- Original Message -
From: Don Sanderson
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
Bill, what do you mean by 'more accurate'?
Focus, framing, or both?
Framing. Nikon F series (F, F2, F3, etc.) finders are true 100% finders.
William Robb
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: Don Sanderson Subject: RE: Nikon
lens on M42 body???
Bill, what do you mean by 'more accurate'?
Focus, framing, or both?
Framing. Nikon F series (F, F2, F3, etc.) finders are true 100% finders.
William Robb
That's true
It just occurred to me a couple weeks ago to put a screw mount lens on
my *ist film body. Can anyone else say aperture priority? Feel
free to point at me and laugh. I suddenly feel a multiple M42 lens
enablement coming on.
The sad part, and this was mentioned very recently in another thread
can effect the M42 behaviour on Ks by
unscrewing them just to the point of them stopping down. No, I do not
recommend this :-)
Happy New Year one and all!
Kostas
PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot
It just occurred to me a couple weeks ago to put a screw mount lens on
my *ist film body. Can anyone else say aperture priority? Feel
free to point at me and laugh. I suddenly feel a multiple M42 lens
BTW: How many are old enough (like me) to still remember
how to Count the Clicks? ;-)
Don
-Original Message-
From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 5:28 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot
them more of a chore to my mind.
Paul
On Jan 1, 2006, at 5:16 PM, Scott Loveless wrote:
It just occurred to me a couple weeks ago to put a screw mount lens on
my *ist film body. Can anyo usene else say aperture priority? Feel
free to point at me and laugh. I suddenly feel a multiple M42 lens
, the
aperture actuator lever. Voila', stop down Av!
I've done this to an M50/1.4, works fine.
Don
-Original Message-
From: Scott Loveless [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 4:17 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot
:28 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot
Pretty simple to make K lenses act like that.
Just remove, permanently or temporarily, the
aperture actuator lever. Voila', stop down Av!
I've done this to an M50/1.4, works fine.
Don
-Original
That was me mentioning how well M42 lenses work on DSLR's. And the film
*ist should be no different for that.
Cost savings. The M42 lenses just need metering, the K/M lenses need
hardware that the M42 and KA and later lenses don't require.
I'm up to two M42 lenses, and looking at more. I
Mine has been, but I like Aperture priority a lot, and that is limited.
I still use them, and the majority of my lenses are either K or M42 (I
currently have 2 AF lenses, one of which is a DA, 2 K/M's and 2 M42's).
-Adam
Paul Stenquist wrote:
My use of non-A K lenses has never been limited
I bought a vivitar 20/3.8 in M42 mount for about $45 about 6 months
ago. Not the greatest lens, but it works, and the price was right. :-)
I also have a Jupiter-9 85/2 in M42 mount. Once again, not the
sharpest tool in the shed, but a very nice bokeh for people pictures.
Now if I could only afford
There is no green button on the *ist. That means non-A lenses have
metering only for the widest aperture. I simply discovered the ease
of using screw mount lenses with this camera. I'm fairly happy at
this point.
On 1/1/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My use of non-A K lenses has
On 1/1/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That was me mentioning how well M42 lenses work on DSLR's. And the film
*ist should be no different for that.
Thanks Adam. I had forgotten who made the comment. The film *ist is
no different when it comes to M42 lenses.
Cost savings. The M42
the D, they're In the bag. ;-)
Don
-Original Message-
From: Adam Maas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 5:46 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot
Only problem with that is some of us still use old K bodies
a vivitar 20/3.8 in M42 mount for about $45 about 6 months
ago. Not the greatest lens, but it works, and the price was right. :-)
I also have a Jupiter-9 85/2 in M42 mount. Once again, not the
sharpest tool in the shed, but a very nice bokeh for people pictures.
Now if I could only afford the real Pentax
On 1/1/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm thinking a Carl Zeiss Jena 20/2.8 MC Flektogon is the way to go for
now. $200-ish on eBay. And Super-Tak 85/1.9's are not too much more. but
I can be a real snob about glass in some cases (I'm a little hesitant to
buy russian glass, poor QC).
-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot
Only problem with that is some of us still use old K bodies, and it
would be a bit of a pain to swap the lever in and out. If I didn't have
my MX, I'd seriously consider it.
