Your latest acquisition

magkelly · 05-07-2015, 10:06 AM

Ricoh 500 rangefinder nearly complete with leather case, tele-viewer, lens shade, filters etc. All it looks to be missing from the original kit is the flash and I'm not too worried about that. I'm not normally into old rangefinders but this one was very cheap, really, really interesting in terms of design and it had the tele-viewfinder which I think I can use with my Q. Even if it doesn't work it was worth the $20 I paid for it just to have it on the shelf I think. It's a cool looking old thing...

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-07-2015, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

Ricoh 500 rangefinder nearly complete with leather case, tele-viewer, lens shade, filters etc. All it looks to be missing from the original kit is the flash and I'm not too worried about that. I'm not normally into old rangefinders but this one was very cheap, really, really interesting in terms of design and it had the tele-viewfinder which I think I can use with my Q. Even if it doesn't work it was worth the $20 I paid for it just to have it on the shelf I think. It's a cool looking old thing...

Mag -- any possibility of seeing a snap?

magkelly · 05-07-2015, 10:39 AM

Sure, when it arrives. I bought it via auction. The snaps they provided aren't very great but I'll take some as soon as it gets here. I can do it better I think.

Here's a good pic of one in the meantime. This is the same one I got I think...

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/13527906@N04/sets/72157631756489402/

philbaum · 05-07-2015, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

Sure, when it arrives. I bought it via auction. The snaps they provided aren't very great but I'll take some as soon as it gets here. I can do it better I think.

Here's a good pic of one in the meantime. This is the same one I got I think...

Flickriver: Photoset 'Ricoh 500 Rangefinder Camera' by pumcus

You shouldn't be showing those pics to weak willed forum members - there could be a riot. Really a cool looking camera and great pics on your site.

**csa** · 05-07-2015, 11:59 AM

Very cool, indeed!

magkelly · 05-07-2015, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

You shouldn't be showing those pics to weak willed forum members - there could be a riot. Really a cool looking camera and great pics on your site.

For clarification not my 500 pic or pic stream. Just the same camera coming up in a search on flickr. I was just linking to it as an example of the exact same camera I just got. I'll post actual pics of mine when I get it. All I have now is the auction pics and they're so small you can barely see it. But I take no credit for any of that. It was just a link to an example, one someone put up to show people what one looked like. I think I did pretty good though. All the ones I can find for sale in the same condition with the accessories cost $80 and up. I don't know if this one works or not, don't care really, like I said I got it for the viewer, but it's a nice display piece even if it doesn't..

Nowhere Matt · 05-08-2015, 07:30 AM

A pair of Tour Thor 909 inline skates and a DBG4 battery grip for my K-7.
I have that issue with my front e-dial so I wanted an inexpensive work around. The grip solves the problem well.

**monochrome** · 05-08-2015, 07:34 AM

~~EX+ M28/2~~ RETURNED because it's (NOT the Zeiss - K28/2 but actually a sharper lens) and I hate their new website, and I told the CS Rep (politely) exactly that. He was sympathetic.

BGN K85/1.8 (which is a typical KEH 'OMG - Bargain???' lens) and EX K35/2.

Oh my my. The joy! The good stuff is coming out of the closets.

My WANT LIST for K Lenses is now complete.

[EDIT] This is truly a sickness.

I had 'sold' all my lenses and most of the film cameras and bought the FA Limiteds. The 'buyer' showed up with 80% of the cash and tried to talk me down - or into leetting him take the lenses and bring the balance later - or sell him part of the collection- or just let him try out the 28/3.5. When I finally got to the point of "What part of 'NO' do you not understand" exapseration and sent him away I resolved to sell them one-at-a-time and never buy another lens ever again.

But I am consoled that I left the K50/1.2 on the shelf. I had one once - it wan't that much better than the K50/1.4.

Sagitta · 05-08-2015, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

Sure, when it arrives. I bought it via auction. The snaps they provided aren't very great but I'll take some as soon as it gets here. I can do it better I think.

Here's a good pic of one in the meantime. This is the same one I got I think...

Flickriver: Photoset 'Ricoh 500 Rangefinder Camera' by pumcus

I have one of those! Picked it up for next to nothing at the local Goodwill if I remember right. I grabbed it simply because it was a gorgeous looking little camera (and cheap). Mine is a slightly newer model, I think. I need to figure a way to get the sticker-goo off the viewfinder. Goodwill kind of went "Whats one of the worst places to slap a sticker? Ah! Here we go..."

