Re: M42 Pentax Body Lust

2003-02-13 Thread Steve Larson
It would be a black Spotmatic II with factory installed MLU. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California J. C. O'Connell wrote: What Pentax M42 bodies are you guys still lusting after in true LIKE NEW condition? For me it would be a Black SL, with the factory split-image installed. I've only

RE: M42 Pentax Body Lust

2003-02-13 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I don't own a black screwmount camera. I think one would be nice to have. I tend to keep my eyes peeled for them wherever I go. But... I don't think I could handle a LIKE NEW condition camera too well. I often carry a couple of cameras and forego a large bag to carry them in. Therefore they

Re: M42 Pentax Body Lust

2003-02-13 Thread Jim Apilado
I would like the Spotmatic IIa in black. Had one many years ago to work with my Honeywell strobe. Sold the camera to a young person who was just starting in photography. At the time I had switched over to the ES and ESII's. Still have one Spot, a MD model along with the motor and grip. Oh, I

Re: M42 Pentax Body Lust

2003-02-13 Thread frank theriault
I know I've mentioned it before, but I have and love a black SP, with (AFAIK) a factory installed split screen. It's currently not working (meter pooched, and the slow shutter speeds are way off), so it needs at least a CLA and new meter. And, it's a beater, but I love the brassing! I haven't