That H3 sounds good value for money: I would check the shutter blinds for pinholes, and for detachment of the metal leading edge shields before buying. Also check the sound of the shutter at different speeds, it tends to run a bit slow after many years.
John in Brisbane -----Original Message----- From: PDML [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Sent: Wednesday, 11 February 2015 4:47 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Full-Framer Coming On 2/9/2015 9:33 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > On 2/9/2015 2:57 PM, John wrote: >> On 2/8/2015 3:24 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >>> On Feb 8, 2015, at 11:36 AM, Bob W-PDML <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> I was tempted to load my M3 with Tri-X for my day trip to Paris a >>>> few weeks ago, but when I thought through the hassle of developing >>>> and scanning and filing the negs and the CD i thought again. >>> >>> I keep the M4-2 loaded and ready to shoot with XP2 Super. Makes it >>> easy because I can get the processing done pretty much anywhere. >>> Scanning is a bit easier too since I can use IR dust and scratch >>> removal that way. >>> >>> I've got to load up the Nikon F (the one I got from Charles >>> Robinson, now completely overhauled and singing with a 50/1.2 fitted)... >>> >>> G >>> >> >> Speaking of temptation ... ran across a Honeywell Pentax H3 at the >> flea market on Saturday. >> > Hell if they wanted more that $15 for it they'd be crazy, and for at > it's going price even if it's inoperable at the going price, it would > be the coolest paperweight... > They were asking $29, and it did appear to work. IF I get back out there this weekend, maybe I'll offer $10. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
