Missed the OP.
Eric Maquiling wrote:
Hi all,
New on the list. I recognize some names (Godfrey on PAW--hiya!). Looking
to
get a Spotmatic. I think, at one point in someone's life, they need to own
this classic. The Pentaxes are a little confusing. I am guessing that
there
are resources on the Yahoo web page who can CLA these. I'll look at that
later. Basically, I'm looking for a body that can have a hot shoe. So
probably a II or newer. What is the flash sync on these? And if I did my
research right, the F can meter full open aperture and everything else is
stop
down? What designation of lenses do I need for the F model? Or are they
all
the same?
TIA!
Can I make a suggestion? People who have had and cherished both,
suggest that the early bayonet cameras are late Spotmatics with a
different mount; the KM is I think is mentioned as a prime example.
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/K/
The advantage of these cameras is that they work with the vast
majority of Pentax bayonet lenses produced even today. With an adapter
they also accept screwmount lenses (in stop-down metering mode).
Just a thought,
Kostas