**wtlwdwgn** · 05-08-2015, 04:45 PM - **1 Like**

Went and got a bookcase so I can have a safer place for my gear. I think I'll move the bodies down off the top though.

VisualDarkness · 05-08-2015, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

I have one of those! Picked it up for next to nothing at the local Goodwill if I remember right. I grabbed it simply because it was a gorgeous looking little camera (and cheap). Mine is a slightly newer model, I think. I need to figure a way to get the sticker-goo off the viewfinder. Goodwill kind of went "Whats one of the worst places to slap a sticker? Ah! Here we go..."

Other common places are usually every glass portion of a lens. If the rear element is big enough and close to the mount it's the best place to stick the sticker.

jimr-pdx · 05-08-2015, 05:39 PM

Don't you hate when you order used stuff and you get something excellent instead? It's happened to me twice recently; I ordered a k-x needing work from Colorado (likely a CRIS gear auction) and received a barely used K-r, now a "slightly hazy" m100mm f/4 macro shows up as a like-new a100 macro

bobD · 05-08-2015, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

I need to figure a way to get the sticker-goo off the viewfinder. Goodwill kind of went "Whats one of the worst places to slap a sticker?

Something citrus based will work....otherwise peanut butter ! truly, the oil softens most adhesives.

littledrawe · 05-08-2015, 10:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

My son with his new DA HD 55-300 ED WR.

This must be equivalent to socks at your house, considering some of your gear!!

Jean Poitiers · 05-09-2015, 08:27 AM

An "odd" one from the thrift store. A "Takimo" badged 70-210/4.5-5.6 MC Macro in PKA.

Googled "Takimo" and found very little ... looks almost exactly like a Cosina 70-210/4.5-5.6 (below) ... like new and it was 3€ with rear cap.

Too curious to resist.

But need to be careful because it has a Ricoh pin ... labeled "PK - A / R"

05-07-2015, 10:39 AM	#6678
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Sure, when it arrives. I bought it via auction. The snaps they provided aren't very great but I'll take some as soon as it gets here. I can do it better I think. Here's a good pic of one in the meantime. This is the same one I got I think... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/13527906@N04/sets/72157631756489402/ Last edited by magkelly; 05-07-2015 at 10:55 AM.

05-08-2015, 07:34 AM	#6683
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	~~EX+ M28/2~~ RETURNED because it's (NOT the Zeiss - K28/2 but actually a sharper lens) and I hate their new website, and I told the CS Rep (politely) exactly that. He was sympathetic. BGN K85/1.8 (which is a typical KEH 'OMG - Bargain???' lens) and EX K35/2. Oh my my. The joy! The good stuff is coming out of the closets. My WANT LIST for K Lenses is now complete. [EDIT] This is truly a sickness. I had 'sold' all my lenses and most of the film cameras and bought the FA Limiteds. The 'buyer' showed up with 80% of the cash and tried to talk me down - or into leetting him take the lenses and bring the balance later - or sell him part of the collection- or just let him try out the 28/3.5. When I finally got to the point of "What part of 'NO' do you not understand" exapseration and sent him away I resolved to sell them one-at-a-time and never buy another lens ever again. But I am consoled that I left the K50/1.2 on the shelf. I had one once - it wan't that much better than the K50/1.4. Last edited by monochrome; 05-15-2015 at 12:17 PM.

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05-07-2015, 10:06 AM	#6676
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Ricoh 500 rangefinder nearly complete with leather case, tele-viewer, lens shade, filters etc. All it looks to be missing from the original kit is the flash and I'm not too worried about that. I'm not normally into old rangefinders but this one was very cheap, really, really interesting in terms of design and it had the tele-viewfinder which I think I can use with my Q. Even if it doesn't work it was worth the $20 I paid for it just to have it on the shelf I think. It's a cool looking old thing...

05-07-2015, 10:33 AM	#6677
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by magkelly Ricoh 500 rangefinder nearly complete with leather case, tele-viewer, lens shade, filters etc. All it looks to be missing from the original kit is the flash and I'm not too worried about that. I'm not normally into old rangefinders but this one was very cheap, really, really interesting in terms of design and it had the tele-viewfinder which I think I can use with my Q. Even if it doesn't work it was worth the $20 I paid for it just to have it on the shelf I think. It's a cool looking old thing... Mag -- any possibility of seeing a snap?

