Swift1
Veteran
I don't remember if I've posted this photo in this thread before, but yesterday I decided to dig out the negative and rescan it. Looking at the negative, it's probably overexposed at least 2-3 stops. The original scan was done with my V500 on full auto scan, and considering the overexposure the results weren't too bad, but using manual setting with my V750 I managed to recover a lot more of the highlights.
Emigrant Hills. by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Asahi Pentax SV
S-M-C Takumar 85/1.9
Expired Arista EDU 200
Epson V750
Emigrant Hills. by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Asahi Pentax SV
S-M-C Takumar 85/1.9
Expired Arista EDU 200
Epson V750
Swift1
Veteran
I've been going through and rescanning most of a roll Agfa APX 100 that I shot all on the same day in Portland in December 2012. I shot most of the roll using a FAJ 18-35mm, which is a surprisingly decent lens.
Untitled by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Pentax MZ-L
SMC Pentax-FAJ 18-35mm f/4-5.6
Agfa APX 100
Epson V750
Untitled by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Pentax MZ-L
SMC Pentax-FAJ 18-35mm f/4-5.6
Agfa APX 100
Epson V750
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
I don't remember if I've posted this photo in this thread before, but yesterday I decided to dig out the negative and rescan it. Looking at the negative, it's probably overexposed at least 2-3 stops. The original scan was done with my V500 on full auto scan, and considering the overexposure the results weren't too bad, but using manual setting with my V750 I managed to recover a lot more of the highlights.
Emigrant Hills. by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Asahi Pentax SV
S-M-C Takumar 85/1.9
Expired Arista EDU 200
Epson V750
Brilliant picture - thanks for sharing it.
DougK
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Definitely a Pentax fan here; it's what my dad used, what I learned on, and to this day what I prefer to shoot with in both 35mm and MF. I wound up selling off my Pentax gear a few years ago (along with most of my other photography gear, but that's a story for another time), but I'm feeling the itch to shoot again. At least I still have a K-mount camera that'll let me keep a toe in the Pentax water.
Andy Kibber
Well-known
I have two Pentax kits up and running these days, both inherited.
Pentax SP1000 with SMC 55/1.8, Super Takumar 35/2 and the truly weird SMC Fisheye 17/4 lenses. The camera and 55mm lens were my father's. I added the 35mm and 17mm lenses to the kit.
Pentax K2 with SMC 55/1.8 and 28/3.5. The camera belonged to my wife's grandfather.
Both are lovely cameras. The SP1000 is a bit beat up, but it still works great. The K2 has black paint and it looks wonderful. The split-image viewfinder in the K2 is almost like focusing a rangefinder!
Pentax SP1000 with SMC 55/1.8, Super Takumar 35/2 and the truly weird SMC Fisheye 17/4 lenses. The camera and 55mm lens were my father's. I added the 35mm and 17mm lenses to the kit.
Pentax K2 with SMC 55/1.8 and 28/3.5. The camera belonged to my wife's grandfather.
Both are lovely cameras. The SP1000 is a bit beat up, but it still works great. The K2 has black paint and it looks wonderful. The split-image viewfinder in the K2 is almost like focusing a rangefinder!
I think the K2 is among the best of the best Pentax cameras made. Solid quality. I have a chrome K2 and a black K2DMD... Good shooting!
Freakscene
Obscure member
I don't remember if I've posted this photo in this thread before, but yesterday I decided to dig out the negative and rescan it. Looking at the negative, it's probably overexposed at least 2-3 stops. The original scan was done with my V500 on full auto scan, and considering the overexposure the results weren't too bad, but using manual setting with my V750 I managed to recover a lot more of the highlights.
Emigrant Hills. by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Asahi Pentax SV
S-M-C Takumar 85/1.9
Expired Arista EDU 200
Epson V750
Just beautiful Colton. Amazing. Did you develop it yourself? If so, how? I have always found Foma/Arista EDU 200 a little tricky.
Marty
Swift1
Veteran
Thank you Pan
Thank you Marty. No, I didn't develop it. I sent it to a lab. I think I only ever shot 2 rolls of Arista 200, both were expired so really can't say. Like I said though, this one was very overexposed.
Swift1
Veteran
Here's another from the roll of Agfa APX that I have been rescanning...
