Larry's words:
I'm attempting to do a much needed cleanup of the closet that I use
to
keep my photo and camera gear.
A few years back I used to peruse craigslist for interesting Pentax
gear.
A lot of the interesting lenses came with film bodies. Plus, I got a
couple from my mom. As such, I've got an assortment of film bodies
that
I've never even used. I'll want to keep one or two, just because,
but
should find better homes for the rest. Since all of my Pentax
experience
was either with a Spotmatic or DSLRs, I don't know much about K-mount
film
bodies.
So, what are the relative merits of?:
ZX-10 (AF)
ZX-50 (AF)
Super Program (AE?)
P30t (AE?)
P5 (AE?)
MEsuper
K1000
I'd guess that the two worth keeping would be the K1000, for
simplicity,
and the ZX-50 for features.
Larry, the only Mz/ Zx bodies I'd be interested in would be the 3 and
the 5n, and I'd think twice since the 5 viewfinder is smaller and hard
to use in dim light. The K1000 may be praised by many, but I'd let it go
- almost no info on the finder, lightmeter always on and rather big
size. The Me Super I'd possibly keep as disposable camera *if* paired
with a cheap but useable lens, otherwise sell it since the Super Program
would be staying. The P's would go too, just because the Super Program
would be staying. Any of those 3 could be staying otherwise, Me Super
last to go.
I'd try to keep the Super Program due to its features, small size and
interesting viewfinder. Assuming all cameras in the same condition, of
course. Now if you had a Mx or a Lx... those are Keepers, Capital K,
IMHO. That said, if you decide otherwise I'd give the Super Program a
good home (no pressure).
By all means, choose the one you feel like using, or the one you feel
more attached to, or both if you feel like using one and like the
other's history.
lf
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