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Markus, sorry for the delay in replying, we've been without telephone connections for two days after some clown cut through our utility feeds while cutting concrete! I only have one battery at the moment, a Varta 394, which I have been swapping from one body to another as needed. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "Markus Maurer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 6:13 PM Subject: RE: Best M42 Camera? Hi John what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? greetings Markus I now have three SP's, and they all feel good! Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which the tag-line was "Just hold a Pentax"? HTH John Coyle
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FWIW- I paid over $400 for my stone mint and CLA'd black F a few years ago after YEARS and YEARS of searching. I havent used it since purchase. jco -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 10:55 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? Good luck, the black Fs are probably one of the rarest of the rare. Markus Maurer wrote: >Thanks Paul, I will have a look at auctions for a black F now ;-) >greetings Markus > > > >>>-Original Message- >>>From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:53 AM >>>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>>Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? >>> >>> >>>The Spotmatic F works fine with 1.5 volt batteries. >>>Paul >>> >>> >>> > > > > -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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pentax spotmatic or sl jco -Original Message- From: Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:55 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Best M42 Camera? I know this is subjective - I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so... Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera? Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game. I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in terms of build quality, longevity, features, etc... Thanks much - Mark
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>both the SPF and ESII were introduced in 1973 I stand corrected! Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? According to the AHOC website, ( http://www.aohc.it/slr02e.htm ) both the SPF and ESII were introduced in 1973, the introduction may have been simultaneous. Then again I saw ESII cameras in stores before SPF cameras. I can only go by my experience. Kenneth Waller wrote: >>Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F. >> >> > >I believe you're wrong about this. >Kenneth Waller > >-Original Message----- >From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? > >The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even >the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F. > >Andre Langevin wrote: > > > >>>Is the F a "later model"... >>> >>> >>Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the >>Electro-Spotmatics. >> >> >> >>>how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? >>> >>> >>They can all handle the 1.5 battery. All the details at >>http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm >> >> >> >>>...to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8... >>> >>> >>A black F has class... >> >>Andre >> >> >> >> > > > > -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
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> Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F. I believe you're wrong about this. Kenneth Waller Peter is right but that was a tough one. ESII came out in june 73, F in july... Andre
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According to the AHOC website, ( http://www.aohc.it/slr02e.htm ) both the SPF and ESII were introduced in 1973, the introduction may have been simultaneous. Then again I saw ESII cameras in stores before SPF cameras. I can only go by my experience. Kenneth Waller wrote: Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F. I believe you're wrong about this. Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F. Andre Langevin wrote: Is the F a "later model"... Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the Electro-Spotmatics. how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? They can all handle the 1.5 battery. All the details at http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm ...to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8... A black F has class... Andre -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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Good luck, the black Fs are probably one of the rarest of the rare. Markus Maurer wrote: Thanks Paul, I will have a look at auctions for a black F now ;-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:53 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? The Spotmatic F works fine with 1.5 volt batteries. Paul -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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> Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F. I believe you're wrong about this. Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F. Andre Langevin wrote: >> Is the F a "later model"... > > > Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the > Electro-Spotmatics. > >> how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? > > > They can all handle the 1.5 battery. All the details at > http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm > >> ...to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8... > > > A black F has class... > > Andre > > -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
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Thanks Paul, I will have a look at auctions for a black F now ;-) greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:53 AM >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? >> >> >>The Spotmatic F works fine with 1.5 volt batteries. >>Paul >>
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Hi Andre thanks, it's time to look out for a black F then ;-) greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Andre Langevin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:48 AM >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: RE: Best M42 Camera? >> >> >>>Is the F a "later model"... >> >>Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the >>Electro-Spotmatics. >> >>>how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? >> >>They can all handle the 1.5 battery. All the details at >>http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm >> >>>...to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8... >> >>A black F has class... >> >>Andre >>
