# Pentax P30T 35mm film camera **URL:** \ **Category:** Marketplace\ **Created:** [July 25, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentax-p30t-35mm-film-camera/590229 "2011-07-25T01:25:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentax-p30t-35mm-film-camera/590229/1 "2011-07-25T01:25:50Z")
I’m trying to simplify my life, paring down the stuff that used to fill a larger three bedroom house into something more appropriate for a small two bedroom townhouse. Since I bought an Olympus E-PL1 as an upgrade to a point-and-shoot Panasonic Lumix, I realized that I have too many cameras, and some have to go. The first to go: a **Pentax P30T** 35mm film camera. I bought it new in 1994 or 1995, when I was in grad school. It’s clean and very gently used; probably a 9 to 9.5 out of 10, with no dents or scratches. The Pentax-A 1:4-5.6 35-80mm zoom lens isn’t high-end, but it’s clear, with no scratches; maybe a very minor scuff or two. From [Matt’s Classic Cameras](http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/pentax_p30t.html): - Produced 1990-1997 Asahi Optical Corp, Japan Film type 135 (35mm) Picture size 24mm x 36mm Weight 17.5oz (500g) body only; with SMC Pentax-A normal lens 23oz (653g) Lens K-mount SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:2-22 Filter size 49mm Shutter electronic focal plane (metal) Shutter speeds B, 1-1/1000 Viewfinder SLR Exposure meter centerweighted TTL CdS with LED shutter speed readout in VF Modes Aperture priority, Automatic exposure or Metered Manual modes (but no AF) Battery manual just says ‘two 1.5 volt silver-oxide or alkaline mini batteries’ (I use 357) Hotshoe accepts dedicated flash Depth of Field preview button Self-timer DX auto film speed detection (ASA 25-1600 in 1/3 steps) AND a single-stroke wind lever \* Usually the bodies alone go for about $30 to $40; a price that doesn’t seem to correspond with the generally positive reviews I’ve seen online. I’m asking **$40** for the camera and lens shipped USPS in the United States (sorry, but I don’t want to deal with customs). I’ll also throw in a Tiffen circular polarizer. [![](https://i.imgur.com/gEl23.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/gEl23.jpg) [![](https://i.imgur.com/wf5wB.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/wf5wB.jpg) [![](https://i.imgur.com/k5afc.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/k5afc.jpg) [![](https://i.imgur.com/HHmSW.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/HHmSW.jpg) Send a PM or email to cyburbia (at) cyburbia (d0t) org if you’re interested. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Argent\_Towers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2011, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentax-p30t-35mm-film-camera/590229/2 "2011-07-25T02:07:21Z")
I will consider this, as I love film cameras, and the price is good. I ask further: do you have any medium format, preferably 6x6, cameras for sale also? ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentax-p30t-35mm-film-camera/590229/3 "2011-07-25T03:03:40Z")
Sorry, **AT**. This is really my only film camera. ☹ EDIT: The “scuff” isn’t on the lens glass. ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentax-p30t-35mm-film-camera/590229/5 "2011-07-27T00:00:17Z")
Bump: down to $35, without the polarizer. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentax-p30t-35mm-film-camera/590229/6 "2011-07-27T00:19:23Z")
> [@elmwood](#): > > Bump: down to $35, without the polarizer. You’re tempting me sorely. It would be a good companion to my K1000. But I have too many 35 mm cameras already. It’s hard to choose which to use! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentax-p30t-35mm-film-camera/590229/7 "2011-07-27T17:00:12Z")
> [@elmwood](#): > > I’m trying to simplify my life, paring down the stuff that used to fill a larger three bedroom house into something more appropriate for a small two bedroom townhouse. Since I bought an Olympus E-PL1 as an upgrade to a point-and-shoot Panasonic Lumix, I realized that I have too many cameras, and some have to go. > > The first to go: a **Pentax P30T** 35mm film camera. I bought it new in 1994 or 1995, when I was in grad school. It’s clean and very gently used; probably a 9 to 9.5 out of 10, with no dents or scratches. The Pentax-A 1:4-5.6 35-80mm zoom lens isn’t high-end, but it’s clear, with no scratches; maybe a very minor scuff or two. From [Matt’s Classic Cameras](http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/pentax_p30t.html): > > - Produced 1990-1997 Asahi Optical Corp, Japan > Film type 135 (35mm) > Picture size 24mm x 36mm > Weight 17.5oz (500g) body only; with SMC Pentax-A normal lens 23oz (653g) > Lens K-mount SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:2-22 > Filter size 49mm > Shutter electronic focal plane (metal) > Shutter speeds B, 1-1/1000 > Viewfinder SLR > Exposure meter centerweighted TTL CdS with LED shutter speed readout in VF > Modes Aperture priority, Automatic exposure or Metered Manual modes (but no AF) > Battery manual just says ‘two 1.5 volt silver-oxide or alkaline mini batteries’ (I use 357) > Hotshoe accepts dedicated flash > Depth of Field preview button > Self-timer > DX auto film speed detection (ASA 25-1600 in 1/3 steps) > AND a single-stroke wind lever \* > > Usually the bodies alone go for about $30 to $40; a price that doesn’t seem to correspond with the generally positive reviews I’ve seen online. I’m asking **$40** for the camera and lens shipped USPS in the United States (sorry, but I don’t want to deal with customs). I’ll also throw in a Tiffen circular polarizer. > > [Imgur: The magic of the Internet](http://i.imgur.com/gEl23.jpg) > > [Imgur: The magic of the Internet](http://i.imgur.com/wf5wB.jpg) > > [Imgur: The magic of the Internet](http://i.imgur.com/k5afc.jpg) > > [Imgur: The magic of the Internet](http://i.imgur.com/HHmSW.jpg) > > Send a PM or email to cyburbia (at) cyburbia (d0t) org if you’re interested. Thanks! Customs is only a problem for the receiver, who has to pay the fees. For you, it just means filling out a simple form that gets attached to the shipping box. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentax-p30t-35mm-film-camera/590229/8 "2011-07-28T14:45:20Z")
This thread prompted me to give roomie an Olympus OM10 I didn’t want. (I only bought it because I wanted the Winder 2 it came with.)