Re: Spotmatic captures of the late Robin Williams back in 1974
On Sat, Apr 29, 2017, at 07:11 AM, Gonz wrote: > https://petapixel.com/2014/08/14/photographer-photographs-two-mimes-1974-realizes-35-years-later-one-robin-williams/ Ah, yes. Back in the days when all the cool photographers had a Spotmatic. How times have changed :-( Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.com - Faster than the air-speed velocity of an unladen european swallow -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Spotmatic captures of the late Robin Williams back in 1974
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Re: Pentax Spotmatic F issue
Thanks Brian. Thats less than 1km from home. I’ll send them an estimate request! Callum :) On 6 Apr 2014, at 11:11, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Callum Gregory : > >> Brian I am in sydney :) > > > Try Camera Service Centre, Level 1, 203 Castlereagh Street, Sydney (Between > Bathurst & Park Streets): > > Their web site has an 'Estimates' page where you can describe the problem and > they'll give you a rough idea of the repair cost. I've only used them once > but I found them knowledgeable and efficient. > > http://www.cameraservicecentre.powerup.com.au/index.html > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > >> On 6 Apr 2014, at 8:45, Brian Walters wrote: >> >>> Yeah, if the bump stop isn't sticky, it's unlikely to be the cause of the >>> mirror lock-up. >>> >>> Callum - where abouts in Oz are you? If you're near Sydney I can suggest a >>> camera repairer who could probably help. >>> >>> I've also used John Goodman's seal replacement kits. They're very good. >>> >>> > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Spotmatic F issue
Quoting Callum Gregory : Brian I am in sydney :) Try Camera Service Centre, Level 1, 203 Castlereagh Street, Sydney (Between Bathurst & Park Streets): Their web site has an 'Estimates' page where you can describe the problem and they'll give you a rough idea of the repair cost. I've only used them once but I found them knowledgeable and efficient. http://www.cameraservicecentre.powerup.com.au/index.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On 6 Apr 2014, at 8:45, Brian Walters wrote: Yeah, if the bump stop isn't sticky, it's unlikely to be the cause of the mirror lock-up. Callum - where abouts in Oz are you? If you're near Sydney I can suggest a camera repairer who could probably help. I've also used John Goodman's seal replacement kits. They're very good. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Spotmatic F issue
Get in touch with Eric Hendrickson at http://pentaxs.com if it's a Pentax and it's repairable he can probably do it for a reasonable price. On 4/5/2014 1:44 AM, Callum Gregory wrote: Hi, I have a Pentax Spotmatic F The mirror currently locks up. I’ve been told its the bump stop. I’m wondering who people have fixed this and if anyone has photos of what the inside of the camera (bumpstop in particular) should look like? Thanks, Callum -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Spotmatic F issue
Brian I am in sydney :) On 6 Apr 2014, at 8:45, Brian Walters wrote: > Yeah, if the bump stop isn't sticky, it's unlikely to be the cause of the > mirror lock-up. > > Callum - where abouts in Oz are you? If you're near Sydney I can suggest a > camera repairer who could probably help. > > I've also used John Goodman's seal replacement kits. They're very good. > > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > > Quoting Rob Studdert : > >> It may also need a clean lube and adjust, the lubricants can become >> gummy over the years, you may also find that the shutter speeds are a >> little unpredictable. >> >> >> On 5 April 2014 20:59, Callum Gregory wrote: >>> Thanks for the reply darren. Ill look into replacing the seals. I’ve had >>> the camera open again. the bumpstop is definitely deteriorated - but to the >>> point of no longer being sticky. >>> >>> I’m wondering what is the mechanism that returns the mirror to the down >>> position??? because it randomly works every now and then. >>> >>> >>> On 5 Apr 2014, at 17:16, Darren Addy wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Callum, >>>> The "bump stop" is the rubber that surrounds the focusing screen. When >>>> you take the lens off you will see it at the top. They like to >>>> deteriorate and go all gooey in time. If your mirror is sticking there >>>> you will probably see evidence of the goo around the edges of the >>>> mirror itself . >>>> >>>> When this happens, the same thing is likely happening to the seals >>>> that engage the film door (bits sticking to the door edges that engage >>>> the slots in the body where the seals reside. >>>> >>>> There is a guy in the U.S. that sells seal kits (very reasonably). He >>>> used to sell on eBay but gave that up due to too many run-ins with >>>> fraud, etc. But he still sells the kits. They come with all the >>>> instructions for doing the replacement yourself. His email is: >>>> jon_good...@yahoo.com >>>> >>>> Hope that helps! >>>> >>>> Darren >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Apr 5, 2014 at 12:44 AM, Callum Gregory >>>> wrote: >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> I have a Pentax Spotmatic F >>>>> The mirror currently locks up. I've been told its the bump stop. >>>>> I'm wondering who people have fixed this and if anyone has photos of what >>>>> the inside of the camera (bumpstop in particular) should look like? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Callum > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Spotmatic F issue
Yeah, if the bump stop isn't sticky, it's unlikely to be the cause of the mirror lock-up. Callum - where abouts in Oz are you? If you're near Sydney I can suggest a camera repairer who could probably help. I've also used John Goodman's seal replacement kits. They're very good. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Quoting Rob Studdert : It may also need a clean lube and adjust, the lubricants can become gummy over the years, you may also find that the shutter speeds are a little unpredictable. On 5 April 2014 20:59, Callum Gregory wrote: Thanks for the reply darren. Ill look into replacing the seals. I’ve had the camera open again. the bumpstop is definitely deteriorated - but to the point of no longer being sticky. I’m wondering what is the mechanism that returns the mirror to the down position??? because it randomly works every now and then. On 5 Apr 2014, at 17:16, Darren Addy wrote: Hi Callum, The "bump stop" is the rubber that surrounds the focusing screen. When you take the lens off you will see it at the top. They like to deteriorate and go all gooey in time. If your mirror is sticking there you will probably see evidence of the goo around the edges of the mirror itself . When this happens, the same thing is likely happening to the seals that engage the film door (bits sticking to the door edges that engage the slots in the body where the seals reside. There is a guy in the U.S. that sells seal kits (very reasonably). He used to sell on eBay but gave that up due to too many run-ins with fraud, etc. But he still sells the kits. They come with all the instructions for doing the replacement yourself. His email is: jon_good...@yahoo.com Hope that helps! Darren On Sat, Apr 5, 2014 at 12:44 AM, Callum Gregory wrote: Hi, I have a Pentax Spotmatic F The mirror currently locks up. I've been told its the bump stop. I'm wondering who people have fixed this and if anyone has photos of what the inside of the camera (bumpstop in particular) should look like? Thanks, Callum -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Spotmatic F issue
It may also need a clean lube and adjust, the lubricants can become gummy over the years, you may also find that the shutter speeds are a little unpredictable. On 5 April 2014 20:59, Callum Gregory wrote: > Thanks for the reply darren. Ill look into replacing the seals. I’ve had the > camera open again. the bumpstop is definitely deteriorated - but to the point > of no longer being sticky. > > I’m wondering what is the mechanism that returns the mirror to the down > position??? because it randomly works every now and then. > > > On 5 Apr 2014, at 17:16, Darren Addy wrote: > >> Hi Callum, >> The "bump stop" is the rubber that surrounds the focusing screen. When >> you take the lens off you will see it at the top. They like to >> deteriorate and go all gooey in time. If your mirror is sticking there >> you will probably see evidence of the goo around the edges of the >> mirror itself . >> >> When this happens, the same thing is likely happening to the seals >> that engage the film door (bits sticking to the door edges that engage >> the slots in the body where the seals reside. >> >> There is a guy in the U.S. that sells seal kits (very reasonably). He >> used to sell on eBay but gave that up due to too many run-ins with >> fraud, etc. But he still sells the kits. They come with all the >> instructions for doing the replacement yourself. His email is: >> jon_good...@yahoo.com >> >> Hope that helps! >> >> Darren >> >> >> >> On Sat, Apr 5, 2014 at 12:44 AM, Callum Gregory >> wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a Pentax Spotmatic F >>> The mirror currently locks up. I've been told its the bump stop. >>> I'm wondering who people have fixed this and if anyone has photos of what >>> the inside of the camera (bumpstop in particular) should look like? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Callum >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> >> >> -- >> Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs >> look like photographs. >> ~ Alfred Stieglitz >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Spotmatic F issue
Thanks for the reply darren. Ill look into replacing the seals. I’ve had the camera open again. the bumpstop is definitely deteriorated - but to the point of no longer being sticky. I’m wondering what is the mechanism that returns the mirror to the down position??? because it randomly works every now and then. On 5 Apr 2014, at 17:16, Darren Addy wrote: > Hi Callum, > The "bump stop" is the rubber that surrounds the focusing screen. When > you take the lens off you will see it at the top. They like to > deteriorate and go all gooey in time. If your mirror is sticking there > you will probably see evidence of the goo around the edges of the > mirror itself . > > When this happens, the same thing is likely happening to the seals > that engage the film door (bits sticking to the door edges that engage > the slots in the body where the seals reside. > > There is a guy in the U.S. that sells seal kits (very reasonably). He > used to sell on eBay but gave that up due to too many run-ins with > fraud, etc. But he still sells the kits. They come with all the > instructions for doing the replacement yourself. His email is: > jon_good...@yahoo.com > > Hope that helps! > > Darren > > > > On Sat, Apr 5, 2014 at 12:44 AM, Callum Gregory > wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I have a Pentax Spotmatic F >> The mirror currently locks up. I've been told its the bump stop. >> I'm wondering who people have fixed this and if anyone has photos of what >> the inside of the camera (bumpstop in particular) should look like? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Callum >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > > -- > Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs > look like photographs. > ~ Alfred Stieglitz > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Spotmatic F issue
Hi Callum, The "bump stop" is the rubber that surrounds the focusing screen. When you take the lens off you will see it at the top. They like to deteriorate and go all gooey in time. If your mirror is sticking there you will probably see evidence of the goo around the edges of the mirror itself . When this happens, the same thing is likely happening to the seals that engage the film door (bits sticking to the door edges that engage the slots in the body where the seals reside. There is a guy in the U.S. that sells seal kits (very reasonably). He used to sell on eBay but gave that up due to too many run-ins with fraud, etc. But he still sells the kits. They come with all the instructions for doing the replacement yourself. His email is: jon_good...@yahoo.com Hope that helps! Darren On Sat, Apr 5, 2014 at 12:44 AM, Callum Gregory wrote: > Hi, > > I have a Pentax Spotmatic F > The mirror currently locks up. I've been told its the bump stop. > I'm wondering who people have fixed this and if anyone has photos of what the > inside of the camera (bumpstop in particular) should look like? > > Thanks, > > Callum > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Pentax Spotmatic F issue
Hi, I have a Pentax Spotmatic F The mirror currently locks up. I’ve been told its the bump stop. I’m wondering who people have fixed this and if anyone has photos of what the inside of the camera (bumpstop in particular) should look like? Thanks, Callum -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Spotmatic and MX literature FTAGH
Hi all I'm doing a bit of de-cluttering and found a load of my dad's stuff. His Spotmatics were stolen and he replaced them with a pair of MXs which I now have. There's the following: - Spotmatic F user manual - Spotmatic lenses and accessories brochure - MX brochure, large - MX brochure, small - K series lenses brochure circa 1981 - K series lenses and accessories brochure same date. There's a picture of an MX with a motor drive, bulk film holder and external powerpack. Most impressive. Picture here so you know exactly what's available: http://mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDML/_IGP5788.jpg Free to a good home. Contact me off list if you'd like any or all. I'm thinking I mail to you and you make a charity donation to Willen Hospice, which is close to our hearts. Something like that any way. Any takers? Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: So, I have this Spotmatic...
