ES and ESII cases
Posted 31/05/2011 - 17:06
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I`ve got a case for the ES but was not aware of a special one for the ES11 - it came in a standard Spotty case and I`ve trawled ebay etc for years trying to find a "dedicated" one without success.
Tony
Tony
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 01/06/2011 - 02:54
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Thanks Tony. I'm guessing that with the change in battery housing the standard spottie cases will probably fit. I was wondering if someone had a Pentax catalogue from the period to confirm that.
Best wishes, Kris.
Best wishes, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 01/06/2011 - 12:10
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Good thinking Bat Kris - P30 of the Asahi Complete System of Photography booklet undated but showing ESII has soft case jumbo front , short soft case with no lens nose , and soft case king size top half to convert the standard case to accept earlier clip-on meters.
Regards
Tony
Regards
Tony
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 04/06/2011 - 14:57
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Hi,
No catalogue but I have a couple of cases for mine with the ES badge on the front in place of the usual AP logo but no place for the front badge.
These may be to tops of the ES case with a Spottie back or a case for the ESII. I have another look when I get home.
Kim
No catalogue but I have a couple of cases for mine with the ES badge on the front in place of the usual AP logo but no place for the front badge.
These may be to tops of the ES case with a Spottie back or a case for the ESII. I have another look when I get home.
Kim
Posted 04/06/2011 - 16:35
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Hi.
My ES has a special case with an ES badge on it as you say. A special case was needed due to the battery compartment. I haven't come across a special ESII case though, and am wondering if the standard cases for the F etc. fit. Tony's catalogue suggests that may have been the case with just the various "soft" cases being made for it.
My newly repaired "silver" ESII is in good nick and I'd like to keep it that way when I am using it.
Thanks, Kris.
My ES has a special case with an ES badge on it as you say. A special case was needed due to the battery compartment. I haven't come across a special ESII case though, and am wondering if the standard cases for the F etc. fit. Tony's catalogue suggests that may have been the case with just the various "soft" cases being made for it.
My newly repaired "silver" ESII is in good nick and I'd like to keep it that way when I am using it.
Thanks, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 04/06/2011 - 17:26
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Well I have a whole stack of case!! I certainly have my ESII's in cases. I'm away from home this week. I'll have a look next week when I get home. As most of my M42 (and M39) gear is due to go soon, I'm sure we can come to some arrangement.
Kim
Kim
womble wrote:
Hi.
My ES has a special case with an ES badge on it as you say. A special case was needed due to the battery compartment. I haven't come across a special ESII case though, and am wondering if the standard cases for the F etc. fit. Tony's catalogue suggests that may have been the case with just the various "soft" cases being made for it.
My newly repaired "silver" ESII is in good nick and I'd like to keep it that way when I am using it.
Thanks, Kris.
Hi.
My ES has a special case with an ES badge on it as you say. A special case was needed due to the battery compartment. I haven't come across a special ESII case though, and am wondering if the standard cases for the F etc. fit. Tony's catalogue suggests that may have been the case with just the various "soft" cases being made for it.
My newly repaired "silver" ESII is in good nick and I'd like to keep it that way when I am using it.
Thanks, Kris.
Posted 04/06/2011 - 19:18
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Sounds good! Many thanks. If you are going to be selling classic Pentax stuff do let me know...
Thanks, Kris.
Thanks, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 04/06/2011 - 21:22
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womble wrote:
Sounds good! Many thanks. If you are going to be selling classic Pentax stuff do let me know...
And Me please!
Sounds good! Many thanks. If you are going to be selling classic Pentax stuff do let me know...
Bob
Posted 04/06/2011 - 22:36
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What you mean like Flex's, Pentax AP, K, S quite a few black models including rarer ones like the SPIIa and SL all with correct lenses. Come to think of it, there is at least one of all the models from the AP to the ESII and nearly all have been serviced.
OK!
Kim
OK!
Kim
womble wrote:
Sounds good! Many thanks. If you are going to be selling classic Pentax stuff do let me know...
Thanks, Kris.
Sounds good! Many thanks. If you are going to be selling classic Pentax stuff do let me know...
Thanks, Kris.
Posted 05/06/2011 - 09:58
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Errr yes! My biggest problem would be deciding which one to go for! I have a few pre-Spotmatic models but generally the more common ones like the S1a, as well as an SPII, ES and ESII.
Best wishes, Kris.
Best wishes, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 05/06/2011 - 12:27
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There's a cheap Spotmatic ERC on ebay at the moment. Could be good for protecting the camera until you can find an original case? I know the K series will fit in these cases (my KM came with one) so the ES II should as well.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 12/06/2011 - 17:43
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Thanks for those links. The front does indeed look like a later K1000 case but it might be worth a punt if I can get it for a fiver.
K.
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 22/07/2011 - 22:40
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Found an ESII case + strap (as claimed by dealer) in E++ condition in US at $16 but postage will cost more than the case + strap, trying to figure if its worth it, Regards
Oso
Oso
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My ES had a special case because of the unusual battery housing on the side of the camera.
Does anyone know if there was a special ESII case? The batteries were changed to 4 x LR44s underneath the lens housing and the bulge where the battery is on the ES was replaced with a self-timer.
I was surprised it took four LR44s as all the following M series only took two until the ME-F with it's focus confirmation system.
Thanks, Kris.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.