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Sagitta · 02-17-2013, 11:35 PM

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I'm not sure what was up with that shipping price. Regardless, I'm getting myself a fast fifty as well as some assorted other junk (That AOJ is a killer and a sure sign of LBA) to pick through. If the winder is in decent shape, that alone could possibly help pay for the cost of the lens.

I'm thinking it was the $50 shipping that scared everyone away from the listing. I placed a $20 bid figuring I'd get sniped but NOPE.

A M Johnson · 02-18-2013, 08:48 AM

After I sold my Canon gear, I used my Mamiya RB67 and my Pentax P3. I finally found a little K-x to play with. Updating the firmware will be a scary thing but otherwise I really like this little camera. I needs accessories!

EDIT: did the firmware update so now I'm feeling like a boss!

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-18-2013, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

FIFTY BUCKS FOR SHIPPING?

For many online sellers shipping seems to be a "profit center".
Anyone who has shopped for computer parts on eBay will know...

Chris

Racer X 69 · 02-18-2013, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by Sagitta

I just got an e-mail from them saying "We just noticed we had the shipping too high. Mind if we lower it for you?"

I told em sure.

Apparently it was set for priority USPS, but now they're going to send it parcel post. :-D

So you will get the 50 for far less than 50!

Cool!

Sagitta · 02-18-2013, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

So you will get the 50 for far less than 50!

Cool!

All the other listings from them sent parcel were in the mid to upper teens, so I may have that fifty for like 25 bucks.

I refuse to get absolutely happy until it arrives though - the kit its with looks like it was rode hard and put away wet, so it could have issues.

theoicarry · 02-18-2013, 03:51 PM

I purchased a camo deer hunting blind to use for my wildlife shots. It was on sale and could not resist. I have to wait for some snow to melt before I can put it up and give it a try this spring, summer and fall. No pictures of it yet.
Theo

stormtech · 02-18-2013, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by theoicarry

I purchased a camo deer hunting blind to use for my wildlife shots. It was on sale and could not resist. I have to wait for some snow to melt before I can put it up and give it a try this spring, summer and fall. No pictures of it yet.
Theo

I've been seriously thinking of getting one myself. Going to have to stop by the sporting goods store and check them out the next time I get to town.

**ivanvernon** · 02-18-2013, 04:32 PM

I have been wanting the A-50mm 1.7 for some time, as I have been quite impressed with my Auto Sears 50mm 2.0, and would like to compare the two. For $51, I got the ME Super film camera, the A 50mm 1.7, a Samyang 28-200mm f 4.0-5.6,and Vivitar flash. I only wanted the 50mm, but may as well see what the ME Super is and try out the Samyang lens. I have no idea about the Vivitar flash, and will be a little afraid to try it on digital cameras. This is a case of buying a batch to get a single item. Sometimes these batch outfits go fairly cheaply, maybe because buyers looking for the lenses overlook the batch sales.

Sorry, no photo because it will arrive later this week.

normhead · 02-18-2013, 05:28 PM

OK, how many of you have a white K-01 with a white lens? We couldn't resist the K-01 for 370 with the 40 xs on it. But for this host, I took the white 18-35 off the white K-x.

GeneV · 02-18-2013, 05:33 PM

My latest acquisition is not Pentax. I could not resist a Lumix LX7 at $150 off.

**monochrome** · 02-18-2013, 06:32 PM

Very Nice!!

GeneV · 02-18-2013, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Very Nice!!

Like the K-01, it was just too attractive at $298.

hangman43 · 02-18-2013, 07:01 PM

Have not received yet but bought a second YN560 flash and a three flash studio set up and a new desktop computer.

**arnold** · 02-18-2013, 07:08 PM

Surprised to find myself buying this, but it is the telephoto aspects that intrigue. Very well put together, and the instruction book is an inch thick. Do we really need all this apps cluttering up the main usage?

bigted · 02-18-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Surprised to find myself buying this, but it is the telephoto aspects that intrigue. Very well put together, and the instruction book is an inch thick. Do we really need all this apps cluttering up the main usage?

I'm, pardon the pun, toying with one of these for the same reasons. I'd be interested in how you get on with it.

