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timw4mail · 08-29-2017, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

Not if you're the one who buys it for $30.

We got my F 70-210 for $35 CAD. Maybe he got ripped off.

I got my FA 70-200 for $11, so good prices for that range all around

Wasp · 08-30-2017, 12:32 PM

That Takumar 35mm f/2.3 needed yet another accessory item to make it work better. So far it needed a UV filter, lens cap and spare M42 adapter. It turned out that the little wrench that came with the Hama adapter wasn't all that useful. You win some and you lose some.

The Tak isn't great as far as close focussing goes. So I ordered a set of extension tubes to rectify that. I have thought about getting one for a long time in any case. I do own a bellows but it it too bulky and fragile to leave in the bag.

**aslyfox** · 08-30-2017, 01:35 PM - **1 Like**

okay, I'm ready -

I will pick up a Like New HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW from a forum member tomorrow

[ not only does he have the original box, hood, carrying case, strap and rear and front cap to give me, he even has the original plastic bubble wrap and cardboard !!! ]

and try it out at the Kansas City Zoo.

I have just got some SMUs from Walmart good value brand

[and some non toxic Elmer's school glue just in case ] so I expect I can get photos posted this weekend at the latest

[ it ain't official without photos right ??? ]

timw4mail · 08-30-2017, 04:10 PM

Pentax SF-10 with manual and guide book. Seems to be in working order too!

steve-rsa · 08-30-2017, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Never ever ever let her see the spreadsheet.

.

Also never ever try the "it was less than your cut 'n colour" tactic....

**ramseybuckeye** · 08-30-2017, 10:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Last weekend I was in a camera store and pickup up a used Sony a6000 and an 18-55 lens. I had been interested in mirrorless some and had looked at Sony and Fuji. I didn't really expect to buy one but it was very clean with a good price, and turned out to only have about 4100 shutter actuations. A couple days later I ordered a new 20/2.8 prime for it, then found a used 16/2.8 prime for a super price. haven't had too many opportunities with it yet but son far it's good. I think my main reason to get it was the really fast autofocus. It's more compact than I expected, especially with that 20mm lens on it. Of course I keep thinking for a little more I could have had a KP!

Kevriano · 08-30-2017, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Last weekend I was in a camera store and pickup up a used Sony a6000 and an 18-55 lens. I had been interested in mirrorless some and had looked at Sony and Fuji. I didn't really expect to buy one but it was very clean with a good price, and turned out to only have about 4100 shutter actuations. A couple days later I ordered a new 20/2.8 prime for it, then found a used 16/2.8 prime for a super price. haven't had too many opportunities with it yet but son far it's good. I think my main reason to get it was the really fast autofocus. It's more compact than I expected, especially with that 20mm lens on it. Of course I keep thinking for a little more I could have had a KP!

The focus is amazing, I was very tempted by one, but it's too small for my big old engineering meathooks, I'd get cramp in my hands after a few minutes holding it.
Very nice cameras though, and the lenses are great.

Jean Poitiers · 08-31-2017, 07:43 AM - **6 Likes**

Picked these two up last week for quite reasonable prices from a B&M camera shop in La Rochelle ...

Jean Poitiers · 08-31-2017, 07:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Two recent thrift store finds ... the broken, dented & peeling ME with the very nice SMC K 50/1.4 was a pricey 10€ .... and the Nikon F90x with the 24-120 (+ good battery + new roll of color film) was a more reasonably priced item ... only 6 €.

**savoche** · 08-31-2017, 08:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Picked these two up last week for quite reasonable prices from a B&M camera shop in La Rochelle ...

Damnit, JP, will you stop that!

I want one of those M85's. The K24 I have, and it's a very nice little lens, really like it on the K-1

**savoche** · 08-31-2017, 08:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Two recent thrift store finds ... the broken, dented & peeling ME with the very nice SMC K 50/1.4 was a pricey 10€ .... and the Nikon F90x with the 24-120 (+ good battery + new roll of color film) was a more reasonably priced item ... only 6 €.

Now, who could possibly blame us for hating you?

I want that K50, too

That Nikon you can keep. I'm very generous, ain't I?

Jean Poitiers · 08-31-2017, 09:11 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Now, who could possibly blame us for hating you?

I want that K50, too

That Nikon you can keep. I'm very generous, ain't I?

Savoche ... you're a funny guy, but this one will really bring out the torches and the pitchforks ... plus maybe some tar and feather, too !

Picture this. Large community yard sale at Buxerolles just north of Poitiers last Sunday. I hit it, as all the really close ones ...

And I see this ... and I think that a "zero" is missing from the red-marked price tag. Nope.

I look good. I see good. I offer a "two" and a "zero", but the middle-aged lady selling the item said no in that she wanted a "two" and a "five", but no "zero" afterwards.

So, I paid cash on the spot ... and now I am a bit scared. Didn't ask why for the sale, just bought and left.

Almost afraid it might be "hot", but the lady seller looked AOK and her stand was a bunch of average garage sale type items.

Maybe I am being a bit "parano" ... but this thing is freaking new without any use marks and just a bit of a slightly tattered box ... go figure.

As my French wife says, "J, you have a butt full of noodles!". Not divorce words, just means that I am lucky ... I guess.

jeallen01 · 08-31-2017, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

Jean

Not your style - far too NEW!

**savoche** · 08-31-2017, 09:42 AM - **1 Like**

JP, since I liked you once I'll give you a head start. We're lighting the fires under the tar barrels now.

Heck, I could easily finance a trip to France with a few finds like that

Jean Poitiers · 08-31-2017, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by jeallen01

Jean

Not your style - far too NEW!

I know.

I have much shame.

