Great video. This was the standard kit for me as a design student in Australia in 1975. Groundbreaking Pentax technology at the time. Your Fuji 400ISO film explained the graininess of the pics. I only ever used 100ISO Ilford panchromatic film or maybe 200ISO slide Agfa reversal film. Sometimes I'd 'uprate' the Ilford film to 200ISO and get overdeveloped a bit to compensate. The standard (F2.0) lens you're using is pretty ordinary, as you suggested (some blooming present). The Super Takumar F1.4, 50mm has a Thorium (radioactive) glass element. Mine, after all these years is super sharp, no aberrations and zero mould. Absolutely clear glass. I must admit most of my Pentax lenses are used on my Canon 5D MkII these days though.
nice haircut, cool camera, awesome shots. 😄 but is really cool that you got the camera virtually free even if it really would have needed a CLA. 7:59 ist my favorite shot. ✌
I have two Pentax SP cameras, an SP-F and an SP II. Not sure what the difference is between the SP1000 and either of my Pentax SP's. Both are Honeywell branded. Both are excellent cameras but I haven't used them in a long while. No good reason for that considering I have a freezer full of film, but It's mostly slide film with no convenient place near me to get it developed. Hope you find that black paint Spotmatic.
I recently received my Asahi Pentax SP1000, with a case, UV filter, and hot shoe attachment. The best thing is that i was extremely lucky to find and bid for this camera on an Ebay auction for about $190 with absolutely nobody else bidding on it! the camera and its accessories are in mint condition and work!
A moment of silence for our friend barry gibb, you will be missed. The new hairstyle looks great though! Agreed, the light in the image at 9:00 is amazing! Did you apply any post processing to the image? The SP1000 is almost identical to my Pentax KM which is still one of my favorite 35mm cameras to use. Enjoyed the video, thank's Reimann
I love your videos but if I could say anything, is that superia needs to be overexposed by at least a stop to look good Oh and to answer your question when I started film photography I picked up the Canon Canonet QL17 GIII. I still use it and is now my favorite camera.
You can find lots of places online that will service cameras, also some local shops should be able to service them too. The film is all personal preference, but I would say to shoot color negative or black and white because they will be more forgiving than slide film. Your grandpa gave you a great gift!
@@savedasrob yeah usually I just adjust the shutter speed to one that’s working and adjust the aperture accordingly. If you want to get the most out of a camera you plan to use for a long time though, I would get it CLA’d
Yes the Super Takumar 1.4 50mm is a great lens. Holding its value. Did you know it has a Thorium glass element that keeps the glass free of mould? It is also super sharp. I've taken stock imagery under studio lights at F22 and the sharpness, with no aberration, is astonishing. I use it on a Canon 5D MkII though, so 21mp images.
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Great video. This was the standard kit for me as a design student in Australia in 1975. Groundbreaking Pentax technology at the time. Your Fuji 400ISO film explained the graininess of the pics. I only ever used 100ISO Ilford panchromatic film or maybe 200ISO slide Agfa reversal film. Sometimes I'd 'uprate' the Ilford film to 200ISO and get overdeveloped a bit to compensate. The standard (F2.0) lens you're using is pretty ordinary, as you suggested (some blooming present). The Super Takumar F1.4, 50mm has a Thorium (radioactive) glass element. Mine, after all these years is super sharp, no aberrations and zero mould. Absolutely clear glass. I must admit most of my Pentax lenses are used on my Canon 5D MkII these days though.
Thanks for watching! The Spotmatic cameras are really fun tools! I may have to see if I can find a black one like I was originally looking for!
Mechanical cameras are always a great option for beginners!
I agree! They won’t brick themselves (not completely anyway)
I still love my first SLR
Looking sharp man! Also, I've had the chance of trying out an SP1000 and they're a breeze to shoot with.
Thanks! The SP1000 is a great little camera!
