r/pentax

Got this Pentax K-01 for 115 usd at FB Marketplace. So happy! There are some smudges in the lens, but that's something Lightroom can fix. Always wanted a Pentax for months now.

Hello,

I’ve just got my ME Super out of the closet. After over three decades of neglect, I want to go slow and analog for some occasions again.

Problem; The original pouch has gotten dry and flaky. Some ideas about how to stop the decay and perhaps restore it at least partially into to old state?

Thanks!

Pretty fun with a lot of wonderful dance performances

I just bought a Pentax MX marked as ME, I don’t even know if this one has ever been used. Barely a scratch on it (except the one I made when taking out the focusing screen 😭) waiting on a 28mm lens for it than it’s time to try it out🥳

Cheers!

It feels like there’s some great value to be had on vintage Pentax gear these days. Seems to be flying under the radar compared to other brands.

Well, i have unintentionally turned into a Pentax collector 🤣.

I picked up a 645 medium format this week and shot a quick roll at lunchtime to test (weird spring weather with grey skies, not awesome for b&w but whatever). I must have done something wrong as the last 3 frames didn't turn out.

anyway. i put the 645 down on my table and realised one of my super programs was there too so i took a comparison photo. I've got a second super program i am going to let my son use, and then an ME super, and then my dad's spotmatic.

hadn't planned on it, but it appears pentax calls to me

I recently bought a sirius 60-300mm 4.0-5.6 auto zoom macro lens on ebay that I tought would fit pentax k-mount but after trying it on, it wouldnt mount. I tried to find adapters but it seems hard to find anything compatible with the lens, or even what mount it is and I dont think its even possible to get one that would have infinity focus, I can also consider getting a teleconverter if one fits. First 4 fotos are the lens itself, 5th and 6th is a spare k mount lens I can use for parts if there is a way to adapt it(exakta 70-210mm 4.5-5.6) and then a foto from the users manual. Any info on how to adapt it or if its possible would be greatly appreciated. I can also send additional fotos of the lenses if needed.

Full-spectrum Pentax K-3 and a 70mm lens. Raw conversion with Darktable using IR LUTs.