Mark!! -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:17 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: So, I have this Spotmatic... On 9/26/2012 9:10 AM, Tanya Love wrote: > Joseph said: Print this out and carry with you > > ...and I absolutely will! Can't wait, it will be fun! Thanks so much > for all of that! > > And yep, guys, I did think of Sunny16. I will also have my K5 as a "backup" > meter too! Or maybe I'll just use the iphone and Hipstamatic and tell > everyone I shot it with the Spottie... ;-) Do that and I'll have to come to Australia and spank you. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > > -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: So, I have this Spotmatic...
On 9/26/2012 9:10 AM, Tanya Love wrote: Joseph said: Print this out and carry with you ...and I absolutely will! Can't wait, it will be fun! Thanks so much for all of that! And yep, guys, I did think of Sunny16. I will also have my K5 as a "backup" meter too! Or maybe I'll just use the iphone and Hipstamatic and tell everyone I shot it with the Spottie... ;-) Do that and I'll have to come to Australia and spank you. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: So, I have this Spotmatic...
Oh, thanks for the help John, lovely to hear from you! Are you guys going to be enjoying Riverfire from your lovely vantage point this weekend? Tan.x -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Coyle Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:39 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: So, I have this Spotmatic... Tan - Joseph McAllister has covered just about every point, but there is one more thing. All my Spotmatics don't have the magic needle film loading mechanism, each has the slotted take-up spool. Just push the tongue of the film down into any one of the slots, until the end pokes through the other side. Ensure the film is flat down on the sprocket roller (to the left of the take up spool). I tend to turn the take up spool by hand (remember it turns clock-wise - i.e. backwards!) to make sure it is tight. Close the back and wind on until you get frame 1 showing in the frame counter window If the film isn't being taken up the release lever button on the left top will not revolve. I do have a dummy film cartridge with a roll of blank film (processed) you can use to practice with if you like. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tanya Love Sent: Wednesday, 26 September 2012 6:23 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: So, I have this Spotmatic... ...that my father-in-law gave me a while back. It comes with a super tak 135mm, 28mm, and 50mm and Hanimex 2x teleconverter. I thought I'd get it out and have a play with a roll of film at the Brisbane Riverfire Festival this weekend. The thing has screwmount lenses! WTF! Where's the metering on it?! How do I even open the back to put the film in?! How the heck did they do it back in the "old days" anyways?! Crap, I'm spent, think I'm going to put it back in the display cabinet! Too bloody funny! And here I was thinking I was like, all hip and stuff! Think I'll just pack the K5, new 12-24mm and a tripod instead! Lol. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
So, I have this Spotmatic
Hey Tanya, (my grand daughter too is Tanya), if you ain't ever going to use the Spotmatic with all the M42 screw mount lenses, just send them to me. The one I have broke anyway and can't be repaired for want of parts, even though externally it is like new. Being a master mechanic perhaps I can canabalise parts and make my old lady well again. Regards. Bipin. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: So, I have this Spotmatic...
Tan - Joseph McAllister has covered just about every point, but there is one more thing. All my Spotmatics don't have the magic needle film loading mechanism, each has the slotted take-up spool. Just push the tongue of the film down into any one of the slots, until the end pokes through the other side. Ensure the film is flat down on the sprocket roller (to the left of the take up spool). I tend to turn the take up spool by hand (remember it turns clock-wise - i.e. backwards!) to make sure it is tight. Close the back and wind on until you get frame 1 showing in the frame counter window If the film isn't being taken up the release lever button on the left top will not revolve. I do have a dummy film cartridge with a roll of blank film (processed) you can use to practice with if you like. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tanya Love Sent: Wednesday, 26 September 2012 6:23 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: So, I have this Spotmatic... ...that my father-in-law gave me a while back. It comes with a super tak 135mm, 28mm, and 50mm and Hanimex 2x teleconverter. I thought I'd get it out and have a play with a roll of film at the Brisbane Riverfire Festival this weekend. The thing has screwmount lenses! WTF! Where's the metering on it?! How do I even open the back to put the film in?! How the heck did they do it back in the "old days" anyways?! Crap, I'm spent, think I'm going to put it back in the display cabinet! Too bloody funny! And here I was thinking I was like, all hip and stuff! Think I'll just pack the K5, new 12-24mm and a tripod instead! Lol. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: So, I have this Spotmatic...
In the form of the classic Spotmatic it appears that we have found something other than Youth that is wasted on the young. (Just kidding Tanya). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: So, I have this Spotmatic...
On 9/26/2012 09:10, Tanya Love wrote: Joseph said: Print this out and carry with you ...and I absolutely will! Can't wait, it will be fun! Thanks so much for all of that! And yep, guys, I did think of Sunny16. I will also have my K5 as a "backup" meter too! Or maybe I'll just use the iphone and Hipstamatic and tell everyone I shot it with the Spottie... ;-) But how would you live with yourself? :-) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: So, I have this Spotmatic...
Joseph said: Print this out and carry with you ...and I absolutely will! Can't wait, it will be fun! Thanks so much for all of that! And yep, guys, I did think of Sunny16. I will also have my K5 as a "backup" meter too! Or maybe I'll just use the iphone and Hipstamatic and tell everyone I shot it with the Spottie... ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: So, I have this Spotmatic...
On Sep 26, 2012, at 01:23 , Tanya Love wrote: > ...that my father-in-law gave me a while back. It comes with a super tak > 135mm, 28mm, and 50mm and Hanimex 2x teleconverter. > > I thought I'd get it out and have a play with a roll of film at the Brisbane > Riverfire Festival this weekend. > > The thing has screwmount lenses! WTF! Always did, neophyte! > > Where's the metering on it?! IIRC, first you must have a battery in it. Then when you slide the knob on the left side of the lens mount/prism base up til it clicks, you have metering. Be certain to turn it off after you shoot. Don't forget, manual ƒ-stops. Unless you are in Auto on a lens that has that functional slide switch behind it's aperture adjustment ring, which keeps the lens wide open for focus, and isn't stopped down until you trip the shutter, which I think also trips the auto switch back to manual - maybe not. To set the ASA, lift up on the shutter speed knob and turn to the desired number. Shutter speeds will most likely be a bit, or a lot, slower than you set, by tradition, unless it just came back from CLA. The dial under the film rewind crank is just for notation of what kind of film, if any, is in the camera. To rewind when finished, press the button on the bottom of the camera in to disengage the wind mechanism, and crank the rewind knob (not too fast or the film will get static discharge lightning fog) until you feel the release of tension, if you wish to still have the tongue out, or until it goes fwap fwap fwap if you want it all inside the cartridge. > How do I even open the back to put the film in?! How the heck did they do > it back in the "old days" anyways?! Pull up on the rewind crank on the left (shooters positioning). Helps to use the crank handle by bringing it to the vertical position. Once film is in, push the handle/knob back down, maybe a little rotation until it's slips down into the fully down position. If you are unfamiliar with the white 'needles' film loading, you push the films tongue into the bottom part of the take-up reel between the needles. keeping the film against the advance gears with either a finger or just by tension you can impart with the rewind knob, make sure the film stays in the needles until the full width of the film is past the tongue on both sides of the sprocket gear, and not twisted in any way by having the sprocket holes one off on one side of the film, then just click the back shut, advance until a 'zero' (0) shows in the frame counter window on the advance lever hub.. > Crap, I'm spent, think I'm going to put it back in the display cabinet! Wus… > > Too bloody funny! And here I was thinking I was like, all hip and stuff! Print this out and carry with you -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: So, I have this Spotmatic...
