Film can still give a different feel to digital. Main thing for me is being able to use old cameras like Super A's and Spotmatics as it is fun. Most of the time digital is better, but it's a hobby and meant to be fun so playing with a bit of film is what I do. There does seem to be quite a large minority still using it (see the other Pentax forums film photography section and the post pictures thread).

If I can find a good local developer (Budapest) I will look at getting through some of the stock I brought with me! Thanks for reminding me of the results that can be achieved!

Hello,

I remember there are a few Hungarians on this forum and was wanting to ask a little advice. We've just moved to Budapest a couple of months ago and was wondering about local camera clubs and where is a good place for getting film developed? We're in Kerulet XVII on the Ecser/Maglod side...... I've yet to get going with learning the language as just haven't had much time yet! Hence looking for local advice as none of the in-laws are into photography.

There is one point as well about this new law about being required to have permission from anyone who can be identified in frame regardless even if you're taking a general shot of the street? It comes accross that you can be reported in any urban area by anyone if shooting on the street? Just heard of this and was wondering if the interpretation has been lost in translation? If so and could result in prosecution that would really stop me doing anything outside the house especially as a foreigner.

Hardly had a chance to do much more than a few family pics so far, but I've been in Hungary many times and it is a really nice country.

Thank you!

Good point well made!!!

One thing I have noticed is that the dust removal is much, much better on the K5 than the K200D.

Miss the ability to use AA batteries (need to get a better charger as last time I took it out it drained within an hour!).

From what I remember the main impetus for going to the K5 was high ISO and better AF.......... I inherited a little money which made the upgrade possible but without this I could easily still be using the K200 as my only camera.

I almost bankrupted myself to get both.....!!! The 50-135 really is worth saving for, big and heavy with a huge hood but the results even make me look good!

I see the premium glass as a sort of investment as I *should never* need to buy anything else again. I did the same thing with my Fender Telecaster when I was young, single and on the rigs.........

They are expensive yes. Mine was second hand and if it ever needs a repair then it needs a repair. Everything has tyhe potential to fail.

I wanted the weather sealing so for that plus premium glass not really much choice!

If I could afford it the macro would be nice and interesting!!

I've read around and it does seem that most of the problems were from earlier examples? Also that they need to be used regularly.

From other interests I have had I have noticed that the internet can magnify issues to a level totally out of all real world proportion.

I have one and it's been fine.

The reason I bought my first DSLR which was the K200D was that it had weather sealing. I considered it handy for being a geology student out in wet places.

I think the SPF is a good shout for M42 anyway, I am mildly biased as I still have and use my Dad's SPF. Really nice camera to hold.

The Super A is a pretty good camera? I've had a lot of good results with mine. I now have two with winders.......

For AF I would say the MZ-7 as well. Spent a lot of time considering my choice for an AF 35mm and this came out top for the money I had.

My little opinion though is to go for older, the MX, KX etc are so well made and have a very different feel to modern cameras and make you see/think differently too.