Dig the haircut! Also that film advance lever with the little number notches above it.. wow! Brilliant video again
Thank you! If I could put that film advance lever on my Canon P I totally would lol
nice haircut, cool camera, awesome shots. 😄 but is really cool that you got the camera virtually free even if it really would have needed a CLA. 7:59 ist my favorite shot. ✌
Thank you bro! After looking back at that photo, it has really grown on me! Now I’m excited to finally show you guys some medium format goodness!
Best Video for beginners! Many thanks bro!
Hey glad you enjoyed it!
I have two Pentax SP cameras, an SP-F and an SP II. Not sure what the difference is between the SP1000 and either of my Pentax SP's. Both are Honeywell branded. Both are excellent cameras but I haven't used them in a long while. No good reason for that considering I have a freezer full of film, but It's mostly slide film with no convenient place near me to get it developed. Hope you find that black paint Spotmatic.
What a cool collection you have! And thanks for watching! Hopefully one day!
Hah! So good seeing my hometown on film. Love shooting lfk
It’s a great place to shoot!
I recently received my Asahi Pentax SP1000, with a case, UV filter, and hot shoe attachment. The best thing is that i was extremely lucky to find and bid for this camera on an Ebay auction for about $190 with absolutely nobody else bidding on it! the camera and its accessories are in mint condition and work!
That is a great find! I hope you enjoy it!
Got mine minus the UV filter but plus a massive zoom lens for $5!
@@lukecortez3861 what a steal!
I think the chrome cameras look better than black.
thank you for sharing!
You’re very welcome!
A moment of silence for our friend barry gibb, you will be missed. The new hairstyle looks great though!
Agreed, the light in the image at 9:00 is amazing! Did you apply any post processing to the image? The SP1000 is almost identical to my Pentax KM which is still one of my favorite 35mm cameras to use. Enjoyed the video, thank's Reimann
The Barry Gibb hair will be missed indeed and yeah I usually just add some sharpness and a little vibrance and saturation to my color images
I love your videos but if I could say anything, is that superia needs to be overexposed by at least a stop to look good
Oh and to answer your question when I started film photography I picked up the Canon Canonet QL17 GIII. I still use it and is now my favorite camera.
Thanks so much! And yeah it seems like a very light-hungry film. I’ll probably shoot it occasionally and I’ll definitely try exposing it more!
it is either fuji stock or you scanned the images with some weird setting but every shot has a loads of magenta tint to it
Yeah that’s what silverfast does Fuji superia for some reason.
@@ReimannPembroke it looks so fuji haha
What were you using for your light meter reading - maybe it's your phone that has a light meter that we see in a couple of shots?
Yep I use an app on my phone!
How do I get it serviced and what film should I get for it, my grandpa gave me his and I don’t know how to take car of it.
You can find lots of places online that will service cameras, also some local shops should be able to service them too. The film is all personal preference, but I would say to shoot color negative or black and white because they will be more forgiving than slide film. Your grandpa gave you a great gift!
Do I own a Pentax? DO I OWN A PENTAX? Eight at the last count and happy with all of them.
Wow what a collection! Nice!
I just got a spotmatic with a super takumar 1.4 lens, took it on a test run and 1000 wasn’t hitting right either.
I feel like that’s a common problem with a lot of older cameras that were able to shoot 1/1000 sec. even my canon P suffers from this a little
@@ReimannPembroke so do you take it at 250 or lower with 400 iso film? will that help?
@@savedasrob yeah usually I just adjust the shutter speed to one that’s working and adjust the aperture accordingly. If you want to get the most out of a camera you plan to use for a long time though, I would get it CLA’d
Yes the Super Takumar 1.4 50mm is a great lens. Holding its value. Did you know it has a Thorium glass element that keeps the glass free of mould? It is also super sharp. I've taken stock imagery under studio lights at F22 and the sharpness, with no aberration, is astonishing. I use it on a Canon 5D MkII though, so 21mp images.
K that was crazy. You don't even look like the same person lol. Nice camera btw.
Haha I was getting that reaction a lot from my friends😂 thanks for watching
Wear the strap.