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eddie1960 · 03-13-2017, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

Having worked for govt. agencies all my working life, I never once received a bonus. None of us workers did (maybe management did)

Thing is places that give bonuses frequently pay less in my experience. When i was last in retail 1/3 of my salary was based on performance bonuses, but i made mediocre money if i didn't max all the matrices. then for 8 years i worked someplace with no incentives and a poor salary. hen i came where I am bonus wasn't mentioned salary was decent (still not Govt purchasing level but decent) it's a private club so the bonus is really a staff appreciation fund from members

---------- Post added 13th Mar 2017 at 10:47 ----------

Originally posted by timb64

If you think that's bad,try being self-employed

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Been there, done that, still do, and there ain't no bonuses anywhere. If your lucky your clients pay on time.

Yep, self employed can be a difficult road. My side business it's always a battle to get paid in a timely manner and for what the work is worth

**monochrome** · 03-13-2017, 09:03 AM - **2 Likes**

My solution, in my second career, is, "Pay me in advance."

**aslyfox** · 03-13-2017, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

My solution, in my second career, is, "Pay me in advance."

only works if you are collecting a set fee, if you get paid a partial fee in advance and then work on a time basis you are back to trusting the client

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-13-2017, 05:21 PM

Gossen Scout 3 selenium exposure meter

Cost me $9.95 shipping included on eBay.
Made in Japan; looks more like a Sekonic...

Chris

Jonathan Mac · 03-14-2017, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

It's like christmas at my office.
this arrived from Japan already (shipped 2 days ago at no charge !!!!!)...beside my XT1 for comparison sake. It's Bigly to quote someone who shall remain nameless . no shot but my three light strobe kit and backdrop kit arrived as well. just waiting on additional triggers and additional clips for heavier fabrics. all three strobes tested all good to toss packaging

Very nice indeed. There's a beautiful Fuji 6x9 for sale close to me cheap but it has a problem, I think the aperture doesn't close, and I read that they're difficult to repair so I had to leave it sitting there

eddie1960 · 03-14-2017, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Very nice indeed. There's a beautiful Fuji 6x9 for sale close to me cheap but it has a problem, I think the aperture doesn't close, and I read that they're difficult to repair so I had to leave it sitting there

There are tons of them on eBay from Tokyo counter on mine says 332 but I'm guessing it's at least a 1 in front of that (it's a roll counter )
I wouldn't want to attempt a repair on the lens myself the shutter the flash sync and the aperture and helicoid all in he lens would make it pretty complex (never mind ensuring accurate focus on the rf patch after, worth finding a good example , this was 329 usd shipped air arrived in two days (I was stunned)

serothis · 03-14-2017, 12:16 PM

I'm on the hunt for ND filters.

I decided to dip my toe into Breakthrough Photography's products. I didn't get an ND filter but I did pick up a CPL. Their marketing claims are...extremely optimistic and the price is lofty...and their founders seem to kind of thin skinned but the the few customer reviews seem to be pleased with the results. Complaints seem to be mainly on early manufacturing inconsistencies.

I have a larger Marumi CPL that I'll be comparing against the BP CPL. We'll see if it lives up to the marketing claims.

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-14-2017, 02:46 PM - **1 Like**

Used Herman Miller office chair

Chris

**BigMackCam** · 03-18-2017, 05:34 AM - **1 Like**

After reading a post by another of our members, I picked up a Manfrotto MP1 "Pocket Support" for my Q7. It's a fantastic little stand that screws into the tripod socket on the base of the camera, and has three adjustable "flap"-style legs that fold flat against the base when not in use. Although the retail price is £14.95, Currys PC World here in the UK are selling them on eBay for less than £5 including shipping. I can't say enough good things about this accessory... it's brilliant.

Also bagged another very cheap M39-mount Industar-50 on eBay with a last minute bid. It was attached to a Zenit-3M, and both camera and lens were in dire need of cleaning and service. The lens is a very nice gloss black model from 1969. I've taken it apart, cleaned the optics, barrel parts and helicoid, and re-greased it. The aperture blades were clean, so no work to do there, thankfully. It's working beautifully now, and in really good condition for its age

Photo taken with the Q7, using the Manfrotto MP1:

**ivanvernon** · 03-18-2017, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Just beautiful, Ivan, you must post some pictures you take with it.

