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Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on Some thoughts on the K1000 at 19/08/2025 - 12:44
At the time I was a Nikon user. I kind of looked down my nose at her barebones K1000 camera.
Later I tried Ricoh and then Pentax K-mount cameras. Today I use KM, KX and K2DMD models.
Chris
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on Some thoughts on the K1000 at 15/06/2024 - 00:44
Chris
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on Mechanical shutter release cable at 05/09/2023 - 01:14
They share most internal parts and construction.
Any competent technician who services the ME Super should be able to repair your ME-F.
Chris
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on Pentax ME-F Infinite Winding at 21/05/2023 - 13:52
Fuji reversal film has been increasingly unavailable in the last few years.
Perhaps this is Fujifilm's clever - or cruel - way of solving this problem.
This thread is always at the top of my feed here, so I couldn't resist...
Sorry,
Chris in Rockaway Beach
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on Any creative ideas on keeping Velvia cool in the desert? at 18/01/2023 - 00:11
Here's the official announcement on the Ricoh/Pentax website:
https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2022/20221220_037861.html
Chris
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on NEW PENTAX FILM CAMERA ANNOUNCEMENT at 21/12/2022 - 01:22
and far more reliable than the "plastic Pentaxes" (Eric's words) that followed them i.e. MZ/ZX series.
Chris in New York
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on Problem with Pentax P30n at 13/07/2022 - 16:55
Use with caution with wide angle lenses as they may produce uneven skies.
Fortunately WYSIWYG, so adjust according to effect as seen in viewfinder.
Chris
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on Advice on Filters for 35mm at 06/08/2019 - 00:13
They are a good alternative for folks who can't bear the thought of carrying a point & shoot.
My choice for a cheap take-anywhere SLR is a Pentax P3n or P30T, of which I have several.
Chris
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on Cheapest Pentax Film Camera at 19/06/2019 - 12:32
I prefer the analog needle-and-scale exposure meter, which is more precise and easier to see in bright light.
The slightly larger size fits my hands better, and the shutter speed dial is definitely easier to use.
For me the only advantages of the MX are user-interchangeable focusing screens and winder/MD options.
Chris
Comment by ChrisPlatt posted on MX woes at 10/03/2019 - 13:46
I'm just waiting for it to return from service by Eric Hendrickson.
Never say never!
Chris