hi guys There used to be these bellows known as the "tilt-shift-swing" bellows units sold under the brands of Hama, Kenlock and Samigon (maybe more). Does...
Hi, please allow me to introduce myself and say hello in my first post here. I have always had a strong interest in photography and in the past 5 years have...
in terms of usability, later Pentax Spotmatics may be more satisfying than an earlier SV or H3v. I am not sure if that early model has automatic diaphram. ...
Welcome! My first Pentax was an H3, same as the H3v but without self-timer, in 1964. I now have an H2 and a model K from 1958, both of which have the same...
I guess I could clarify a little further, that even this earlier semi-auto to fully-auto diaphragm change didn't result in any incompatibilities. You can use...
Hello! There is a problem with regard to lens compatibility!! The first issue is that some later Pentax lenses (Super-Takumars, Super-Multi-Coated Takumars...
Thanks for pointing that out. I had read that a couple days ago but now it makes more sense to me after having leaned more about the system. ... past 5 ... ...
Well, I placed my order this morning. A nice Spotmatic F and SMC 28/3.5 is on it's way. I am sure I will pick up an SV or H3v at some time, but right now I...
Just had a CL on one bye Southwest Camera, Springfield, Mo. What a super job. Have shot two rolls and are photos great. I have a number of m42 mount cameras...
I like them,but your message brings up a point....very few repair men will touch one anymore....what'd the repair place charge you for a CLA on yours? I have...
Has anybody ever seen one of these in the metal? I've been using M42 stuff since 1977, and I've never seen one of these at a flea market or swap meet or in a...
Many of the Praktica cameras use a size 625 battery. There appear to be two or three types available; alkaline, silver-oxide and a "Medical" alkaline. Are any...
The Vivitars are pretty thin on the ground up here in Halifax, NS - I just got a flea market 220/SL at Xmas, and the guy said it came from Sears - but they'll...
I can't say if it exists personally, but when I was researching AE capable M42 cameras it was mentioned on a cameraquest.com page. They seemed to imply that it...
Hi, Anybody know anything about these two Mamiya/Sekor Auto SX lenses ( 100mm F2.8 and 105mm F2.8 both Auto SX series lens with M42 ( Pentax Screwmount )...
I have been happily using a Tamron 35-80 Sp (model 01a) for a while but recently found a Tamron 28-80 SP (Model 27a) on the 'bay' for a great price. Anyone out...
Does anyone have an experience with Vivitar 90mm 2.8 Macro lens? It is not the famous Series 1 macro with f2.5 but f2.8 lens. I am offered one at very good...
EBay 7540975466 EIGHT Pentax Lenses + Bellows Asahi Takumar + MORE - BIN 24.99 (None of my stuff, of course, and it's mixed brands of M42). Only 9 bucks...
... Try Mamiya specialist Ron Herron (Rlh2663@...). The 100mm is among the very last SX lenses Mamiya produced, and they did for only a brief period. It...
It's now for real! Another full-frame DSLR from Canon at 12.8mpix. Granted its not exactly dirt cheap, but still more affordable than the 1Ds mk2.... so full...
Have picked up in trade a like new 135:1.8 lens. Looks to be a M42 thread but is not. More like a 43mm thread. Any one have any idea what this fits? Best Skip...
Hi Skip, It is more than likely, a "T" mount which requires a camera adaptor in order to mount it. Cheers, Bob ... From: skpcalvert To: ClubM42@yahoogroups.com...
It is larger thread than T mounts. Will almost start in the 42mm thread. I have several Tmount adptors and all have smaller thread. Thank You for reply. Skip...
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