Here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunny_16_rule Mostly, I would take a good guess and let the DR of Tri-X take care of the rest. Truly, a monochrome sensor version of Tri-X would tempt me. I wonder how close the Monochrome M is. On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 7:31 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > f8 and the Tv = 1/film speed. Bight sun make it f16 (Look up the > sunny 16 rule). > > Pull the rewind knob up to open the back. > > I'll avoid all jokes about Australians and screwing up/in/around. > > On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 4:59 AM, DagT wrote: >> Try the Lightmeter app on iPhone :-) >> >> DagT >> >> Sendt fra min iPad >> >> Den 26. sep. 2012 kl. 10:23 skrev "Tanya Love" : >> >>> ...that my father-in-law gave me a while back. It comes with a super tak >>> 135mm, 28mm, and 50mm and Hanimex 2x teleconverter. >>> >>> I thought I'd get it out and have a play with a roll of film at the Brisbane >>> Riverfire Festival this weekend. >>> >>> The thing has screwmount lenses! WTF! >>> >>> Where's the metering on it?! >>> >>> How do I even open the back to put the film in?! How the heck did they do >>> it back in the "old days" anyways?! >>> >>> Crap, I'm spent, think I'm going to put it back in the display cabinet! >>> >>> Too bloody funny! And here I was thinking I was like, all hip and stuff! >>> >>> Think I'll just pack the K5, new 12-24mm and a tripod instead! Lol. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > > -- > Steve Desjardins -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: So, I have this Spotmatic...
f8 and the Tv = 1/film speed. Bight sun make it f16 (Look up the sunny 16 rule). Pull the rewind knob up to open the back. I'll avoid all jokes about Australians and screwing up/in/around. On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 4:59 AM, DagT wrote: > Try the Lightmeter app on iPhone :-) > > DagT > > Sendt fra min iPad > > Den 26. sep. 2012 kl. 10:23 skrev "Tanya Love" : > >> ...that my father-in-law gave me a while back. It comes with a super tak >> 135mm, 28mm, and 50mm and Hanimex 2x teleconverter. >> >> I thought I'd get it out and have a play with a roll of film at the Brisbane >> Riverfire Festival this weekend. >> >> The thing has screwmount lenses! WTF! >> >> Where's the metering on it?! >> >> How do I even open the back to put the film in?! How the heck did they do >> it back in the "old days" anyways?! >> >> Crap, I'm spent, think I'm going to put it back in the display cabinet! >> >> Too bloody funny! And here I was thinking I was like, all hip and stuff! >> >> Think I'll just pack the K5, new 12-24mm and a tripod instead! Lol. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: So, I have this Spotmatic...
Try the Lightmeter app on iPhone :-) DagT Sendt fra min iPad Den 26. sep. 2012 kl. 10:23 skrev "Tanya Love" : > ...that my father-in-law gave me a while back. It comes with a super tak > 135mm, 28mm, and 50mm and Hanimex 2x teleconverter. > > I thought I'd get it out and have a play with a roll of film at the Brisbane > Riverfire Festival this weekend. > > The thing has screwmount lenses! WTF! > > Where's the metering on it?! > > How do I even open the back to put the film in?! How the heck did they do > it back in the "old days" anyways?! > > Crap, I'm spent, think I'm going to put it back in the display cabinet! > > Too bloody funny! And here I was thinking I was like, all hip and stuff! > > Think I'll just pack the K5, new 12-24mm and a tripod instead! Lol. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
So, I have this Spotmatic...
...that my father-in-law gave me a while back. It comes with a super tak 135mm, 28mm, and 50mm and Hanimex 2x teleconverter. I thought I'd get it out and have a play with a roll of film at the Brisbane Riverfire Festival this weekend. The thing has screwmount lenses! WTF! Where's the metering on it?! How do I even open the back to put the film in?! How the heck did they do it back in the "old days" anyways?! Crap, I'm spent, think I'm going to put it back in the display cabinet! Too bloody funny! And here I was thinking I was like, all hip and stuff! Think I'll just pack the K5, new 12-24mm and a tripod instead! Lol. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: A book, Spotmatic F & nifty fifty Takumars
I somehow got two copies of a book that I recently ordered, so I'm selling a Very Good copy of the (4th & current edition) softcover "Photography and the Art of Seeing" (A visual perception workshop for film and digital photography) by Freeman Patterson. $12 *shipped* in the U.S.\ Will be happy to ship the following items worldwide... I've got a near-Collector's grade Spotmatic F with Super-Multi-Coated 50mm f1.4.. $159 plus actual shipping. This is all original, not CLA'd! I have a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f1.4 in gorgeous condition (lens alone). It is similar to the one on the Spotmatic F (above). Includes Asahi Pentax metal lens cap $109 plus actual shipping. Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 in excellent condition... comes with rear cap and filter for front protection $89 plus actual shipping SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8 in excellent condition... this is a screwmount lens, the last style before the K-mount with the rubberized focusing ring. $55 plus shipping Drop me a line if you'd like pics. (Serious only, please). -- "The key to seeing the world's soul, and in the process wakening one's own, is to get over the confusion by which we think that fact is real and imagination an illusion. It is the other way around." -Thomas Moore, "Original Self" -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic
Didn't work for me. I also tried wrapping one end of the lens in aluminium foil (so as to reflect at least some of the light back through the lens and aid the process). Still yellow. Nice lens, though. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Charles Robinson Sent: April 10, 2012 4/10/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic On Apr 10, 2012, at 15:15, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Isn't that the issue that can be resolved by leaving the lens in a sunny window for a couple of days? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic
Agreed...not the kind of album one would expect from McCartney, but he does it well. I'm actually listening to it as I write this. The liner notes are a fun read, too. -p On 4/10/2012 2:48 PM, Tom C wrote: I do like it! By the way, his latest album, "Kisses on the Bottom", is surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because it's mainly covers of 30's and 40's tunes. There's one new tune by him, and a reprise of "Baby's Request" from the "Back to the Egg" album. I thought it would be a somewhat boring songbook remake, but it's very entertaining, jazzy, and has a lightness and relaxing quality that makes it very enjoyable. While, I'm sure done tongue-in-cheek, the title comes from the lyrics of the first track, "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter". While Paul does the vocals, Diana Krall does jazz piano, and there's small contributions by Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder. As Sir Paul said, "This is an album you listen to at home after work, with a glass of wine or a cup of tea." Tom C. On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: For some reason, I suspect that Tom C will love this a bit more than anyone else... http://celebritycameraclub.tumblr.com/post/18843313035/paul-mccartney-a-cup-of-tea-and-a-pentax -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic
On Apr 10, 2012, at 15:15, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Looks like a big ol' Tak 50mm f1.4 on it. Lovely lens. I have one with a > permanent yellow filter on it (aka the Yellow Curse). Great for b&w. > Isn't that the issue that can be resolved by leaving the lens in a sunny window for a couple of days? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic
Looks like a big ol' Tak 50mm f1.4 on it. Lovely lens. I have one with a permanent yellow filter on it (aka the Yellow Curse). Great for b&w. Thanks for posting. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy Sent: April 10, 2012 4/10/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" , Tom C Subject: Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic For some reason, I suspect that Tom C will love this a bit more than anyone else... http://celebritycameraclub.tumblr.com/post/18843313035/paul-mccartney-a-cup-of-tea-and-a-pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic
I do like it! By the way, his latest album, "Kisses on the Bottom", is surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because it's mainly covers of 30's and 40's tunes. There's one new tune by him, and a reprise of "Baby's Request" from the "Back to the Egg" album. I thought it would be a somewhat boring songbook remake, but it's very entertaining, jazzy, and has a lightness and relaxing quality that makes it very enjoyable. While, I'm sure done tongue-in-cheek, the title comes from the lyrics of the first track, "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter". While Paul does the vocals, Diana Krall does jazz piano, and there's small contributions by Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder. As Sir Paul said, "This is an album you listen to at home after work, with a glass of wine or a cup of tea." Tom C. On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > For some reason, I suspect that Tom C will love this a bit more than > anyone else... > http://celebritycameraclub.tumblr.com/post/18843313035/paul-mccartney-a-cup-of-tea-and-a-pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic
For some reason, I suspect that Tom C will love this a bit more than anyone else... http://celebritycameraclub.tumblr.com/post/18843313035/paul-mccartney-a-cup-of-tea-and-a-pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FS Fri: *Collectors Grade* Spotmatic F, Pentax Travel Kit with SMC Takumars, more...
Interestingly, the previous owner apparently immediately purchased a personalized bottom plate for his Spotmatic F. I've never seen one so well done before (letters impressed in the metal and the impressions are black enamel). The **original, mint** bottom plate was with the kit in the box that the personalized plate came in. So not even any marks on the bottom plate! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid) wrote: > If you need help decluttering, just let me know. You could always store that > Nikon kit at my house. > > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >>That's a beautiful kit, Darren. I agree with you, it shouldn't be >>broken up: it would lose a lot in doing so. >>Hopefully someone who appreciates it will step forward. >> >>Actually, I do and I would but I have so much equipment on the shelf I >>just can't bring myself to do so. My uncle gifted me with a couple of >>his old Nikons and lenses last weekend ... and a Polaroid SX-70 too >>... never mind all the other stuff. The equipment cabinet overfloweth >>once more. Sigh. >> >>G >> >>On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Darren Addy >>wrote: >>> I know there are some collectors lurking on this group, so wanted to >>> make you aware of this sweet bit o' kit. >>> http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/importedPFpics/Fkit.jpg >>> >>> I've seen a lot of equipment in my day, but never anything as minty >>as >>> this. If (today) you could step into a Time Machine and go back to >>the >>> mid-70s, walk into a camera store and purchase a brand new Spotmatic >>F >>> kit for half price, wouldn't you do it? Well, that's the opportunity >>> right here: >>> >>> I can't bring myself to split this gorgeous kit up, so it is being >>> sold complete (for less than the individual parts are worth). >>> >>> • Genuine Pentax Travel Kit hard case with green foam interior. >>> • Spotmatic F (everything works like new, including metering) >>> • SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8 with original cap (flawless) on camera >>> • Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5 with original front and rear >>> caps and matching metal screw-in hood >>> • Original zipper pouch (this is the original part of the travel kit >>> usually missing) >>> • Pentax AF160SA electronic flash (in original box) >>> • 49mm close-up filters set for the 55mm (+1, +2, +4) in case *not >>pictured >>> • 58mm close-up filter set for the 135mm f2.5 (+1, +2, +4) with case >>> (*case not pictured) >>> • Not part of the kit, but I will include an unopened box of >>> lomography color negative film (3 rolls of 36 exposure) 400 ISO >>> • Original Spotmatic F manual >>> >>> I have a 1976 Pentax Price List and the prices of the Spotmatic F >>body >>> and the two lenses alone would have been $600 in 1976. (With >>> inflation, that would be the equivalent of $2272 in 2010 dollars !) >>> >>> Priced to sell kit: $299 plus actual shipping, as I have another >>> purchase to pay for (as usual... LBA is such a harsh mistress). >>> >>> Will be happy to ship worldwide, including to our friends in the >>> Southern Hemisphere. >>> More pics of individual items in the kit available, on request. >>> >>> Darren Addy >>> Kearney, Nebraska >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >>and follow the directions. >> >> >> >>-- >>Godfrey >> godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com >> >>-- >>PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>PDML@pdml.net >>http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>follow the directions. > > -- > Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FS Fri: *Collectors Grade* Spotmatic F, Pentax Travel Kit with SMC Takumars, more...
