Pentax UC-1 Film Camera

Review Date
December 10, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Reviewed by
ernestp , Intermediate

Price Paid
$40.00 at shop

Photography Experience
6-10 years , People

Summary
A true miracle, this little camera. Actually I was looking for a Contax T2, a Minilux or Yashica T4. I was told this camera could easily match the others. And it turned out to be true. A marvelous little gadget, great pin sharp lens, beautiful colours, great bokeh and very, very beautiful B&W pictures.

Strengths
Small, pin sharp lens, bokeh, colours (bit like my Konica Hexar AF), enough possibilities to use with less light. You won't even notice you put in your pocket.

Weaknesses
Build quality. Not really an issue here, but that could have been much better..

Similar Products Used
Stylus Epic (MJU II), Yashica ?, Pentax MZ-7 ans Konica Hexar AF

Customer Service
None whatsoever

Review Date
November 15, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
2.50 of 5, 6 votes

Reviewed by
MaxIfe , Expert

Price Paid
$0.00

Photography Experience
11-20 years , Fine Art

Summary
One of the best kept secrets in 35mm P&S cameras.
I have used many (Yashica T4, OM Stylus Epic, Ricoh GR1,
Leica Mini) This camera is the best I have had.

Strengths
Exposure and focus are outstanding in a wide
variety of lighting conditions. Ergonomics and
function excellent, Lens optics are superior.

Weaknesses
none that I can find

Similar Products Used
Yashica T4, OM Stylus Epic, Ricoh GR1,
Leica Mini, Contax tvs, Rollei Prego, Olympus XA,
Minox 35, Lomo LC-A

Customer Service
never needed it