Spotmatic batteries.
Posted 20/08/2009 - 18:55
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Bugger!
Looks like I'm stuck with 'em, then!
Looks like I'm stuck with 'em, then!
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Posted 20/08/2009 - 20:52
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Yes, Hefty. Thanks.... Next stop, Ebay.
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Posted 20/08/2009 - 21:25
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mowog wrote:
Yes, Hefty. Thanks.... Next stop, Ebay.
There is, or was, a Spotmatic group on Yahoo. They'd be happy to take some off your hands, I suspect.Yes, Hefty. Thanks.... Next stop, Ebay.
But the sad fact is, not many people use Spotmatics now.
Here are some recent statistics:
91% of photographers use digital, so only 9% use film.
74% of film users shoot MF or LF or something else, so only 26% use 35mm.
88% of 35mm film users shoot with AF camers, so only 12% use manual focus.
71% of photographers shooting manual focus 35mm film cameras use Leica, Nikon or Canon, plus minor brands. So only 29% use Pentax.
93% of Pentax 35mm MF camera shooters use the MX, LX, ME Super or other K-mount body, which leaves 7% shooting screw-mount bodies.
But now for the good news; of those Pentax users who shoot with screw-mount cameras, 85% shoot with Spotmatics!
However, nine of them live in Bangalore, where they have learned to determine exposure by eye alone (hint: it's always 1/500 at f8 in Bangalore), so have no use of meters.
The remaining eight are spread around a bit, and may be hard to find.
G
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Posted 20/08/2009 - 22:21
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Thank you, George.
And there was I thinking I'd make enough off 'em to buy a 1.7X AF adapter.
Good idea about the Spotmatic group.
PS.
You forgot the two users in Kuala Lumpur.
And there was I thinking I'd make enough off 'em to buy a 1.7X AF adapter.
Good idea about the Spotmatic group.
PS.
You forgot the two users in Kuala Lumpur.
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Posted 20/08/2009 - 22:53
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Damn. Can't think how I missed them.
Sorry, Malaya.
G
Sorry, Malaya.
G
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Posted 23/08/2009 - 00:43
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I'll have some if you can wait until I get back from here? They'll keep my SPII going for a bit. 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 23/08/2009 - 13:53
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They're ready and waiting for you, Womble.
Just drop me a PM, when you get back.
Thanks.... And happy digging!
Just drop me a PM, when you get back.
Thanks.... And happy digging!
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Posted 24/08/2009 - 19:00
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George Lazarette wrote:
But the sad fact is, not many people use Spotmatics now.
Here are some recent statistics:
91% of photographers use digital, so only 9% use film.
74% of film users shoot MF or LF or something else, so only 26% use 35mm.
88% of 35mm film users shoot with AF camers, so only 12% use manual focus.
71% of photographers shooting manual focus 35mm film cameras use Leica, Nikon or Canon, plus minor brands. So only 29% use Pentax.
93% of Pentax 35mm MF camera shooters use the MX, LX, ME Super or other K-mount body, which leaves 7% shooting screw-mount bodies.
But now for the good news; of those Pentax users who shoot with screw-mount cameras, 85% shoot with Spotmatics!
However, nine of them live in Bangalore, where they have learned to determine exposure by eye alone (hint: it's always 1/500 at f8 in Bangalore), so have no use of meters.
The remaining eight are spread around a bit, and may be hard to find.
G
mowog wrote:
Yes, Hefty. Thanks.... Next stop, Ebay.
There is, or was, a Spotmatic group on Yahoo. They'd be happy to take some off your hands, I suspect.Yes, Hefty. Thanks.... Next stop, Ebay.
But the sad fact is, not many people use Spotmatics now.
Here are some recent statistics:
91% of photographers use digital, so only 9% use film.
74% of film users shoot MF or LF or something else, so only 26% use 35mm.
88% of 35mm film users shoot with AF camers, so only 12% use manual focus.
71% of photographers shooting manual focus 35mm film cameras use Leica, Nikon or Canon, plus minor brands. So only 29% use Pentax.
93% of Pentax 35mm MF camera shooters use the MX, LX, ME Super or other K-mount body, which leaves 7% shooting screw-mount bodies.
But now for the good news; of those Pentax users who shoot with screw-mount cameras, 85% shoot with Spotmatics!
However, nine of them live in Bangalore, where they have learned to determine exposure by eye alone (hint: it's always 1/500 at f8 in Bangalore), so have no use of meters.
The remaining eight are spread around a bit, and may be hard to find.
G
I'm happy to be the 0.0001%
Posted 25/08/2009 - 16:45
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hey, I'll have one for my spotmatic f. It's a great camera, but it needs a new battery, then (unfortunately) I can sell it..
(can't PM yet, but you can e-mail me thru Flickr..)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cactusmelba/
(can't PM yet, but you can e-mail me thru Flickr..)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cactusmelba/
Posted 25/08/2009 - 20:31
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Hello, Cactusmelba.
I believe your Spotty F, takes a PX625, unlike the earlier models.
I believe your Spotty F, takes a PX625, unlike the earlier models.
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Posted 25/08/2009 - 23:40
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cheers matey!
Posted 30/09/2009 - 19:38
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Not many of these left, now... Last chance!
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New old stock. These batteries are old - Packaging says; 'made in WEST Germany'!.. This type of battery is known to have an unused shelf life of decades, though. I have put a couple in my Spotmatics, and they work fine.
Not what you would call fresh, but I bet they last a lot longer than Wein cells.
£3 each, including postage, or 4 for £10.
Don't all rush at once.... Plenty to go around!
Mowog.