-Adam
Don Sanderson wrote:
Pretty
Subject: Re: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot
I bought a vivitar 20/3.8 in M42 mount for about $45 about 6 months
ago. Not the greatest lens, but it works, and the price was right. :-)
I also have a Jupiter-9 85/2 in M42 mount. Once again, not the
sharpest tool in the shed, but a very
with.
A really scratched up 58 makes a cool soft focus lens
though! Sandblaster anyone? ;-)
Don
-Original Message-
From: Adam Maas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 6:31 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: M42 lenses on *ist bodies, or, I'm an idiot
All I can ever find is the Sonnar 135. Like I need another 135. But
I've never used any of the Zeiss M42 glass. Any opinions on them?
Keh has a handful of 85/1.8 and 1.9 lenses.
On 1/1/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm thinking a Carl Zeiss Jena 20/2.8 MC Flektogon is the way to go
I've seen some very good results with the CZJ 20/2.8 although I've not
shot one myself. Note that both Carl Zeiss Jena and Carl Zeiss have made
M42 lenses, but they'e different companies (using the same basic
designs). If you want muti-coating, you need to go with the CZJ stuff,
as Carl Zeiss
Hey, I don't care it you violate Nikon lenses...
P. J. Alling
(Pentax Protector)
Cotty wrote:
On 31/12/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
I'm going to try Nikon glass on a Pentax body Cotty.
A K mount ring and a spacer should do it.
I'll start with a cheap lens though, I
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7575287348
Anyone see how this could possibly focus to infinity on an M42 body?
Seems to me the register distance is already 'shorter' on Nikon lenses.
My Nikon body to M42 lens adapter spaces the lens about 3-4mm
farther out from the body
It doesn't say anywhere in that eBay listing that it maintains
infinity focus.
Bob
On Dec 31, 2005, at 8:25 AM, Don Sanderson wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7575287348
Anyone see how this could possibly focus to infinity on an M42 body?
Seems to me the register
Register for the Nikon mount is IIRC 1mm longer than M42 (46.5mm vs
45.5mm), but there's no way this adaptor maintains infinity focus, it's
way too thick.
-Adam
Don Sanderson wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7575287348
Anyone see how this could possibly focus
You're right, I just measured an FM at ~46.53 and an ME at ~45.5.
Silly me had assumed that the M42 to Nikon adapter allowed infinity
focus with M42 lenses.
It only focuses out to about 8 feet! ;-(
I've had the adapter for over a year and just now realised it
doesn't work.
This DOES however make
to use especially digital to choose from with your
pentax glassala Cotty
jco
-Original Message-
From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 1:38 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
You're right, I just measured
, 2005 1:38 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
You're right, I just measured an FM at ~46.53 and an ME at ~45.5. Silly me
had assumed that the M42 to Nikon adapter allowed infinity focus with M42
lenses. It only focuses out to about 8 feet! ;-( I've had
EF
mount is ~44mm but the larger diameter makes things easier, as the
adaptor can be fit entirely in the mount, like the K-M42 adaptors.
-Adam
J. C. O'Connell wrote:
Why would you ever want to use nikon glass on k bodies? there are plenty
of really nice nikon bodies both film and digital
, December 31, 2005 12:53 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
Why would you ever want to use nikon glass on k bodies? there are plenty
of really nice nikon bodies both film and digital to even
entertain the thoughtnow using k (or screw) lenses on nikon bodies
I consider it therapy. ;-)
Don
-Original Message-
From: David Savage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 1:10 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Nikon lens on M42 body???
On 1/1/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why would you ever
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
I have several rather nice Nikon lenses, that's why
I bought the FM, to have something to use them on.
Just for grins I just held a NIKKOR-P 105/2.5 in place
on an ME Super body.
Compared the relatively small/dim finder on the FM
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Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 2:14 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
I have several rather nice Nikon lenses, that's why
I bought the FM, to have something to use them on.
Just for grins I just held a NIKKOR-P 105/2.5 in place
on an ME Super
I would venture a guess that you get a good bit of pleasure
out of adapting some of those beautiful enlarging lenses to
M42, mounting them on an M42 bellows, adapting that to K to
fit on a nice KX and taking beautiful images to help sell
the whole rig on eekBay.
This is pretty much the same thing
In a message dated 12/31/2005 11:38:00 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That's not necessarily the case, many of the 'newer' Nikon bodies will
not meter with non-CPU lenses, while we should get at least stop-down
metering with them adapted to K mount (With the exception of a
It is all here:
http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/mounts.htm
Powell
Anyone know the register on Canon and Minolta bodies???
vvbg
Don
Thanks, this could be fun.
