Re: My M42 equipment

[Paul Stenquist]

The K mount compatibility won me over. And the res-up software that's 
now available. From what I've read I can now shoot with a 6 megapixel 
camera and res up to 40 meg files with very good image quality. And 
even if it doesn't work out, I can use the digital for personal 
photography. I don't snoot anything with my screw mount cameras these 
day, so I'll only miss the looking and fondling. Yeah, I will miss 
that, but I have to be practical. I'll keep all my K and M lenses as 
well as my LX and MX. And of course I'll keep all my 6x7 kit. I'll 
still shoot a lot of 6x7 film. At least until I'm convinced I can equal 
it in digital. But I have to look at the time savings that I can 
achieve in digital. Even if I lose a bit in quality, I can crank the 
work out for commercial projects. Then if the mood suits me, I can take 
out the LX for personal photography. Or one of my Barmacl Leicas. I 
haven't been completely reformed :--)
Paul
On Jan 10, 2004, at 7:56 PM, Bill Sawyer wrote:

Wow, This is a big upheaval for you, Paul!  Giving up your screwmount 
stuff,
buying Pentax digital, and buying new. What prompted this?

-----Original Message-----
From:   Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:   January 10, 2004 4:45 PM
To:     [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:        FS: My M42 equipment
I didn't think I was holding back just because of the K
incompatibility, but I guess I was. I'm going to buy an *istD and
perhaps one autofocus zoom. (I've also learned from some local Canon
digital pros that I can get great 40 meg files with res-up software or
RAW conversion -- if and when PhotoShop adds Pentax digital to the
list.) In any case, I will be selling some of my screw mount cameras
and lenses.  If you want something, give me a shout. Add ten dollars
shipping on all items to US buyers. International shipping will be
actual cost. They go on ebay Monday night.
Pentax Spotmatic Motor Drive with smc takumar 55/1.8, voltmeter,
battery handle and fresh battery. I have the charger as well, but it
doesn't seem to work. I charge the battery with a 12 volt trickle
charger (not included). The camera is cosmetically very nice (KEH
excellent), and it works quite well. I'll take $350 now plus shipping.
Pentax H3v with clip on meter. Both camera and meter work well.
Cosmetically KEH excellent. A hundred bucks plus shipping and it's
yours.
Pentax Spotmatic F. A very nice camera. Only minor blemishes, mostly on
the base plate from tripod use. CLAed two years ago. Shutter speeds
good, everything works. It has a body plug and the flash synch plugs.
$150 plus shipping
SMC Pentax 17/4 fisheye lens. This is the lens with three built in
filters. It's in very nice condition and yields wonderful results. I'm
a bit hesitant about selling this one because I don't have the K. But,
hey, if you want it, it's  yours for $250 plus shipping
SMC Pentax 50/4 macro. Very nice condition. A good macro lens. $100
plus shipping.
SMC Pentax 120/2.8. Great lens and not very common. KEH excellent. $150
plus shipping.
SMC Pentax 105/2.8. This is a very highly regarded lens, and this is a
fine example of the breed. $175 plus shipping.
SMC Pentax 28/3.5. A great lens at a great price. KEH excellent. $75
plus shipping.
SMC Pentax 85/1.8. Quite possibly the best Pentax screwmount lens ever
made. This one is near mint. I'll take $250 plus shipping.
SMC Pentax 300/4. Minor dings and rub marks on hood and focus ring but
very nice glass. Unlike the K version, this one has a tripod mount.
I've gotten some good motorsport shots with this one. Good glass for
$250 plus shipping.
That's it for now. It goes on ebay Monday night or thereabouts.