The new D FA 85mm f1.4 will be a very different beast.

So sad . . . I had to ship the lens back to Keh because of broken autofocus. Keh also has a nice one with no hood, but with a lens at this level, I would like to have the original hood and not spend years trying to locate one while using some kind of filter screw-in hood.

---------- Post added 03-18-17 at 05:30 PM ----------

Nice . . . I just opened the box for a mint/like new Pentax-F 35-70mm f 3.5-4.5 macro from a Japanese supplier. This lens, like many I have received from Japan, looks as if it has never been used, and even included apparently original front and back caps and black Pentax fabric storage bag. Snow here so poor shooting conditions, but I look forward to trying out this lens.

I ordered this lens because I was impressed with a $10 Keh UGLY Pentax-A version of the same lens. That lens looks like sin, but shoots beautifully. Anyone who wants it, send private message.

---------- Post added 03-18-17 at 05:36 PM ----------

Just got two Takumars from Keh: (1) 55mm f 1.8 m42 and (2) Takumar (bayonet) 135mm f 2.5. The 135mm surprised me because I mistakenly thought all the Takumars were m42. Both lenses appear pretty sharp on my customary indoors test subjects, and I will look forward to spring to give them decent tryouts.

PGillin · 03-21-2017, 11:54 AM - **1 Like**

Just picked up an F-Mount 20-35 2.8 AT-X Tokina about a week and a half ago.
OH! and a few 77mm filters (yellow, polarizing, warming & cooling for color films) for when it and my 80-200 are on the F3.

Jonathan Mac · 03-22-2017, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

After reading a post by another of our members, I picked up a Manfrotto MP1 "Pocket Support" for my Q7. It's a fantastic little stand that screws into the tripod socket on the base of the camera, and has three adjustable "flap"-style legs that fold flat against the base when not in use. Although the retail price is £14.95, Currys PC World here in the UK are selling them on eBay for less than £5 including shipping. I can't say enough good things about this accessory... it's brilliant.

I have one of them, bought in Currys (I think) a few years back on special offer, I think it cost me less than £7. It's handy to have though I haven't used it much. Smaller and better than most tabletop tripods.

I have just bought a Miranda Sensomat RE with a 50/1.8 on it from an online seller for €16 delivered. I'll have to wait and see what kind of condition it's in but for that price I think it's worth the risk.

**gaweidert** · 03-22-2017, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Just got two Takumars from Keh: (1) 55mm f 1.8 m42 and (2) Takumar (bayonet) 135mm f 2.5. The 135mm surprised me because I mistakenly thought all the Takumars were m42. Both lenses appear pretty sharp on my customary indoors test subjects, and I will look forward to spring to give them decent tryouts.

You are going to love the 55mm F1.8. It is a superb lens. When I put it on my K1 it is the classic elegance and simplicity of my Spotmatic II with the image capture ability of the K1. It has worked on my K5, K5-IIs, K3 and now my K1.

eddie1960 · 03-22-2017, 08:34 AM

Picked up. 43" 5 in one reflector kit and an arm to use it with a spare light stand delivered this am
And. +3 diopter which will fit my Nikon FE and my Fuji 690

lesmore49 · 03-22-2017, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

After reading a post by another of our members, I picked up a Manfrotto MP1 "Pocket Support" for my Q7. It's a fantastic little stand that screws into the tripod socket on the base of the camera, and has three adjustable "flap"-style legs that fold flat against the base when not in use. Although the retail price is £14.95, Currys PC World here in the UK are selling them on eBay for less than £5 including shipping. I can't say enough good things about this accessory... it's brilliant.

I've never seen that pocket 'tripod' design before.. Looks like a great item. Wonder if it would fit a DSLR....or are they too large/heavy to be supported by this device ?

