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recently acqured 1970s Spotmatic lens help needed.
Hi all, I am new to this forum, having recently acquired a Spotmatic SLR with a modest lens collection. Amongst these lenses is a 28mm f/2.8 prime, which needs a little mechanical attention. Unlike the other lenses, this lens is not a Takumar; It is an IMAKO, bearing the words "W-Auto-C IMAKO" ...
Posted by jeremyr on 19/06/2009 - 12:26
Magnificent KX.
A few weeks ago, I bought two KX bodies on an auction site. The KX is a truly great camera. It has become my new favourite. Do you remember the famous Pentax advertising slogan... 'Just hold a Pentax'?. It was written for the Spotmatic, but it applies just as well, if not more, to the KX. It jus...
Posted by mowog on 24/06/2009 - 19:35
Magnificent KX.
I bought one of these a while back but sadly it was in terrible condition (e.g. the lens lock didn't work and the lens fell off when I tried to focus it!) and after some wrangling and threats of small claims court the seller took it back and refunded the money. It does seem, however, a lovely camer...
Posted by womble on 24/06/2009 - 22:39
Magnificent KX.
I bought one of these a while back but sadly it was in terrible condition (e.g. the lens lock didn't work and the lens fell off when I tried to focus it!) and after some wrangling and threats of small claims court the seller took it back and refunded the money. It does seem, however, a lovely camer...
Posted by BODYHEAT on 24/06/2009 - 22:58
Pentax MX Users
I forgot to mention the light seals! :oops: You'll see when you get your photos back whether there were any light leaks and if there were then you'll need to replace the seals. Like Jon I also use Interslice foam and the whole job is relatively cheap (around £5-6 including postage from the USA) a...
Posted by hefty1 on 26/06/2009 - 23:30
Pentax MX Users
I forgot to mention the light seals! :oops: I've just got back with the prints from my first roll, there doesn't appear to be any ligh leaks! I'm really pleased - they look completely different to digital prints :D Will post some on here later on. A few of the shots have some little white marks o...
Posted by PENTAX-PLANET on 27/06/2009 - 15:44
Pentax MX Users
My MX has just been serviced by Harrow Technical and I am looking forward to getting it back. The nice chap even replaced the strap because it was worn! :) Kris.
Posted by womble on 30/06/2009 - 21:38
Pentax MX Users
For film I think you'll generally find are as cheap (usually cheaper) than eBay and they carry a huge selection. :) Just ordered a couple of rolls they are cheaper than ebay :D I had some more prints done at tescos a couple of days ago, a different bloke there this time and he seemed to do a mu...
Posted by PENTAX-PLANET on 01/07/2009 - 19:56
Pentax MX Users
I am happy once more. I got my MX back this morning (and one of my ME Supers). I have had the 43mm Ltd on it all day (decided to just take the MX with that lens). Although this isn't my original MX which was nicked on the Paris metro, it is still nice to have one again. The 43mm goes well with it...
Posted by womble on 10/07/2009 - 20:53
Pentax MX Users
Nice :D When did you get that then? I've been checking back there now and again & I didn't see that. The black ones do look nice, personally though i'm not sure if I like it as much as the chrome body... I'm not sure! As for the 40mm, depending what camera you use it on, it might make the camera ...
Posted by PENTAX-PLANET on 15/07/2009 - 23:24
Pentax MX Users
Nice :D When did you get that then? I've been checking back there now and again & I didn't see that. The black ones do look nice, personally though i'm not sure if I like it as much as the chrome body... I'm not sure! As for the 40mm, depending what camera you use it on, it might make the camera ...
Posted by Charley on 16/07/2009 - 17:44
Pentax MX Users
If you were in the UK I would recommend Harrow technical, but I guess the postage would be a killer. He has done my LX (sticky mirror but not the usual fault, turned out to be something electronic), ME-F (corroded battery contacts), MX (battery drain problem) and ME Super (sticky shutter probably d...
Posted by womble on 14/09/2009 - 22:37
Pentax MX Users
It's better to use the silver oxide batteries with the MX, the alkaline ones won't last as long but are OK, but definitely not Lithium. Silver oxide cells should last a year or even two years with no problem. The meter switches on with a half press of the shutter release and will switch off as so...
Posted by johnriley on 16/11/2009 - 11:58
Pentax MX Users
Dangermouse, my supplier of choice for used gear, KEH, is listing as we speak a MX winder for $59.00, US. Here's the link: http://www.keh.com/Class-Products/1/PK/16/78948/WG.aspx Whether they'd ship to Wales at a reasonable cost, and what sort of duties you might expect I can't say. Winder...
Posted by George in Georgia USA on 18/12/2009 - 15:59
Pentax MX Users
I had an MX back in the 1980s and it was a lovely camera. I shot mainly slide film then and it did slightly under expose if you had too much sky area in the frame so tilting down slightly to take a reading before clicking is a good idea as Kris says. I found it was more prone to under expose with wi...
Posted by davidtrout on 09/02/2010 - 13:41
Pentax MX Users
I'm planning to shoot some slide film in my SF7... I picked up one of those as part of a job lot a couple of weeks back. Currently loaded with Delta 100 but haven't had a chance to use it yet. On first inspection it looks a but fiddly compared to the MX or LX I used most of the time. K.
Posted by womble on 09/02/2010 - 15:01
Trusty old ME - Super
Don't just display it, get a film in and use it! When you go back to film you realise how much you take for granted when using a DSLR. It makes you concentrate and think about composing the shot right. You can't crop and airbrush a negative as easily as a digital file.8)
Posted by Hardgravity on 08/07/2009 - 09:38
Trusty old ME - Super
it certainly is amazing how digital changes your mindset when it comes to exposures. When I shot film I would go out with two 36exp rolls, intending to shoot one of them (and Damn the expense!). If I actually shot a whole roll I thought I'd either been machine gunning or had seen some really int...
Posted by Mongoose on 23/11/2009 - 13:47
Pentax 90AF Zoom
You have two of each, do you? G Not far off George! Still, every camera needs a spares body as back up doesn't it? That's what I keep telling myself anyway... :wink:
Posted by hefty1 on 16/07/2009 - 18:28
Harrow Technical
I second that. My MX came back like new. :D
Posted by womble on 21/07/2009 - 19:05
