Nice SuperA. I have a nice Pentax Super PROGRAM and it looks to be a twin to your SuperA. What's the difference between the SuperA and the Super PROGRAM?
Nice SuperA. I have a nice Pentax Super PROGRAM and it looks to be a twin to your SuperA. What's the difference between the SuperA and the Super PROGRAM?This rather fine Pentax Super A combo "fell" into my lap not so long ago. I really need to stop buying before I really begin!
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Nice SuperA. I have a nice Pentax Super PROGRAM and it looks to be a twin to your SuperA. What's the difference between the SuperA and the Super PROGRAM?
Ah, that's what I kinda thought, but wasn't sure. I picked one up about three weeks ago at the local Salvation Army display case. I took a chance since there was no battery. The camera is near mint with a spotless 50mm f1.7, but the ever-ready case looks like "The case from Hell". Of course it did its job really well 'cause the camera shows no signs of abuse. I got batteries and powered her up and she works just fine. Not bad for $3.99. Pentax made good cameras and really fine glass to go with them. One of my favorite, if not my favorite, 50mm lenses is a M42 55mm f1.8. I love that lens to pieces. I have other 50mm's like the 50mm Summitar, Nikkors, Mamiya's, Petri's, 50mm 1.4 Takumar..... oh God I could go on and on, but that 55mm f1.8 has a look all of its own.Only the name. The Super Program is the U. S. version of the Super A.
Only the name. The Super Program is the U. S. version of the Super A.
oh God I could go on and on, but that 55mm f1.8 has a look all of its own.
I picked the Pentax 50mm-1:2 smc lens on eBay for it. Very inexpensive purchase.
Pentax-MPentax-M or A ?
I bought it without prism without a lens for $40.00, most of the wear is on the baseplate, found a non-working Photomic Tn finder for $14.95 on Ebay and mated it with a couple of lenses I already had. $55.00 not bad.Nice. What condition is it in?
I just got the next model along F2SB. Solid Camera. Looks in excellent condition.
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A FED-1 (F) with an added PC socket. Whoever did this really knew what they were doing. No scratches or dents on the top plate from the addition.
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I have a Leica IIIA with the same top plate pc flash sync and it works perfect. Much better place for it than on the front or rear of the top plate.
Not me Theo, I used to have several camera systems up until about the last time I moved to a smaller house 27 years ago when I rationalised my equipment and sold a lot of it and just kept the Canon FD S.L.R's , and because I don't collect cameras only use them it has made my life a lot simpler because I know I can pick up any lens I own and stick it on any body and I know it will work correctly.To become proficient and minimize costs, yes. To merely enjoy one aspect of the photographic hobby (viz. experiencing and enjoying fine equipment), Nikon, Canon, and others can coexist in one's collection.
I started with the Nikon F3/T and have appreciated all the Nikon models from the S2, F, F2, to the F4s. They each have their strong points and unique charm.
Before that, my only Canon was an AE-1P. I have since discovered the Canon EF. I think I will enjoy these two above all other FD-mount Canons.
Then there are the 35+ other cameras...
Sweet! I love the rapid advance, and the Xenon is a killer! I just missed scoring one of these. Will this take standard 35mm cassettes, or is it the one using the Agfa cassettes only? If you like folders, look for the Vitessa L with the f2 Ultron, the Zeiss Ikon Contessa, and of course the Kodak Retina with a Xenon or Heligon f2.Ansco Karomat with the Xenon 50/2
This is the US version of the Agfa Karat 36, which takes standard 35mm cassettes. And I do have the other three that you mentioned, although I am looking for someone who can repair the rangefinder on the Vitessa.Sweet! I love the rapid advance, and the Xenon is a killer! I just missed scoring one of these. Will this take standard 35mm cassettes, or is it the one using the Agfa cassettes only? If you like folders, look for the Vitessa L with the f2 Ultron, the Zeiss Ikon Contessa, and of course the Kodak Retina with a Xenon or Heligon f2.
Tell us what you think of the release, as I consider it the weak point of the Canonet family.
So help me, I could not resist. Immaculate Canon FTb body arrived today. It is strange that The all black newer FD 50mm 1.8 lens I added did not seem to want to meter properly apperture-wise. I took a silver backed (older) lens off my Canon TX and metering worked fine. Anyone else have this issue or is it par for the course?
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Tell us what you think of the release, as I consider it the weak point of the Canonet family.
Picked up a fully working Pentax K1000 with a kit lens for £27 on eBay. The joys of poorly titled auctioned.
I have just sold my D700 and a few little used lenses to buy a good, clean Bronica ETRSi, 40mm, and 150mm lenses. Add to that, a plain prism and an 80mm F4 Rodenstock Rodagon enlarging lens. I have not had a chance to use it yet, I am still waiting for film to arrive by post but raring to go. Hopefully tomorrow.
Looking at the prices of other Bronica lenses adding to what I have at the moment will not break the bank.
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