Your latest acquisition

Jean Poitiers · 09-14-2014, 01:23 PM

Thrift store slumming on Saturday ... for 4€, a working 636 ... with empty film cartridge, but the battery was still good.

And for 2€ A working Yashica Super 8 with case ! Put 6 AA batteries in the handle and it runs, zooms, etc. ... go figure.

jimr-pdx · 09-14-2014, 01:36 PM

I grabbed a grade_x dal55_300 with broken mount for $70ish. After a half hour it works great, my $35 dal18_55 is now dismantled

but that's OK I have a 'spare' WR copy!

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-14-2014, 01:39 PM

100' of AGFA APX100 film

Chris

**savoche** · 09-14-2014, 01:48 PM

Got myself a CZJ 80/2.8 in Pentacon six mount - and a week later an adapter

Looks good wide open, and I think I cut my finger at 5.6. Need to spend some time with it and see how well we get along.

**monochrome** · 09-14-2014, 03:13 PM

Mountain Hardwear Fleece Jacket. Falls under 'Accessories'.

whk1992 · 09-14-2014, 03:29 PM

Pentax-A 70-210mm F/4 lens.

The seller said there's dust between elements; I hope it's not too annoying.

dave sz · 09-15-2014, 05:05 PM

LBA sucks!
Just a day after getting a great deal on a tamron 17-50, I decided to put in a low ball offer on a sigma 10-20, fully expecting to be turned down.
Well, damn, that didn't work out well.

**rgknief60** · 09-15-2014, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by whk1992

Pentax-A 70-210mm F/4 lens.

The seller said there's dust between elements; I hope it's not too annoying.

I had one with a bit of dust, and it never caused any issues.

whk1992 · 09-15-2014, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by rgknief60

I had one with a bit of dust, and it never caused any issues.

I understand that it's a design issue. Those "pump-action" zooming mechanism is gonna suck in lots of air when glasses move inside the tube. Doesn't matter how careful one uses the lens, dust will eventually get into the lens tube. I'm not gonna worry about it unless I can clearly see dots without even enlarging the image. Chances are that when I output a 1024x768 px image from Lightroom, I will see nothing at all.

---------- Post added 09-15-14 at 05:59 PM ----------

Just ordered a 3Pod (Adorama) reverse folding tripod. I've seen the carbon fiber one suffers from flimsy legs in a YouTube video. I got the aluminium version, which has a larger tube diameter. Hopefully, the larger tubes will reduce bending flexibility.

A 3-pound aluminium tripod that extends beyond my eye level is light enough already. I really don't need molded carbon fiber plastic anyway.

Jonathan Mac · 09-15-2014, 10:07 PM

I don't think you'd ever see dots due to dust inside the lens, just reduced contrast. You're unlikely to notice this on an old lens, especially if you don't know how it performed when new anyway.

nananner · 09-17-2014, 09:53 AM

My new Lowepro Nova 190 AW bag arrived today. Of course its customized for what I bought it for on top of allowing me to carry my Pentax as well as any of my Canons and external flash.

Stavri · 09-17-2014, 12:31 PM

My Sigma Ex Dg 50mm f1.4 HSM arrived today, caps, hood, pouch, box and an B+W 77mm filter (all for a very good price). My preliminary tests show little to no b/f issues with AF so far. All in all it was a good day. Pentax FF here i come.
Pics.

Next to its older brother

checking B/F focus issues

Quick pic of Jasmine

magkelly · 09-17-2014, 02:47 PM

290 more Swarovski crystals for the bling cameras so I can finally finish the job properly. I had to order 3 more packs. I seriously underestimated just how many it would take to totally do them both. These should do it though. It's probably good I won't get them till next week though. I need a rest, laugh. Oh and I got a new foam mattress to replace the crappy futon I've been sleeping on for far too long.

Dad got it for me actually. I've been hurting a lot and the futon just wasn't helping so he bought me a new one. We can't very well let me be crippled by a bad bed. Not if he wants me to be at his beck and call all the time. :P From the reviews I've read these are cheap but excellent, and I might finally get a good night's sleep once in a while sleeping on one of these. $149 for a full, shipped, with free shipping and the tax etc. About half what the futon place down the street wants for one or for a low end futon...

kdf9511 · 09-22-2014, 07:16 PM

I was in a local shop over the weekend having my sensor cleaned as I somehow got something on it that I couldn't get off with the rocket blower and while there I picked up a Tou/Five Star 28mm f2.8. He also had the same lens in a SMC M series but he wanted $60 for that one and only $15 for the Tou/Five Star. So it ended up coming home with me. I know the SMC is probably a better lens but it just wasn't in the budget.

Jonathan Mac · 09-22-2014, 09:57 PM

An MZ-6 (MZ-L in the US) on ebay for 5GBP delivered. Photos look ok but the condition is unknown, so I took a chance. That 1/4000s would be sweet.

