Camera Talk

Many years ago I bought new my K-1000, it was my main or only camera for 20+ years. The age shows in the straps!

Recently did a roll in this old favorite, using mostly two lenses, a 24-35 zoom and a 100. Film was FP4+ in Beutler, as usual.



Most of the roll was shot mainly in a (neglected) park area that once was a watermill. Before legalization of marijuana, people met here in large crowds to smoke the weed, quite a show.

There is an old wagon in the place, which every year gets more rusty.











There was a small museum, now closed. The weathered door tells the story.



To end, Cape jasmine buds and flowers - for a few days the city becomes full of them, and their sweet fragance is all around. This one was with the 50mm/2 that came with the K-1000.

Those Asahi/Pentax objectives are amazing!
good job

Nice series of shots, Julio. I too have a K1000. It is my favourite of all the Pentax K series, including the Spotmatic.

Great photos, Julio!
I have that 100mm and still unused, the lower part of the wagon was with this one?
My fav of the series.

That is one great series of images, Julio, especially the wagon shots. Back in the early 1970s I had a K1000 that was some special edition covered with brown leather. I enjoyed it very much until it was stolen from my car. I got a Pentax MX right after that and still have it somewhere, though it has been idle for many years.

Thanks for the comments!

I have that 100mm and still unused, the lower part of the wagon was with this one?

Yes Alex, that one is from the 100/2.8. It has a smooth rendering of out-of-focus areas. I should use that lens more often!

Alex, here is another frame from the same subject with the 100/2.8.

Thank you, Julio

Julio, the SMC Pentax M 100mm f2.8 is a very sought after lens and is valued highly by collectors.

Julio, the SMC Pentax M 100mm f2.8 is a very sought after lens and is valued highly by collectors

Thanks Graham for this info, I honestly had no idea that it was a sought after lens, but I like the results. Out of focus areas are very smooth, the lens is sharp and contrast is just right. Will use this one more often, I want to work more with the 100 mm focal distance.