If you have screw mount lenses the F is like owning a K1000/KM. It handles and meters almost exactly the same, with just minor differences in controls. My MXs are a bit small, but the SP F is just about perfect, I don't shoot it as much as my M42 lens collection is limited in scope, (heck, since I got my *ist-D I haven't shot much 35mm film at all).
Glen Tortorella wrote: > Do you own older 35mm bodies? If so, which ones? Along with the > ZX-5n and ZX-M, I have been considering a Spotmatic F to compliment > my current ZX-M. I have a good general perception now of all three > of these cameras. I know you favor the 5n over the M. What about > the F? Where would it rank? > > Thanks, > Glen > > On Sep 9, 2007, at 12:14 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > >> Good question, I don't even know where to look on your camera, all the >> Pentax's I own are much older or have user replaceable screens, or >> both. >> >> Glen Tortorella wrote: >> >>> I know that before I bought the camera, it was "professionally" >>> serviced. It had new seals installed. I do have a set of small >>> screwdrivers. What would I have to remove, etc.? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Glen >>> >>> On Sep 9, 2007, at 11:38 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Depends on your definition of inexpensive, and if you have a shop >>>> nearby >>>> with an in house repair guy. If they have to send it out you >>>> might as >>>> well get a CLA because you'll end up paying for one. >>>> >>>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> Thanks, PJ. Have you ever done this? If I bring it to a shop, I >>>>> gather this would be a rather inexpensive repair? >>>>> >>>>> Glen >>>>> >>>>> On Sep 9, 2007, at 11:22 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> The viewfinders in most Pentax are not dust sealed. Most likely >>>>>> it's >>>>>> between the focusing screen and the pentaprism. A good repair man >>>>>> can >>>>>> usually clean it up. You could do it yourself but a slip of a >>>>>> screwdriver could mar the surface of your focusing screen which is >>>>>> infinitely more annoying... >>>>>> >>>>>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> I agree with whoever replied (I think PJ) that dust or dirt in >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> viewfinder is somewhat irritating. To reiterate, I have checked >>>>>>> over >>>>>>> the various relevant parts (including the mirror) of my Super >>>>>>> Program >>>>>>> and cannot find the specks I see in the viewfinder. Is there >>>>>>> any way >>>>>>> to get them out? Is this dust or dirt something only a >>>>>>> professional >>>>>>> can remove, or is it just stuck there forever? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> In retrospect: I wish eBay sellers would be unmistakably clear >>>>>>> about >>>>>>> these things...such is why I like buying new...there are just too >>>>>>> many things that can be problematic or objectionable with unseen >>>>>>> used >>>>>>> gear. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> Glen >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Remember, it’s pillage then burn. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> Remember, it’s pillage then burn. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> -- >> Remember, it’s pillage then burn. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > > -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