03-22-2017, 05:12 AM	#9343
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by ivanvernon Just got two Takumars from Keh: (1) 55mm f 1.8 m42 and (2) Takumar (bayonet) 135mm f 2.5. The 135mm surprised me because I mistakenly thought all the Takumars were m42. Both lenses appear pretty sharp on my customary indoors test subjects, and I will look forward to spring to give them decent tryouts. You are going to love the 55mm F1.8. It is a superb lens. When I put it on my K1 it is the classic elegance and simplicity of my Spotmatic II with the image capture ability of the K1. It has worked on my K5, K5-IIs, K3 and now my K1. Last edited by gaweidert; 03-22-2017 at 05:18 AM.

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03-13-2017, 08:42 AM	#9331
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by p38arover Having worked for govt. agencies all my working life, I never once received a bonus. None of us workers did (maybe management did) Thing is places that give bonuses frequently pay less in my experience. When i was last in retail 1/3 of my salary was based on performance bonuses, but i made mediocre money if i didn't max all the matrices. then for 8 years i worked someplace with no incentives and a poor salary. hen i came where I am bonus wasn't mentioned salary was decent (still not Govt purchasing level but decent) it's a private club so the bonus is really a staff appreciation fund from members ---------- Post added 13th Mar 2017 at 10:47 ---------- Originally posted by timb64 If you think that's bad,try being self-employed Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Been there, done that, still do, and there ain't no bonuses anywhere. If your lucky your clients pay on time. Yep, self employed can be a difficult road. My side business it's always a battle to get paid in a timely manner and for what the work is worth

03-13-2017, 09:03 AM - 2 Likes	#9332
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	My solution, in my second career, is, "Pay me in advance."

03-13-2017, 09:27 AM	#9333
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by monochrome My solution, in my second career, is, "Pay me in advance." only works if you are collecting a set fee, if you get paid a partial fee in advance and then work on a time basis you are back to trusting the client

03-13-2017, 05:21 PM	#9334
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Gossen Scout 3 selenium exposure meter Cost me $9.95 shipping included on eBay. Made in Japan; looks more like a Sekonic... Chris

03-14-2017, 01:20 AM	#9335
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by eddie1960 It's like christmas at my office. this arrived from Japan already (shipped 2 days ago at no charge !!!!!)...beside my XT1 for comparison sake. It's Bigly to quote someone who shall remain nameless . no shot but my three light strobe kit and backdrop kit arrived as well. just waiting on additional triggers and additional clips for heavier fabrics. all three strobes tested all good to toss packaging Very nice indeed. There's a beautiful Fuji 6x9 for sale close to me cheap but it has a problem, I think the aperture doesn't close, and I read that they're difficult to repair so I had to leave it sitting there

03-14-2017, 03:43 AM	#9336
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Very nice indeed. There's a beautiful Fuji 6x9 for sale close to me cheap but it has a problem, I think the aperture doesn't close, and I read that they're difficult to repair so I had to leave it sitting there There are tons of them on eBay from Tokyo counter on mine says 332 but I'm guessing it's at least a 1 in front of that (it's a roll counter ) I wouldn't want to attempt a repair on the lens myself the shutter the flash sync and the aperture and helicoid all in he lens would make it pretty complex (never mind ensuring accurate focus on the rf patch after, worth finding a good example , this was 329 usd shipped air arrived in two days (I was stunned)

03-14-2017, 12:16 PM	#9337
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	I'm on the hunt for ND filters. I decided to dip my toe into Breakthrough Photography's products. I didn't get an ND filter but I did pick up a CPL. Their marketing claims are...extremely optimistic and the price is lofty...and their founders seem to kind of thin skinned but the the few customer reviews seem to be pleased with the results. Complaints seem to be mainly on early manufacturing inconsistencies. I have a larger Marumi CPL that I'll be comparing against the BP CPL. We'll see if it lives up to the marketing claims.

