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Last week I cleaned and lubed the shutter spindles of one of several examples of the Praktica FX I have on hand. The fabric curtains are still in excellent condition. After a clean and lube the shutter speeds were bang on without any adjustment to curtain tensions. How many Pentax SVs or S3s can you say that about?
How about the earliest Pentax models in perfect factory working condition - the original 1957 Asahi Pentax and K.
Also an SP and SP F in perfectly good working order.
For those who have a Pentax that requires expert attention or plain CLA, Eric is considered by many as the Pentax guy -> http://pentaxs.com/
Umm, very nice, but, so what?
Malinku, can you post a photo of the 2000DTL? I'd love to see it.
Thanks for the photos of the 2000 DTL. My DTL is a 500 and I have a bunch of Mamiya SX mount cameras with their modified M42 system.
Thank You everyone for the comments, still trying to decide...... I guess I got lucky with the Zenit B that I have because I have had no issues with it.... The lack of prismatic focusing aids and the auto stop down make it hard for me to focus (ground glass, eyes are getting tired).......
Please understand I am at work so I can give only basic information...... 50mm Takumar, Vivitar and Petri...... Wide angle Petri and Pro lenses...... and Hanimex mirror lens.......What lens do you use with it?
My first adjustable "real" camera was a Ricoh Singlex TLS. I long since sold it off but in a moment of nostalgia went looking for one on eBay so have acquired another. It is a nearly indestructible (in normal use and in my experience) brick of a camera, but the viewfinder is pretty dim, even by M42 standards. I'm also not aware of one with a split image which the OP wanted. Both mine have had central microsprism spots. I actually like that with a decently bright viewfinder but especially now with 51 year old eyes it doesn't work too well for me anymore on the Singlex.
It does work though, and keeps on working. And, in a pinch, you could beat a mugger, or possibly a charging rhino, to death with it and probably still use it to take more photos of the aftermath.
What model was it that gave you issues?I have to add another No for Practika;I had nothing but reliability issues with mine bought brand new;shutter quit within a week!
Well, I admit I did find what I hope is a deal on a Spotmatic (curiosity got me)..... It's been shipped...... I still want a camera with the split image.... presently considering a Praktica MTL 5 or 50, Fujica ST 801...... Talked out of the Nova... Still looking, researching.....If you were to find a good condition Pentax Spotmatic, SP1000, or SP500, don't dismiss it because it has microprism focusing rather than a split image focusing screen. Try it for yourself.
Of all my cameras and their different focusing methods, the fastest I can focus with is the microprism on my SP500 and its 50/2 Takumar lens. It is just so bright and sharp - the image just snaps into place.
I have to add another No for Practika;I had nothing but reliability issues with mine bought brand new;shutter quit within a week!
Thank You for your post, The CE-3, I won't consider because it is battery dependent. The CM-3, I will consider.....Not mentioned are the Chinon's CM 3 and CE 3, I have both, very solid camera, the CE is aperture preferred exposure with any M 42 lens, as the shutter is pressed the camera locks in the shutter speed. Both will take a winder, 1 to 1 1/2 frames PS, and odd sounding but usable, has a split image focusing screen, takes 1.5 button batteries.
Is there an issue with the Takumars with the pin on the lens mount surface, getting locked in the screw holes like the Zenit has? I had made a little write up on this a couple years ago..........The Fujica ST801 has Microprism and Split-image Focusing on Ground Glass -> http://www.butkus.org/chinon/fujica/fujica_801/fujica_801.htm
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Is there an issue with the Takumars with the pin on the lens mount surface, getting locked in the screw holes like the Zenit has? I had made a little write up on this a couple years ago..........
http://www.lomography.com/homes/wv_cactus/notes/72816-zenit-b-and-the-lens-of-death-maybe
Is there an issue with the Takumars with the pin on the lens mount surface, getting locked in the screw holes like the Zenit has? I had made a little write up on this a couple years ago..........
http://www.lomography.com/homes/wv_cactus/notes/72816-zenit-b-and-the-lens-of-death-maybe
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