Subject: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi Gang ...
Another Pentax list member and I were talking and comparing what gear we
now have. Over the years we've known one another a lot of cameras and
lenses have passed through our hands. While looking at my list I began
thinking which, of all my cameras
Shel,
Though I have gone into the 6x4.5 and 6x7 format, I am most comfortable
with the 35mm film format. I have not taken enough photos with the 35mm
once I have gotten involved with medium format...
My favorite camera to grab is the LX - hands down. There is somerthing
to be said for
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Subject: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi Gang ...
Another Pentax list member and I were talking and comparing what gear we
now have. Over the years we've known one another a lot of cameras and
lenses have passed through our hands
, but it won't be delayed so much. So my advice
to those who lost their MZ-S/*istD eyecup is not to order a FK, FL, FM type
and wait for the FN.
Dario
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From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: Your Favorite
For me it is also the MX (purchased new in 1982) as there is nothing
wrong with it, for what it is, a manual camera. I hate qirks and design
flaws (and somehow love them at the same time - I have some really weird
cameras). With many cameras it is a single minor thing that spoils it
for me.
On Tue, 5 Jul 2005, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
[Original Message]
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis
I notice very few are
mentioning the newer film cameras like the MZ-S.
Aye, as if everyone has one. This is not an MX you can have for 50
quid or LX for 120. It never sold very much and it is still in
Oh!
Sorry, Boris! I misunderstood you. I tought you meant *literally* that few
people approved of pentax optics.
Good thing the wind blows in the opposite direction...
Jostein
Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Hi!
In the local club (which you visited) there are few folks that
Quoting Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I think this says more about Pentax than digital.
I dunno, Steve... Look at how diverse the selections among film bodies are.
Everything from ES to MZ-S. The number of digital models to choose from is very
low yet. It would be an enormous
On 7/5/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My all time favorite is the PZ1-P for all around shooting.
My favorite low-light body is the LX since I can use it without batteries.
BTW, I have been off this list for a long time and am glad to be back!
GR
Can't really pick one.
Love my
Shel Belinkoff escribió:
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one that you don't use or
use very much.
Modern: MZ-S
Classic: MX
Carlos
What I'm thinking is that the LX was a high end body whereas the only
digital Pentaxes are aimed at amateurs. There is no Pentax competitor
to the 1Ds, for example.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
The only difference between the SP1000 and the SP500 is the speed knob.
Supposedly the 1/1000 second speed on the 500 is un calibrated and may be
slow. I have both and can't tell the difference.
One of Pentax's brilliant marketing moves. :)
Powell
I'd venture 90% of one's photography occurs at
At first though, I would agree--the MX. But I have to go with the
camera with which I've taken better pictures--the istD. Just because
of that reason. I would love a digital camera with the solid feel and
viewfinder of the MX though.
j
On 7/4/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Gang
It would have to be the *istD, no contest. I've never taken so many
pictures in my life, and satisfying ones at that. I probably have taken
more pictures with it than all my other cameras combined. And I have 8
other pentaxes, including some other favorites: the MX and ME-Super.
The whole
The Ds is definitely my favourite. It feels good and does what I want it
to. Love experimenting with different lenses and weird shots a no added
cost.
The instant feedback is worth so much. Always used to wonder, no matter
how often I'd done it, if the money shot was good enough until the
Gonz wrote:
It would have to be the *istD, no contest. I've never taken so many
pictures in my life, and satisfying ones at that. I probably have
taken more pictures with it than all my other cameras combined. And I
have 8 other pentaxes, including some other favorites: the MX and
I agree that the P5/P50 is often overlooked. It's not my favourite
but I like the feel of the P50 and always enjoy it when I (now
rarely) put a roll of film through it - it's let down by lack of TTL
flash and sole reliance on DX film speed setting.
Cheers
Brian
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one that you don't use or
use very much.
If I have to pick just one, it's the LX. It's not perfect, and sometimes I
have to substitute another Pentax body for a particular purpose (perhaps to
work around a particular LX shortcoming), but the LX is
.
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From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 2:13 PM
Subject: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi Gang ...
Another Pentax list member and I were talking and comparing what gear we
now have. Over the years we've known one
For the 'purity of photography', the MX.
A practical/modern camera but still with an intuitive
interface, the MZ-5n. If only it had a better
viewfinder and/or a faster autofocus...
The LX would have been a clear winner, but it has too
many age problems if you don't care enough.
The ME Super is
I have followed this post off list and re-subscribed to participate in
it.