If you need help decluttering, just let me know. You could always store that Nikon kit at my house. Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >That's a beautiful kit, Darren. I agree with you, it shouldn't be >broken up: it would lose a lot in doing so. >Hopefully someone who appreciates it will step forward. > >Actually, I do and I would but I have so much equipment on the shelf I >just can't bring myself to do so. My uncle gifted me with a couple of >his old Nikons and lenses last weekend ... and a Polaroid SX-70 too >... never mind all the other stuff. The equipment cabinet overfloweth >once more. Sigh. > >G > >On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Darren Addy >wrote: >> I know there are some collectors lurking on this group, so wanted to >> make you aware of this sweet bit o' kit. >> http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/importedPFpics/Fkit.jpg >> >> I've seen a lot of equipment in my day, but never anything as minty >as >> this. If (today) you could step into a Time Machine and go back to >the >> mid-70s, walk into a camera store and purchase a brand new Spotmatic >F >> kit for half price, wouldn't you do it? Well, that's the opportunity >> right here: >> >> I can't bring myself to split this gorgeous kit up, so it is being >> sold complete (for less than the individual parts are worth). >> >> • Genuine Pentax Travel Kit hard case with green foam interior. >> • Spotmatic F (everything works like new, including metering) >> • SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8 with original cap (flawless) on camera >> • Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5 with original front and rear >> caps and matching metal screw-in hood >> • Original zipper pouch (this is the original part of the travel kit >> usually missing) >> • Pentax AF160SA electronic flash (in original box) >> • 49mm close-up filters set for the 55mm (+1, +2, +4) in case *not >pictured >> • 58mm close-up filter set for the 135mm f2.5 (+1, +2, +4) with case >> (*case not pictured) >> • Not part of the kit, but I will include an unopened box of >> lomography color negative film (3 rolls of 36 exposure) 400 ISO >> • Original Spotmatic F manual >> >> I have a 1976 Pentax Price List and the prices of the Spotmatic F >body >> and the two lenses alone would have been $600 in 1976. (With >> inflation, that would be the equivalent of $2272 in 2010 dollars !) >> >> Priced to sell kit: $299 plus actual shipping, as I have another >> purchase to pay for (as usual... LBA is such a harsh mistress). >> >> Will be happy to ship worldwide, including to our friends in the >> Southern Hemisphere. >> More pics of individual items in the kit available, on request. >> >> Darren Addy >> Kearney, Nebraska >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >and follow the directions. > > > >-- >Godfrey > godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FS Fri: *Collectors Grade* Spotmatic F, Pentax Travel Kit with SMC Takumars, more...
That's a beautiful kit, Darren. I agree with you, it shouldn't be broken up: it would lose a lot in doing so. Hopefully someone who appreciates it will step forward. Actually, I do and I would but I have so much equipment on the shelf I just can't bring myself to do so. My uncle gifted me with a couple of his old Nikons and lenses last weekend ... and a Polaroid SX-70 too ... never mind all the other stuff. The equipment cabinet overfloweth once more. Sigh. G On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 8:41 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > I know there are some collectors lurking on this group, so wanted to > make you aware of this sweet bit o' kit. > http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/importedPFpics/Fkit.jpg > > I've seen a lot of equipment in my day, but never anything as minty as > this. If (today) you could step into a Time Machine and go back to the > mid-70s, walk into a camera store and purchase a brand new Spotmatic F > kit for half price, wouldn't you do it? Well, that's the opportunity > right here: > > I can't bring myself to split this gorgeous kit up, so it is being > sold complete (for less than the individual parts are worth). > > • Genuine Pentax Travel Kit hard case with green foam interior. > • Spotmatic F (everything works like new, including metering) > • SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8 with original cap (flawless) on camera > • Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5 with original front and rear > caps and matching metal screw-in hood > • Original zipper pouch (this is the original part of the travel kit > usually missing) > • Pentax AF160SA electronic flash (in original box) > • 49mm close-up filters set for the 55mm (+1, +2, +4) in case *not pictured > • 58mm close-up filter set for the 135mm f2.5 (+1, +2, +4) with case > (*case not pictured) > • Not part of the kit, but I will include an unopened box of > lomography color negative film (3 rolls of 36 exposure) 400 ISO > • Original Spotmatic F manual > > I have a 1976 Pentax Price List and the prices of the Spotmatic F body > and the two lenses alone would have been $600 in 1976. (With > inflation, that would be the equivalent of $2272 in 2010 dollars !) > > Priced to sell kit: $299 plus actual shipping, as I have another > purchase to pay for (as usual... LBA is such a harsh mistress). > > Will be happy to ship worldwide, including to our friends in the > Southern Hemisphere. > More pics of individual items in the kit available, on request. > > Darren Addy > Kearney, Nebraska > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Fri: *Collectors Grade* Spotmatic F, Pentax Travel Kit with SMC Takumars, more...
I know there are some collectors lurking on this group, so wanted to make you aware of this sweet bit o' kit. http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/importedPFpics/Fkit.jpg I've seen a lot of equipment in my day, but never anything as minty as this. If (today) you could step into a Time Machine and go back to the mid-70s, walk into a camera store and purchase a brand new Spotmatic F kit for half price, wouldn't you do it? Well, that's the opportunity right here: I can't bring myself to split this gorgeous kit up, so it is being sold complete (for less than the individual parts are worth). • Genuine Pentax Travel Kit hard case with green foam interior. • Spotmatic F (everything works like new, including metering) • SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8 with original cap (flawless) on camera • Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5 with original front and rear caps and matching metal screw-in hood • Original zipper pouch (this is the original part of the travel kit usually missing) • Pentax AF160SA electronic flash (in original box) • 49mm close-up filters set for the 55mm (+1, +2, +4) in case *not pictured • 58mm close-up filter set for the 135mm f2.5 (+1, +2, +4) with case (*case not pictured) • Not part of the kit, but I will include an unopened box of lomography color negative film (3 rolls of 36 exposure) 400 ISO • Original Spotmatic F manual I have a 1976 Pentax Price List and the prices of the Spotmatic F body and the two lenses alone would have been $600 in 1976. (With inflation, that would be the equivalent of $2272 in 2010 dollars !) Priced to sell kit: $299 plus actual shipping, as I have another purchase to pay for (as usual... LBA is such a harsh mistress). Will be happy to ship worldwide, including to our friends in the Southern Hemisphere. More pics of individual items in the kit available, on request. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: CLA'd by Eric, Black Spotmatic and 50mm f1.4 Super Takumar,
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/152752-sale-selling-together-separately-super-takumar-50mm-f1-4-cleaned-lubricated-adjustedd-blk-spotmatic.html Also, a nice Takumar case for a 28mm f3.5 (earliest model won't fit, but believe the rest will). http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/152744-sale-case-only-takumar-3-5-28-nice-one.html PDMLers can contact me directly (or through the PF marketplace, if you prefer). Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Printing up a poster: Spotmatic II
I'm sending out a print order for a poster for myself and it occurred to me that others might like such a thing for office or den decor (do people still have "dens" these days?). The poster is based upon a relatively obscure SP II ad that ran many moons ago: http://www.antiqueauto.org/spii/ I'm having it printed on Endura Metallic (pearlescent surface). Prices below include shipping to the U.S. or Canada in a mailing tube. I'd be happy to ship worldwide, but would need to give you a quote for actual shipping to your country. Email me if you would like one. Since I'm sending in the order in this evening, only orders received and paid for by 10 PM CDT tonight will be printed. Your choice of sizes below. Please remember that the price includes shipping. 12"x18" . $29.95 16"x24" . $39.95 20"x30" . $49.95 (which I'm getting for myself) Drop me a line if you'd like one of the above sizes for yourself, or for your favorite Pentax afficianado. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Pentax Spotmatic F disassembled into pieces
Very cool, and you can buy a print: http://www.20x200.com/art/2011/05/old-camera.html Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
I'll bet this guy could. http://pentaxs.com/index.html I'll also bet he wouldn't want to. On 2/9/2011 2:42 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: David Mann On Feb 9, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, although I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. Stand aside, I'm an engineer. There will be exactly one screw left over. Dave I'm not allowed to run the train The whistle I can't blow I'm not the one who designates How far the train will go I'm not allowed to let off steam Or even ring the bell But let the damn thing jump the track And see who catches hell. I could put it back together. The question is, who can put it back together so it works? - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3431 - Release Date: 02/08/11 -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 3:01 AM, David Mann wrote: > On Feb 9, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, >> although I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. > > Stand aside, I'm an engineer. There will be exactly one screw left over. I'm a surveyor, I;ll need that extra screw Dave > > Dave > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
Which reminds me of another old joke: Two computer guys meet in the street, one has a new bicycle. The other guy says "hey nice bike, where did you get that?" "oh you know... I was walking in the park the other day minding my own business when this absolutely gorgeous woman jumped off her bicycle, threw her clothes off and said "ooh baby you can have anything you want from me" so I ended up taking the bike" other guy: "yeah good choice, her clothes probably wouldn't have fit you" 2011/3/5 Darren Addy : >> I'm sure you can find someone to do it, if you're willing to pay for it... > > Which reminds me of the old joke... > > A beautiful blonde walks into a bar and takes the stool beside the > business man. He says nothing and sips his drink. So finally she leans > over and says, "For $200 I'll do anything you want." The man sits down > his drink and looks at her and says, "Paint my house." > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
> I'm sure you can find someone to do it, if you're willing to pay for it... Which reminds me of the old joke... A beautiful blonde walks into a bar and takes the stool beside the business man. He says nothing and sips his drink. So finally she leans over and says, "For $200 I'll do anything you want." The man sits down his drink and looks at her and says, "Paint my house." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
I'm sure you can find someone to do it, if you're willing to pay for it... On 2/8/2011 8:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, although I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. Paul On Feb 8, 2011, at 8:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Damn! There are a lot of pieces inside that ... http://www.petapixel.com/2011/02/08/pentax-spotmatic-f-slr-completely-disassembled-and-laid-out/ http://goo.gl/KNBdF -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
Thanks for sharing. Followed the link inside to the Carl Kleiner pix and just had to ask a contact in Sweden to get me a couple of those Ikea books. Cheers Ecke 2011/2/9 John Sessoms : > From: David Mann >> >> On Feb 9, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, although I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. >> >> Stand aside, I'm an engineer. There will be exactly one screw left >> over. >> >> Dave > > I'm not allowed to run the train > The whistle I can't blow > I'm not the one who designates > How far the train will go > I'm not allowed to let off steam > Or even ring the bell > But let the damn thing jump the track > And see who catches hell. > > I could put it back together. The question is, who can put it back together > so it works? > > > - > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3431 - Release Date: 02/08/11 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
