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Posted by George Leifer on January 06, 2002 at 06:02:04:
In Reply to: Re: S35mm Screw-Mount Bodies posted by mikeb on January 05, 2002 at 07:12:41:
: : Are they any manual camera bodies that are ideal
: : for screw-mount lenses OTHER THAN:
: : Pentax H series
: : Pentax Spotmatics (SP 500 and 1000)
: : Pentax ES series
: : I would like to know because I have two fairly
: : decent screw-mount lenses (80-200 zoom and 28mm)
: : and would like to get a short list of other
: : camera models (e.g. Cosina, Ricoh, etc.)
: To write a list of other cameras made in screw mount would be like writing a novel! It was almost the standard mount for years. If all you need is a beater to use the lens look at the early
: Mamiya's decent cameras and be picked up for peanuts on the used market.
: Regards Mikeb
: ibuycameras.com
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While there are many older cameras that will accept the screw mount lenses, I'd question whether it makes sense in trying to find and buy one,other than the brands you DON'T want. The other cameras may be imposible to get parts for and the ideal batteries for their meters(if their meters work)may be mercury which is banned.
Also, unless the lenses you have are exceptionally valuable and in great working order, buying a camera to fit THEM, instead of the other way around, is like buying a wagon to match the horses that will pull it!
Perhaps these lenses have sentimental value;if so,
hold onto them. If not,sell them on Ebay, or trade them in toward the lenses, aftermarket if you will, when purchasing a good used Pentax K1000, or Nikkormat FT2 or Canon AE1 from a reputable photo shop. These cameras are rock solid, usable cameras, with many lenses,etc. available, and use batteries which are not banned because of mercury content. They use their own proprietary lens mounts, but as I said, there are many lenses including aftermarket ones, readily available.
The purchase of these cameras can often be made for approximately $100 to $150,including a normal or 50mm lens. Good used lenses; aftermarket zooms, etc. can be bought for less than fifty bucks each.
Good luck and happy hunting....your mission should you choose to take it..(hmm,sounds familiar), can be accomplished in one afternoon,perhaps even one photo shop stop!
George
: : Thank you very much for your help.
: :
: : Bob Wessells
: : Harwich, MA
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