I have or have has Pentax cameras from the H1a, SV through the PZ1p and
there is still one camera that still feels great in the hand and totally
responsive to my type of photography. last year, I had a 5 day trip
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one that you don't use or
use very much.
For me, it's still the LX. Purely for its adaptability. Plus, some of the
parameters of the system have yet to be exceeded by other models.
mike
When I write this, there are 42 answers to Shel's post. So far, the only one to
mention any of the 645 Pentaxes is Boris, who tried my Nii last year. Either
nobody likes it except Boris and me, or it's rare among list members.
To me, the 645NII is the ultimate film tool. Excellent trade-off
Hi!
Jostein, my reply interspersed...
When I write this, there are 42 answers to Shel's post. So far, the only one
to
mention any of the 645 Pentaxes is Boris, who tried my Nii last year. Either
nobody likes it except Boris and me, or it's rare among list members.
I really liked the 645. I
From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/07/05 Tue AM 02:31:26 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
On Mon, Jul 04, 2005 at 06:42:45PM -0500, Lewis Matthew wrote:
Shel Belinkoff, asked:
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one
On 4 Jul 2005 at 14:13, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one that you don't use or
use very much.
Pentax fav, has to still be the LX though they don't get exercised too
regularly as I seem to become disappointed with my *ist D VF afterwards!
Cheers,
Rob
break my back at all -
the MZ-S.
John Coyle
Praxis Data Solutions (www.epraxisdata.com)
Brisbane, Australia
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From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 7:13 AM
Subject: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi Gang
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one that you don't use or
use very much.
My favourite is definitely the MX, so much so that I broke my don't collect
cameras rule and have one of each sort and have acquired every accessory.
Since acquiring the *ist-D the other film bodies (LX,
On Jul 5, 2005, at 9:13 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one that you don't
use or
use very much.
The K2. It may be big and heavy but it's tough as nails and has both
DOF preview and proper mechanical MLU. Exposure dial goes to to 8
seconds.
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one that you don't use or
use very much.
6x7
Kevin
--
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
On 4/7/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed:
Here's a man who wears both belt and suspenders ...
Har, and as Henry Fonda says in OUATITW, 'How can you trust a man that
wears both a belt and suspenders - hell, the man can't even trust his own
pants' (or similar :-)
Cheers,
Cotty
Har!
Pentax fav, has to still be the LX though they don't get exercised too
regularly as I seem to become disappointed with my *ist D VF afterwards!
It is good that my film camera is MZ-6 then. I can hardly see Tamron
90/2.5 in focus in its viewfinder... *istD is ages ahead...
--
Boris
My first SLR was an MX when I was 15. I borrowed the money to buy it
from my father. I still own it and the M50mmf1.7 lens that came with it.
It was followed by a Super A which I bought to make use of he automatic
features when I needed to be ready for a shot quicker. The Super A was
a
Ahh, Cotty, m'man. Once Upon a Time ... is one of my favorite films. I
just watched it again a few days ago. When you mentioned Monument Valley
and John Ford in another thread, I thought of how Leone moved shooting from
Spain to MV in order to film a few scenes, as an homage to Ford. Fans of
I was thinking about this little survey earlier, and how few of the
replies indicated that the digital cameras were their favorites. I've not
counted replies and made any effort to organize or tally the results, but,
just from reading, it seems, even amongst digital users, one or another of
the
Hi Bob ...
You're certainly not alone in your choices ... the 30/2.8 has become one of
my most used lenses, and, while not up to the standards of some newer
optics, I do love the K55/1.8 for its character, especially in the F4.0
and F5.6 range.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Bob Rapp
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I was thinking about this little survey earlier, and how
few of the replies indicated that the digital cameras were
their favorites. I've not counted replies and made any
effort to organize or tally the results, but, just from
reading, it seems, even amongst
On 5/7/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed:
Ahh, Cotty, m'man. Once Upon a Time ... is one of my favorite films. I
just watched it again a few days ago. When you mentioned Monument Valley
and John Ford in another thread, I thought of how Leone moved shooting from
Spain to MV in
J. C. O'Connell wrote:
Now we know why the supply of collectable cameras keeps dwindling, they
are getting buried with their owners!
Just keep digging around. You'll find those cameras.
Tom Reese
Agreed. If I had to narrow down my list of four :-), I would probably
place the LX number one. Of course I haven't used it since I bought my
*istD, but it's still my favorite. I love her to death, but I could
never live with her.
Paul
On Jul 5, 2005, at 5:45 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I was
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I was thinking about this little survey earlier, and how few of the
replies indicated that the digital cameras were their favorites.