From: David Mann On Feb 9, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, although I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. Stand aside, I'm an engineer. There will be exactly one screw left over. Dave I'm not allowed to run the train The whistle I can't blow I'm not the one who designates How far the train will go I'm not allowed to let off steam Or even ring the bell But let the damn thing jump the track And see who catches hell. I could put it back together. The question is, who can put it back together so it works? - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3431 - Release Date: 02/08/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
Good engineers put an extra one in for precisely that reason. On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 3:01 AM, David Mann wrote: > On Feb 9, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, >> although I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. > > Stand aside, I'm an engineer. There will be exactly one screw left over. > > Dave > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
On 11-02-09 3:18 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Bruce Walker wrote: Damn! There are a lot of pieces inside that ... http://www.petapixel.com/2011/02/08/pentax-spotmatic-f-slr-completely-disassembled-and-laid-out/ http://goo.gl/KNBdF This is an earlier Spotmatic (without an F) of the stop-down breed, hanging on my home wall: www.dariobonazza.com/public/Spotty.jpg Dario Nice! -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
Bruce Walker wrote: Damn! There are a lot of pieces inside that ... http://www.petapixel.com/2011/02/08/pentax-spotmatic-f-slr-completely-disassembled-and-laid-out/ http://goo.gl/KNBdF This is an earlier Spotmatic (without an F) of the stop-down breed, hanging on my home wall: www.dariobonazza.com/public/Spotty.jpg Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
On Feb 9, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, although > I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. Stand aside, I'm an engineer. There will be exactly one screw left over. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Excellent stuff. I'd like a print of that for the wall. > Me too... :-) -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
Excellent stuff. I'd like a print of that for the wall. On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 8:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, although > I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. > Paul > On Feb 8, 2011, at 8:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > >> Damn! There are a lot of pieces inside that ... >> >> http://www.petapixel.com/2011/02/08/pentax-spotmatic-f-slr-completely-disassembled-and-laid-out/ >> http://goo.gl/KNBdF >> >> >> -bmw >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
I want to see someone reassemble it. Now that would be quite a feat, although I suppose there are some camera technicians who can do it. Paul On Feb 8, 2011, at 8:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Damn! There are a lot of pieces inside that ... > > http://www.petapixel.com/2011/02/08/pentax-spotmatic-f-slr-completely-disassembled-and-laid-out/ > http://goo.gl/KNBdF > > > -bmw > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
Thanks for that. Bookmarked. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:03 -0500, "Bruce Walker" wrote: > Damn! There are a lot of pieces inside that ... > > http://www.petapixel.com/2011/02/08/pentax-spotmatic-f-slr-completely-disassembled-and-laid-out/ > http://goo.gl/KNBdF > > -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Faster than the air-speed velocity of an unladen european swallow -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Exploded view of Spotmatic
On 9 February 2011 12:03, Bruce Walker wrote: > Damn! There are a lot of pieces inside that ... > > http://www.petapixel.com/2011/02/08/pentax-spotmatic-f-slr-completely-disassembled-and-laid-out/ > http://goo.gl/KNBdF Cool ;-) -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Exploded view of Spotmatic
Damn! There are a lot of pieces inside that ... http://www.petapixel.com/2011/02/08/pentax-spotmatic-f-slr-completely-disassembled-and-laid-out/ http://goo.gl/KNBdF -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday & Spotmatic Manual Scans
Check out my Picasaweb folders for items for sale, mostly Pentax, a few Nikon. Also old, lo-res scans of a Spottie manual. Barely readable, but still interesting. http://picasaweb.google.com/Texdance . -- John Mustarde Paris, TX -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
Joseph McAllister wrote: Besides having a second image of that particular body style, in print, the two are the only pics I've seen of the camera with the lens mount mounted to the body with 4 screws in the lens to body plate. In my records there are more early Spotmatics with those four screws. The big difference here is the arm with the spot-metering cell. But I did write the seller about the discrepancy between his text saying the body was number 101 area (?) and the serial number on the body cap of 1010215. 1020215 is in the "101 area" (meaning "around 101"), isn't it? I know the caps get swapped out from time to time but to have the same "eye only P" engraved on it makes me pretty sure the cap is the teller of tales. Unless (Dario?) the cameras have the serial number engraved elsewhere, like under the baseplate or top cap. That 1010215 must be the S.No. No more serials needed. The motor drive version has the serial number engraved on top of the cap as normal, and it's 1233102, which leads one to think that the MD Prototype was made from an off the assembly line camera some tome after sales began. Or, it's just a used one from anywhere that replaced a damaged original top cap. Agree. The base plate on that babe is the only thing marked "MOTOR DRIVE". Like standard production SP MD's. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
Besides having a second image of that particular body style, in print, the two are the only pics I've seen of the camera with the lens mount mounted to the body with 4 screws in the lens to body plate. But I did write the seller about the discrepancy between his text saying the body was number 101 area (?) and the serial number on the body cap of 1010215. I know the caps get swapped out from time to time but to have the same "eye only P" engraved on it makes me pretty sure the cap is the teller of tales. Unless (Dario?) the cameras have the serial number engraved elsewhere, like under the baseplate or top cap. The motor drive version has the serial number engraved on top of the cap as normal, and it's 1233102, which leads one to think that the MD Prototype was made from an off the assembly line camera some tome after sales began. Or, it's just a used one from anywhere that replaced a damaged original top cap. The base plate on that babe is the only thing marked "MOTOR DRIVE". On Oct 3, 2010, at 14:27 , drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I don't understand. I get a picture of the camera surrounded by a bunch of Japanese. -Original Message- From: "Dario Bonazza" Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:22:49 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Spotmatic prototypes Thanks Michel. They look very interesting to me. I'm not thinking to compete on those items, but I'm very glad to see them and, as opposed to the immediate feeling developed here, I'm rather positive on the authenticity of those cameras, for a number of reasons including this one: www.dariobonazza.com/public/Spotmatic_1963_01.jpg Dario Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com I couldn't remember most of what I know today if it weren't for others sharing their knowledge of my past on the Internet. Thank you… -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
On 3 October 2010 17:27, wrote: > I don't understand. I get a picture of the camera surrounded by a bunch of > Japanese. Those pesky Japanese always surrounding their cameras! But it's an interesting "auktion", no doubt. --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
I meant I have another source for such a camera. Dario - Original Message - From: To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 11:27 PM Subject: Re: Spotmatic prototypes I don't understand. I get a picture of the camera surrounded by a bunch of Japanese. -Original Message- From: "Dario Bonazza" Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:22:49 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Spotmatic prototypes Thanks Michel. They look very interesting to me. I'm not thinking to compete on those items, but I'm very glad to see them and, as opposed to the immediate feeling developed here, I'm rather positive on the authenticity of those cameras, for a number of reasons including this one: www.dariobonazza.com/public/Spotmatic_1963_01.jpg Dario - Original Message - From: "Michel Carrère-Gée" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 3:49 PM Subject: Re: Spotmatic prototypes Le 03/10/2010 15:35, Michel Carrère-Gée a écrit : Unusual Spotmatic prototype on Ebay (2,000 $ !!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059840 - Logo "eye", no AoCo - No name "SP" on top - Serial number on the back - No switch for manual use Other Spotmatic Motor Drive prototype: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059460 See links for large images. Michel Other: - Logo and "Spotmatic" green tinted - Screw on the right flank - Apparent device in the viewfinder (cell?) - Screw-mount set from the front (4 screws, such as SPF) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
I don't understand. I get a picture of the camera surrounded by a bunch of Japanese. -Original Message- From: "Dario Bonazza" Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:22:49 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Spotmatic prototypes Thanks Michel. They look very interesting to me. I'm not thinking to compete on those items, but I'm very glad to see them and, as opposed to the immediate feeling developed here, I'm rather positive on the authenticity of those cameras, for a number of reasons including this one: www.dariobonazza.com/public/Spotmatic_1963_01.jpg Dario - Original Message - From: "Michel Carrère-Gée" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 3:49 PM Subject: Re: Spotmatic prototypes Le 03/10/2010 15:35, Michel Carrère-Gée a écrit : > > > Unusual Spotmatic prototype on Ebay (2,000 $ !!) > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059840 > - Logo "eye", no AoCo > - No name "SP" on top > - Serial number on the back > - No switch for manual use > Other Spotmatic Motor Drive prototype: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059460 > > See links for large images. > > Michel > Other: - Logo and "Spotmatic" green tinted - Screw on the right flank - Apparent device in the viewfinder (cell?) - Screw-mount set from the front (4 screws, such as SPF) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
2010/10/3 Bob Sullivan : > > I have a special Asahiflex camera that he was given to commorate the visit. the missing link between Pentax and the commorants... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
Thanks Michel. They look very interesting to me. I'm not thinking to compete on those items, but I'm very glad to see them and, as opposed to the immediate feeling developed here, I'm rather positive on the authenticity of those cameras, for a number of reasons including this one: www.dariobonazza.com/public/Spotmatic_1963_01.jpg Dario - Original Message - From: "Michel Carrère-Gée" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 3:49 PM Subject: Re: Spotmatic prototypes Le 03/10/2010 15:35, Michel Carrère-Gée a écrit : Unusual Spotmatic prototype on Ebay (2,000 $ !!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059840 - Logo "eye", no AoCo - No name "SP" on top - Serial number on the back - No switch for manual use Other Spotmatic Motor Drive prototype: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059460 See links for large images. Michel Other: - Logo and "Spotmatic" green tinted - Screw on the right flank - Apparent device in the viewfinder (cell?) - Screw-mount set from the front (4 screws, such as SPF) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