08-30-2017, 12:32 PM	#10442
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	That Takumar 35mm f/2.3 needed yet another accessory item to make it work better. So far it needed a UV filter, lens cap and spare M42 adapter. It turned out that the little wrench that came with the Hama adapter wasn't all that useful. You win some and you lose some. The Tak isn't great as far as close focussing goes. So I ordered a set of extension tubes to rectify that. I have thought about getting one for a long time in any case. I do own a bellows but it it too bulky and fragile to leave in the bag. Last edited by Wasp; 08-30-2017 at 12:38 PM.

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08-29-2017, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#10441
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by normhead Not if you're the one who buys it for $30. We got my F 70-210 for $35 CAD. Maybe he got ripped off. I got my FA 70-200 for $11, so good prices for that range all around

08-30-2017, 01:35 PM - 1 Like	#10443
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	okay, I'm ready - I will pick up a Like New HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW from a forum member tomorrow [ not only does he have the original box, hood, carrying case, strap and rear and front cap to give me, he even has the original plastic bubble wrap and cardboard !!! ] and try it out at the Kansas City Zoo. I have just got some SMUs from Walmart good value brand [and some non toxic Elmer's school glue just in case ] so I expect I can get photos posted this weekend at the latest [ it ain't official without photos right ??? ]

08-30-2017, 04:10 PM	#10444
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Pentax SF-10 with manual and guide book. Seems to be in working order too!

08-30-2017, 04:29 PM	#10445
steve-rsa Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 47	Originally posted by monochrome Never ever ever let her see the spreadsheet. . Also never ever try the "it was less than your cut 'n colour" tactic....

08-30-2017, 10:41 PM - 2 Likes	#10446
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Last weekend I was in a camera store and pickup up a used Sony a6000 and an 18-55 lens. I had been interested in mirrorless some and had looked at Sony and Fuji. I didn't really expect to buy one but it was very clean with a good price, and turned out to only have about 4100 shutter actuations. A couple days later I ordered a new 20/2.8 prime for it, then found a used 16/2.8 prime for a super price. haven't had too many opportunities with it yet but son far it's good. I think my main reason to get it was the really fast autofocus. It's more compact than I expected, especially with that 20mm lens on it. Of course I keep thinking for a little more I could have had a KP!

08-30-2017, 11:24 PM	#10447
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Last weekend I was in a camera store and pickup up a used Sony a6000 and an 18-55 lens. I had been interested in mirrorless some and had looked at Sony and Fuji. I didn't really expect to buy one but it was very clean with a good price, and turned out to only have about 4100 shutter actuations. A couple days later I ordered a new 20/2.8 prime for it, then found a used 16/2.8 prime for a super price. haven't had too many opportunities with it yet but son far it's good. I think my main reason to get it was the really fast autofocus. It's more compact than I expected, especially with that 20mm lens on it. Of course I keep thinking for a little more I could have had a KP! The focus is amazing, I was very tempted by one, but it's too small for my big old engineering meathooks, I'd get cramp in my hands after a few minutes holding it. Very nice cameras though, and the lenses are great.

08-31-2017, 07:43 AM - 6 Likes	#10448
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Picked these two up last week for quite reasonable prices from a B&M camera shop in La Rochelle ...

08-31-2017, 07:47 AM - 2 Likes	#10449
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Two recent thrift store finds ... the broken, dented & peeling ME with the very nice SMC K 50/1.4 was a pricey 10€ .... and the Nikon F90x with the 24-120 (+ good battery + new roll of color film) was a more reasonably priced item ... only 6 €.

08-31-2017, 08:06 AM - 1 Like	#10450
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Picked these two up last week for quite reasonable prices from a B&M camera shop in La Rochelle ... Damnit, JP, will you stop that! I want one of those M85's. The K24 I have, and it's a very nice little lens, really like it on the K-1

08-31-2017, 08:10 AM - 1 Like	#10451
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Two recent thrift store finds ... the broken, dented & peeling ME with the very nice SMC K 50/1.4 was a pricey 10€ .... and the Nikon F90x with the 24-120 (+ good battery + new roll of color film) was a more reasonably priced item ... only 6 €. Now, who could possibly blame us for hating you? I want that K50, too That Nikon you can keep. I'm very generous, ain't I?

08-31-2017, 09:11 AM - 2 Likes	#10452
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche Now, who could possibly blame us for hating you? I want that K50, too That Nikon you can keep. I'm very generous, ain't I? Savoche ... you're a funny guy, but this one will really bring out the torches and the pitchforks ... plus maybe some tar and feather, too ! Picture this. Large community yard sale at Buxerolles just north of Poitiers last Sunday. I hit it, as all the really close ones ... And I see this ... and I think that a "zero" is missing from the red-marked price tag. Nope. I look good. I see good. I offer a "two" and a "zero", but the middle-aged lady selling the item said no in that she wanted a "two" and a "five", but no "zero" afterwards. So, I paid cash on the spot ... and now I am a bit scared. Didn't ask why for the sale, just bought and left. Almost afraid it might be "hot", but the lady seller looked AOK and her stand was a bunch of average garage sale type items. Maybe I am being a bit "parano" ... but this thing is freaking new without any use marks and just a bit of a slightly tattered box ... go figure. As my French wife says, "J, you have a butt full of noodles!". Not divorce words, just means that I am lucky ... I guess.

08-31-2017, 09:30 AM - 1 Like	#10453
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Jean Not your style - far too NEW!

08-31-2017, 09:42 AM - 1 Like	#10454
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	JP, since I liked you once I'll give you a head start. We're lighting the fires under the tar barrels now. Heck, I could easily finance a trip to France with a few finds like that

08-31-2017, 10:05 AM	#10455
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by jeallen01 Jean Not your style - far too NEW! I know. I have much shame.

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