has anyone tried using old pentax screwmount lenses BESIDES the pelang, such as the cheap and fast f/1.4 lenses that used to come with the pentax spotmatic ...
Hi EH, Yes I have used the K3 with numerous pentax M42 lenses. The best results I have found were from the Super Takumar's The results were stunning on the...
Very cool - one more question: the fastest Super Takumars I've seen (on ebay) were about f/1.4 Are there faster ones to be found? I'm gearing up for some night...
Does anyone have suggestions on where to send the K-3 for a "tune-up"? I read somewhere about companies that offered tune-up to check proper functioning for...
I'd take it to a motion picture rental house in your area. They usually have camera techs who love to tinker with toys, and they are certified techs. Look up...
Hi Erik, I am not sure about faster Takumar's but the quality I got from the Super Takumar's were no less than brillant. I also had converted my gate to S16 at...
Has any body had any experience with Cokin P or lee filter systems where you fit a holder to front of lens and then slot in your desired filter. I want some...
For some reason the Kraz does not come with a #85 filter, probably the most important one. The ND is okay; it is useful for narrowing the depth of field. The...
Mike Friese
Mike@...
Nov 5, 2004 2:02 am
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I use the cokin system with my k-3 and have had very satisfactory results. Be sure to use the P or X systems. If you going to invest in a filter system the...
there's a couple of choices with lens hoods... the cheaper modular lens hood (not very good in my opinion)... and a more expensive flexible lens hood.... I...
Does anyone have advice on where to buy a new or like new K-3? I may have just been unlucky, but bought 2 K-3s and one seems to need a "tune-up" to run...
... You can swap the camera front from the flakey K-3 to the smooth K-3. There's just four screws holding on the front, and they should be compatible. See...
I've got a super 16 K3 modified by the guy in NY (I think his web site has 'concentric' in the name...look thru previous emails) Anyway, it was well worth it...
Jim Maly
jim.maly@...
Nov 10, 2004 4:12 am
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This is the link for Reel Trading http://www.concentric.net/~jdq/reeltrading.htm That is were I got my K3 and I have no problems. Paul www.skiwaxstore.com ... ...
Hey guys, I was hoping someone could help me out. I know that the K3 accepts pentax screw mount lenses, but in looking on Ebay, I have seen different screw ...
Paul Niccolls
frosh15@...
Nov 12, 2004 12:01 am
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the m42 mount is the same as the pentad screw mount... it may also be known as a universal screw mount... Douglas N. Burns dnb Productions 713-664-6250 ...
Messagewhat won't work: k mount or m mount pentax lenses. jeff. ... From: Douglas N. Burns To: k-3@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 7:36 PM ...
Thank you for the recomendation, and I was thinking of sending mine there for their upgrade if necessary. I found a guy who is supposed to be selling factory...
Hi, M42 lenses are screw mount lenses and they work with K-3. Pentax K lenses are bayonet mount lenses and they don't fit k-3. (No, not even bayonet mount...
do keep in mind that u can widen the gate all you want, but you won't be able to see what you're getting in the viewfinder. i believe ncs sells a super 16...
The demise of Super16? Who's hyping that? Sony? Panasonic? Put footage from your K3 side by side with HD and there's no contest. I looked into the cost of...
... The K-3's bayonet mount came from the K, a cartridge loading machine that is otherwise a very compact version of what became the K-3. Too bad sellers don't...
I have a k3 for sale. It is brand new never used. I bought it for a film that never happened. I also have a Tamron 28-70mm Lens for it. I also will include a ...
I'm interesting in getting another K3. Do you have the entire kit or tjust the camera itself? you know the kit would have the case and all the accesories. Do ...
Hi, Yes it is the whole kit. I attached a pic to that email. I'll reattach it. It as all the stuff ... __________________________________________________ Do...
Hi guys, total beginner to film here. i now have a k3. Ive read a lot of the messages on here and there seems to be quite a few people who know what theyre...
Hello Steve, congrats on the k3. i like the camera very much so far. the lens should just screw on to the camera body; what screws do you mean? best, -steve...
My Peleng 8mm came with a Nikon mount adaptor that had three of those headless set screws to keep it locked in place. Is that what you're talking about? If you...
... The Peleg comes unmounted, with an M42 adapter and a Nikon F adapter. Pelegs sold for Konvas (OCT-19) or other (PL) are different and are sold with the...
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