PJ, Well, not many people know that Herman Gouring made a secret trip to Japan in 1943. He shared lens and ariel photography expertise with the Japanese. I have a special Asahiflex camera that he was given to commorate the visit. My Uncle Bill acquired it when he served with US Army Counter Intelligence in Germany (Bavaria?) after the war. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 11:06 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Bob you're looking at it the wrong way! Pentax is like Leica now. Too bad > the Russians didn't make a decent copy, and the Luftwaffe didn't buy Asahi. > > > On 10/3/2010 9:58 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >> >> Great danger of fraud on these, especially at a $2000 price! >> And a ebayer who calls himself Coopiecat ! ? ? ? >> I have a collection of 'post' Ashiflex bodies, collected cheap on ebay. >> Most do not show the wear of these. >> Regards, Bob S. >> >> 2010/10/3 Michel Carrère-Gée: >>> >>> Le 03/10/2010 15:35, Michel Carrère-Gée a écrit : >>>> >>>> Unusual Spotmatic prototype on Ebay (2,000 $ !!) >>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059840 >>>> - Logo "eye", no AoCo >>>> - No name "SP" on top >>>> - Serial number on the back >>>> - No switch for manual use >>>> Other Spotmatic Motor Drive prototype: >>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059460 >>>> >>>> See links for large images. >>>> >>>> Michel >>>> >>> Other: >>> - Logo and "Spotmatic" green tinted >>> - Screw on the right flank >>> - Apparent device in the viewfinder (cell?) >>> - Screw-mount set from the front (4 screws, such as SPF) >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >>> > > > -- > "His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed > moral bankruptcy." > -Woody Allen > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
Bob you're looking at it the wrong way! Pentax is like Leica now. Too bad the Russians didn't make a decent copy, and the Luftwaffe didn't buy Asahi. On 10/3/2010 9:58 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Great danger of fraud on these, especially at a $2000 price! And a ebayer who calls himself Coopiecat ! ? ? ? I have a collection of 'post' Ashiflex bodies, collected cheap on ebay. Most do not show the wear of these. Regards, Bob S. 2010/10/3 Michel Carrère-Gée: Le 03/10/2010 15:35, Michel Carrère-Gée a écrit : Unusual Spotmatic prototype on Ebay (2,000 $ !!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059840 - Logo "eye", no AoCo - No name "SP" on top - Serial number on the back - No switch for manual use Other Spotmatic Motor Drive prototype: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059460 See links for large images. Michel Other: - Logo and "Spotmatic" green tinted - Screw on the right flank - Apparent device in the viewfinder (cell?) - Screw-mount set from the front (4 screws, such as SPF) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- "His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy." -Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
Great danger of fraud on these, especially at a $2000 price! And a ebayer who calls himself Coopiecat ! ? ? ? I have a collection of 'post' Ashiflex bodies, collected cheap on ebay. Most do not show the wear of these. Regards, Bob S. 2010/10/3 Michel Carrère-Gée : > Le 03/10/2010 15:35, Michel Carrère-Gée a écrit : >> >> >> Unusual Spotmatic prototype on Ebay (2,000 $ !!) >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059840 >> - Logo "eye", no AoCo >> - No name "SP" on top >> - Serial number on the back >> - No switch for manual use >> Other Spotmatic Motor Drive prototype: >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059460 >> >> See links for large images. >> >> Michel >> > Other: > - Logo and "Spotmatic" green tinted > - Screw on the right flank > - Apparent device in the viewfinder (cell?) > - Screw-mount set from the front (4 screws, such as SPF) > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic prototypes
Le 03/10/2010 15:35, Michel Carrère-Gée a écrit : Unusual Spotmatic prototype on Ebay (2,000 $ !!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059840 - Logo "eye", no AoCo - No name "SP" on top - Serial number on the back - No switch for manual use Other Spotmatic Motor Drive prototype: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059460 See links for large images. Michel Other: - Logo and "Spotmatic" green tinted - Screw on the right flank - Apparent device in the viewfinder (cell?) - Screw-mount set from the front (4 screws, such as SPF) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Spotmatic prototypes
Unusual Spotmatic prototype on Ebay (2,000 $ !!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059840 - Logo "eye", no AoCo - No name "SP" on top - Serial number on the back - No switch for manual use Other Spotmatic Motor Drive prototype: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270644059460 See links for large images. Michel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Asahi Spotmatic SP, S-M-C Takumar 200/4
Two items: 1) Asahi Spotmatic SP (chrome) - recently replaced the foam seals on the door, body, and mirror stop. All shutter speeds are accurate. Meter works. Overexposes by 0.3-0.5 due to 1.5v battery (instead of 1.35v as originally intended). Body is in very good condition. Some rubs near the tripod mount (to be expected). Small mark on top of prism due to hotshoe adapter (also included, with new foam to protect prism). Self timer works. Asking $100 (EX condition at KEH is $133). 2) Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200mm f/4 - very good condition with very minor marks around barrel. Focus is very smooth, as is aperture ring. Glass is in fine condition, some dust inside lens, but not much. Including front cap (original in excellent condition) Asking $50. Shipping from Canada. Estimate of $17 to USA for either item. Will provide exact quote if requested. Thanks. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Spotmatic lenses - pre ebay PDML offering
I know someone over at the Pentaxforum.com is looking for one. If you post there, might want to add that, Dave On Nov 26, 2007 1:05 PM, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've got a very nice > Super Takumar F 1:3.5 135mm > with alens hood (Takumar 3.5 135mm / 1.4 150mm / 5.6 200mm) and "B+W 49ES > 010 1x" filter for sale. > The focusing is incredibly smooth - a very nice lens from Pentax greatest > days, I believe. > And I've got a > > Chinon 1:1.7 55mm screw mount standard lens > and a rather rare > > Chinon 1:3.5 23mm screw mount wide angle. > > Please email me if you're interested. In any of these lenses > Regards > > Jens Bladt > > http://www.jensbladt.dk > +45 56 63 77 11 > +45 23 43 85 77 > Skype: jensbladt248 > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.7/1152 - Release Date: 11/26/2007 > 10:50 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Spotmatic lenses - pre ebay PDML offering
I've got a very nice Super Takumar F 1:3.5 135mm with alens hood (Takumar 3.5 135mm / 1.4 150mm / 5.6 200mm) and "B+W 49ES 010 1x" filter for sale. The focusing is incredibly smooth - a very nice lens from Pentax greatest days, I believe. And I've got a Chinon 1:1.7 55mm screw mount standard lens and a rather rare Chinon 1:3.5 23mm screw mount wide angle. Please email me if you're interested. In any of these lenses Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.7/1152 - Release Date: 11/26/2007 10:50 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
From: Glen Tortorella > Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively > small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a town > of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not many > avid shutterbugs around here... > > Glen > > On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:16 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Glen Tortorella" > Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F >> Hi All, >> >> How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular lanyard >> "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the >> strap to the sides of the body? > Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the increasingly rare > good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. You > might > be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. Guess I'm lucky. Here in Raleigh, NC we've got two good independent camera dealers, one of whom is still a Pentax dealer, in addition to all the Wolf's and Ritz's. There's another good independent in Durham, NC who's also a Pentax dealer. And 3 independent pro labs who can handle just about any format film or digital you care to use. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spotmatic F Question
My "F" has the two holes for flash connections on the left side of the lens mount. The right side has the lever for the self-timer. The buttons might be the covers for the flash connections. Jim A. > Hi All, > > Why do some of the Spotmatic Fs seem to have two small button-like > things to the right of the lens while others do not have them? What > function do these two things serve? > > Glen > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spotmatic F Question
I don't know - maybe that was something optional, or maybe something that came out as an upgrade, or maybe even they were excluded after a flash on top of the camera was developed. Honestly, I have no knowledge of camera history, sorry! I just looked at my camera and noticed that the only thing to the right of the lens was my flash bulb remote...umm..thingy...so I just went on Google and looked around. rg2 On 8/26/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thank you, Rebekah. I wonder if there is a terminal (or terminals) > elsewhere on the Spotmatic Fs that do not have them to the right of > the lens? > > Glen > > On Aug 26, 2007, at 11:14 AM, Rebekah wrote: > > > Glen, I think those are flash cord terminals. > > > > http://www.pentax-manuals.com/markroberts/nat_cam_spii.pdf > > > > rg2 > > > > > > On 8/26/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hi All, > >> > >> Why do some of the Spotmatic Fs seem to have two small button-like > >> things to the right of the lens while others do not have them? What > >> function do these two things serve? > >> > >> Glen > >> > >> -- > >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > >> PDML@pdml.net > >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > >> > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.net > > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spotmatic F Question
Thank you, Rebekah. I wonder if there is a terminal (or terminals) elsewhere on the Spotmatic Fs that do not have them to the right of the lens? Glen On Aug 26, 2007, at 11:14 AM, Rebekah wrote: > Glen, I think those are flash cord terminals. > > http://www.pentax-manuals.com/markroberts/nat_cam_spii.pdf > > rg2 > > > On 8/26/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hi All, >> >> Why do some of the Spotmatic Fs seem to have two small button-like >> things to the right of the lens while others do not have them? What >> function do these two things serve? >> >> Glen >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spotmatic F Question
Glen, I think those are flash cord terminals. http://www.pentax-manuals.com/markroberts/nat_cam_spii.pdf rg2 On 8/26/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > > Why do some of the Spotmatic Fs seem to have two small button-like > things to the right of the lens while others do not have them? What > function do these two things serve? > > Glen > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Glen Tortorella wrote: >On Aug 26, 2007, at 8:46 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Glen Tortorella wrote: >> >>> Getting back to western PA...we usually visit friends in eastern OH >> >> I live in western PA and work in eastern OH :) >> >You must live in far western PA. We go north of Youngstown. Do you >live in the Butler Valley? I live in Pittsburgh and work in Youngstown (I teach at Youngstown State University). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Spotmatic F Question
Hi All, Why do some of the Spotmatic Fs seem to have two small button-like things to the right of the lens while others do not have them? What function do these two things serve? Glen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
