, 09:32 PM  
K1000 light meter
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 17
Views: 10,941
Weird, both my K1000 workhorses are almost perfect with metering, using cheap modern LR44 batteries. One being an original Made in Japan black edition, and the other being a brown leather SE. I've run slide film through both with nearly every exposure being spot on, and a few being off due to mass light variances. I do know that I had had one a while ago that it was about stop off to where it liked things bright. But when I used it, I was just sunny 16 ruling it. That being said the shot you posted actually looks pretty good, and printable to me, but that's personal preference I guess. Your meter could also be fooled if you're using old M42 glass. My SE can't stand metering with my terribly yellowed Super Tak 50.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 02-10-2017, 07:42 PM  
SP 500 Sticky Mirror
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Haha. All good. That's exactly what I thought at first. Then I rubbed all the mirror gunk off. haha. This seems to be a good fix for it though. Thanks Steve! Should be a good attempt to get it working again.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 02-10-2017, 01:56 PM  
SP 500 Sticky Mirror
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
I don't think so. No foam residue on the mirror, and it's very slightly movable up and down when stuck in the up position, maybe millimeters. I have a feeling it's mechanical, but I didn't know it anybody else had the same problem.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 02-10-2017, 07:25 AM  
SP 500 Sticky Mirror
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Been thinning my collection lately, and found that my SP500's mirror is sticking up now. The camera's cloth shutter moves fine, but the mirror doesn't fall back until about 6-10 exposures. Any idea's what the problem is or even how to fix?

Thanks
Kyle
Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom 12-22-2016, 05:01 PM  
Help! I am terrified of under-fixing and losing everything!
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 20
Views: 2,770
I usually use the powder fix and go for about 7 min. Can't see anything wrong with going for ten though as I used to when I developed in caffenol.
Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom 08-13-2016, 05:27 PM  
Which Manual macro lens good for digitizing film?
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 11
Views: 4,984
I use an Elicar V-HQ 55mm f2.8 Macro. Goes to 1:1 and is some of the sharpest glass I've ever used. I believe it's just a Komine rebrand but I'm not 100% certain about that. You can generally grab them for sub $100 but I was able to get the PKA version for $55. Usually they can be bought under Panagor and Vivitar too.
Forum: Post Your Photos! 08-04-2016, 07:26 PM  
Macro Vivitar 90mm 2.8 macro
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Oooh. Nice Lens! Try and get your hands on the 55mm f2.8 one, I love using it. It's usually under Vivitar, Panagor, Elicar VHQ, and probably soligor. Great Shots!
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 07-10-2016, 08:23 PM  
Tripod advice.
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 17
Views: 1,936
I use a Calumet Tripod that I picked up on craigslist for $30, and a Manfrotto #3047 Head. https://www.calphoto.co.uk/product/Calumet-7500-Tripod/CK7500 Tripod is fairly cheap and really well built.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 06-19-2016, 05:57 AM  
If you could only have one?
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 63
Views: 11,363
All I need is the brown leather SE K1000, and most definitely my Takumar 50mm f1.4 with M42 adapter. I could shoot Tri-X for days and days and still be okay. Can't go wrong with a fast fifty and one of the best Pentaxes ever.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-02-2016, 03:28 PM  
Anyone ever done this before?
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 7
Views: 1,217
I haven't done that with those lenses before, but I have swapped rear elements on cheap primes before and it can change stuff alot. I would go for it and see what happens. A fun experiment!
Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 04-06-2016, 06:49 PM  
I Made a Lightbox!
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 7
Views: 1,793
Great Setup! I might have to give this one a shot. I currently use three pieces of white foam board taped together and my yongnuo flash, bouncing of course. This seems much better!
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-23-2016, 02:17 PM  
FA 50mm f/1.4, or DA LTD 40mm f/2.8?
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 15
Views: 2,815
I have a DA40 limited and I'll say its probably my favorite AF lens overall. 40mm is very nice for just a bit more width. I use the SMC version and its nice and sharp right off the bat.
Forum: General Photography 03-18-2016, 08:23 PM  
The Man Who Made Your Selfies Possible
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 15
Views: 1,848
Great Read!
Forum: General Photography 02-21-2016, 10:46 PM  
Tilt-shift lenses
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 14
Views: 1,778
You could make a tilt shift from an old enlarger lens :)
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 02-20-2016, 12:41 PM  
Pentax K-3 and Porst 55mm f1.2 MC Auto
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 14
Views: 1,579
Lucky Lucky :p:p:D:D
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 02-20-2016, 11:13 AM  
Pentax K-3 and Porst 55mm f1.2 MC Auto
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 14
Views: 1,579
Really Cheap f1.2? :). Is it open even when you press the shutter button. You can check by putting on a low shutter speed like a second and stopping the lens down. Then look at the lens and see. Or if thats not the case, their might be an option to allow lenses with aperture or something along those lines. Do you have another body to check and see if its a lens to body problem?
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-28-2016, 07:31 PM  
The Rarest Lens of Them ALL
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 20
Views: 2,701
I'm half tempted to throw an offer out so I can say I have the FUJI BUG LENS Lol.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-28-2016, 02:34 PM  
what am i looking at?
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Yup just an extension tube.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-27-2016, 08:00 PM  
The Rarest Lens of Them ALL
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 20
Views: 2,701
I feel like that would be a blockbuster like 90's movie. I feel like it needs mopeds and women in heels too.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 01-27-2016, 06:32 PM  
The Rarest Lens of Them ALL
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 20
Views: 2,701
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 01-27-2016, 05:06 PM  
Taking Double exposure photos.
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
Ah I will have to look for that! Thanks Bert :)
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 01-27-2016, 04:48 PM  
Taking Double exposure photos.
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
How does one do the Double Exposure on a K-5?
Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom 01-25-2016, 01:20 PM  
Do I have the chemicals right?
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 11
Views: 1,341
Okay. I'll double check with the fellow who is gave me the tanks and see if he has the storage stuff for his chemicals. Chemical wise I have everything in my adorama order so I will probably order within the next few days and hopefully be developing Sunday! He said once I get the jist of developing, he'll let me use his enlarger to print :)
Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom 01-24-2016, 09:18 PM  
Do I have the chemicals right?
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 11
Views: 1,341
When I do a rinse do I just run the water in the tank or do I have to use another tray? And Fitz your saying to just fill it with water and agitate totally ignoring the whole stop bath thing? Sorry I keep asking questions that are probably answered, the whole developing thing is way out of my league coming from shooting digital, to shooting digital and film, and now attempting to develop and print film. One could say I moved backwards in learning photography :)
Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom 01-24-2016, 03:15 PM  
Do I have the chemicals right?
Posted By kmurphy220
Replies: 11
Views: 1,341
Okay so I'll need a little tub of distilled water to dip the negatives in when I'm done? And for rinse he said to just run water over the film like in a sink. Will this do for the wetting agent?

Edwal LFN 3/4oz Foam Wetting Agent EDLFN34
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