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**monochrome** · 08-05-2014, 02:06 PM

Just sent the money for a early silver MIJ FA43/1.9 Limited. Deep breath. Thus beginneth the oft-threatened change to K-01, K-3 and the Princesses.

Not saying every single film camera and MF lens is going away, but I'd like to get down to a simple few that I actually use.

Last edited by monochrome; 08-05-2014 at 02:40 PM.

panoguy · 08-05-2014, 02:25 PM

Not one to simply post a link to this in the Price Watch section, I actually bought the Nest NT-6294 carbon fiber tripod at the $147 sale price! It has thick 29mm top tubes and 4 sections with their innovative "limited rotation" leg locks (1/4 turn until it stops either way to lock/ unlock). The detachable monopod leg and automatic, 180° leg angles are nice extras.

I was reviewing its smaller sibling (the 6265, five sections, smaller 26mm top tube), and liked the blue aluminum leg locks and build quality enough to finally replace my 11-year old Feisol 3401 (which has plastic leg locks that rotate whenever the upper section is loosened). Not really an "upgrade" in terms of size or weight, but I think I paid $250 in 2003 for the Feisol, and this was just the deal to push me over the edge.

Expect to see a Feisol 3401 carbon tripod for "a very good price" in the next few days...

SpecialK · 08-05-2014, 02:39 PM

I got a PK lens --> EOS body (with AF confirmation) adaptor from Monochrome. If my K-5 dies I will still be able to use my 90 macro (my only lens with an aperture ring... :-)

Steinback · 08-05-2014, 04:55 PM

Watch those stop down levers on K lenses, the 5D's mirror probably isn't going to clear unless you modify the mirror or the lens (hence all the mutilated Pentax lenses out there and the development of mirror shaving).

SpecialK · 08-05-2014, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Steinback

Watch those stop down levers on K lenses, the 5D's mirror probably isn't going to clear unless you modify the mirror or the lens (hence all the mutilated Pentax lenses out there and the development of mirror shaving).

Yeah I know the danger on FF. Not going there :-)

**monochrome** · 08-05-2014, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Yeah I know the danger on FF. Not going there :-)

Yah - guess what I didn't find on the hind end of the lens that adapter came off of.

*

[EDIT: It was all my fault and the seller is making nice - I'm keepting it anyway because otherwise it is exquisite and Eric can fix it.].

* RTFP :facepalm:

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-05-2014, 10:24 PM

K35/3.5 in APUG classifieds.

Chris

Arjay Bee · 08-06-2014, 05:11 AM

Placed order for K3 Platinum (AKA Prestige) tonight - now the wait begins...

Kayaker-J · 08-06-2014, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Placed order for K3 Platinum (AKA Prestige) tonight - now the wait begins...

With that bad boy in hand, we'll have to start calling you Robo Bee, or something...

panoguy · 08-06-2014, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Placed order for K3 Platinum (AKA Prestige) tonight - now the wait begins...

I like "Platinum" a lot more than the Ricoh name, which makes me think of a 1980's Chrysler with corinthian leather...

Kayaker-J · 08-06-2014, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

I like "Platinum" a lot more than the Ricoh name, which makes me think of a 1980's Chrysler with corinthian leather...

Got something against Ricardo Montalban? 😄 "Ze plane, Boss, ze plane!"

Sagitta · 08-06-2014, 07:32 AM

It looks like that $30 300mm Sears prime may arrive a touch earlier than expected. Its been a while since I've been this stoked about a lens arriving - I've been wanting to acquire this particular one for a long while, even if its absolute junk.

I hit some bizarre branch of LBA where I'm collecting simply for the brand moreso then if the lens is actually any good or not.

DennisH · 08-06-2014, 08:06 AM

Just picked up a VERY early silver FA 43 Ltd. from the 'bay. So far, so good.

**monochrome** · 08-06-2014, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Just sent the money for a early silver MIJ FA43/1.9 Limited. Deep breath. Thus beginneth the oft-threatened change to K-01, K-3 and the Princesses.

Not saying every single film camera and MF lens is going away, but I'd like to get down to a simple few that I actually use.

Originally posted by DennisH

Just picked up a VERY early silver FA 43 Ltd. from the 'bay. So far, so good.

Operating on the assumption that market participants are usually wrong, does this mean you and I have insight or that the sellers have insight?

P.S. 0011xxx

Kayaker-J · 08-06-2014, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by Sagitta

It looks like that $30 300mm Sears prime may arrive a touch earlier than expected. Its been a while since I've been this stoked about a lens arriving - I've been wanting to acquire this particular one for a long while, even if its absolute junk.

I hit some bizarre branch of LBA where I'm collecting simply for the brand moreso then if the lens is actually any good or not.

Have you started on the Cheryl Tiegs Collection yet?

---------- Post added 08-06-14 at 02:18 PM ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

Operating on the assumption that market participants are usually wrong, does this mean you and I have insight or that the sellers have insight?

P.S. 0011xxx

Ha, ha... I've been perusing the same this week myself. That very thought occurred to me.

