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questionablesanity · 12-28-2014, 09:10 PM

Yeah, so I have no restraint. For my first real camera I had decided to be smart and just go with a k5 iis even though I really wanted a k3.........then I went on eBay and found a deal I couldn't pass up and I now have a k3 body with everything it came with new and a 1400 shutter count on its way to me. All for 650.......hopefully it was a good deal, thankfully the seller has a high reputation and guarantees his items.

Docrwm · 12-28-2014, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by questionablesanity

Yeah, so I have no restraint. For my first real camera I had decided to be smart and just go with a k5 iis even though I really wanted a k3.........then I went on eBay and found a deal I couldn't pass up and I now have a k3 body with everything it came with new and a 1400 shutter count on its way to me. All for 650.......hopefully it was a good deal, thankfully the seller has a high reputation and guarantees his items.

Congratulations!

tim60 · 12-28-2014, 10:34 PM

As we said when I was younger: "bulk good".

malinku · 12-29-2014, 02:42 AM

Pick up a boxed sony D-141 discman With power adapter and a sealed roll of Seattle Filmworks 400 color film (Expired in 98).

Adding on my find today. All for 9.99 at goodwill

Minolta XG 7
Minolta Auto 200X
MD Rokkor-X 50MM F1.7
JC Penney 80-200MM F4.5 Macro
Nikon SB-E
2 Nice Camera Straps. Why one had to be 4 foot long is beyond me.
and a CPC Camera Bag

Last edited by malinku; 12-30-2014 at 03:31 AM.

Jean Poitiers · 12-30-2014, 02:06 PM

The only thing "photography" related that I got for X-mas ... Raymond Depardon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Well, not really.

For some weird reason my French mother-in-law gave cash for X-mas, so I bought this later for 20€ at my local B&M shop. Was eying it for a while ...

Came with a nice "B+W" brand UV filter, too.

**savoche** · 12-31-2014, 10:00 AM

F28-80? I wonder if the difference between that and the F35-70 is as big as the reviews will have us believe...

Just found a Metz 58 AF-1 at a fair price. Won't be here until next week, though, with all these public holidays. Not that I'm complaining!

Not as if I really need another flash - but I don't have any P-TTL flash. And the old huuuge Metz 45CT-5 is not something I'm willing to lug around. The auto setting works rather well, though, which is why I wanted the Metz 58. I'm no big fan of the pre-flash thing on x-TTL. Which, of course, makes me wonder why I just bought a P-TTL flash

Jean Poitiers · 12-31-2014, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by savoche

F28-80? I wonder if the difference between that and the F35-70 is as big as the reviews will have us believe...

Curiosity killed this cat, so to speak. I have both now, so I will get back to you on that comparison ...

Heck, it was only 20 with a B+W filter that sells for about that ... J

---------- Post added 12-31-14 at 18:29 ----------

Last thrift store score of 2014 ... all for 10€, as marked on buckle latch of the large hard case.

- a well brassed but working Minolta X-700 with a nice MD 35-70/3.5 including hood & caps ...
- a working Minolta Auto 280 PX flash with case, papers & wide panel diffuser ...
- a Sigma 70-210/4.5 in MD with case, hood, caps & papers ... the filter rim is dented and it's zoom is a bit stiff (nothing's perfect)
- a Minolta SR-T 101 manual in French (which I didn't have in my Minolta collection)... plus other oddity manuals, like for a Braun flash for said SR-T ...

Not a bad way to end the year

Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 12-31-2014 at 10:39 AM.

Docrwm · 12-31-2014, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by savoche

F28-80? I wonder if the difference between that and the F35-70 is as big as the reviews will have us believe...

Just found a Metz 58 AF-1 at a fair price. Won't be here until next week, though, with all these public holidays. Not that I'm complaining!