03-14-2017, 02:46 PM - 1 Like	#9338
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Used Herman Miller office chair Chris

03-18-2017, 05:34 AM - 1 Like	#9339
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	After reading a post by another of our members, I picked up a Manfrotto MP1 "Pocket Support" for my Q7. It's a fantastic little stand that screws into the tripod socket on the base of the camera, and has three adjustable "flap"-style legs that fold flat against the base when not in use. Although the retail price is £14.95, Currys PC World here in the UK are selling them on eBay for less than £5 including shipping. I can't say enough good things about this accessory... it's brilliant. Also bagged another very cheap M39-mount Industar-50 on eBay with a last minute bid. It was attached to a Zenit-3M, and both camera and lens were in dire need of cleaning and service. The lens is a very nice gloss black model from 1969. I've taken it apart, cleaned the optics, barrel parts and helicoid, and re-greased it. The aperture blades were clean, so no work to do there, thankfully. It's working beautifully now, and in really good condition for its age Photo taken with the Q7, using the Manfrotto MP1:

03-18-2017, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#9340
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by clackers Just beautiful, Ivan, you must post some pictures you take with it. The new D FA 85mm f1.4 will be a very different beast. So sad . . . I had to ship the lens back to Keh because of broken autofocus. Keh also has a nice one with no hood, but with a lens at this level, I would like to have the original hood and not spend years trying to locate one while using some kind of filter screw-in hood. ---------- Post added 03-18-17 at 05:30 PM ---------- Nice . . . I just opened the box for a mint/like new Pentax-F 35-70mm f 3.5-4.5 macro from a Japanese supplier. This lens, like many I have received from Japan, looks as if it has never been used, and even included apparently original front and back caps and black Pentax fabric storage bag. Snow here so poor shooting conditions, but I look forward to trying out this lens. I ordered this lens because I was impressed with a $10 Keh UGLY Pentax-A version of the same lens. That lens looks like sin, but shoots beautifully. Anyone who wants it, send private message. ---------- Post added 03-18-17 at 05:36 PM ---------- Just got two Takumars from Keh: (1) 55mm f 1.8 m42 and (2) Takumar (bayonet) 135mm f 2.5. The 135mm surprised me because I mistakenly thought all the Takumars were m42. Both lenses appear pretty sharp on my customary indoors test subjects, and I will look forward to spring to give them decent tryouts.

03-21-2017, 11:54 AM - 1 Like	#9341
PGillin Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 343	Just picked up an F-Mount 20-35 2.8 AT-X Tokina about a week and a half ago. OH! and a few 77mm filters (yellow, polarizing, warming & cooling for color films) for when it and my 80-200 are on the F3.

03-22-2017, 04:04 AM	#9342
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by BigMackCam After reading a post by another of our members, I picked up a Manfrotto MP1 "Pocket Support" for my Q7. It's a fantastic little stand that screws into the tripod socket on the base of the camera, and has three adjustable "flap"-style legs that fold flat against the base when not in use. Although the retail price is £14.95, Currys PC World here in the UK are selling them on eBay for less than £5 including shipping. I can't say enough good things about this accessory... it's brilliant. I have one of them, bought in Currys (I think) a few years back on special offer, I think it cost me less than £7. It's handy to have though I haven't used it much. Smaller and better than most tabletop tripods. I have just bought a Miranda Sensomat RE with a 50/1.8 on it from an online seller for €16 delivered. I'll have to wait and see what kind of condition it's in but for that price I think it's worth the risk.

03-22-2017, 08:34 AM	#9344
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Picked up. 43" 5 in one reflector kit and an arm to use it with a spare light stand delivered this am And. +3 diopter which will fit my Nikon FE and my Fuji 690

03-22-2017, 08:50 AM	#9345
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,344	Originally posted by BigMackCam After reading a post by another of our members, I picked up a Manfrotto MP1 "Pocket Support" for my Q7. It's a fantastic little stand that screws into the tripod socket on the base of the camera, and has three adjustable "flap"-style legs that fold flat against the base when not in use. Although the retail price is £14.95, Currys PC World here in the UK are selling them on eBay for less than £5 including shipping. I can't say enough good things about this accessory... it's brilliant. I've never seen that pocket 'tripod' design before.. Looks like a great item. Wonder if it would fit a DSLR....or are they too large/heavy to be supported by this device ?