05-07-2015, 11:54 AM	#6679
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by magkelly Sure, when it arrives. I bought it via auction. The snaps they provided aren't very great but I'll take some as soon as it gets here. I can do it better I think. Here's a good pic of one in the meantime. This is the same one I got I think... Flickriver: Photoset 'Ricoh 500 Rangefinder Camera' by pumcus You shouldn't be showing those pics to weak willed forum members - there could be a riot. Really a cool looking camera and great pics on your site.

05-07-2015, 11:59 AM	#6680
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Very cool, indeed!

05-07-2015, 04:08 PM	#6681
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by philbaum You shouldn't be showing those pics to weak willed forum members - there could be a riot. Really a cool looking camera and great pics on your site. For clarification not my 500 pic or pic stream. Just the same camera coming up in a search on flickr. I was just linking to it as an example of the exact same camera I just got. I'll post actual pics of mine when I get it. All I have now is the auction pics and they're so small you can barely see it. But I take no credit for any of that. It was just a link to an example, one someone put up to show people what one looked like. I think I did pretty good though. All the ones I can find for sale in the same condition with the accessories cost $80 and up. I don't know if this one works or not, don't care really, like I said I got it for the viewer, but it's a nice display piece even if it doesn't..

05-08-2015, 07:30 AM	#6682
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	A pair of Tour Thor 909 inline skates and a DBG4 battery grip for my K-7. I have that issue with my front e-dial so I wanted an inexpensive work around. The grip solves the problem well.

05-08-2015, 07:42 AM	#6684
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by magkelly Sure, when it arrives. I bought it via auction. The snaps they provided aren't very great but I'll take some as soon as it gets here. I can do it better I think. Here's a good pic of one in the meantime. This is the same one I got I think... Flickriver: Photoset 'Ricoh 500 Rangefinder Camera' by pumcus I have one of those! Picked it up for next to nothing at the local Goodwill if I remember right. I grabbed it simply because it was a gorgeous looking little camera (and cheap). Mine is a slightly newer model, I think. I need to figure a way to get the sticker-goo off the viewfinder. Goodwill kind of went "Whats one of the worst places to slap a sticker? Ah! Here we go..."

05-08-2015, 04:45 PM - 1 Like	#6685
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Went and got a bookcase so I can have a safer place for my gear. I think I'll move the bodies down off the top though.

05-08-2015, 05:11 PM	#6686
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Sagitta I have one of those! Picked it up for next to nothing at the local Goodwill if I remember right. I grabbed it simply because it was a gorgeous looking little camera (and cheap). Mine is a slightly newer model, I think. I need to figure a way to get the sticker-goo off the viewfinder. Goodwill kind of went "Whats one of the worst places to slap a sticker? Ah! Here we go..." Other common places are usually every glass portion of a lens. If the rear element is big enough and close to the mount it's the best place to stick the sticker.

05-08-2015, 05:39 PM	#6687
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Don't you hate when you order used stuff and you get something excellent instead? It's happened to me twice recently; I ordered a k-x needing work from Colorado (likely a CRIS gear auction) and received a barely used K-r, now a "slightly hazy" m100mm f/4 macro shows up as a like-new a100 macro

05-08-2015, 10:34 PM	#6688
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Originally posted by Sagitta I need to figure a way to get the sticker-goo off the viewfinder. Goodwill kind of went "Whats one of the worst places to slap a sticker? Something citrus based will work....otherwise peanut butter ! truly, the oil softens most adhesives.

05-08-2015, 10:34 PM - 1 Like	#6689
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by dadipentak My son with his new DA HD 55-300 ED WR. This must be equivalent to socks at your house, considering some of your gear!!

05-09-2015, 08:27 AM	#6690
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	An "odd" one from the thrift store. A "Takimo" badged 70-210/4.5-5.6 MC Macro in PKA. Googled "Takimo" and found very little ... looks almost exactly like a Cosina 70-210/4.5-5.6 (below) ... like new and it was 3€ with rear cap. Too curious to resist. But need to be careful because it has a Ricoh pin ... labeled "PK - A / R"