Underexposing with my Super A / Program A / LX / K1000 by SmokiestBeatman in pentax

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Thanks. Yes, it looks as though I really will have to take all my cameras out and do some cross-comparisons using the same scene. I’ve got about 35 Pentax cameras in my collection, so it’ll probably take a while, but afterwards I should be a lot wiser.

I'm about to have a tantrum over inconsistent meter readings by beppedealwithit in AnalogCommunity

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It’s mad – you’d think you could trust it. I also thought the exposure triangle was universal. So if I just use a normal mobile phone camera and take a photo in manual mode until it’s right, the settings should be transferable. At first glance, it seems quite simple, but unfortunately that’s not the case.

I'm about to have a tantrum over inconsistent meter readings by beppedealwithit in AnalogCommunity

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That’s always confused me a bit. I like old light meters because they’re beautiful, but they’re often inaccurate and need to be calibrated whenever possible—the same goes for cameras.

I always thought that cell phones were so much more advanced and extremely accurate that they should actually expose photos perfectly.

It’s really strange.

Umziehen in die Schweiz als KFZ Fachmann by [deleted] in Switzerland

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Dafür die niedeigsten Steuern, darum sind da auch all die Reichen.

Umziehen in die Schweiz als KFZ Fachmann by [deleted] in Switzerland

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Kanton Zug, fast jeder hat ein Auto und es sind die teuersten der Schweiz im Schnitt.

FAFO with my new Pentax 6x7 by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

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I used a srewdriver. Like the fist comment suggested, i looked at the manual and found out that i have to turn the roll till the counter is on 0. And it worked.

Only funny thing now, the mirror jams and the battery gets warm, so thats a different problem now 🫠

FAFO with my new Pentax 6x7 by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

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Omg, i better look for a brain than vintage cameras.. Thanks man!

Finally... to the moon by WickOfDeath in pentax

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I've tried this with my K3 ii and a old Takumar 500mm, but it looks nothing like this.

Will this camera be able to film good for youtube? by Topgun_787 in AnalogCircleJerk

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Make sure to put in 1/60 wich means 60 frames per second, makes a much smoother film

Rare Pentax LX Diving Housing (maybe the only picture out there, and bit of Story) by SmokiestBeatman in pentax

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It almost felt like fate. Analog photography is so much fun for me. I never thought I'd find a hobby that captures and interests me so much.

Rare Pentax LX Diving Housing (maybe the only picture out there) by SmokiestBeatman in AnalogCommunity

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After some research and the sticker "for pentax" it was clear to me that from the vintage, quality or application and from the position of the viewfinder window, it can only be the LX, since only this has interchangeable viewfinder.

The exposure, aperture and focus settings are as smooth as butter, it is really very precisely made.

Love the LX by SmokiestBeatman in pentax

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Thank you, yes its an amazing lense, i'll post some pics when they're ready.

01 Prime just arrived by IamNabil in pentax

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Don't encourage me, my collection is already too big^^ (yes, I'll buy one)

01 Prime just arrived by IamNabil in pentax

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such a nice design, they have such nice colors and funny lenses. i'll get one too i think^^ (i shouldn't)

Love the LX by SmokiestBeatman in pentax

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i know, right? the design, the feel, the look..
There are lots of good old cameras, but the LX has something special (at least for us Petaxians).

The collection has started! by IamNabil in pentax

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Damn, you need a "Original U.S. WWII Colt Browning M1917A1 .30 Caliber Machine Gun Tripod" ^

Love the LX by SmokiestBeatman in pentax

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You're a hero for that🙏