I saw that too. It surprises me but it probably shouldn't. I've read an
awful lot of posts from people who are shooting entirely digital
I was thinking about this little survey earlier, and how few of the
replies indicated that the digital cameras were their favorites. I've not
counted replies and made any effort to organize or tally the results, but,
just from reading, it seems, even amongst digital users, one or another of
the
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Gang ...
Yesterday I got a my first black MX and now the first film shot with it
is in development. Nice camera. I like the feeling very much and the
viewfinder is realy great compared to my MZ-M body.
luben
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: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi Gang ...
Another Pentax list member and I were talking and comparing what gear we
now have. Over the years we've known one another a lot of cameras and
lenses have passed through our hands. While looking at my list I began
thinking which, of all my cameras, past
I'll second that, although I bought my SP500 in 72. I sitll love the
needle.
I am getting right fond of the DS, however.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: Steve Larson
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi Shel and all,
For me the LX for its versatility, especially low light situations and
still being able to
get a shot with changing lighting.
My Gawd, Steve delurks.
I'm still waiting for you
Hi Bill!
LOL, Drywall is the worst thing that ever happened to mankind.
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From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 5:33 AM
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From: Steve
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From: Steve Larson
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi Bill!
LOL, Drywall is the worst thing that ever happened to mankind.
I'm getting pretty good at it.
Most of the mud I put on the wall stays there now
William Robb
William Robb wrote:
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Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi Bill!
LOL, Drywall is the worst thing that ever happened to mankind.
I'm getting pretty good at it.
Most of the mud I put on the wall stays there now
And so goes
LX
Regards,
Bob...
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Gang ...
Another Pentax list member and I were talking and comparing what gear we
now have. Over the years we've known one another a lot of cameras and
lenses have passed through our hands. While looking at my list I began
From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/07/05 Tue PM 01:42:02 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
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From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In the local club (which you visited) there are few folks that think
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Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I was thinking about this little survey earlier, and how few of the
replies indicated that the digital cameras were their favorites.
I saw that too. It surprises me but it probably shouldn't. I've read an
awful lot
The *ist-D may not be my favorite but it has become my most used. I'd
probably use a film camera more if I
had a bw darkroom but the convenience of digital capture for a computer
geek with 3 relatively high powered
computers is unmatched. A wet darkroom would equalize that somewhat,
but alas
William Robb wrote:
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Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
LOL One of my favorite portraits was made in a completely dark
room save
for the changing light of a TV screen. The LX, set on auto,
performed very
well ... I was quote
Jostein wrote:
Btw, the *istD is the tool I use most, but doesn't even come close in terms of
being a favourite tool. I hate its ergonomics. Not that it is particularly bad,
but it doesn't fit my hands. I hate the eyepiece that keeps coming off,
Jostein, would you like me to post you a
The *istD fits my hands perfectly with the battery grip installed, and I love
the vertical position shutter release. Without the battery grip, I would find
it ergonomically unsatisfactory. With the grip, it's a gem.
Paul
Jostein wrote:
Btw, the *istD is the tool I use most, but
Is no one going to say K2?
Well, then I will.
But I use the 6x7 more than any these days,
and the MZ-S comes in a close second.
(I like variety).
Sid
On Jul 4, 2005, at 4:13 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Gang ...
Another Pentax list member and I were talking and comparing what
gear we
now
My all time favorite is the PZ1-P for all around shooting.
My favorite low-light body is the LX since I can use it without batteries.
BTW, I have been off this list for a long time and am glad to be back!
GR
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Switch to Netscape
Hello Shel,
My favorite is the MX, for reasons much like yours - purely simple,
match needle (diode) metering, simple controls, great viewfinder.
--
Best regards,
Bruce
Monday, July 4, 2005, 2:13:24 PM, you wrote:
SB Hi Gang ...
SB Another Pentax list member and I were talking and comparing
Manual focus: MX
Auto-focus: MZ-S
Pocket camera: Espio Mini
Andre
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From: E.R.N. Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Jostein wrote:
Btw, the *istD is the tool I use most, but doesn't even come close
in terms of
being a favourite tool. I hate
Steve Desjardins wrote:
I'll second that, although I bought my SP500 in 72. I sitll love the
needle.
I am getting right fond of the DS, however.
Steven Desjardins
[...]
Hi Steve,
While I donated my K1000 for a worthy cause, some time ago, I still have
my SP500, SP1000 and Spotty F.