You must live in far western PA. We go north of Youngstown. Do you live in the Butler Valley? Glen On Aug 26, 2007, at 8:46 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Glen Tortorella wrote: > >> Getting back to western PA...we usually visit friends in eastern OH > > I live in western PA and work in eastern OH :) > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Glen Tortorella wrote: >Getting back to western PA...we usually visit friends in eastern OH I live in western PA and work in eastern OH :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Yes, there is plenty to shoot in this region. Glen On Aug 25, 2007, at 9:08 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: > Glen Tortorella wrote: >> Actually, I have been to different parts of western PA, and I like it >> very much. I am originally from up north, but I have lived in >> several places, including CA, TX, CO, and ME. I spent about three >> years in ME, and another three in CO--both great for photography (for >> obvious reasons). >> >> Getting back to western PA...we usually visit friends in eastern OH >> (once or twice a year), and so I am well acquainted with some of the >> roads in western PA. Lake Erie is pretty nice, too. In addition to >> photography (and a few other things), I am also into geography. I >> just love what I call the "dead spots" on the map--lesser known or >> remote locales. Indeed, there is plenty to see in my general area. >> >> I suppose I got into photography through one of my other hobbies, >> railfanning. Have you ever heard of Sand Patch or Horseshoe >> Curve?...great spots for shutterbugs and railfans alike. I have been >> to both places (both in PA). There are certainly some tough subjects >> to shoot, and in my view trains are among the toughest--especially >> for those of us who use manual equipment. Prefocusing (and framing) >> for a moving train is quite a task...and quite exciting, too. >> >> Glen >> >> > There are quite a few of us in the mid-Atlantic region, Glen. I'm in > Harrisburg. We have PDMLers in Pittsburgh, Philly, DC, NYC, and I > think > there's one near Hagerstown. We should really have a fall PDML > gathering. Foliage, trains, street shooting, whatever. It's nice to > live in an area with plenty of metropolitan areas surrounded by some > very beautiful scenery. We ought to take advantage of it. > > -- > Scott Loveless > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Glen Tortorella wrote: > Actually, I have been to different parts of western PA, and I like it > very much. I am originally from up north, but I have lived in > several places, including CA, TX, CO, and ME. I spent about three > years in ME, and another three in CO--both great for photography (for > obvious reasons). > > Getting back to western PA...we usually visit friends in eastern OH > (once or twice a year), and so I am well acquainted with some of the > roads in western PA. Lake Erie is pretty nice, too. In addition to > photography (and a few other things), I am also into geography. I > just love what I call the "dead spots" on the map--lesser known or > remote locales. Indeed, there is plenty to see in my general area. > > I suppose I got into photography through one of my other hobbies, > railfanning. Have you ever heard of Sand Patch or Horseshoe > Curve?...great spots for shutterbugs and railfans alike. I have been > to both places (both in PA). There are certainly some tough subjects > to shoot, and in my view trains are among the toughest--especially > for those of us who use manual equipment. Prefocusing (and framing) > for a moving train is quite a task...and quite exciting, too. > > Glen > > There are quite a few of us in the mid-Atlantic region, Glen. I'm in Harrisburg. We have PDMLers in Pittsburgh, Philly, DC, NYC, and I think there's one near Hagerstown. We should really have a fall PDML gathering. Foliage, trains, street shooting, whatever. It's nice to live in an area with plenty of metropolitan areas surrounded by some very beautiful scenery. We ought to take advantage of it. -- Scott Loveless -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Actually, I have been to different parts of western PA, and I like it very much. I am originally from up north, but I have lived in several places, including CA, TX, CO, and ME. I spent about three years in ME, and another three in CO--both great for photography (for obvious reasons). Getting back to western PA...we usually visit friends in eastern OH (once or twice a year), and so I am well acquainted with some of the roads in western PA. Lake Erie is pretty nice, too. In addition to photography (and a few other things), I am also into geography. I just love what I call the "dead spots" on the map--lesser known or remote locales. Indeed, there is plenty to see in my general area. I suppose I got into photography through one of my other hobbies, railfanning. Have you ever heard of Sand Patch or Horseshoe Curve?...great spots for shutterbugs and railfans alike. I have been to both places (both in PA). There are certainly some tough subjects to shoot, and in my view trains are among the toughest--especially for those of us who use manual equipment. Prefocusing (and framing) for a moving train is quite a task...and quite exciting, too. Glen On Aug 25, 2007, at 8:27 PM, Rebekah wrote: > On 8/25/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hi rg2, >> >> Around here is northwestern Virginia--Front Royal. There is a photo >> shop in the "old town" section of Winchester, which is about a 35-40 >> minute drive from where I live. The staff there is actually pretty >> good, but the prices are sky high. It has been about two years since >> I have been to that shop. I gather you are in the Southeast? >> >> Glen > > > Yup. I live in "Sunny Charleston" - or just Charleston - SC. It's > pretty sunny. Although, I used to live in Western PA - beautiful area > around there. If you're into shooting landscapes I envy you your > surrounding environment. I can't stand the beach - all that sand! > Anyways, if you ever take a day trip up to Pittsburgh (looks like it's > about 4 hours away from you) there might be somewhere up there worth > visiting. I'll ask my father, who's also into photography and would > remember if there were any stores of note around there. And of > course, there's all those wonderful bridges to photograph! > > rg2 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Rebekah wrote: > Glen, what is "around here" for you? > > rg2 Thank you, Rebekah. It can't be said too often, on a world-wide list like this one ~ the words "around here" is meaningless. It takes so little extra effort to add "...in Western Australia" or "Timbuktu" or "Peoria." Then we know... Thanks, keith whaley -- > On 8/25/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Well stated... >> >> On Aug 25, 2007, at 4:46 PM, graywolf wrote: >> >>> That is a hard one for these folks to understand. >>> >>> Actually camera stores as I remember them are few and far between. >>> Decades back a camera store was run by a shutterbug for >>> shutterbugs. They were not there for mom to drop off the snapshots >>> of the kids to get developed, those went to the corner drug store >>> (something else that has all but disappeared). It was a place for >>> enthusiasts to shop. Want some exotic chemical to mix your own >>> developer with? They had it. Need a series six to five point five >>> step down ring? They had it. Want to handle a Hassleblad? They had >>> one in stock. >>> >>> Then some corporate bean counter types realized there were a lot >>> more moms shooting the new kid than enthusiasts, and that was the >>> beginning of the end. The bought out the shutterbug type stores and >>> used the name for a mall store. Enthusiasts can order from B&H or >>> Freestyle and no need to stock all that expensive stuff that may >>> only sell in a year or two. Turn over was the name of the game. >>> >>> Now the moms are going to Wal-Mart, they have turn over down pat, >>> and the corporate run mall camera stores are disappearing. But I >>> hardly miss them, they had very little that I was interested in. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>>> Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively >>>> small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a town >>>> of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not many >>>> avid shutterbugs around here... >>>> >>>> Glen >>>> >>>> On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:16 PM, William Robb wrote: >>>> >>>>> - Original Message - >>>>> From: "Glen Tortorella" >>>>> Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi All, >>>>>> >>>>>> How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular >>>>>> lanyard >>>>>> "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the >>>>>> strap to the sides of the body? >>>>> Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the increasingly >>>>> rare >>>>> good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. >>>>> You might >>>>> be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. >>>>> >>>>> William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
On 8/25/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi rg2, > > Around here is northwestern Virginia--Front Royal. There is a photo > shop in the "old town" section of Winchester, which is about a 35-40 > minute drive from where I live. The staff there is actually pretty > good, but the prices are sky high. It has been about two years since > I have been to that shop. I gather you are in the Southeast? > > Glen Yup. I live in "Sunny Charleston" - or just Charleston - SC. It's pretty sunny. Although, I used to live in Western PA - beautiful area around there. If you're into shooting landscapes I envy you your surrounding environment. I can't stand the beach - all that sand! Anyways, if you ever take a day trip up to Pittsburgh (looks like it's about 4 hours away from you) there might be somewhere up there worth visiting. I'll ask my father, who's also into photography and would remember if there were any stores of note around there. And of course, there's all those wonderful bridges to photograph! rg2 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Hi rg2, Around here is northwestern Virginia--Front Royal. There is a photo shop in the "old town" section of Winchester, which is about a 35-40 minute drive from where I live. The staff there is actually pretty good, but the prices are sky high. It has been about two years since I have been to that shop. I gather you are in the Southeast? Glen On Aug 25, 2007, at 6:55 PM, Rebekah wrote: > Glen, what is "around here" for you? > > rg2 > > > On 8/25/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Well stated... >> >> On Aug 25, 2007, at 4:46 PM, graywolf wrote: >> >>> That is a hard one for these folks to understand. >>> >>> Actually camera stores as I remember them are few and far between. >>> Decades back a camera store was run by a shutterbug for >>> shutterbugs. They were not there for mom to drop off the snapshots >>> of the kids to get developed, those went to the corner drug store >>> (something else that has all but disappeared). It was a place for >>> enthusiasts to shop. Want some exotic chemical to mix your own >>> developer with? They had it. Need a series six to five point five >>> step down ring? They had it. Want to handle a Hassleblad? They had >>> one in stock. >>> >>> Then some corporate bean counter types realized there were a lot >>> more moms shooting the new kid than enthusiasts, and that was the >>> beginning of the end. The bought out the shutterbug type stores and >>> used the name for a mall store. Enthusiasts can order from B&H or >>> Freestyle and no need to stock all that expensive stuff that may >>> only sell in a year or two. Turn over was the name of the game. >>> >>> Now the moms are going to Wal-Mart, they have turn over down pat, >>> and the corporate run mall camera stores are disappearing. But I >>> hardly miss them, they had very little that I was interested in. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>>> Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively >>>> small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a >>>> town >>>> of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not >>>> many >>>> avid shutterbugs around here... >>>> >>>> Glen >>>> >>>> On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:16 PM, William Robb wrote: >>>> >>>>> - Original Message - >>>>> From: "Glen Tortorella" >>>>> Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi All, >>>>>> >>>>>> How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular >>>>>> lanyard >>>>>> "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the >>>>>> strap to the sides of the body? >>>>> Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the >>>>> increasingly >>>>> rare >>>>> good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. >>>>> You might >>>>> be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. >>>>> >>>>> William Robb >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Glen, what is "around here" for you? rg2 On 8/25/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well stated... > > On Aug 25, 2007, at 4:46 PM, graywolf wrote: > > > That is a hard one for these folks to understand. > > > > Actually camera stores as I remember them are few and far between. > > Decades back a camera store was run by a shutterbug for > > shutterbugs. They were not there for mom to drop off the snapshots > > of the kids to get developed, those went to the corner drug store > > (something else that has all but disappeared). It was a place for > > enthusiasts to shop. Want some exotic chemical to mix your own > > developer with? They had it. Need a series six to five point five > > step down ring? They had it. Want to handle a Hassleblad? They had > > one in stock. > > > > Then some corporate bean counter types realized there were a lot > > more moms shooting the new kid than enthusiasts, and that was the > > beginning of the end. The bought out the shutterbug type stores and > > used the name for a mall store. Enthusiasts can order from B&H or > > Freestyle and no need to stock all that expensive stuff that may > > only sell in a year or two. Turn over was the name of the game. > > > > Now the moms are going to Wal-Mart, they have turn over down pat, > > and the corporate run mall camera stores are disappearing. But I > > hardly miss them, they had very