02-18-2013, 08:48 AM	#4082
A M Johnson Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 10	After I sold my Canon gear, I used my Mamiya RB67 and my Pentax P3. I finally found a little K-x to play with. Updating the firmware will be a scary thing but otherwise I really like this little camera. I needs accessories! EDIT: did the firmware update so now I'm feeling like a boss! Last edited by A M Johnson; 02-18-2013 at 06:05 PM.

02-18-2013, 08:58 AM	#4083
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	Caveat emptor Originally posted by Racer X 69 FIFTY BUCKS FOR SHIPPING? For many online sellers shipping seems to be a "profit center". Anyone who has shopped for computer parts on eBay will know... Chris

02-18-2013, 03:51 PM	#4086
theoicarry Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 316	New Blind I purchased a camo deer hunting blind to use for my wildlife shots. It was on sale and could not resist. I have to wait for some snow to melt before I can put it up and give it a try this spring, summer and fall. No pictures of it yet. Theo

02-18-2013, 04:32 PM	#4088
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Finally got my Pentax-A 50mm 1.7 I have been wanting the A-50mm 1.7 for some time, as I have been quite impressed with my Auto Sears 50mm 2.0, and would like to compare the two. For $51, I got the ME Super film camera, the A 50mm 1.7, a Samyang 28-200mm f 4.0-5.6,and Vivitar flash. I only wanted the 50mm, but may as well see what the ME Super is and try out the Samyang lens. I have no idea about the Vivitar flash, and will be a little afraid to try it on digital cameras. This is a case of buying a batch to get a single item. Sometimes these batch outfits go fairly cheaply, maybe because buyers looking for the lenses overlook the batch sales. Sorry, no photo because it will arrive later this week.

02-18-2013, 07:08 PM	#4094
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Surprised to find myself buying this, but it is the telephoto aspects that intrigue. Very well put together, and the instruction book is an inch thick. Do we really need all this apps cluttering up the main usage? Attached Images

02-17-2013, 11:35 PM	#4081
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I'm not sure what was up with that shipping price. Regardless, I'm getting myself a fast fifty as well as some assorted other junk (That AOJ is a killer and a sure sign of LBA) to pick through. If the winder is in decent shape, that alone could possibly help pay for the cost of the lens. I'm thinking it was the $50 shipping that scared everyone away from the listing. I placed a $20 bid figuring I'd get sniped but NOPE.

02-18-2013, 09:58 AM	#4084
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: 28,077	Originally posted by Sagitta I just got an e-mail from them saying "We just noticed we had the shipping too high. Mind if we lower it for you?" I told em sure. Apparently it was set for priority USPS, but now they're going to send it parcel post. :-D So you will get the 50 for far less than 50! Cool!

02-18-2013, 11:05 AM	#4085
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by Racer X 69 So you will get the 50 for far less than 50! Cool! All the other listings from them sent parcel were in the mid to upper teens, so I may have that fifty for like 25 bucks. I refuse to get absolutely happy until it arrives though - the kit its with looks like it was rode hard and put away wet, so it could have issues.

02-18-2013, 04:09 PM	#4087
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by theoicarry I purchased a camo deer hunting blind to use for my wildlife shots. It was on sale and could not resist. I have to wait for some snow to melt before I can put it up and give it a try this spring, summer and fall. No pictures of it yet. Theo I've been seriously thinking of getting one myself. Going to have to stop by the sporting goods store and check them out the next time I get to town.

02-18-2013, 05:28 PM	#4089
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	OK, how many of you have a white K-01 with a white lens? We couldn't resist the K-01 for 370 with the 40 xs on it. But for this host, I took the white 18-35 off the white K-x.

02-18-2013, 05:33 PM	#4090
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	My latest acquisition is not Pentax. I could not resist a Lumix LX7 at $150 off.

02-18-2013, 06:32 PM	#4091
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Very Nice!!

02-18-2013, 06:56 PM	#4092
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by monochrome Very Nice!! Like the K-01, it was just too attractive at $298.

02-18-2013, 07:01 PM	#4093
hangman43 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,508	Have not received yet but bought a second YN560 flash and a three flash studio set up and a new desktop computer.

02-18-2013, 07:18 PM	#4095
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,594	Originally posted by arnold Surprised to find myself buying this, but it is the telephoto aspects that intrigue. Very well put together, and the instruction book is an inch thick. Do we really need all this apps cluttering up the main usage? I'm, pardon the pun, toying with one of these for the same reasons. I'd be interested in how you get on with it.

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