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🛒Just in — a few Pentax point-and-shoot film cameras.
📸 Each one with its own character.
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Pentax ME Super stuck in infinite wind mode? Congrats, you’ve unlocked the most annoying feature Pentax never advertised 😅
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Got a film camera that’s jammed, skipping frames, or throwing a tantrum? Hit the link in bio and send us a repair enquiry. Every camera deserves a second chance 🎞️🔧
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A beautiful underrated gem 💎
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📸 Most people overlook this one
As far as Pentax goes - the K1000 gets a lot of attention, while the compact Pentax MX, sits as the smallest professional SLR ever made.
We recently got this one’s shutter firing perfectly and back on its feet. Reminded me why its mechanical purity is unmatched.
If you’re looking for a travel-friendly powerhouse with a massive viewfinder (0.97x magnification!)
PLUS a light meter that reacts instantly thanks to those GPD cells—this is the one ⚡️⚡️
The MX passes the bench test 🔧🛒
Have fun 😎📸
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35MM Film Chronicles: 001
Here’s the full back story on my Canon AE-1, the condition, and next steps. I’m just setting up a small series for this to document this new journey. I’m super excited to dive into this new world of film! 😁
If anyone has any tips, tricks or knowledge to share, I’m all ears! I promise to give it my all! 🫡
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Listen to that timing... perfect
Freshly restored Pentax MX back in action📸
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My favourite camera to repair and use 😎
Most beginners miss this one📝✨ Introduced in 76’, The MX was Pentax’s pro-level answer to the Olympus OM-1. It’s a durable, mechanical beast that fits right in your pocket👖
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Unlike electronic cameras, the MX is all gears and springs. No battery? No problem. It’s built to be repaired, not replaced.
(Just resurrected this one on the bench—70s engineering at its finest 🤩)
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It uses GPD cells that react to light instantly. Unlike older meters that get “blinded” by the sun, this helps you get consistent exposure. Zero lag.
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With 0.97x magnification, it’s one of the biggest viewfinders ever made. Manual focusing feels like watching a movie—if you’re new to film, this makes hitting focus 10x easier.
MX passes the bench test 🔧 repair > replace
Save this for your camera hunt 🛒
Have fun 😎📸
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Ever wondered what actually jams up in most vintage cameras? 🛠️ 🎞️
It’s usually the slow speed mechanism. In this Pentax MX, the intricate piece of engineering is tucked in the base. When it gets sticky over time, the only way to truly restore that satisfying “click” is a complete teardown and a bath in shellite.
Whether you’re a 35mm purist or just love seeing how things work, there’s nothing like the internal mechanics of a classic SLR.
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Ever wonder what’s inside?
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Busy day processing this batch of stock. It's a mix of eBay and website, with the best quality obviously going on our own online store. All new light seals. All optics cleaned. All stunning!
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It’s not an addiction… it’s curation 😌📸
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Some people collect shoes, some collect watches… I just happen to rescue beautiful film cameras from being forgotten. Each one has a story, a different look, a different soul.
You call it “too many cameras”
I call it options 🎞️
And let’s be honest… there’s always room for just one more
If you get it, you get it 😏
Follow for more film vibes and tell me… how many cameras is too many? 👇
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