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Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Pentax MX Users at 27/06/2009 - 15:44
Ah here we go lol
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Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Pentax MX Users at 27/06/2009 - 00:22
hefty1 wrote:
If it's been in regular use then it will have been changed at some point, the real problem is when you get a camera that's been sat untouched for a while. They will need changing at some point in the future (all foam breaks down eventually) but that may not be for years yet with any luck.
I'll take some pictures of the foam tomorrow and see what you think, i'll post them on here once I figure it out lolIf it's been in regular use then it will have been changed at some point, the real problem is when you get a camera that's been sat untouched for a while. They will need changing at some point in the future (all foam breaks down eventually) but that may not be for years yet with any luck.
Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Pentax MX Users at 27/06/2009 - 00:13
hefty1 wrote:
You'll know if it's gone off 'cos it'll go into a sticky gloop that leaves black inky marks on your fingers when you touch it - clearing the old stuff off is a messy job!
Right i'll check that tomorrow then, i've got no sticky gloop anywhere that I can see anyway and the foam around the focusing screen appears ok, just like ordinary foam - non gloopy lol so I hope its okYou'll know if it's gone off 'cos it'll go into a sticky gloop that leaves black inky marks on your fingers when you touch it - clearing the old stuff off is a messy job!
Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Pentax MX Users at 27/06/2009 - 00:01
Forgive my stupidity but I'm not sure where the light seals are located from what i can see, the inside of the camera looks in good condition. I can see foam but it doesn't seem old.
JonSchick wrote:
Fab camera - I loved mine and kept it for years until it required an uneconomic repair to the shutter. You will be spoiled by that bright FF viewfinder though!
That's the first thing that impressed me... looking through it! i was quite surprised Fab camera - I loved mine and kept it for years until it required an uneconomic repair to the shutter. You will be spoiled by that bright FF viewfinder though!
hefty1 wrote:
Other than that (which to be fair applies to all cameras of that vintage) it's hard to know where you can go wrong with an MX
It does seem very well made, I cant imaging it breaking lolOther than that (which to be fair applies to all cameras of that vintage) it's hard to know where you can go wrong with an MX
Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Pentax MX Users at 26/06/2009 - 23:41
pschlute wrote:
Nice. That is how mine was born too...with the M 1.7 atached ! Classic pentax camera.
Manual here if you dont have one. http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/mf/mfmanuals.htm
password is Pentax
Thanks for that do you still use yours?Nice. That is how mine was born too...with the M 1.7 atached ! Classic pentax camera.
Manual here if you dont have one. http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/mf/mfmanuals.htm
password is Pentax
Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Pentax MX Users at 26/06/2009 - 22:31
I've just recently decided to have a go with film - thanks to hefty he pretty much made my mind up and went for this Pentax MX from Ffordes - i'm so impressed with it you wouldn't believe! I've not owned or used a film camera of any sort, although i've had some expereience with digital and using the manual features but thats it.
I've almost gone through my first roll of film this evening taking some test shots, going to get them processed tomorrow, looking forward to it I suppose I can't say too much yet as I haven't seen what the pictures will turn out like, but as a camera to use and hold I think its something a bit special.
I'd like to hear from other people who use this camera and what they think of it - I can see why it seems ot have a good following
I've included a link so you can have a look at it if you want : link
I've almost gone through my first roll of film this evening taking some test shots, going to get them processed tomorrow, looking forward to it I suppose I can't say too much yet as I haven't seen what the pictures will turn out like, but as a camera to use and hold I think its something a bit special.
I'd like to hear from other people who use this camera and what they think of it - I can see why it seems ot have a good following
I've included a link so you can have a look at it if you want : link
Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Pentax MX Users at 26/06/2009 - 22:12
Metering with my old lenses was something that I was worried about - as those lenses I would like to use, and I've read about it not working very well with lenses without 'A' on the aperture ring. I think i'll give that MZ-50 go and have a mess about with it and look out for MZ-3/5/6/7 if I like it
thanks!
thanks!
Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Whats my focal length! at 24/06/2009 - 08:06
hefty1 wrote:
I personally love my MX - a superb film camera but it's also all-manual which could be a little intimidating if you're new to photography in general.
If you'd like a film camera that will allow you to do things "automatically" while your confidence builds then I'd look at something more recent like the MZ-3, MZ-5, MZ-6 or MZ-7. The latter two (6 + 7) sacrifice a few "pro" features but add scene modes for a shooting experience more like the one you get from your K-m.
With film cameras being so cheap these days (except the LX and MZ-S) you could probably buy a dozen for the price of a half-reasonable lens and give them all a run out to see which you prefer!
What is the MZ-50 like?I personally love my MX - a superb film camera but it's also all-manual which could be a little intimidating if you're new to photography in general.
If you'd like a film camera that will allow you to do things "automatically" while your confidence builds then I'd look at something more recent like the MZ-3, MZ-5, MZ-6 or MZ-7. The latter two (6 + 7) sacrifice a few "pro" features but add scene modes for a shooting experience more like the one you get from your K-m.
With film cameras being so cheap these days (except the LX and MZ-S) you could probably buy a dozen for the price of a half-reasonable lens and give them all a run out to see which you prefer!
Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Whats my focal length! at 23/06/2009 - 23:44
I'm going to have to start looking aroung then - sounds like it could be quite interesting!
Comment by PENTAX-PLANET posted on Whats my focal length! at 22/06/2009 - 08:21
I forgot to mention the light seals!
Will post some on here later on. A few of the shots have some little white marks on them - I don't know if this is the camera, the film, or the development?