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<p>Darryl, I am a grand old expert of having one Spotmatic body and two Super Tak lenses CLA'd, but I highly recommend Mr. Eric Hendrickson, 272 Shoffner Rd, Sharps Chapel, TN 37866. His tele is (865) 278-1051. He has an informative web site at pentaxs.com . He did a great job for me. If you search this site and the Yahoo Group you'll find he's well regarded, Don't know how active he is right now as he had some medical treatment recently. Wish you luck.</p>

<p>Don Boyd</p>

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<p>Unfortunately it is, however, Eric said it was only about one-third as intense yellow as others he had seen. I'm going to order the UV light from Amazon with a goose-neck lamp to remove the yellow (I hope).</p>

<p>Don</p>

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<p>Just got my Spotmatic SP body, my 50mm 1.4 Super-Takumar radioactive lens and 50mm 4.0 Super-Macro-Takumar lens all back in the stable, CLA'd by Guru Hendrickson. I am a happy camper. Repaired and calibrated meter and shutter speeds. Seals and battery. Had a spare split-screen focus screen so swapped that out (I hate Microprisms). Next to shoot some slides. My neighbor who gave me the rig is breathing hard at the gate to see some pics from his 'old' camera.</p>

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<p>Sorry, I thought the Flickr url would also provide the title, image/equipment comments, etc. My outfit was on a big honker of a tripod (Slik 700DX), used Fuji Velvia 100, Hoya top-end Skylight filter and all the usual suspects.</p>

<p>Here's a lot of my flowers: http://www.flickr.com/photos/donboyd/sets/72157601915075470/</p>

<p>Don Boyd </p>

<p><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1362/1185970955_f6ff8a6776_b.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="676" />As you know I just got my Spotmatic and two lenses as a gift which includes a Super-Macro-Takumar 50mm/4.0. I haven't had Eric sprinkle is magic dust on my kit yet so I haven't actually taken any Pentax slides. But, I can't resist. I love taking pictures of flowers and love Macro shots. I'm going to try and post my Purple Crocus above but I must point out it was shot with a Canon F-1n and nFd 100mm f/4 Macro lens. Please don't shoot me. I hope you like the picture and I promise I will post Pentax slides galore as soon as my gear is rehabbed and the trees have leaves etc.<br /> I've had problems in the past posting pictures to Photo.Net so in case this doesn't work, I'll also give you a url of the Crocus flower in my Flickr Account so you can see it either way. Here goes.</p>

<p>http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1362/1185970955_f6ff8a6776_b.jpg</p>

<p>Don Boyd</p>

<p>I think the acorn caps in the last image complement the beautiful colors of the flowers. My very favorite. Thank you for sharing. Good work! <br>

Don B</p>

<p>Javier, I spent about 2+ years sorting a lifetime's worth of several thousand slides down to several hundred that I like. My son got me a Nikon Coolscan V ED scanner as a present almost 5 years ago and I started scanning and uploading to FLICKR. Here's the url for 800+ of my photos.<br>

http://www.flickr.com/photos/donboyd/<br>

I started with two Canonflex RMs and five Supercanomatic lenses in the early 60's while in Japan. Used that outfit till it wore out and Canon no longer had parts. Drug it through the Orient, Middle East and Northern Africa. Unfortunately we had our first house burn in 1967 so many slides were lost. Went to the F-1n in mid-70's with one FDn 100mm F4 Macro lens. That's all I had till the outfit was stolen in mid 90's. Was so mad I didn't take a picture till 2000 when my son put me on the web. Found EBay and the rest is history. Rekitted with F-1n's, an EF, AT-1's and a T-70. Got more lens and accessories than I have time to use (still can't figure out why I took this guy's Spotmatic SP). As Louis knows, my first love is the F-1n.<br>

Lindy, good to chat with you again. You know I don't speak digital worth a damn. Luck to you all.</p>

<p>Don Boyd</p>

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<p>Thanks to all, Louis good to see you again. I feel I neglected my F-1s/EF/T-70 through our dismally long winter and never-ending visits with the medical community. Was about ready to stir my 35-105 again when my neighbor came up with this gift. Almost turned him down but couldn't work up the nerve (he's older than me). I'm sure you're aware of Mr Oikawa, the FD Guru. I've found who seems to be his Pentax counterpart, Mr. Eric Hendrickson.<br>

I see that Pentax lens (somewhat similar to Canon) have several versions of 'badging'. Mine are Super-Takumar and Super-Macro-Takumar. I see photos of some lenses marked 'SMC' but without any 'Super'. The presets are probably just 'Takumar'. Do my lens have multi-coatings though not marked SMC? By coincidence, B&H has a used Hoya 82A VG in box for $9. I may try the filter on the cheap. I think the only film I'll ever use is Fuji slide stuff. I'll try some with and some without the filter to experiment.<br>

Is the UV treatment long-lasting or permanent? I see the most efficient treatment seems to be with a UV light bulb vice the sun. May try that. Anyone with experience? </p>