H, Olympus OM, 46.00... :-)
Don
-Original Message-
From: Powell Hargrave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 3:53 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
It is all here:
http
: Adam Maas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 2:37 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Nikon lens on M42 body???
That's not necessarily the case, many of the 'newer' Nikon bodies will
not meter with non-CPU lenses, while we should get at least stop-down
I am not a nikon guy but they sure made tons of SLR models
and finders and screens. None of them are as good as an MX?
Wow, I am glad I never got into Nikon if that's the case.
Good thing too they don't take M42 or PK lenses either.
To hell with that.
jco
-Original Message-
From: Don
On 31/12/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
This DOES however make adapting Nikon lenses to K bodies a
possibility. With a little Cottying, of course. ;-)
Not without an optical element(s) to maintain infinity focus. They do exist.
Anyone know the register on Canon and Minolta
On 31/12/05, J. C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed:
Why would you ever want to use nikon glass on k bodies? there are plenty
of really nice nikon bodies both film and digital to even
entertain the thoughtnow using k (or screw) lenses on nikon bodies,
that would be nice ( but
Cotty, since the Nikon's register is longer, it would maintain infinity
focus after being adapted to a K mount, but that would require a mount
replacement instead of a straight adaptor, since it's only 1mm
difference. It's going the other way that's impossible. The basic
technique you used for
I forgot, did you adapt some PK lenses to NIKON
body or was it EOS body?
jco
-Original Message-
From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 5:54 PM
To: pentax list
Subject: Re: Nikon lens on M42 body???
On 31/12/05, J. C. O'Connell, discombobulated
, December 31, 2005 5:54 PM
To: pentax list
Subject: Re: Nikon lens on M42 body???
On 31/12/05, J. C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed:
Why would you ever want to use nikon glass on k bodies? there are
plenty of really nice nikon bodies both film and digital to even
entertain
On 31/12/05, Adam Maas, discombobulated, unleashed:
Cotty, since the Nikon's register is longer, it would maintain infinity
focus after being adapted to a K mount, but that would require a mount
replacement instead of a straight adaptor, since it's only 1mm
difference. It's going the other way
ORF is a new one for me. Just googled it and the best I can come up with is:
http://www.apd.rdg.ac.uk/AgEcon/livestockdisease/sheep/orf.htm
Orf is a highly contagious disease of sheep and goats caused by a
parapoxvirus. The virus causes pustular and scabby lesions on the
non-woolly areas of the
: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 5:23 PM
To: pentax list
Subject: Re: Nikon lens on M42 body???
On 31/12/05, Adam Maas, discombobulated, unleashed:
Cotty, since the Nikon's register is longer, it would maintain infinity
focus after being adapted
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Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 6:04 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Nikon lens on M42 body???
EOS, it's not possible to do it to Nikon and maintain infinity focus
unless a glass element is used.
-Adam
J. C. O'Connell wrote:
I forgot, did you adapt some PK lenses
Perry Pellechia wrote:
ORF is a new one for me. Just googled it and the best I can come up with is:
http://www.apd.rdg.ac.uk/AgEcon/livestockdisease/sheep/orf.htm
Orf is a highly contagious disease of sheep and goats caused by a
parapoxvirus. The virus causes pustular and scabby lesions on
Oh, I see. I figured it was an abbreviation of some sort since it was
all caps...
It's posh English for I'm leaving. If you say the words air
hair and lair in quick succession, it means I'm pleased to see you.
make
On 12/31/05, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 31/12/05, Adam
- Original Message -
From: J. C. O'Connell
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
I am not a nikon guy but they sure made tons of SLR models
and finders and screens. None of them are as good as an MX?
Wow, I am glad I never got into Nikon if that's the case.
Good thing too
:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 11:11 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Nikon lens on M42 body???
- Original Message -
From: J. C. O'Connell
Subject: RE: Nikon lens on M42 body???
