Vintage film cameras

[yokohama]

Considering that 2 months ago, I didn't know what light seals were, I've made lightning progress.

[johnnyrod]

Nice find, yeah Pentax seals turn to mush after a number of years. They're great cameras, quite small too, but no other case will fit it - did it come with one? The dimensions don' match any other model. The f1.7 is a good lens, I'd look for an f1.4 instead if I didn't already have the f1.2, as it's a stop faster and said to be really great.

[yokohama]

yeah, it came with a Pentax case which seems to fit so I guess it's the original one. Having the user manual is a bonus too. The 1.7 lens will do me for now I think.
I had a little play with it last night and all seems fine; easy to use. Don't like the powerwinder though and can't see myself ever using it so I think that will have to go.

[Kenzie]

Have noticed that the price of Trip 35s is climbing again.

[yokohama]

Kenzie, I'm going to have to follow your idea of putting film packet tabs in hotshoes. I suddenly realised I have no idea which of my cameras have films in.

[johnnyrod]

Blimey! I was putting the bunniez away tonight and realised it was a great evening and I should have gone out earlier and taken a few pics. I've got a film in the Konica which has an f1.8 lens so better in low light than some of the others I have, though I'd probably take a tripod anyway just in case. Might try one or two with the Certo as it's f2.9 but Ilford B&W film which you can over-expose up to 6 stops - so a long exposure to get the lowlights doesn't necessarily blow out the brighter parts.

[Kenzie]

Originally Posted by yokohama

Kenzie, I'm going to have to follow your idea of putting film packet tabs in hotshoes. I suddenly realised I have no idea which of my cameras have films in.

It's really helpful as I have trashed a couple of films by not realising it's loaded. Might try the Woolpit car boot on Sunday weather permitting, found my silver button Trip there but not been back since.

[yokohama]

I know 3 are definitely loaded. I think 2 others are too but can't remember which.
I did the MX light seals today. Worst yet. Mirror damper needs replacing too.
I promised myself I will finish 2 of the films in the loaded cameras this bank holiday.

[Kenzie]

Spin the rewind crank if a 35mm, you'll soon know. Feeling some medium format if we decide to go out.

Fancy a challenge Johnny? 201650652862

[johnnyrod]

Hmm looks like trouble to me!

Think I had noticed the Trips getting a bit more expensive, maybe it's a seasonal thing? People are much more optimistic in summer, try more new things. I was perusing the bay of pigs last night, and there are so many great-looking cameras (assuming they work of course), seems a shame so many of them don't get used any more.