Not as if I really need another flash - but I don't have any P-TTL flash. And the old huuuge Metz 45CT-5 is not something I'm willing to lug around. The auto setting works rather well, though, which is why I wanted the Metz 58. I'm no big fan of the pre-flash thing on x-TTL. Which, of course, makes me wonder why I just bought a P-TTL flash

Yes, the difference between the 28-80 and 35-70 IS that big. I've owned both and still own and regularly use the 35-70.

Docrwm · 12-31-2014, 03:00 PM - **2 Likes**

My wife saw that I had a K-3 in my basket around Christmas and expected that I purchased it for myself. I didn't as I was of the opinion that I have not plumed the depths of the K-5iis yet. Well, she realized that I had held off (unusual for me

), saw that the prices were set to end 12/31, and ordered the Adorama K-3 + Grip + Flu card for me. I have to add that she got what is in my opinion the best deal available now (the flash for $50 was also a top deal). I'm speechless. It arrived today without my knowing it was coming (and in <24 hours BTW!!)

I thought it was the lens case I had ordered until I picked up the box. Wow. Just wow.

P.S. I just ordered the 2-year extended warranty to go with it.

Flugelbinder · 12-31-2014, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

My wife saw that I had a K-3 in my basket around Christmas and expected that I purchased it for myself. I didn't as I was of the opinion that I have not plumed the depths of the K-5iis yet. Well, she realized that I had held off (unusual for me

), saw that the prices were set to end 12/31, and ordered the Adorama K-3 + Grip + Flu card for me. I'm speechless. It arrived today without my knowing it was coming (and in <24 hours BTW!!)

I thought it was the lens case I had ordered until I picked up the box. Wow. Just wow.

Very happy for you!

I just got a great deal on a 55-300 - the DA-L, but still - listed as 'like new', for $160 CAD.

Very excited about it...

magkelly · 12-31-2014, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

My wife saw that I had a K-3 in my basket around Christmas and expected that I purchased it for myself. I didn't as I was of the opinion that I have not plumed the depths of the K-5iis yet. Well, she realized that I had held off (unusual for me

), saw that the prices were set to end 12/31, and ordered the Adorama K-3 + Grip + Flu card for me. I have to add that she got what is in my opinion the best deal available now (the flash for $50 was also a top deal). I'm speechless. It arrived today without my knowing it was coming (and in <24 hours BTW!!)

I thought it was the lens case I had ordered until I picked up the box. Wow. Just wow.

P.S. I just ordered the 2-year extended warranty to go with it.

So nice to read a "good" wife story on here. She's obviously a keeper, grin. Enjoy!

**savoche** · 12-31-2014, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

My wife saw that I had a K-3 in my basket around Christmas and expected that I purchased it for myself. I didn't as I was of the opinion that I have not plumed the depths of the K-5iis yet. Well, she realized that I had held off (unusual for me

), saw that the prices were set to end 12/31, and ordered the Adorama K-3 + Grip + Flu card for me. I have to add that she got what is in my opinion the best deal available now (the flash for $50 was also a top deal). I'm speechless. It arrived today without my knowing it was coming (and in <24 hours BTW!!)

I thought it was the lens case I had ordered until I picked up the box. Wow. Just wow.

P.S. I just ordered the 2-year extended warranty to go with it.

Wow indeed! Take good care the wife, you hear!

**Jacquot** · 12-31-2014, 05:09 PM

Ordered and just received a 15mm Ltd. I have been wanting one for a very long time... This was on KEH, when the discount coupon showed up I jumped.

Docrwm · 12-31-2014, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Jacquot

Ordered and just received a 15mm Ltd. I have been wanting one for a very long time... This was on KEH, when the discount coupon showed up I jumped.

Congratulations! It's a terrific little lens, lives on my K-01 these days. Enjoy & Happy New Year!

photographyguy74 · 01-01-2015, 07:57 AM

I just updated this a few days ago and now I am having to update it again. I just purchased a Vivitar MC Macro 55mm f/2.8 macro lens for Canon FD-mount. This is my first macro lens. I am dying for it to get warm outside so I can try this lens out.