<p>Hello All, I am a brand new member and making my first post. I was recently given a Spotmatic SP and two lenses by a neighbor. I'm very experienced with manual focus SLRs but, to date, with Canon FD only. This is my first experience with Pentax. My Spotmatic looks to be the later version, Serial 269XXX. Bottom rear right corner of floor plate engraved 23102. ASA goes to 1600, Speeds to 1/1000. Removed a mercury battery that had corroded in the battery compartment. Took a two handed Brownell screwdriver to take the battery cover off. I suspect that battery was the first that came with the camera and once it died, was not replaced. Cleaned the compartment and cover with 70% Iso Alcohol. Neightbor got the outfit new as a gift for his daughter as she started college in the mid 70's. Camera is very clean with a small dent in top of the pentaprism cover. The shutter sounds like the rear door in a Mercedes Benz. <br>

I also got two lens, both appear almost unused. I'm a little confused with the term SMC. I have a 50/1.4, marked Super-Takumar on front, Serial 359XXXX. The lens has what looks to be a thorium yellow tint. Am I correct or is the yellow tint a by-product of lens coating? I also have a 50/4.0 Super Macro Takumar (Serial 294XXXX) but without any yellow tint. Am I correct in thinking these two lens are highly regarded for their quality? Will the yellow tint (if it comes from Thorium) also tint my color slides? Is there a color-correcting filter that removes the yellow tint?<br>

I found a web site with owner's manuals both for the SP and for Takumar lenses. Printed them all out. Are there other good web sites that would tell me about my new gear (obviously the best is the Photo.Net Pentax Forum). I have so much Canon FD gear I don't know how much I can use these Pentaxs without being attacked during the night by a jealous Canon. <br>

I found the Web site for Pentax Repair Service, Mr Eric Hendrickson. Talked with him and going to pack body and lenses off for an estimate for a much needed CLA and door/mirror seals. Also want to be able to power the light meter with a current silver oxide battery with a voltage usable in the SP. Can that be done?<br>

Looking forward to putting some color slides through my new (to me) toy.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for your help.<br>

Don Boyd </p>

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<p>Dave, I don't know what country you're in but your EF needs an Oikawa-Class CLA. I got my mint "Black Beauty" in Nov 2003, had it CLA'd by Ken Oikawa (in CA) immediately) and it's worked same-as-new since. I love the camera. Wish you luck.</p>

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<p>Except Watch Out for that Mark W. He's got an ugly truck.</p>

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<p>Michael, Dave is correct. Being a total convert to the EF a few years ago has made me painfully aware that OFF means OFF and ON means ON, RIGHT NOW. The Black Beauty's ability to drain batteries quickly without taking pictures is legendary. I assume you're using quality batteries (SILVER) (1.5 Volt) in your EF. If that's correct you're getting the best service possible. I don't know about days, hours, weeks -- haven't tried to measure it. Fortunately, members of this and the Yahoo Group (take a bow Mark W) were available to teach me to turn the damn thing off. I make turning the meter circuit off part of my picture-taking workflow and just put up with it.</p>

<p>Wish you luck friend.</p>

<p>Don B in Hampton Roads </p>

<p>Louis, Every time I see your next picture it just keeps getting better. My most recent EF roll is currently being souped. Will submit as soon as back.</p>

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<p>Philip, I am deeply impressed. I have the 200mm f2.8 IF lens and I think I'll keep it.</p>

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<p>Louis, Thanks a bunch! I'm glad for the help. </p>

<p>I don't propose to know much about 3rd party lens for the FD system but here's a list from the Monaghan site to start your thinking.</p>

<p>http://web.archive.org/web/20031216195715/medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html</p>

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<p>Seth, Are you sure the lens hood you're using is the right one for your Vivitar. I bet the hood is doing the vignetting on your Dolphin pic. Also here's a way of determining which lens manufacturer made your Vivitar lens.</p>

<p>http://www.cameraquest.com/VivLensManuf.htm</p>

<p>Don B in Hampton Roads</p>

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<p>Seth, Are you sure the lens hood you're using is the right one for your Vivitar. I bet the hood is doing the vignetting on your Dolphin pic. Also here's a way of determining which lens manufacturer made your Vivitar lens.</p>

<p>http://www.cameraquest.com/VivLensManuf.htm</p>

<p>Don B in Hampton Roads</p>

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<p>Jeff, From my time in Japan many moons ago is that thing called a Kabuto Beetle? I seem to recall the claws and antennae in front resemble a helmut once worn by the Samurai, hence the name. I remember seeing young Japanese children making pets of these things and letting them crawl up and down their arms. Shudder! And yes Tim, I know exactly where that house is in Blowing Rock. My shot of it is one of Toki's favorites. Take a look at my Flickr photostream and see Toki sitting at the summit of Sharp Top. That was before we hiked off that sucker. My legs are just know getting back to normal. Getting old is not for sissies. Nice to see all the posts. Bring on more!</p>

<p>Don B in Hampton Roads</p>

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