08-05-2014, 02:25 PM	#5762
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Not one to simply post a link to this in the Price Watch section, I actually bought the Nest NT-6294 carbon fiber tripod at the $147 sale price! It has thick 29mm top tubes and 4 sections with their innovative "limited rotation" leg locks (1/4 turn until it stops either way to lock/ unlock). The detachable monopod leg and automatic, 180° leg angles are nice extras. I was reviewing its smaller sibling (the 6265, five sections, smaller 26mm top tube), and liked the blue aluminum leg locks and build quality enough to finally replace my 11-year old Feisol 3401 (which has plastic leg locks that rotate whenever the upper section is loosened). Not really an "upgrade" in terms of size or weight, but I think I paid $250 in 2003 for the Feisol, and this was just the deal to push me over the edge. Expect to see a Feisol 3401 carbon tripod for "a very good price" in the next few days... Last edited by panoguy; 08-05-2014 at 02:31 PM.

08-05-2014, 06:24 PM	#5766
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Life Lessons in LBA Originally posted by SpecialK Yeah I know the danger on FF. Not going there :-) Yah - guess what I didn't find on the hind end of the lens that adapter came off of. * [EDIT: It was all my fault and the seller is making nice - I'm keepting it anyway because otherwise it is exquisite and Eric can fix it.]. * RTFP :facepalm: Last edited by monochrome; 08-06-2014 at 12:05 PM.

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08-05-2014, 02:06 PM	#5761
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Just sent the money for a early silver MIJ FA43/1.9 Limited. Deep breath. Thus beginneth the oft-threatened change to K-01, K-3 and the Princesses. Not saying every single film camera and MF lens is going away, but I'd like to get down to a simple few that I actually use. Last edited by monochrome; 08-05-2014 at 02:40 PM.

08-05-2014, 02:39 PM	#5763
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	I got a PK lens --> EOS body (with AF confirmation) adaptor from Monochrome. If my K-5 dies I will still be able to use my 90 macro (my only lens with an aperture ring... :-)

08-05-2014, 04:55 PM	#5764
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Watch those stop down levers on K lenses, the 5D's mirror probably isn't going to clear unless you modify the mirror or the lens (hence all the mutilated Pentax lenses out there and the development of mirror shaving).

08-05-2014, 05:50 PM	#5765
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by Steinback Watch those stop down levers on K lenses, the 5D's mirror probably isn't going to clear unless you modify the mirror or the lens (hence all the mutilated Pentax lenses out there and the development of mirror shaving). Yeah I know the danger on FF. Not going there :-)

08-05-2014, 10:24 PM	#5767
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	K35/3.5 in APUG classifieds. Chris

08-06-2014, 05:11 AM	#5768
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Placed order for K3 Platinum (AKA Prestige) tonight - now the wait begins...

08-06-2014, 05:19 AM	#5769
Kayaker-J Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 535	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Placed order for K3 Platinum (AKA Prestige) tonight - now the wait begins... With that bad boy in hand, we'll have to start calling you Robo Bee, or something...

08-06-2014, 06:58 AM	#5770
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Placed order for K3 Platinum (AKA Prestige) tonight - now the wait begins... I like "Platinum" a lot more than the Ricoh name, which makes me think of a 1980's Chrysler with corinthian leather...

08-06-2014, 07:06 AM	#5771
Kayaker-J Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 535	Originally posted by panoguy I like "Platinum" a lot more than the Ricoh name, which makes me think of a 1980's Chrysler with corinthian leather... Got something against Ricardo Montalban? 😄 "Ze plane, Boss, ze plane!"

08-06-2014, 07:32 AM	#5772
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	It looks like that $30 300mm Sears prime may arrive a touch earlier than expected. Its been a while since I've been this stoked about a lens arriving - I've been wanting to acquire this particular one for a long while, even if its absolute junk. I hit some bizarre branch of LBA where I'm collecting simply for the brand moreso then if the lens is actually any good or not.

08-06-2014, 08:06 AM	#5773
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	Just picked up a VERY early silver FA 43 Ltd. from the 'bay. So far, so good.

08-06-2014, 08:12 AM	#5774
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by monochrome Just sent the money for a early silver MIJ FA43/1.9 Limited. Deep breath. Thus beginneth the oft-threatened change to K-01, K-3 and the Princesses. Not saying every single film camera and MF lens is going away, but I'd like to get down to a simple few that I actually use. Originally posted by DennisH Just picked up a VERY early silver FA 43 Ltd. from the 'bay. So far, so good. Operating on the assumption that market participants are usually wrong, does this mean you and I have insight or that the sellers have insight? P.S. 0011xxx

08-06-2014, 11:13 AM	#5775
Kayaker-J Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 535	Originally posted by Sagitta It looks like that $30 300mm Sears prime may arrive a touch earlier than expected. Its been a while since I've been this stoked about a lens arriving - I've been wanting to acquire this particular one for a long while, even if its absolute junk. I hit some bizarre branch of LBA where I'm collecting simply for the brand moreso then if the lens is actually any good or not. Have you started on the Cheryl Tiegs Collection yet? ---------- Post added 08-06-14 at 02:18 PM ---------- Originally posted by monochrome Operating on the assumption that market participants are usually wrong, does this mean you and I have insight or that the sellers have insight? P.S. 0011xxx Ha, ha... I've been perusing the same this week myself. That very thought occurred to me.

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