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Post by bigdawg on Dec 11, 2011 10:54:24 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2011 11:00:32 GMT -5
One nice thing about the Spotmatics was that even though they started out using mercury batteries, they have a bridge circuit that lets them use modern batteries with no problem.
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Post by Randy on Dec 11, 2011 13:31:57 GMT -5
Very nice shape. I have one of those also. I bought some of the Pentax clamp on cold shoes to put on just for looks.
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Post by nikonbob on Dec 11, 2011 13:50:10 GMT -5
I always thought that the early Pentax SLRs had some very nice lines to them. There is something about the shape of that wind lever that says simple elegance. Maybe that is it, elegant and understated. Nice find, you should get some fine photos with that Tak.
Bob
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 12, 2011 0:34:16 GMT -5
One nice thing about the Spotmatics was that even though they started out using mercury batteries, they have a bridge circuit that lets them use modern batteries with no problem. Very true and the battery chamber on this one is in great condition. |
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 12, 2011 0:35:09 GMT -5
Very nice shape. I have one of those also. I bought some of the Pentax clamp on cold shoes to put on just for looks. I've thought of doing that for all of mine as well. |
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 12, 2011 0:37:13 GMT -5
I always thought that the early Pentax SLRs had some very nice lines to them. There is something about the shape of that wind lever that says simple elegance. Maybe that is it, elegant and understated. Nice find, you should get some fine photos with that Tak. Bob Thanks Bob. I like the looks as well as the feel of them. |
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Post by pompiere on Dec 12, 2011 7:53:00 GMT -5
Very nice shape. I have one of those also. I bought some of the Pentax clamp on cold shoes to put on just for looks. I've thought of doing that for all of mine as well. Or you could get an SPII that already has the hotshoe. Your SP500 is in a lot better shape than my SPII. It has a lot of brass showing on the corners. |
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 12, 2011 11:47:02 GMT -5
I've thought of doing that for all of mine as well. Or you could get an SPII that already has the hotshoe. Your SP500 is in a lot better shape than my SPII. It has a lot of brass showing on the corners. I have an SP an SPF and now a SP500. I hope to have an SP1000 soon then I'll go after an SPII and an SPIIa, |
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Post by ewu on Dec 14, 2011 7:36:52 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! nice collection!
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Post by bigdawg on Dec 14, 2011 10:35:57 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! nice collection! Thank you EWU. I appreciate that. |
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Post by bobinleipsic on Apr 21, 2012 7:08:46 GMT -5
SP500? my first camera! That was back in 1972, but I sold it about 1980 when I decided to return to college at age 32. Recently I acquired one again, along with a Spotmatic. The Spotmatic was in great condition except for the covering - I picked up a blue lizard set from Aki Asahi & took about 5 minutes to install it. Looks absolutely lovely.
bobinleipsic
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Post by grenouille on Apr 21, 2012 7:19:54 GMT -5
This camera is simple and straightforward, I use mine from time to time and am please that the meter is giving good results in spite of its age.
Hye
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