Gotta be the MZ-S! It feels good, looks good, and takes great pictures.
Although some have mocked the sound of the shutter, to me it has a
high-precision sound. Also really like the data imprinting (280 rolls
through the camera so far).
Pat White
Steve Desjardins wrote:
I'll second that, although I bought my SP500 in 72. I sitll love the
needle.
I am getting right fond of the DS, however.
If there was a way to add software modules to the *ist firmware like
on the Pentax EI-2000 and EI-200 Digita OS cameras the DS would
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
So, what's your favorite Pentax - even if it's one
that you
don't use or use very much.
MX
I still have the one I bought a lifetime ago when I
was a student in the early 80s. It's been used and
abused and is still going strong. It's a wonderful
camera.
Wendy
Wendy
Hi!
In the local club (which you visited) there are few folks that think
that Pentax medium format lenses are among the best there is...
Good time to exercise an expression picked up on this list:
I will fart in their general direction.
Never though you would respond to a compliment with
...'.
--
Cheers,
Bob
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From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 05 July 2005 20:25
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Hi!
In the local club (which you visited) there are few folks
that think
that Pentax medium
I think this says more about Pentax than digital. I notice very few are
mentioning the newer film cameras like the MZ-S. The old Pentaxes were
compact, sturdy and easy to use, assuming, of course, that you are a
skilled photographer. g
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and
MX
I still have the one I bought a lifetime ago when I
was a student in the early 80s. It's been used and
abused and is still going strong. It's a wonderful
camera.
Wendy
Seems like we've had the same long-term affair with the MX. It's
hard to turn your back to the first camera you've
On Tue, 5 Jul 2005, Steve Desjardins wrote:
I notice very few are
mentioning the newer film cameras like the MZ-S.
Aye, as if everyone has one. This is not an MX you can have for 50
quid or LX for 120. It never sold very much and it is still in demand.
Kostas
Steve Desjardins wrote:
I notice very few are
mentioning the newer film cameras like the MZ-S. The old Pentaxes were
compact, sturdy and easy to use, assuming, of course, that you are a
skilled photographer. g
I would point out that the MZ-S is also compact, sturdy, and easy to use,
On Tue, 2005-07-05 at 19:22, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote:
Aye, as if everyone has one. This is not an MX you can have for 50
quid or LX for 120
I could never find an LX for 120 USD, they are selling for a lot more on
Ebay.
No question. I have an MZ-S and it's very nice. Still, the obvious
winners in this survey are the MX and the LX. I think it's because
historical context matters.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
Isn't a quid an english pound, about $4-US back then?
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
Idiot Proof == Expert Proof
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Joaquim Carvalho wrote:
On Tue, 2005-07-05 at 19:22, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote:
Aye, as if everyone has one. This is not an MX you can
Pat White wrote:
I would point out that the MZ-S is also compact, sturdy, and easy to
use, ...
well, there's easy and then there's easier
Graywolf wrote:
Isn't a quid an english pound, about $4-US back then?
graywolf
Yeah, and about US$180 today.
In which case, you'd be hard put to find an LX for (1.8 X 120 = $216.)
Maybe twice that!
keith whaley
Joaquim Carvalho wrote:
On Tue, 2005-07-05 at 19:22, Kostas Kavoussanakis
In 1972 I was 14. I worked in a drugstore and saved for quite a while
to buy that SP500. At the time, it was by far the nicest thing that I
owned. I had a little darkroom set up in my basement and went through a
LOT of Tri-X.
The funny part is I got a new battery for it a few years ago so my
I've seen a couple go for $120.00 but even when they were introduced
they sold for about 5x that, without a prism...
Joaquim Carvalho wrote:
On Tue, 2005-07-05 at 19:22, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote:
Aye, as if everyone has one. This is not an MX you can have for 50
quid or LX for 120
Shel,
I've used LX, SuperA, KX, MZ-S widely (and own one of each) and have
held ME super and MX in my hands.
My favourite is the LX, which although it is a wild beast with it's
heavy shaking shutter has everything I want and that at easiest use.
Moreso, it works without batteries when
keithw wrote:
Graywolf wrote:
Isn't a quid an english pound, about $4-US back then?
graywolf
Yeah, and about US$180 today.
Oooops!
Forgot the decimal point!
I meant US$1.80 per British £.
keith
In which case, you'd be hard put to find an LX for (1.8 X 120 = $216.)
Maybe twice that!