01-01-2015, 07:57 AM	#6315
photographyguy74 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 331	My First Macro Lens I just updated this a few days ago and now I am having to update it again. I just purchased a Vivitar MC Macro 55mm f/2.8 macro lens for Canon FD-mount. This is my first macro lens. I am dying for it to get warm outside so I can try this lens out.

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12-28-2014, 09:10 PM	#6301
questionablesanity New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 3	Yeah, so I have no restraint. For my first real camera I had decided to be smart and just go with a k5 iis even though I really wanted a k3.........then I went on eBay and found a deal I couldn't pass up and I now have a k3 body with everything it came with new and a 1400 shutter count on its way to me. All for 650.......hopefully it was a good deal, thankfully the seller has a high reputation and guarantees his items.

12-28-2014, 10:25 PM	#6302
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by questionablesanity Yeah, so I have no restraint. For my first real camera I had decided to be smart and just go with a k5 iis even though I really wanted a k3.........then I went on eBay and found a deal I couldn't pass up and I now have a k3 body with everything it came with new and a 1400 shutter count on its way to me. All for 650.......hopefully it was a good deal, thankfully the seller has a high reputation and guarantees his items. Congratulations!

12-28-2014, 10:34 PM	#6303
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	As we said when I was younger: "bulk good".

12-29-2014, 02:42 AM	#6304
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	Pick up a boxed sony D-141 discman With power adapter and a sealed roll of Seattle Filmworks 400 color film (Expired in 98). Adding on my find today. All for 9.99 at goodwill Minolta XG 7 Minolta Auto 200X MD Rokkor-X 50MM F1.7 JC Penney 80-200MM F4.5 Macro Nikon SB-E 2 Nice Camera Straps. Why one had to be 4 foot long is beyond me. and a CPC Camera Bag Last edited by malinku; 12-30-2014 at 03:31 AM.

12-30-2014, 02:06 PM	#6305
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	The only thing "photography" related that I got for X-mas ... Raymond Depardon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Well, not really. For some weird reason my French mother-in-law gave cash for X-mas, so I bought this later for 20€ at my local B&M shop. Was eying it for a while ... Came with a nice "B+W" brand UV filter, too.

12-31-2014, 10:00 AM	#6306
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	F28-80? I wonder if the difference between that and the F35-70 is as big as the reviews will have us believe... Just found a Metz 58 AF-1 at a fair price. Won't be here until next week, though, with all these public holidays. Not that I'm complaining! Not as if I really need another flash - but I don't have any P-TTL flash. And the old huuuge Metz 45CT-5 is not something I'm willing to lug around. The auto setting works rather well, though, which is why I wanted the Metz 58. I'm no big fan of the pre-flash thing on x-TTL. Which, of course, makes me wonder why I just bought a P-TTL flash

12-31-2014, 10:09 AM	#6307
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche F28-80? I wonder if the difference between that and the F35-70 is as big as the reviews will have us believe... Curiosity killed this cat, so to speak. I have both now, so I will get back to you on that comparison ... Heck, it was only 20 with a B+W filter that sells for about that ... J ---------- Post added 12-31-14 at 18:29 ---------- Last thrift store score of 2014 ... all for 10€, as marked on buckle latch of the large hard case. - a well brassed but working Minolta X-700 with a nice MD 35-70/3.5 including hood & caps ... - a working Minolta Auto 280 PX flash with case, papers & wide panel diffuser ... - a Sigma 70-210/4.5 in MD with case, hood, caps & papers ... the filter rim is dented and it's zoom is a bit stiff (nothing's perfect) - a Minolta SR-T 101 manual in French (which I didn't have in my Minolta collection)... plus other oddity manuals, like for a Braun flash for said SR-T ... Not a bad way to end the year Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 12-31-2014 at 10:39 AM.

