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Film Camera Review | Pentax Spotmatic SP
A quick review of my first AND third film camera.
READ ME: I am fairly new to film photography and I’m sure there are countless older guys and a handful of niche younger guys who could write something a bit more thorough. This review series is NOT about the professional specs of the camera, but more so the usability, any quirks, and if I enjoyed it enough to keep using it. A real world, practical review from the perspective of a digital photographer.
Our Film Articles Featuring the Pentax Spotmatic:
Logic behind purchase: I was exploring Vietnam with a buddy from college and we wandered into a hybrid camera/coffee shop. I wanted the lens (Super Takumar 55mm F1.8) attached to the camera more than the camera itself. You can read the review of that lens here.
Impressions: My previous experience with film cameras was of some cheap 90s stuff, a plastic Zenit that came…