Steve Desjardins wrote:
In 1972 I was 14. I worked in a drugstore and saved for quite a while
to buy that SP500. At the time, it was by far the nicest thing that I
owned. I had a little darkroom set up in my basement and went through a
LOT of Tri-X.
The funny part is I got a new battery for
Hi Shel,
What do you mean?
I must go look for that character. I got a K55/1.8 not so long ago, but
haven't taken many pictures with it by now. The FOV is interesting as
beeing slightly narrower than on the 50s.
pancho
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Bob ...
You're certainly not alone in your
Tak 55 2.0. The manual foucs on those old m42's was SO smooth.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/05/05 4:57 PM
Steve Desjardins wrote:
In 1972 I was 14. I
Cost is part of it. If it's too expensive it's not likely to be a
favorite no matter how nice it is.
I wonder how much an MX or K1000 would cost today.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
[EMAIL
Steve Desjardins wrote:
Tak 55 2.0. The manual foucs on those old m42's was SO smooth.
Steven Desjardins
I have two 55mm Taks...
An Auto Takumar 55mm f/1.8 (1962-'62) that came with my Spotty SP1000,
supposed to be identical to the:
Super Takumar 55mm f/1.8, model II, (1965-'71) that
On Tue, 5 Jul 2005, Steve Desjardins wrote:
Cost is part of it. If it's too expensive it's not likely to be a
favorite no matter how nice it is.
I wonder how much an MX or K1000 would cost today.
Plenty of clarifications are due to my earlier: A working MX is 50
pounds, an LX is 120 with a
Underneath all those features designed for advertising and to make the
customer think he is getting a lot for his money there is a camera not any different in
principle than Steve's SP500. Now here is another little quiz, ready?
1. If they both cost the same, what do the engineers have to do
at the dollar store at best...
jco
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From: Graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 5:45 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
Underneath all those features designed for advertising and to make the
customer think he
Two cost factors there (assuming they are to be sold at the same mark up). 1. The cost of materials and assembly which would about double the price. 2. The quanity sold which would be much lower today. So I would guess 3-4 times what they used to cost. My MX was $320 (black with 1.7 lens) so about
something good, today you get a piece of junk
JCOC at the dollar store at best...
JCOC jco
JCOC -Original Message-
JCOC From: Graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
JCOC Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 5:45 PM
JCOC To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
JCOC Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
JCOC
. juli 2005 02:43
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
In case someone here on the list doesn't already know: MX
Expanding on things a bit, cameras I wish I still had:
1. Linhof Super Technika III (last version). OK, I admit it, I would really
like a ST-V.
2
LX
Jim
www.jcolwell.ca
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From: Tom Reese
Subject: Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera
And so goes the ugly aftermath of the indoor skeet shooting experiment.
After I get good, I may try the outdoor contractor shooting experiment.
If they'd only let me have a gun..
William Robb
On Tue, 5 Jul 2005, Graywolf wrote:
different in principle than Steve's SP500. Now here is another little quiz,
ready?
Let's see.
1. If they both cost the same, what do the engineers have to do to add all
those features?
Beyond my kenning.
2. My Graphic is worth 2x what it cost new 50
I don't think too many on the list purchased an MZ-S, although there are a
few who commented that was their favorite camera, or at least one of their
favorites. The older Pentaxes were ubiquitous. There's rarely a
photographer that has not had contact with a Spottie or K1000. Even a few
Is it still in production? I thought it was only in production a couple of
years.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis
I notice very few are
mentioning the newer film cameras like the MZ-S.
Aye, as if everyone has one. This is not an MX you can have for 50
quid or LX
With a decent lens and a properly functioning camera body, would you expect
the results to be any different than with a new Captain Whiz-Bang camera?
All the bells and whistles in the world don't change a thing wrt the light
hitting the film.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Steve Desjardins
I paid $1350 or so a few years ago for a new one, purchased in Japan,
without a prism.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: P. J. Alling
I've seen a couple go for $120.00 but even when they were introduced
they sold for about 5x that, without a prism...
Aye, as if everyone has one. This
I have one now. A Super-Multi-Coated 55/1.8 Works very nicely on the 20D
;-)
Christian
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From: keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have two 55mm Taks...
An Auto Takumar 55mm f/1.8 (1962-'62) that came with my Spotty SP1000,
supposed to be identical to the:
Super
Hi,
I think you'll find the K55/1.8 not quite as contrasty as some other
lenses, but there's a very solid rendering of fine detail and a certain
softness to it at the wider apertures that give it a unique fingerprint
compared to many of the later 50mm lenses. It offers a subtlety, tonality,
and
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