I am not a nikon guy but they sure made tons of SLR models
and finders
Hi Pentaxians
after my last buy of a very nice SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8 lens I got another
good deal today with a:
Ashai Pentax Spotmatic SP (with 1000)
Super Takumar 1.4 50mm
50mm F4 Macro-Takumar
28mm 2.8 Hanimex wide angle
85-205mm 3.8 Vivitar zoom
for 100 swiss francs (approx. $77) in used but
Maybe the solution can found in this document:
http://www.fotografica.nl/batt-adapt-US.pdf
On 11/8/05, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Pentaxians
after my last buy of a very nice SMC Takumar 85mm 1.8 lens I got another
good deal today with a:
Ashai Pentax Spotmatic SP (with
, 2005 8:32 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: M42 enablement and battery question
Maybe the solution can found in this document:
http://www.fotografica.nl/batt-adapt-US.pdf
On 11/8/05, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Pentaxians
after my last buy of a very nice SMC Takumar 85mm
Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
- Original Message -
From: Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 6:13 PM
Subject: RE: Best M42 Camera?
Hi John
what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's?
greetings
Markus
I now have three SP's
pentax spotmatic or sl
jco
-Original Message-
From: Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:55 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Best M42 Camera?
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on which
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
Good luck, the black Fs are probably one of the rarest of the rare.
Markus Maurer wrote:
Thanks Paul, I will have a look at auctions for a black F now ;-)
greetings Markus
-Original Message-
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday
Hi Andre
thanks, it's time to look out for a black F then ;-)
greetings
Markus
-Original Message-
From: Andre Langevin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:48 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Best M42 Camera?
Is the F a later model...
Yes
Thanks Paul, I will have a look at auctions for a black F now ;-)
greetings
Markus
-Original Message-
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:53 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
The Spotmatic F works fine with 1.5 volt
Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F.
I believe you're wrong about this.
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even
the ESII
Asahiflex, Asahi Pentax and Pentax introduction dates:
http://www.aohc.it/slre.htm
M42 Asahi Pentax cameras:
http://www.aohc.it/slr02e.htm
Dario
- Original Message -
From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 2:18 PM
Subject: Re
...
Mark
-Original Message-
From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 8:29 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Asahi Pentax introduction dates (was: Best M42 Camera?)
Asahiflex, Asahi Pentax and Pentax introduction dates:
http
Mark Pickett wrote:
I was thinking, interestingly enough...Since Pentax was a Zeiss(?)
trademark
that Asahi bought -
That's not sure. Zeiss Jena only used the Pentax name in eastern countries,
for their line of 8mm cine projectors.
They also registered the Pentax brand name in South Africa
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
The Spotmatic F works fine with 1.5 volt batteries.
Paul
--
When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F.
I believe you're wrong about this.
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even
the ESII camera
Maybe even the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F.
I believe you're wrong about this.
Kenneth Waller
Peter is right but that was a tough one. ESII came out in june 73, F
in july...
Andre
both the SPF and ESII were introduced in 1973
I stand corrected!
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
According to the AHOC website, ( http://www.aohc.it/slr02e.htm ) both
the SPF and ESII were introduced in 1973
On 11/4/05, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
a,snip
Pentax = PENTaprism + contAX- right? I've read this in several places
I'm afraid it's a simple guess by book authors. In fact Zeiss never adopted
the Pentax name for their SLR's.
you're right, i think, it is guesswork. i always
Hi John
what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's?
greetings
Markus
I now have three SP's, and they all feel good!
Does anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which
the tag-line
was Just hold a Pentax?
HTH
John Coyle
I've owned and used a number of screwmount cameras. While I liked the
Fuji 801 very much, I found it a bit fragile. I broke the advance
mechanism on two of them. One got ten years of use or so and probably
about 3000 rolls of film. That's all one can expect. The second one
lasted only a couple
Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera?
Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game.
I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in
terms
Mark Roberts wrote:
Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera?
Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game.
I know each can be the best for a particular reason
On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My choice is the Spotmatic F.
A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only thing I wouldn't
like about it is that the meter's on when the lenscap's off. That
means the battery's constantly draining, and if you leave the cap off
when
, and all were improved for that series.
If the original poster wants a brand new M42 camera, the Voigtländer
Bessaflex is available (www.cameraquest.com). I know several people
who have bought them and really like them.
Bob
frank theriault wrote:
On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My choice is the Spotmatic F.
A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only thing I wouldn't
like about it is that the meter's on when the lenscap's off. That
means the battery's constantly draining,
I've owned four Spotmatic Fs. Still have two. The battery has never been a
problem for me. I took no greater pains with the lens cap than I do with any
other camera. I think the drain on the battery is extremely low when the meter
is on and static.
Paul
frank theriault wrote:
On
Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or
PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter
readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well.
Markus Maurer wrote:
Hi John
what kind of batteries do you use with the SP's?
greetings
Markus
I now
For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a
ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix
metering, but you do get the full center weighted, motor drive
integrated, etc. Only downside is stop-down metering, but if you're ok
with that, you're set.