little that I was interested in. > > > > > > > > > > Glen Tortorella wrote: > >> Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively > >> small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a town > >> of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not many > >> avid shutterbugs around here... > >> > >> Glen > >> > >> On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:16 PM, William Robb wrote: > >> > >>> - Original Message - > >>> From: "Glen Tortorella" > >>> Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F > >>> > >>> > >>>> Hi All, > >>>> > >>>> How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular > >>>> lanyard > >>>> "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the > >>>> strap to the sides of the body? > >>> Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the increasingly > >>> rare > >>> good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. > >>> You might > >>> be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. > >>> > >>> William Robb > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > >>> PDML@pdml.net > >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > >> > >> > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.net > > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Well stated... On Aug 25, 2007, at 4:46 PM, graywolf wrote: > That is a hard one for these folks to understand. > > Actually camera stores as I remember them are few and far between. > Decades back a camera store was run by a shutterbug for > shutterbugs. They were not there for mom to drop off the snapshots > of the kids to get developed, those went to the corner drug store > (something else that has all but disappeared). It was a place for > enthusiasts to shop. Want some exotic chemical to mix your own > developer with? They had it. Need a series six to five point five > step down ring? They had it. Want to handle a Hassleblad? They had > one in stock. > > Then some corporate bean counter types realized there were a lot > more moms shooting the new kid than enthusiasts, and that was the > beginning of the end. The bought out the shutterbug type stores and > used the name for a mall store. Enthusiasts can order from B&H or > Freestyle and no need to stock all that expensive stuff that may > only sell in a year or two. Turn over was the name of the game. > > Now the moms are going to Wal-Mart, they have turn over down pat, > and the corporate run mall camera stores are disappearing. But I > hardly miss them, they had very little that I was interested in. > > > > > Glen Tortorella wrote: >> Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively >> small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a town >> of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not many >> avid shutterbugs around here... >> >> Glen >> >> On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:16 PM, William Robb wrote: >> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Glen Tortorella" >>> Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F >>> >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular >>>> lanyard >>>> "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the >>>> strap to the sides of the body? >>> Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the increasingly >>> rare >>> good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. >>> You might >>> be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. >>> >>> William Robb >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Look around for an old 'parts' that still has the rings. Such as the one mentioned in Scott's post: Ebay auction 150154669185 Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively > > small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a > town > of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not > many > avid shutterbugs around here... > > Glen > > On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:16 PM, William Robb wrote: > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Glen Tortorella" > > Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F > > > > > >> Hi All, > >> > >> How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular > lanyard > >> "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect > the > >> strap to the sides of the body? > > > > Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the > increasingly > > rare > > good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. > > > You might > > be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. > > > > William Robb > > > > -- Get a free email address with REAL anti-spam protection. http://www.bluebottle.com/tag/1 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
- Original Message - From: "Glen Tortorella" Subject: Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F > Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively > small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a town > of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not many > avid shutterbugs around here... > There aren't a lot of good camera stores anywhere anymore. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
That is a hard one for these folks to understand. Actually camera stores as I remember them are few and far between. Decades back a camera store was run by a shutterbug for shutterbugs. They were not there for mom to drop off the snapshots of the kids to get developed, those went to the corner drug store (something else that has all but disappeared). It was a place for enthusiasts to shop. Want some exotic chemical to mix your own developer with? They had it. Need a series six to five point five step down ring? They had it. Want to handle a Hassleblad? They had one in stock. Then some corporate bean counter types realized there were a lot more moms shooting the new kid than enthusiasts, and that was the beginning of the end. The bought out the shutterbug type stores and used the name for a mall store. Enthusiasts can order from B&H or Freestyle and no need to stock all that expensive stuff that may only sell in a year or two. Turn over was the name of the game. Now the moms are going to Wal-Mart, they have turn over down pat, and the corporate run mall camera stores are disappearing. But I hardly miss them, they had very little that I was interested in. Glen Tortorella wrote: > Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively > small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a town > of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not many > avid shutterbugs around here... > > Glen > > On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:16 PM, William Robb wrote: > >> - Original Message - >> From: "Glen Tortorella" >> Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F >> >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular lanyard >>> "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the >>> strap to the sides of the body? >> Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the increasingly >> rare >> good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. >> You might >> be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. >> >> William Robb >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Exactly!--the key factor is the camera store. I live in relatively small town. It does not even have a camera store. Up north, a town of this size might have a camera store. I gather there are not many avid shutterbugs around here... Glen On Aug 25, 2007, at 2:16 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Glen Tortorella" > Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F > > >> Hi All, >> >> How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular lanyard >> "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the >> strap to the sides of the body? > > Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the increasingly > rare > good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. > You might > be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. > > William Robb > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
- Original Message - From: "Glen Tortorella" Subject: "Rings" for Spotmatic F > Hi All, > > How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular lanyard > "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the > strap to the sides of the body? Depends on where you are. If you don't have one of the increasingly rare good camera stores in your area, then it might be very difficult. You might be better to look for good quality round spit rings instead. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Unfortunately small things like that get collected in junk drawers until you die, and even if your heirs bother sorting through this crap, they probably get thrown out. That makes them that most wondrous of all things, items that are both rare and "apparently" valueless... Glen Tortorella wrote: > Hi All, > > How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular lanyard > "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the > strap to the sides of the body? > > Thanks, > Glen > > -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Small round key ring, a of pliars, vice & hammer. Cheers, Dave On 8/25/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > > How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular lanyard > "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the > strap to the sides of the body? > > Thanks, > Glen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: "Rings" for Spotmatic F
Should be able to find them by the dozen in any good camera shop's used junk drawer. Godfrey On Aug 25, 2007, at 6:57 AM, Glen Tortorella wrote: > How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular lanyard > "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the > strap to the sides of the body? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
"Rings" for Spotmatic F
Hi All, How difficult would it be to find a pair of those triangular lanyard "rings" that come with the Spotmatic F--the ones that connect the strap to the sides of the body? Thanks, Glen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spotmatic - focusing
On Mon, 30 Apr 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I never liked microprism focusing aids very much. The Pentax > Spotmatic had a good viewfinder, regardless, although not quite as > good as the Nikon F I bought in 1969, which had a type A screen as > standard (plain matte fresnel with central split-image) and replaced > it with an E screen almost immediately (plain matte fresnel with > 'thirds' horizontal/vertical reference scribings). That remains my > favorite focusing surface today. I never liked them until I got some fast glass. For anything slower than 2.8 or so, they're not much use as they *always* seem somewhat dark. YMMV -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering* * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * * -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spotmatic - focusing
On May 1, 2007, at 12:43 AM, mike wilson wrote: > plain matte fresnel > > I'm not sure what you mean by this. Fresnel lenses and matte > screens are two different things. I know that some cameras used > Fresnel instead of normal lenses under the screens for various > reasons. Is that it? Focuing screens look like a thin piece of ground glass, and they were once upon a time, but they haven't been made like that for many many years. The problem with ground glass is that much of the light impinging upon it off center is scattered away from the ocular making the center bright and the edges/corners dark. A lens is needed above the screen to redirect the light towards the ocular from the corners and edges. There is limited room in an SLR viewfinder for a thick correcting lens of this sort if you want a compact SLR body. So a clever idea was used ... A fresnel lens is essentially a curved lens surface that has been sectioned into a set of concentric rings, flat on one side, to provide the same refractive properties. A secondary benefit of the fresnel lens is that it reduces spherical aberration. So most focusing screens made since the middle 1960s are essentially a very finely sectioned fresnel lens with a matte finished flat side. The focal length of the lens is tuned to provide an even illumination to the ocular across its width and height. Focusing aids were embedded into the screen (split image rangefinders, microprism arrays, etc). Thus the term "plain matte fresnel focusing screen" for a simple screen without the focusing aids. Other designs to achieve the same thing have also been used. Hasselblad's "acute matte" screen is a development of technology that Minolta introduced first with their XD series cameras in the 1970s: it uses a set of moulded microlenses to achieve the required collimation. Other screens have been constructed with clear fresnel lenses (a non-focusing surface, but very bright), all microprisms (very fast to focus manually, but almost useless if the focal length of the lens being used deviates out of a narrow range for this the microprisms have been tuned), etc etc. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
