A bit of a random opinion piece on the film camera customization scene as well as some random anecdotes that have very little to do with cameras. Also PT Cruiser talk.
That Spotmatic looks fantastic. I kind of want one now. I've been thinking about this for my MX that I've used for 30 years as a tribute to the special place it has in my heart. And also for my 67 which is has a banged up prism housing and is missing a big chunk of leatherette.
I added custom brown leather to my olympus om-1 (thinking I'd keep it forever). When I decided to upgrade to om-2 I didn't have much issue selling, which is what I was worried about. I'm wanting to get brown leather for my om2 and bronica sq-a to make a matching pair. I think it's gonna look pretty slick and the bronica was sold as a special edition with brown leather, so it's not totally crazy.
I have never understood why a person uses a camera without some form of strap. Surely it's provided to prevent accidental dropping. Watching many channels and seeing them wave their cameras around horrifies me.
Gorgeous leather wrap - seriously gorgeous. Re: the lovely brown leather clad ME SE (I have one) does yours have the 45 degree split focusing screen? which I "adore"
I’m curious.. have you worked on any 16mm cinema cameras? For that matter, any C mount lenses or regular 8mm or super 8mm cameras? Thanks for your thoughts!
I have a focus screen question, mine popped out and lost it. Did Pentax make interchangeable focus screens? I have a couple nonfunctional Pentax but not sportmatic
Awesome choice of color! Love the idea of customization, actually customizing an old camera while watching this. 🎉
That Spotmatic looks fantastic. I kind of want one now. I've been thinking about this for my MX that I've used for 30 years as a tribute to the special place it has in my heart. And also for my 67 which is has a banged up prism housing and is missing a big chunk of leatherette.
That's the first replacement leather/leatherette I've ever seen that doesn't look hideous. In fact, it looks quite classy!
I’ve had my SP 1000 since 1973. Had it serviced this year and it works like new. Made a custom wooden grip. I’ll never part with it.
I recently ordered myself a spotmatic sp! I love these older cameras and I am really excited to have one up and running.
I added custom brown leather to my olympus om-1 (thinking I'd keep it forever). When I decided to upgrade to om-2 I didn't have much issue selling, which is what I was worried about. I'm wanting to get brown leather for my om2 and bronica sq-a to make a matching pair. I think it's gonna look pretty slick and the bronica was sold as a special edition with brown leather, so it's not totally crazy.
Do you do it yourself for the custom brown leather? I do own a Bronicq SQ and thinking that would be cool to have it done
@@FramesbyLloyd no I'm going to get skins from Hugo Studio. It would look terrible if I did it myself.
I have never understood why a person uses a camera without some form of strap. Surely it's provided to prevent accidental dropping. Watching many channels and seeing them wave their cameras around horrifies me.
Gorgeous leather wrap - seriously gorgeous. Re: the lovely brown leather clad ME SE (I have one) does yours have the 45 degree split focusing screen? which I "adore"
Silver bodies with brown leatherette are ALWAYS more appropriate. They pop.
The deep red leather on your Spotmatic looks great!
Agreed - that's a really nice looking SLR. Bella macchina
I’m curious.. have you worked on any 16mm cinema cameras?
For that matter, any C mount lenses or regular 8mm or super 8mm cameras? Thanks for your thoughts!
Watched your videos received the spotmatic bug. Just picked up a SP ii with a 55mm super tac
Welcome to the Party Pal!
Put me squarely in the hippie strap camp. Where else am I going to attach those cool ceramic buttons?
You finally got yourself a nice hot stick! Very nice soldering tool choice. And another reminder, check your email :)
I have a focus screen question, mine popped out and lost it. Did Pentax make interchangeable focus screens? I have a couple nonfunctional Pentax but not sportmatic