Pentax 35Mm Film Camera Reviews

This my second Pentax digital camera purchased from B&H. As a long time 35mm film shooter, it was hard to make the switch to digital. But the ease of operation and good quality photos produced by the K-X were very suprising. It is a rugged and easy to operate in the field. I would reccomend this camera to anyone.

I recently upgraded my 35mm film Pentax camera for a Pentax DSLR. This camera takes awesome pictures, even with me behind the viewfinder. This camera is so easy to operate. I would recommend Pentax to all. Great camera at a great price!

I purchased this lens based on the reviews and my need for a short telephoto for a Pentax K-5IIs and Pentax film camera bodies. Initial images were impressive with more careful images revealing a truly spectacular lens. Don't be afraid to shoot this lens wide open, it is supremely sharp at full aperture with impressive bokeh. My use of this lens is for general nature photography, including landscapes and astrophotography. As an astrophotograhic lens, it can be shot wide open with pinpoint stars to the corners of an APS-C sensor, but there is some light falloff until f/2.8. This would be worse on full frame or film cameras. This is an incredible lens and Samyang should be praised for their consistent efforts to produce very fine lenses at a modest cost. Most reviews tell you that you will need to manually stop down this lens as well as focus, but this is not correct for Pentax cameras. I generally shoot aperture priority or manual, and aperture can be selected with the thumbwheel in half or third stops on the camera. Aperture can be automatically selected by the camera with Shutter Priority. This is generally true of all Samyang lenses on modern Pentax DSLR's. I do not subtract a star from the rating for not being auto focus. This is a given and does not detract from the performance.

That is what I need for my Pentax K1000 film camera.

my first 35mm camera was a pentax forty years ago andpentax's quality was why i chose an pentax as the newest camera i own.

Great battery and I'am using it with an Arriflex 35BL2 35mm film camera.

I am upgrading from a K-7 (yep) into the K-1 Mark II and it has been a really great and easy transition. -First off, most of the controls and menus are exactly what I've seen before which made it really easy to set up right out of the box. I really like the additional dial on the top for quick access to things like HDR, bracketing, WiFi. -Secondly, the weight of this camera is substantial but it feels really well balanced in the hands. I've been shooting with either the Sigma 35mm Art or the Pentax-D FA* 85mm. The 85mm pushes my weight limit a bit and I will get a little tired on a long shoot, but the 35mm feels natural. -Lastly (and this is why I'll stick with Pentax as long as possible) the weather sealing is just something I don't see other manufactures doing. This camera feels like a beast that can take the bumps and bruises. When I'm out shooting I'm not constantly worried about not hurting my camera, this thing is a tank. If you shoot Pentax and need full frame then there (literally) is no other option than to go with this body. I know there are many other options out there if you're willing to switch to Cannon or Nikon but for those looking to stay with Pentax, you won't be disappointed. The only gripe I have is with video capture- No 4k option and no 60p at Full HD. I was impressed with the video none the less. The quality coming out at 1080p 24p was great and for slow motion 720p 60p was above my expectations.

I use this with my mirrorless camera and the Essential Film Holder. I scan tons of 35mm film and this light works perfectly.

I use this with a Sony camera to scan 35mm film. It's flawless. I combine with the Essential Film Holder and it works very well.

This is the goat when it comes to 35mm film camera. I 'm glad Leica is still making it. Love it!