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The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F. Andre Langevin wrote: Is the F a "later model"... Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the Electro-Spotmatics. how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? They can all handle the 1.5 battery. All the details at http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm ...to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8... A black F has class... Andre -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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Yes the F was the last Spotmatic model. It was the direct ancestor of the KM and K1000 cameras and many parts are interchangeable, at least in early K1000's. It will work fine with 1.5 volt batteries. Markus Maurer wrote: Hi P.J. your answer leads to the following question: Is the F a "later model" or how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? That is the only reason I did not look for one to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8 yet. greetings and thanks Markus -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:46 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well. Markus Maurer wrote: Hi John what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? greetings Markus I now have three SP's, and they all feel good! Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which the tag-line was "Just hold a Pentax"? HTH John Coyle -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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The Spotmatic F works fine with 1.5 volt batteries. Paul On Nov 3, 2005, at 10:26 PM, Markus Maurer wrote: Hi P.J. your answer leads to the following question: Is the F a "later model" or how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? That is the only reason I did not look for one to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8 yet. greetings and thanks Markus -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:46 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well. Markus Maurer wrote: Hi John what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? greetings Markus I now have three SP's, and they all feel good! Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which the tag-line was "Just hold a Pentax"? HTH John Coyle -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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Is the F a "later model"... Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the Electro-Spotmatics. how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? They can all handle the 1.5 battery. All the details at http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm ...to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8... A black F has class... Andre
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Hi P.J. your answer leads to the following question: Is the F a "later model" or how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries? That is the only reason I did not look for one to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8 yet. greetings and thanks Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:46 PM >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? >> >> >>Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or >>PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter >>readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well. >> >>Markus Maurer wrote: >> >>>Hi John >>>what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? >>>greetings >>>Markus >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>I now have three SP's, and they all feel good! >>>>> >>>>>Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which >>>>>the tag-line >>>>>was "Just hold a Pentax"? >>>>> >>>>>HTH >>>>> >>>>>John Coyle >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >>-- >>When you're worried or in doubt, >> Run in circles, (scream and shout). >>
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According to Gene Poon, ALL Spotmatics use a bridge circuitry, hence no problems at all with 1.5V batteries. http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm Dario - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 5:57 PM Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? I don't know, I've only had experience with models from the Spotmatic II on. They could, but I don't know when Pentax started using the bridge circuitry for their meters. Andre Langevin wrote: Do you mean early Spotmatics would not give accurate metering with a 1.5V cell? Andre Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well. Markus Maurer wrote: Hi John what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? greetings Markus -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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I don't know, I've only had experience with models from the Spotmatic II on. They could, but I don't know when Pentax started using the bridge circuitry for their meters. Andre Langevin wrote: Do you mean early Spotmatics would not give accurate metering with a 1.5V cell? Andre Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well. Markus Maurer wrote: Hi John what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? greetings Markus -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix metering... Mat Matrix metering is still possible with Takumar lenses with large enough base where you would need to put isolating tape in very specific locations. Andre
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Do you mean early Spotmatics would not give accurate metering with a 1.5V cell? Andre Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well. Markus Maurer wrote: Hi John what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? greetings Markus
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Has anyone here tried the current Voigtländer Bessaflex? All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 1:37 PM Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera? I've owned and used a number of screwmount cameras. While I liked the Fuji 801 very much, I found it a bit fragile. I broke the advance mechanism on two of them. One got ten years of use or so and probably about 3000 rolls of film. That's all one can expect. The second one lasted only a couple of months. My all time favorite is the Spotmatic F. The meter isn't as advanced as the Fuji, but the camera feels better in terms of workmanship. And it seems to be very tough. Of course it will give you open aperture metering with all those wonderful SMC Tak lenses. That's a very good thing. Paul On Nov 2, 2005, at 11:08 PM, Andre Langevin wrote: I kept my feet in the film camera area... but yes, why not? Andre
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Mat Maessen wrote: For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix metering, but you do get the full center weighted, motor drive integrated, etc. Only downside is stop-down metering, but if you're ok with that, you're set. Does the Bessaflex do open-aperture metering with screwmount lenses that support it? -Mat No. On 11/3/05, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If the original poster wants a brand new M42 camera, the Voigtländer Bessaflex is available (www.cameraquest.com). I know several people who have bought them and really like them. -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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Well, I have a Spotmatic F which still has a Mercury battery in it. It's, (the battery), got to be at least 10 years old... frank theriault wrote: On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My choice is the Spotmatic F. A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only thing I wouldn't like about it is that the meter's on when the lenscap's off. That means the battery's constantly draining, and if you leave the cap off when you're done... I'd choose the SPII. Stop-down metering doesn't bother me a bit, and you still get the hotshoe. -frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix metering, but you do get the full center weighted, motor drive integrated, etc. Only downside is stop-down metering, but if you're ok with that, you're set. Does the Bessaflex do open-aperture metering with screwmount lenses that support it? -Mat On 11/3/05, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If the original poster wants a brand new M42 camera, the Voigtländer > Bessaflex is available (www.cameraquest.com). I know several people > who have bought them and really like them.
