Re: Viewfinder (PJ...)

2007-09-09 Thread Adam Maas
A black Spotmatic F is one of the two screwmount bodies I'd buy today (the other is a Bessaflex TM, a far newer design). It's a very well put together body, essentially a K1000 (there are a few minor differences due to the mounts). Unlike Peter, I do have an extensive screwmount collection (28/

Re: Viewfinder (PJ...)

2007-09-09 Thread Glen Tortorella
Do you own older 35mm bodies? If so, which ones? Along with the ZX-5n and ZX-M, I have been considering a Spotmatic F to compliment my current ZX-M. I have a good general perception now of all three of these cameras. I know you favor the 5n over the M. What about the F? Where would it

Re: Viewfinder (PJ...)

2007-09-09 Thread P. J. Alling
If you have screw mount lenses the F is like owning a K1000/KM. It handles and meters almost exactly the same, with just minor differences in controls. My MXs are a bit small, but the SP F is just about perfect, I don't shoot it as much as my M42 lens collection is limited in scope, (heck, si