Your latest de-acquisition

k1man · 02-04-2019, 12:57 AM

HAHA my head if I ever sell anything again, pretty selective now being permanently strapped for cash, ian

**ivanvernon** · 02-04-2019, 02:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

According to an online article I read a while back it is when the capacitors run down completely that the flash no longer fires - as you have done put some brand new batteries in it and run the test fire cycle a few times and the capacitors may just charge up again. I have had a little bit of success bringing a flash back alive again when it seemed bricked.

After reading your note, I retrieved the AF200T from trash, put in a new set of batteries, turned it on and let it set for an hour, and et voila (at the French say) now it works again. I went through all my flash stuff last night and found a defective Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-II. With batteries installed, the battery door wo't stay closed, but now I am afraid to throw it away. Open to suggestion. :>)

Racer X 69 · 02-04-2019, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

I went through all my flash stuff last night and found a defective Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-II. With batteries installed, the battery door wo't stay closed, but now I am afraid to throw it away. Open to suggestion. :>)

Gaffers tape.

Arjay Bee · 02-04-2019, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

With batteries installed, the battery door wo't stay closed, but now I am afraid to throw it away. Open to suggestion. :>)

So some success there for you too - great. I have seen on this forum a hack where pieces of lego were glued on the flash unit so as to create a decent 'catch' for the door - steal some black 'flat' lego from a grand child and you are set.

**aslyfox** · 02-04-2019, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

SMC DA21/3.2 Limited
SMC DA35/2.8 Macro Limited
M28.3.5

some person ( people ? ) got some good lenses

not photography related but my son's old scout troop will be getting some gear including a one valve bugle [ not my photo ]

**ivanvernon** · 02-04-2019, 05:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

So some success there for you too - great. I have seen on this forum a hack where pieces of lego were glued on the flash unit so as to create a decent 'catch' for the door - steal some black 'flat' lego from a grand child and you are set.

AJAY and RACER, thanks for the ideas. I will try them. I think battery doors are the weak link for flash units. I had a similar problem with my Pentax AF-360FGZ.

**Ash** · 02-04-2019, 05:59 AM - **1 Like**

Recently de-acquired the brilliant DA 12-24 to make room in the bag for the DA 15 to pair with the DA 21 and 18-135. This set up for the K-5 was passed down as I acquired the K-1. Bittersweet losing the 12-24 because of the variety of lovely images it provided me.

niblue · 02-05-2019, 10:27 AM - **1 Like**

Finally got around to buying a set of CR2 batteries to check if a couple of my old film cameras still work. First up was an MZ50 that I've never actually used (I think I bought it 2nd had to get a specific lens that was on it) - put the batteries in, slightly odd whirr, nothing else. A bit of googling indicated that it's probably a well known issue with the mirror motor gears. Batteries then go into my MZ5 (which I used quite a bit back in the day) which appears to have the same issue. So basically I'm down two film bodies, which are now only fit for the bin!

At least my even older Z1p and Z50p are fine, plus I've got a few manual focus bodies (including a newly aquired LX) that also seem functional!

Jonathan Mac · 02-05-2019, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by niblue

Finally got around to buying a set of CR2 batteries to check if a couple of my old film cameras still work. First up was an MZ50 that I've never actually used (I think I bought it 2nd had to get a specific lens that was on it) - put the batteries in, slightly odd whirr, nothing else. A bit of googling indicated that it's probably a well known issue with the mirror motor gears. Batteries then go into my MZ5 (which I used quite a bit back in the day) which appears to have the same issue. So basically I'm down two film bodies, which are now only fit for the bin!

At least my even older Z1p and Z50p are fine, plus I've got a few manual focus bodies (including a newly aquired LX) that also seem functional!

This is a common problem with the MZ series and is very difficult to fix as it requires almost complete disassembly of the camera. It's the reason that I prefer the older AF film bodies like the SFXn for AF, even if they are bigger, heavier and noisier.

Marcus Rowland · 02-11-2019, 05:37 PM

Arrived and departed today - Two Minolta 505s, a Sony 18-70, and a Minolta 35-70 plus some other small odds and ends. I basically bought the lot to get the Sony lens, which was DOA (no autofocus), so I've opened a return on eBay and sent it all back. The seller is a big charity selling hundreds of items a week so hopefully won't be a problem.

aurele · 02-12-2019, 02:14 AM

FA 28-105 f3.2-4.5 for a whooping 77€99. It's a very good lens, but i found myself never using it despite saying every time i looked at files "it's a good lens, i should use it more often".
I never "connected" with it.

niblue · 02-12-2019, 09:52 AM - **2 Likes**

My son's camera use is escalating and it now looks like I've lost my K10D as well as my Sigma 10-20mm. Nice to see them still getting used though - they'd served me well for a decade or so but neither were getting any use from me since the K1 arrived.

aurele · 02-13-2019, 03:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by niblue

Nice to see them still getting used though

better that than it taking dust on a drawer

**monochrome** · 02-13-2019, 01:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Out: DA20~40 LIMITED Silver
In: DA*16~50/2.8 Screwdrive Converted

(and so it begins)

niblue · 02-16-2019, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by aurele

better that than it taking dust on a drawer

The DA16-45 F4 is going the same way it seems, as he's laid claim to that alongside the K10D. He was also fondling my LX but has been told in no uncertain terms it's not for him - although I might give him an MX or ME!