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Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well. Markus Maurer wrote: Hi John what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? greetings Markus I now have three SP's, and they all feel good! Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which the tag-line was "Just hold a Pentax"? HTH John Coyle -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
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I've owned four Spotmatic Fs. Still have two. The battery has never been a problem for me. I took no greater pains with the lens cap than I do with any other camera. I think the drain on the battery is extremely low when the meter is on and static. Paul > > > frank theriault wrote: > > >On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >>My choice is the Spotmatic F. > >> > >> > > > >A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only thing I wouldn't > >like about it is that the meter's on when the lenscap's off. That > >means the battery's constantly draining, and if you leave the cap off > >when you're done... > > > > > Been using a Spotmatic F since '74. When traveling, walked around for > many a day with the cap off. Never had a problem. From my experience, > this isn't much of a problem. I always had a spare battery buried in > the case. Can't remember using one while in the field, but that maybe > just my bad memory. Almost all of them became suspect due to age > and were tossed. For me, it was never a problem.Have a couple of > ESIIs that came my way over the years. Prefer the F. > > >I'd choose the SPII. Stop-down metering doesn't bother me a bit, an > > > > > >you still get the hotshoe. > > > > > Had one of these for aboutr seven years. Great camera. Stop-down > worked fine for me. > > Otis Wright > > >-frank > > > >-- > >"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > > > > > > > >
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frank theriault wrote: On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My choice is the Spotmatic F. A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only thing I wouldn't like about it is that the meter's on when the lenscap's off. That means the battery's constantly draining, and if you leave the cap off when you're done... Been using a Spotmatic F since '74. When traveling, walked around for many a day with the cap off. Never had a problem. From my experience, this isn't much of a problem. I always had a spare battery buried in the case. Can't remember using one while in the field, but that maybe just my bad memory. Almost all of them became suspect due to age and were tossed. For me, it was never a problem.Have a couple of ESIIs that came my way over the years. Prefer the F. I'd choose the SPII. Stop-down metering doesn't bother me a bit, an you still get the hotshoe. Had one of these for aboutr seven years. Great camera. Stop-down worked fine for me. Otis Wright -frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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On Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at 10:30 PM, Andre Langevin wrote: Spotmatic F Agreed. Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter). Also good. But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot metering, 8 images per second, etc... No, because parts are not available. Most T90 cameras are starting to show darkening of the LCD by now and there are no replacement parts. The T90 was the test platform for the shutter and many other subsystems used in the EOS cameras, and all were improved for that series. If the original poster wants a brand new M42 camera, the Voigtländer Bessaflex is available (www.cameraquest.com). I know several people who have bought them and really like them. Bob
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On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My choice is the Spotmatic F. A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only thing I wouldn't like about it is that the meter's on when the lenscap's off. That means the battery's constantly draining, and if you leave the cap off when you're done... I'd choose the SPII. Stop-down metering doesn't bother me a bit, and you still get the hotshoe. -frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Mark Roberts wrote: "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know this is subjective - I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so... Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera? Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game. I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in terms of build quality, longevity, features, etc... Canon 1Ds-II with M42 adapter I won't link any digicam to longevity, and I'd be rather hesitant when it comes to build quality... OK, I notice your My choice is the Spotmatic F. Dario
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"Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I know this is subjective - >I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so... >Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera? >Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game. >I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in >terms of build quality, longevity, features, etc... Canon 1Ds-II with M42 adapter -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
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I've owned and used a number of screwmount cameras. While I liked the Fuji 801 very much, I found it a bit fragile. I broke the advance mechanism on two of them. One got ten years of use or so and probably about 3000 rolls of film. That's all one can expect. The second one lasted only a couple of months. My all time favorite is the Spotmatic F. The meter isn't as advanced as the Fuji, but the camera feels better in terms of workmanship. And it seems to be very tough. Of course it will give you open aperture metering with all those wonderful SMC Tak lenses. That's a very good thing. Paul On Nov 2, 2005, at 11:08 PM, Andre Langevin wrote: I kept my feet in the film camera area... but yes, why not? Andre Canon 1DSmkII with a mount adapter? How about a 5D? -Mat On 11/2/05, Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Spotmatic F Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter). But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot metering, 8 images per second, etc... > Andre
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Hi John what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's? greetings Markus > >>I now have three SP's, and they all feel good! >> >> Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which >>the tag-line >>was "Just hold a Pentax"? >> >>HTH >> >>John Coyle >>
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Amen to the T-90. I use my SMC lenses on that great Canon 35. Jim A. > Spotmatic F > > Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter). > > But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with > the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot metering, > 8 images per second, etc... > > Andre > >
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IMHO, you'd be hard put to go past a late model Spotmatic. I wouldn't suggest an ES or ESII as I think the electronics would be getting a tad dodgy by now. I had a later Fujica, a good enough camera but not up to the feel of a Pentax. I now have three SP's, and they all feel good! Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which the tag-line was "Just hold a Pentax"? HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:55 AM Subject: Best M42 Camera? I know this is subjective - I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so... Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera? Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game. I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in terms of build quality, longevity, features, etc... Thanks much - Mark
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I kept my feet in the film camera area... but yes, why not? Andre Canon 1DSmkII with a mount adapter? How about a 5D? -Mat On 11/2/05, Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Spotmatic F Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter). But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot metering, 8 images per second, etc... > Andre
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Canon 1DSmkII with a mount adapter? How about a 5D? -Mat On 11/2/05, Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Spotmatic F > > Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter). > > But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with > the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot metering, > 8 images per second, etc... > > Andre > >
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Spotmatic F Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter). But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot metering, 8 images per second, etc... Andre
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Pentax Spotmatics... Mark wrote: I know this is subjective - I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so... Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera? Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game. I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in terms of build quality, longevity, features, etc... Thanks much - Mark -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
