On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 21:18:15 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm Morrighan aka Phantom Queen. <snip> >
Hi, P.Q. Glad you're aboard. As you can see from the responses so far, there are still quite a few of us that still own, and occasionally use older screwmount equipment. The Tak 1.4 50 is a terrific lens, as long as it's not yellow (Peter's already discussed that). In fact, it's a great lens. They seem to go for about $30 to $50 on eBay, but really they're worth a lot more than that; the fact that there are lots of them around and available keeps the price down. Look on the top plate. You seem to know that it's not an SPII. It's likely an SP (the "original" Spotmatic), an SP500 (a lower priced Spottie with no self-timer or no apparent 1/1000th shutter speed - although it really exists - long story - there's a "phantom detente" on the dial that actually is the 1/1000th speed), or an SP1000 (a lower priced Spottie with no self timer). Look on the top plate by the rewind dial for the type of Spotmatic you have. As someone said, if after installing a battery, you find that the meter still doesn't work, no worries, the shutter is mechanical - just get a handheld meter and fire away. Sounds like you got a great deal for that body and lens for $20. I have a Yashica Electro 35 as well. Those lenses are excellent! Fast and sharp. Rangefinders are fun. I hope you enjoy yours. Has anyone mentioned our little FAQ/Friendly Guidelines, compiled by our august member, Tom (Graywolf) Rittenhouse? Take a look: http://graywolfphoto.com/pentax/pdml-faq.html We also have a monthly gallery, PUG: http://pug.komkon.org/ Some of us also enjoy posting photos on list as PAW's and PESO's - see Tom's FAQ to find out about those. Getting the comments and critiques of others is a great way to improve your photograpic skills. There are many knowledgeable folks here on the list. Hopefully, we'll see some photos from you soon!! Again, welcome aboard. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have about your camera, and ~more~ than happy to suggest new equipment that you will absolutely need in order to live a happy life. We call it enablement. <g> And, don't believe anything Mark Roberts says. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