Does
Well, I have a Spotmatic F which still has a Mercury battery in it.
It's, (the battery), got to be at least 10 years old...
frank theriault wrote:
On 11/3/05, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My choice is the Spotmatic F.
A lot of people seem to be choosing the F. The only
Mat Maessen wrote:
For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a
ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix
metering, but you do get the full center weighted, motor drive
integrated, etc. Only downside is stop-down metering, but if you're ok
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
I've owned and used a number of screwmount cameras. While I liked the Fuji
801 very much, I found it a bit fragile. I broke the advance mechanism on
two of them. One got ten years of use or so and probably about 3000 rolls
of film. That's all one can expect. The second
Do you mean early Spotmatics would not give accurate metering with a
1.5V cell?
Andre
Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or
PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct
meter readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well.
Markus Maurer
For a newer camera, it almost makes sense to get something like a
ZX-5n and semi-permanently mount an M42 adapter to it. No matrix
metering...
Mat
Matrix metering is still possible with Takumar lenses with large
enough base where you would need to put isolating tape in very
specific locations
I don't know, I've only had experience with models from the Spotmatic II
on. They could, but I don't know when Pentax started using the bridge
circuitry for their meters.
Andre Langevin wrote:
Do you mean early Spotmatics would not give accurate metering with a
1.5V cell?
Andre
Spotmatics
: Best M42 Camera?
I don't know, I've only had experience with models from the Spotmatic II
on. They could, but I don't know when Pentax started using the bridge
circuitry for their meters.
Andre Langevin wrote:
Do you mean early Spotmatics would not give accurate metering with a 1.5V
cell
. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:46 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or
PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter
readings with 1.5 volt
Is the F a later model...
Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the Electro-Spotmatics.
how do I see if a Spotmatic can handle 1.5 volt batteries?
They can all handle the 1.5 battery. All the details at
http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm
...to fit my lovely SMC Takumar 85mm
to fit my lovely SMC
Takumar
85mm 1.8 yet.
greetings and thanks
Markus
-Original Message-
From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 4:46 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
Spotmatics were originally designed to use
, 2005 4:46 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 Camera?
Spotmatics were originally designed to use a single 1.35 volt 625 or
PX13(?) mercury cell. Later models were designed to give correct meter
readings with 1.5 volt replacements as well.
Markus Maurer wrote:
Hi John
what
The Electro Spotmatics, and ES cameras actually came first. Maybe even
the ESII camera was introduced before the Spotmatic F.
Andre Langevin wrote:
Is the F a later model...
Yes, it is the last mechanical Spotmatic. Then came the
Electro-Spotmatics.
how do I see if a Spotmatic can
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera?
Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game.
I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking, in
terms of build quality, longevity
Pentax Spotmatics...
Mark wrote:
I know this is subjective -
I'd like a full frame to slap my M42 lenses onto, so...
Any opinions on which is the best screw mount camera?
Including Fuji cameras, etc...all are fair game.
I know each can be the best for a particular reason, but I'm thinking
Spotmatic F
Second choice: Fujica 705 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with
the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot metering,
8 images per second, etc...
Andre
Canon 1DSmkII with a mount adapter?
How about a 5D?
-Mat
On 11/2/05, Andre Langevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Spotmatic F
Second choice: Fujica 705 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with
the proper Canon adapter.
I kept my feet in the film camera area... but yes, why not?
Andre
Canon 1DSmkII with a mount adapter?
How about a 5D?
-Mat
On 11/2/05, Andre Langevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Spotmatic F
Second choice: Fujica 705 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
But way ahead is... Canon T90
anyone else remember the ads Pentax used to run, in which the tag-line
was Just hold a Pentax?
HTH
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
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From: Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:55 AM
Subject: Best M42 Camera?
I know
Amen to the T-90. I use my SMC lenses on that great Canon 35.
Jim A.
Spotmatic F
Second choice: Fujica 705 801 (brighter finder and silicium meter).
But way ahead is... Canon T90 used with SMC Takumar lenses, each with
the proper Canon adapter. Multi-spot metering, flash spot
Some of the third party K-M42 adapters stick out of the camera body,
which doesn't help lens registration much. Genuine Pen tax adapters
mount flush in the K mount and retain exact registration.
keith_w wrote:
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Oct 4, 2005, at 9:55 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
M42
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