John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
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From: "Markus Maurer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 6:13 PM
Subject: RE: Best M42 Camera?
Hi John
what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's?
greetings
Markus
I now have thr
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Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
Good luck, the black Fs are probably one of the rarest of the rare.
Markus Maurer wrote:
>Thanks Paul, I will have a look at auctions for a black F now ;-)
>greetings Markus
>
>
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pentax spotmatic or sl
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From: Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:55 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Best M42 Camera?
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on
On 11/4/05, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
a,snip>
> > Pentax = PENTaprism + contAX- right? I've read this in several places
>
> I'm afraid it's a simple guess by book authors. In fact Zeiss never adopted
> the Pentax name for their SLR's.
you're right, i think, it is guesswork. i
>both the SPF and ESII were introduced in 1973
I stand corrected!
Kenneth Waller
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From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
According to the AHOC website, ( http://www.aohc.it/slr02e.htm ) both
the SPF and ESII were
> Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F.
I believe you're wrong about this.
Kenneth Waller
Peter is right but that was a tough one. ESII came out in june 73, F
in july...
Andre
ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F.
I believe you're wrong about this.
Kenneth Waller
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From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even
: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
The Spotmatic F works fine with 1.5 volt batteries.
Paul
--
When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
Mark Pickett wrote:
I was thinking, interestingly enough...Since Pentax was a Zeiss(?)
trademark
that Asahi bought -
That's not sure. Zeiss Jena only used the Pentax name in eastern countries,
for their line of 8mm cine projectors.
They also registered the Pentax brand name in South Africa (
to me...
Mark
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From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 8:29 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Asahi Pentax introduction dates (was: Best M42 Camera?)
Asahiflex, Asahi Pentax and Pentax introduction dates:
Asahiflex, Asahi Pentax and Pentax introduction dates:
http://www.aohc.it/slre.htm
M42 Asahi Pentax cameras:
http://www.aohc.it/slr02e.htm
Dario
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From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 2:18 PM
Subject: Re:
> Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F.
I believe you're wrong about this.
Kenneth Waller
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From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came
Thanks Paul, I will have a look at auctions for a black F now ;-)
greetings
Markus
>>-Original Message-
>>From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:53 AM
>>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
Hi Andre
thanks, it's time to look out for a black F then ;-)
greetings
Markus
>>-Original Message-
>>From: Andre Langevin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:48 AM
>>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>Subject: RE: Best M42 Camer
The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even
the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F.
Andre Langevin wrote:
Is the F a "later model"...
Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the
Electro-Spotmatics.
how do I see if a Spotmatic can
ay, November 03, 2005 4:46 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or
PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter
readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well.
Markus Maurer wrote:
ok for one to fit my lovely SMC
Takumar
85mm 1.8 yet.
greetings and thanks
Markus
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From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:46 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
Spotmatics were originally designe
Is the F a "later model"...
Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the Electro-Spotmatics.
how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries?
They can all handle the 1.5 battery. All the details at
http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm
...to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm 1
sage-
>>From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:46 PM
>>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
>>
>>
>>Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or
>>PX13(?)
According to Gene Poon, ALL Spotmatics use a bridge circuitry, hence no
problems at all with 1.5V batteries.
http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm
Dario
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From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 5:57 PM
Subject: Re:
I don't know, I've only had experience with models from the Spotmatic II
on. They could, but I don't know when Pentax started using the bridge
circuitry for their meters.
Andre Langevin wrote:
Do you mean early Spotmatics would not give accurate metering with a
1.5V cell?
Andre
Spotmatics
For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a
ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix
metering...
Mat
Matrix metering is still possible with Takumar lenses with large
enough base where you would need to put isolating tape in very
specific locations.
Do you mean early Spotmatics would not give accurate metering with a
1.5V cell?
Andre
Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or
PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct
meter readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well.
Markus Maurer wrot
Has anyone here tried the current Voigtländer Bessaflex?
All the best!
Raimo K
Personal photography homepage at:
http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho
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From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 1:37 PM
Subje
Mat Maessen wrote:
For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a
ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix
metering, but you do get the full center weighted, motor drive
integrated, etc. Only downside is stop-down metering, but if you're ok
with that, y
Well, I have a Spotmatic F which still has a Mercury battery in it.
It's, (the battery), got to be at least 10 years old...
frank theriault wrote:
On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My choice is the Spotmatic F.
A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The onl
For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a
ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix
metering, but you do get the full center weighted, motor drive
integrated, etc. Only downside is stop-down metering, but if you're ok
with that, you're set.
Does the B
Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or
PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter
readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well.
Markus Maurer wrote:
Hi John
what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's?
greetings
Markus
I now
I've owned four Spotmatic Fs. Still have two. The battery has never been a
problem for me. I took no greater pains with the lens cap than I do with any
other camera. I think the drain on the battery is extremely low when the meter
is on and static.
Paul
>
>
> frank theriault wrote:
>
> >O
frank theriault wrote:
On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My choice is the Spotmatic F.
A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only thing I wouldn't
like about it is that the meter's on when the lenscap's off. That
means the battery's constantly draining,
On Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at 10:30 PM, Andre Langevin wrote:
Spotmatic F
Agreed.
Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
Also good.
But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with
the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering
On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My choice is the Spotmatic F.
A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only thing I wouldn't
like about it is that the meter's on when the lenscap's off. That
means the battery's constantly draining, and if you leave the cap off
when y
Mark Roberts wrote:
"Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera?
Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game.
I know each can be the best for a particular reason,
"Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I know this is subjective -
>I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
>Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera?
>Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game.
>I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, i
I've owned and used a number of screwmount cameras. While I liked the
Fuji 801 very much, I found it a bit fragile. I broke the advance
mechanism on two of them. One got ten years of use or so and probably
about 3000 rolls of film. That's all one can expect. The second one
lasted only a couple
Hi John
what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's?
greetings
Markus
>
>>I now have three SP's, and they all feel good!
>>
>> Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which
>>the tag-line
>>was "Just hold a Pentax"?
>>
>>HTH
>>
>>John Coyle
>>
Amen to the T-90. I use my SMC lenses on that great Canon 35.
Jim A.
> Spotmatic F
>
> Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
>
> But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with
> the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot me
eel good!
Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which the tag-line
was "Just hold a Pentax"?
HTH
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
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From: "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:55 AM
Subject: Best
I kept my feet in the film camera area... but yes, why not?
Andre
Canon 1DSmkII with a mount adapter?
How about a 5D?
-Mat
On 11/2/05, Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Spotmatic F
Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
But way ahead is... Canon T9
Canon 1DSmkII with a mount adapter?
How about a 5D?
-Mat
On 11/2/05, Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Spotmatic F
>
> Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
>
> But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with
> the proper Canon adapt
Spotmatic F
Second choice: Fujica 705 & 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with
the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot metering,
8 images per second, etc...
Andre
Pentax Spotmatics...
Mark wrote:
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera?
Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game.
I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in
t
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera?
Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game.
I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in
terms of build quality, longevity, fea
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