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MrLob
luv this camera, I have 2 of them, still in use!
tohru_nishimura
Yes!! This is the ideal!! It's very fun to shoot with this outfit.
KF 红相机
it is indeed a sweet camera :) yes it's old, doesn't have elaborate metering, and only has a top speed of 1/1000, but it gets the job done, and with *style* :) it's reliability lies in its simplicity. the only other real alternative is the Bessaflex but that's poorly constructed compared to this baby.
tohru_nishimura
Completely agree with you. 1/1000 is fast enough. It's our turn to think how to manage with 1/1000 to get a fine separation of sharpened subject and bokeh'ed background. The important thing is it never says die even if the battery ran out. And.....beautiful.
David Renwald
So sweet to this this camera...learned on this in graduate school.
Burnt Pixel
Beautiful!
Jordan Chark
I really need to pick up one of these... I've been looking for a solid film slr.
hijukal
Damn, I saw one of these for what I recall was a good price just a couple of days ago. Wasn't sure if this model was worth using. Looked a tad beat up though.
KF 红相机
it's an excellent camera. for beginners or otherwise. £50 should get you one in excellent shape. mine is perfect apart from some minor scratches to the bottom plate. the viewfinder isn't the brightest and the shutter makes a loud 'clunk, rattle' noise, but it's ergonomically pleasing and hassle free to use. i've tried several M42 cameras and in the end it's always the most simple that works the best. my praktica MTL50 is a total joy for example :)
tohru_nishimura
Some people say the original SPOTMATIC is more elegant because it doesn't have an accessory shoe on the head, but I think this SPOTMATIC F is also graceful enough. These SPOTMATICs are said to be sophisticated ladies, while the Nikon F is bold and mannish.
KF 红相机
yeah i did consider the earlier models, but the open aperture metering of the F won me over :) and the fact the metering lever clicks into place which makes using it with non takumar lenses really easy.
and yes, totally agree that Nikons are definately boys :)
Foxglove
I have one too, but the replacement batteries (small battery company) don't last very long :-(
pretty colours on the glass
KF 红相机
have you tried hearing aid batteries? i've put one in over new year and it's still going! they are only meant to last for 3-4 months :) p675 1.4 zinc air
flawless turn
Looks like a gorgeous camera.
Carsten D
One word: P0rn!
Btw. This hearing aid zinc air batteries work wonderful. I tried it on two Spotmatics. :)
Carsten D
Awww, man! How does the coating taste? It looks soooo sweet! :D
KF 红相机
how does it taste? *radioactive* lol!
Carsten D
Hahahaha! Yeah!
Néelix
hé , super appareil photo !!!
Bravo .
VEB Zardoz the Gravyboat
Disgracefully gorgeous.
chivalrous engine
gorgeous!!
Mubeen Mughal
Exquisite photo!