02-04-2019, 04:32 AM	#320
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by monochrome SMC DA21/3.2 Limited SMC DA35/2.8 Macro Limited M28.3.5 some person ( people ? ) got some good lenses not photography related but my son's old scout troop will be getting some gear including a one valve bugle [ not my photo ] Attached Images Last edited by aslyfox; 02-04-2019 at 04:44 AM.

02-13-2019, 01:43 PM - 2 Likes	#329
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Net Cash. Zero Out: DA20~40 LIMITED Silver In: DA*16~50/2.8 Screwdrive Converted (and so it begins)

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02-04-2019, 12:57 AM	#316
k1man Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Si Chiang Mai. Nong Khai Province Photos: Albums Posts: 358	HAHA my head if I ever sell anything again, pretty selective now being permanently strapped for cash, ian

02-04-2019, 02:21 AM - 1 Like	#317
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Arjay Bee According to an online article I read a while back it is when the capacitors run down completely that the flash no longer fires - as you have done put some brand new batteries in it and run the test fire cycle a few times and the capacitors may just charge up again. I have had a little bit of success bringing a flash back alive again when it seemed bricked. After reading your note, I retrieved the AF200T from trash, put in a new set of batteries, turned it on and let it set for an hour, and et voila (at the French say) now it works again. I went through all my flash stuff last night and found a defective Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-II. With batteries installed, the battery door wo't stay closed, but now I am afraid to throw it away. Open to suggestion. :>)

02-04-2019, 03:03 AM	#318
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by ivanvernon I went through all my flash stuff last night and found a defective Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-II. With batteries installed, the battery door wo't stay closed, but now I am afraid to throw it away. Open to suggestion. :>) Gaffers tape.

02-04-2019, 03:32 AM	#319
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by ivanvernon With batteries installed, the battery door wo't stay closed, but now I am afraid to throw it away. Open to suggestion. :>) So some success there for you too - great. I have seen on this forum a hack where pieces of lego were glued on the flash unit so as to create a decent 'catch' for the door - steal some black 'flat' lego from a grand child and you are set.

02-04-2019, 05:13 AM - 2 Likes	#321
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Arjay Bee So some success there for you too - great. I have seen on this forum a hack where pieces of lego were glued on the flash unit so as to create a decent 'catch' for the door - steal some black 'flat' lego from a grand child and you are set. AJAY and RACER, thanks for the ideas. I will try them. I think battery doors are the weak link for flash units. I had a similar problem with my Pentax AF-360FGZ.

02-04-2019, 05:59 AM - 1 Like	#322
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Recently de-acquired the brilliant DA 12-24 to make room in the bag for the DA 15 to pair with the DA 21 and 18-135. This set up for the K-5 was passed down as I acquired the K-1. Bittersweet losing the 12-24 because of the variety of lovely images it provided me.

02-05-2019, 10:27 AM - 1 Like	#323
niblue Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 181	Finally got around to buying a set of CR2 batteries to check if a couple of my old film cameras still work. First up was an MZ50 that I've never actually used (I think I bought it 2nd had to get a specific lens that was on it) - put the batteries in, slightly odd whirr, nothing else. A bit of googling indicated that it's probably a well known issue with the mirror motor gears. Batteries then go into my MZ5 (which I used quite a bit back in the day) which appears to have the same issue. So basically I'm down two film bodies, which are now only fit for the bin! At least my even older Z1p and Z50p are fine, plus I've got a few manual focus bodies (including a newly aquired LX) that also seem functional!

02-05-2019, 11:38 PM	#324
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by niblue Finally got around to buying a set of CR2 batteries to check if a couple of my old film cameras still work. First up was an MZ50 that I've never actually used (I think I bought it 2nd had to get a specific lens that was on it) - put the batteries in, slightly odd whirr, nothing else. A bit of googling indicated that it's probably a well known issue with the mirror motor gears. Batteries then go into my MZ5 (which I used quite a bit back in the day) which appears to have the same issue. So basically I'm down two film bodies, which are now only fit for the bin! At least my even older Z1p and Z50p are fine, plus I've got a few manual focus bodies (including a newly aquired LX) that also seem functional! This is a common problem with the MZ series and is very difficult to fix as it requires almost complete disassembly of the camera. It's the reason that I prefer the older AF film bodies like the SFXn for AF, even if they are bigger, heavier and noisier.

02-11-2019, 05:37 PM	#325
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Arrived and departed today - Two Minolta 505s, a Sony 18-70, and a Minolta 35-70 plus some other small odds and ends. I basically bought the lot to get the Sony lens, which was DOA (no autofocus), so I've opened a return on eBay and sent it all back. The seller is a big charity selling hundreds of items a week so hopefully won't be a problem.

02-12-2019, 02:14 AM	#326
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	FA 28-105 f3.2-4.5 for a whooping 77€99. It's a very good lens, but i found myself never using it despite saying every time i looked at files "it's a good lens, i should use it more often". I never "connected" with it.

02-12-2019, 09:52 AM - 2 Likes	#327
niblue Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 181	My son's camera use is escalating and it now looks like I've lost my K10D as well as my Sigma 10-20mm. Nice to see them still getting used though - they'd served me well for a decade or so but neither were getting any use from me since the K1 arrived.

02-13-2019, 03:57 AM - 1 Like	#328
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by niblue Nice to see them still getting used though better that than it taking dust on a drawer

02-16-2019, 04:36 AM	#330
niblue Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 181	Originally posted by aurele better that than it taking dust on a drawer The DA16-45 F4 is going the same way it seems, as he's laid claim to that alongside the K10D. He was also fondling my LX but has been told in no uncertain terms it's not for him - although I might give him an MX or ME!