09-14-2014, 01:36 PM	#5882
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I grabbed a grade_x dal55_300 with broken mount for $70ish. After a half hour it works great, my $35 dal18_55 is now dismantled but that's OK I have a 'spare' WR copy! Last edited by jimr-pdx; 09-17-2014 at 03:26 PM.

09-17-2014, 12:31 PM	#5892
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	My Sigma Ex Dg 50mm f1.4 HSM arrived today, caps, hood, pouch, box and an B+W 77mm filter (all for a very good price). My preliminary tests show little to no b/f issues with AF so far. All in all it was a good day. Pentax FF here i come. Pics. Next to its older brother checking B/F focus issues Quick pic of Jasmine Last edited by Stavri; 09-17-2014 at 12:51 PM.

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09-14-2014, 01:23 PM	#5881
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Thrift store slumming on Saturday ... for 4€, a working 636 ... with empty film cartridge, but the battery was still good. And for 2€ A working Yashica Super 8 with case ! Put 6 AA batteries in the handle and it runs, zooms, etc. ... go figure.

09-14-2014, 01:39 PM	#5883
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	100' of AGFA APX100 film Chris

09-14-2014, 01:48 PM	#5884
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Got myself a CZJ 80/2.8 in Pentacon six mount - and a week later an adapter Looks good wide open, and I think I cut my finger at 5.6. Need to spend some time with it and see how well we get along.

09-14-2014, 03:13 PM	#5885
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Mountain Hardwear Fleece Jacket. Falls under 'Accessories'.

09-14-2014, 03:29 PM	#5886
whk1992 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 715	Pentax-A 70-210mm F/4 lens. The seller said there's dust between elements; I hope it's not too annoying.

09-15-2014, 05:05 PM	#5887
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	LBA sucks! Just a day after getting a great deal on a tamron 17-50, I decided to put in a low ball offer on a sigma 10-20, fully expecting to be turned down. Well, damn, that didn't work out well.

09-15-2014, 05:30 PM	#5888
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 980	Originally posted by whk1992 Pentax-A 70-210mm F/4 lens. The seller said there's dust between elements; I hope it's not too annoying. I had one with a bit of dust, and it never caused any issues.

09-15-2014, 05:56 PM	#5889
whk1992 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 715	Originally posted by rgknief60 I had one with a bit of dust, and it never caused any issues. I understand that it's a design issue. Those "pump-action" zooming mechanism is gonna suck in lots of air when glasses move inside the tube. Doesn't matter how careful one uses the lens, dust will eventually get into the lens tube. I'm not gonna worry about it unless I can clearly see dots without even enlarging the image. Chances are that when I output a 1024x768 px image from Lightroom, I will see nothing at all. ---------- Post added 09-15-14 at 05:59 PM ---------- Just ordered a 3Pod (Adorama) reverse folding tripod. I've seen the carbon fiber one suffers from flimsy legs in a YouTube video. I got the aluminium version, which has a larger tube diameter. Hopefully, the larger tubes will reduce bending flexibility. A 3-pound aluminium tripod that extends beyond my eye level is light enough already. I really don't need molded carbon fiber plastic anyway.

09-15-2014, 10:07 PM	#5890
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	I don't think you'd ever see dots due to dust inside the lens, just reduced contrast. You're unlikely to notice this on an old lens, especially if you don't know how it performed when new anyway.

09-17-2014, 09:53 AM	#5891
nananner Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	My new Lowepro Nova 190 AW bag arrived today. Of course its customized for what I bought it for on top of allowing me to carry my Pentax as well as any of my Canons and external flash.

09-17-2014, 02:47 PM	#5893
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	290 more Swarovski crystals for the bling cameras so I can finally finish the job properly. I had to order 3 more packs. I seriously underestimated just how many it would take to totally do them both. These should do it though. It's probably good I won't get them till next week though. I need a rest, laugh. Oh and I got a new foam mattress to replace the crappy futon I've been sleeping on for far too long. Dad got it for me actually. I've been hurting a lot and the futon just wasn't helping so he bought me a new one. We can't very well let me be crippled by a bad bed. Not if he wants me to be at his beck and call all the time. :P From the reviews I've read these are cheap but excellent, and I might finally get a good night's sleep once in a while sleeping on one of these. $149 for a full, shipped, with free shipping and the tax etc. About half what the futon place down the street wants for one or for a low end futon...

09-22-2014, 07:16 PM	#5894
kdf9511 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Posts: 206	I was in a local shop over the weekend having my sensor cleaned as I somehow got something on it that I couldn't get off with the rocket blower and while there I picked up a Tou/Five Star 28mm f2.8. He also had the same lens in a SMC M series but he wanted $60 for that one and only $15 for the Tou/Five Star. So it ended up coming home with me. I know the SMC is probably a better lens but it just wasn't in the budget.

09-22-2014, 09:57 PM	#5895
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	An MZ-6 (MZ-L in the US) on ebay for 5GBP delivered. Photos look ok but the condition is unknown, so I took a chance. That 1/4000s would be sweet.