Graffiti Reflections No.2 by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Pentax MZ-L
SMC Pentax-FAJ 18-35mm f/4-5.6
Agfa APX 100
Epson V750
Graffiti Reflections No.2 by Colton Allen, on Flickr
Pentax MZ-L
SMC Pentax-FAJ 18-35mm f/4-5.6
Agfa APX 100
Epson V750
Andy Kibber
Well-known
I agree, the K2 is a wonderful camera. The finder is fabulous and the automatic exposure still works perfectly 40+ years on.
But for emotional reasons I tend to reach for the SP1000.
raydm6
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Pentaxians... Any out there?
Never owning a Pentax SLR (I have a Nikon FM2) I just picked up a working Pentax ME (not the super) with a 50mm SMC Pentax-M f/1.7, Polarizer, and Pentax lens-cap for $10 at a collectables/antique co-op.
I really love the diminutive size of the body. Smaller than my Leica Ms, and like the semi-carefree approach of aperture-priority only. This is a fun shooter and has a high-precision/quality feel to it. Ergonomically feels great in the hands.
I am almost finished with a roll of Tri-X and will send it off soon for processing/scan. Only concern is if it needs light baffle refoaming. I will find out soon.
Curious about the performance of the 1.7 lens?
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Never owning a Pentax SLR (I have a Nikon FM2) I just picked up a working Pentax ME (not the super) with a 50mm SMC Pentax-M f/1.7, Polarizer, and Pentax lens-cap for $10 at a collectables/antique co-op.
I really love the diminutive size of the body. Smaller than my Leica Ms, and like the semi-carefree approach of aperture-priority only. This is a fun shooter and has a high-precision/quality feel to it. Ergonomically feels great in the hands.
I am almost finished with a roll of Tri-X and will send it off soon for processing/scan. Only concern is if it needs light baffle refoaming. I will find out soon.
Curious about the performance of the 1.7 lens?
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Uncle Fester
Well-known
If the camera is working properly, I think you'll be very pleased with the performance of the 50mm ƒ1.7 lens. I have the Pentax MX and several lenses. All of my Pentax K-Mount lenses are excellent performers.
DougK
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This thread has me missing my Pentax MG with the SMC Pentax-M 50/2.0, which allowed macro focusing. Aperture-priority only and the shutter only went from 1 second to 1/1000 second, but it was simple to use and oh, that glass...
Swift1
Veteran
charjohncarter
Veteran
Classy! I have one of these (even the same lens) what a tank; I like it because of the AF and it feels like it will never break (but I know it will someday). What is the gadget near the viewfinder?
Swift1
Veteran
They are pretty cool cameras IMO, with some interesting features. I especially like the sparkle in the finish of the SF1N.
Gadget near the viewfinder? Might just be the original, rather large rubber eyecup that you're seeing...
nickthetasmaniac
Veteran
The 50/f1.7 is excellent, I’d argue the best bang for your buck Pentax lens around.
moggi1964
Established
My first 35mm camera was bought in 1981 when the ship I was working on arrived in St Maarten. It was a Pentax ME Super with the 50mm F/1.7 lens and I later went on to buy a 135mm telephoto though I couldn't tell you who made it. I kept it till I needed to sell it to feed myself (along with almost all my record collection); sometimes needs must.
I'm seriously looking to get another, in part because it will make a lovely lightweight addition but also for sentimental reasons. I haven't scanned many of the pictures I took with it (don't think I have the negatives either but I have boxes of photo's so maybe I do) but here's the ship I worked on shot with the ME Super in Curaçao 1981. Not a good example of what the camera could do; I'll see if I can find the negatives and post a couple of scans if I do.
I'm seriously looking to get another, in part because it will make a lovely lightweight addition but also for sentimental reasons. I haven't scanned many of the pictures I took with it (don't think I have the negatives either but I have boxes of photo's so maybe I do) but here's the ship I worked on shot with the ME Super in Curaçao 1981. Not a good example of what the camera could do; I'll see if I can find the negatives and post a couple of scans if I do.
Agustin
Member
Hello! I write from the pampas of Argentina. I have a Pentax Spotmatic with a Super Takumar 1:1.4 f: 50mm and an MX with a Pentax M 1:2.8 f: 2,8mm. Both black bodies. Since their time they have been excellent cameras with matching lenses. Currently I use the MX with T Max 400 but without being able to give a valid reason because as I have already said they are both very good. The MX is lighter than the Spotmatic but more uncomfortable to turn the gear wheel. I wish you enjoy it. Greetings to all the forum.
charjohncarter
Veteran
^^^Good to hear from you, you will enjoy this forum and I have many Pentax products but the Spotmatic is still my favorite to use. I see you have a 'T' also which I also own.