12-31-2014, 12:59 PM	#6308
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by savoche F28-80? I wonder if the difference between that and the F35-70 is as big as the reviews will have us believe... Just found a Metz 58 AF-1 at a fair price. Won't be here until next week, though, with all these public holidays. Not that I'm complaining! Not as if I really need another flash - but I don't have any P-TTL flash. And the old huuuge Metz 45CT-5 is not something I'm willing to lug around. The auto setting works rather well, though, which is why I wanted the Metz 58. I'm no big fan of the pre-flash thing on x-TTL. Which, of course, makes me wonder why I just bought a P-TTL flash Yes, the difference between the 28-80 and 35-70 IS that big. I've owned both and still own and regularly use the 35-70.

12-31-2014, 03:00 PM - 2 Likes	#6309
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	My wife saw that I had a K-3 in my basket around Christmas and expected that I purchased it for myself. I didn't as I was of the opinion that I have not plumed the depths of the K-5iis yet. Well, she realized that I had held off (unusual for me ), saw that the prices were set to end 12/31, and ordered the Adorama K-3 + Grip + Flu card for me. I have to add that she got what is in my opinion the best deal available now (the flash for $50 was also a top deal). I'm speechless. It arrived today without my knowing it was coming (and in <24 hours BTW!!) I thought it was the lens case I had ordered until I picked up the box. Wow. Just wow. P.S. I just ordered the 2-year extended warranty to go with it.

12-31-2014, 03:20 PM	#6310
Flugelbinder Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto - missing the ocean Posts: 466	Originally posted by Docrwm My wife saw that I had a K-3 in my basket around Christmas and expected that I purchased it for myself. I didn't as I was of the opinion that I have not plumed the depths of the K-5iis yet. Well, she realized that I had held off (unusual for me ), saw that the prices were set to end 12/31, and ordered the Adorama K-3 + Grip + Flu card for me. I'm speechless. It arrived today without my knowing it was coming (and in <24 hours BTW!!) I thought it was the lens case I had ordered until I picked up the box. Wow. Just wow. Very happy for you! I just got a great deal on a 55-300 - the DA-L, but still - listed as 'like new', for $160 CAD. Very excited about it...

12-31-2014, 04:23 PM	#6311
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by Docrwm My wife saw that I had a K-3 in my basket around Christmas and expected that I purchased it for myself. I didn't as I was of the opinion that I have not plumed the depths of the K-5iis yet. Well, she realized that I had held off (unusual for me ), saw that the prices were set to end 12/31, and ordered the Adorama K-3 + Grip + Flu card for me. I have to add that she got what is in my opinion the best deal available now (the flash for $50 was also a top deal). I'm speechless. It arrived today without my knowing it was coming (and in <24 hours BTW!!) I thought it was the lens case I had ordered until I picked up the box. Wow. Just wow. P.S. I just ordered the 2-year extended warranty to go with it. So nice to read a "good" wife story on here. She's obviously a keeper, grin. Enjoy!

12-31-2014, 04:28 PM	#6312
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Docrwm My wife saw that I had a K-3 in my basket around Christmas and expected that I purchased it for myself. I didn't as I was of the opinion that I have not plumed the depths of the K-5iis yet. Well, she realized that I had held off (unusual for me ), saw that the prices were set to end 12/31, and ordered the Adorama K-3 + Grip + Flu card for me. I have to add that she got what is in my opinion the best deal available now (the flash for $50 was also a top deal). I'm speechless. It arrived today without my knowing it was coming (and in <24 hours BTW!!) I thought it was the lens case I had ordered until I picked up the box. Wow. Just wow. P.S. I just ordered the 2-year extended warranty to go with it. Wow indeed! Take good care the wife, you hear!

12-31-2014, 05:09 PM	#6313
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Ordered and just received a 15mm Ltd. I have been wanting one for a very long time... This was on KEH, when the discount coupon showed up I jumped.

12-31-2014, 05:29 PM	#6314
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Jacquot Ordered and just received a 15mm Ltd. I have been wanting one for a very long time... This was on KEH, when the discount coupon showed up I jumped. Congratulations! It's a terrific little lens, lives on my K-01 these days. Enjoy & Happy New Year!