Chad HillJan 10
Testing the ME-F, Philadelphia 2026 Pentax ME-F, 35-70 2.8 AF!, k100@400, Pyro 510 This absolutely wild camera was the first commercially available AF 35mm slr (1981). This one is janky but works remarkably well. Original msrp, accounting for inflation: ~$5,000!?? #BelieveInFilm #Autosortafocus
Show threadChad HillJan 10
This is the only af lens built for this system. A remarkable, weird, early, fast midrange zoom but which takes 4 aa batteries, won’t af with other bodies, and can’t be easily focused manually. 😅😅 #CameraGear
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Cool bit of Pentax design continuity: The af system also works with mf lenses for focus confirmation. When the subject is in focus a green hexagonal led lights up. Even the most recent Pentax dslrs (like my k1ii) have the same symbol to confirm focus, ~35 years later! #CameraGear #Pentax
Jan 11 at 12:02amWeb
Show threadChad HillJan 11
I don’t have experience with many other af Pentaxes, but the 645n (1996) has this, too.
Show thread🇨🇦 StephenJan 11
@chadhill.bsky.social I love all my Pentax cameras and equipment. I have vintage and (fairly) modern gear.