johnf04
Well-known
Scrambler
Well-known
That is nice.
I've downsized my Pentax Proliferation - I've only (cough) got 5 now. I found the Spotmatics didn't do it for me - I couldn't mentally adapt to turning the meter on when I wanted it so the S3 does the job.
S3 (60's)
MX (70's)
P-30n (80's - yes, I know it's a 90's version of the 80's)
Z-1 (90's)
K100d (Naughties)
I've downsized my Pentax Proliferation - I've only (cough) got 5 now. I found the Spotmatics didn't do it for me - I couldn't mentally adapt to turning the meter on when I wanted it so the S3 does the job.
S3 (60's)
MX (70's)
P-30n (80's - yes, I know it's a 90's version of the 80's)
Z-1 (90's)
K100d (Naughties)
charjohncarter
Veteran
I have 5 35mm Pentax cameras, one 6x7. Somehow mine don't make a handsome group like yours.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I have these two...I'm the original owner bought them in the early 80's...
I also have a Spotmatic, Pentax ME SE and a P3.
My Mother in Law had a K1000...she used it until it finally died...then went digital...
I also have a Spotmatic, Pentax ME SE and a P3.
My Mother in Law had a K1000...she used it until it finally died...then went digital...
CMur12
Veteran
Lovely cameras!
Back when I was looking for my first "serious" camera, in the spring of 1972, I lusted after the Pentax Spotmatic II. It was way beyond my budget as a student at the University of Washington, so I found a demo-model Yashica TL-Super for less than a third of the price of a new Spotmatic. And that got me started.
Not much later, my dad bought a Pentax and three Super Multi-Coated Takumar lenses, and I loved that camera. Occasionally, I was able to borrow it from him. Then, apparently on the spur of the moment, he gave it to my sister and brother-in-law, which just killed me. Though I have the camera now, it still makes me wince to remember this!
- Murray
Back when I was looking for my first "serious" camera, in the spring of 1972, I lusted after the Pentax Spotmatic II. It was way beyond my budget as a student at the University of Washington, so I found a demo-model Yashica TL-Super for less than a third of the price of a new Spotmatic. And that got me started.
Not much later, my dad bought a Pentax and three Super Multi-Coated Takumar lenses, and I loved that camera. Occasionally, I was able to borrow it from him. Then, apparently on the spur of the moment, he gave it to my sister and brother-in-law, which just killed me. Though I have the camera now, it still makes me wince to remember this!
- Murray
peterm1
Veteran
Yes these are all delightful. I have a nice little collection of old Pentaxes and lenses still (although I have old some over the years to fund other purchases). I mostly admire the pre-Spotmatic Pentaxes - the S1, Sl1 etc., which remind me very much when in the hand, of holding a Leica LTM camera.
At one stage I also owned an MX which was my only late model Pentax bayonet camera of that era. (I did however own a K2 at one stage and found it to be a very nice camera as well). The MX was a delight but was quite lightly built. One day I passed through a door with it hanging off my shoulder and the lightest of bumps against the door frame dinged the top housing. A cosmetic problem only but I was so tee'd off with my own clumsiness I could not bring myself to look at this otherwise pristine gem which was a constant reminder of my stupidity (as I saw it) and so, sold it. I have to say it is my impression that series of M cameras were very lightly build compared to the K series and earlier.
At one stage I also owned an MX which was my only late model Pentax bayonet camera of that era. (I did however own a K2 at one stage and found it to be a very nice camera as well). The MX was a delight but was quite lightly built. One day I passed through a door with it hanging off my shoulder and the lightest of bumps against the door frame dinged the top housing. A cosmetic problem only but I was so tee'd off with my own clumsiness I could not bring myself to look at this otherwise pristine gem which was a constant reminder of my stupidity (as I saw it) and so, sold it. I have to say it is my impression that series of M cameras were very lightly build compared to the K series and earlier.
paapoopa
Established
i just recently let go my spotmatic, and right after that day I wanted to hit myself for doing it. its such a nice camera to use, feels just right in my hands.
now, I am back on hunting for one.
I am not sure if there is any chances for finding one that the light meter still works?
now, I am back on hunting for one.
I am not sure if there is any chances for finding one that the light meter still works?
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
I have sold them all now and switched to Nikon and Olympus but i really enjoyed the spotmatic and the MX
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
I adore the ME and Spotmatic F…still have the former.
phrons
Established
The older m42 glass was some of the best handling lenses I ever used. Smooth focus
I prefer them over any Nikkor SLR classic glass, and I am a Nikon guy.
I prefer them over any Nikkor SLR classic glass, and I am a Nikon guy.
Swift1
Veteran
I have a similar photo 
Not all Pentax, but there are 13 of them there.
I've since sold a few, and acquired a few others. I think I still have 12 Pentax.
Not all Pentax, but there are 13 of them there.I've since sold a few, and acquired a few others. I think I still have 12 Pentax.
Fraser
Well-known
Pentax Lx is one of the very few pro level cameras I've never owned/tried always fancied one to see how it compares to new F1 and F3.