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**monochrome** · 12-09-2017, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I've seen the instructions on the web

Servicing Yashica Range-finder Cameras

You can do the Pad without (PITA) removing the lens.

Marcus Rowland · 12-09-2017, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

Well, I doubt you end up selling a great (works as new, impeccable glasses) Helios 44-2 for 21 euros, including traceable shipment to Thailand. Do you?
That was the price, BIN, free shipment.
For some Ebay genius it was a clear indication of a scam... but the equivalent of 15 euros is a normal price for Ukraine, and 6 euros is more or less the shipment charge. Of course for the global market it's very convenient, but the cost of any merchandise is relative to a certain balance between demand and offer, and depends on the place (and the economic conditions).
I remember when nobody wanted CZJ lenses and you could buy a brand new 2.8/20mm Flektogon, currently highly regarded, for a crazy low price.
Lots of water under the bridges, since then...

Cheers

Paolo

No, mine are generally used with typical signs of wear. Which is usually pretty good, there's not a lot that goes wrong with them provided they've been kept somewhere dry, and I say if it isn't. 21 euros is pretty cheap - if I'd seen that I think I would have bought one to see if they were as described, then tried to negotiate a quantity discount and buy a few more to sell on. 6 Euros is a bit cheaper than I can do for postage, I think the minimum to send something that weight to Thailand from Britain is £8, about 10 euros. Is he trading off ebay, by any chance? I could really do with a few more...

Racer X 69 · 12-09-2017, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

My latest (combined birthday/Xmas gift to myself), so I can paddle and fish regardless of Pugetropolis weather conditions:

Men's GORE-TEX® Meridian Dry Suit | Kokatat Inc.

I'll need to work some more overtime before I could fit one of those into my budget. They look awesome. And comfortable. Lots of nice features for fit and function.

Especially the 'relief' zipper.

Lots of room.

And GoreTex™. Way better looking than Lycra™.

**gaweidert** · 12-09-2017, 07:10 PM

Konus 20-60x100 spotting scope. Special price at B&H. Seems okay for the price. Bit of a beast.

Powerex smart battery charger and 8 batteries.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-09-2017, 07:31 PM - **3 Likes**

Miranda TM camera

http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Miranda_TM

Chris

RoxnDox · 12-10-2017, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I'll need to work some more overtime before I could fit one of those into my budget. They look awesome. And comfortable. Lots of nice features for fit and function.

Especially the 'relief' zipper.

Lots of room.

And GoreTex™. Way better looking than Lycra™.

Lycra won’t do much to keep you dry if the kayak should suddenly decide to fly inverted... or if you’re out fishing in the rain. Just seemed like a better choice!

Marcus Rowland · 12-10-2017, 02:12 PM

Most of the places I do my buying are outdoor markets that take place in the grounds of schools, and shut down over the Christmas holidays. Today would have been my last big day for acquisitions until the New Year - unfortunately fate intervened...

The first time in years London has had snow before Christmas - probably not going to last, but I can be reasonably sure that most of the sellers will have stayed away, and I've already got a cold and don't want to try for flu, so I've stayed at home and spent the day listing some of the less sellable camera junk as job lots and getting some housework done.

Hoping something fun comes my way before Christmas, but realistically there's not going to be much before the middle of January. Oh well, I shall continue to watch this space and lust after some of the stuff others have found.

**Weevil** · 12-10-2017, 09:43 PM - **2 Likes**

I was lucky enough to have a hold on a nice copy.of the SMC Pentax-K 28mm F2 .. here's one of my 1st test shots...

Simply testing the SMC Pentax-K 28mm F2 on a Pentax K-3II (handheld) for the first time. I was wondering about its close focus capability with available subjets under low light... Pretty impressive indeed!

SMC Pentax-K 28mm F2

tim60 · 12-10-2017, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Marcus Rowland

Most of the places I do my buying are outdoor markets that take place in the grounds of schools, and shut down over the Christmas holidays. Today would have been my last big day for acquisitions until the New Year - unfortunately fate intervened...

The first time in years London has had snow before Christmas - probably not going to last, but I can be reasonably sure that most of the sellers will have stayed away, and I've already got a cold and don't want to try for flu, so I've stayed at home and spent the day listing some of the less sellable camera junk as job lots and getting some housework done.

Hoping something fun comes my way before Christmas, but realistically there's not going to be much before the middle of January. Oh well, I shall continue to watch this space and lust after some of the stuff others have found.

We tried to go out today, near Oxford. Got 1/4 mile and turned back after losing traction. Our roads were white, yours was still black, there. Then went for a walk into town, about 1 mile. Took half as long again as normal.

Marcus Rowland · 12-11-2017, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by tim60

We tried to go out today, near Oxford. Got 1/4 mile and turned back after losing traction. Our roads were white, yours was still black, there. Then went for a walk into town, about 1 mile. Took half as long again as normal.

Today it was mostly melted and we had sleet instead, with warnings of ice overnight. I don't know if we're going to get more snow.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-11-2017, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

She was jealous of mine so for her birthday last month I bought my wife a small snow shovel to keep in the trunk of her car.

Chris

**monochrome** · 12-11-2017, 03:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Immaculate 1750 Queen Anne cherry wood side chair with the original embroidered seat cover and documented provenance. $100 at Link Auctions. Nobody wants this stuff any more, so we’ll take it.

tim60 · 12-11-2017, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by Marcus Rowland

Today it was mostly melted and we had sleet instead, with warnings of ice overnight. I don't know if we're going to get more snow.

Went to work yesterday along a smaller A road. Quite unpleasant. In one town a phone line blocked the road so I took a back lane. Saw one car in the ditch. Had been there a while - a 'police aware' note in the window. Gone in the evening.

Bit worried about today, I should be starting at work at 8:50. Will take the bigger A roads so they should have enough grit.

Simen1 · 12-12-2017, 05:09 AM - **3 Likes**

I have not reported it here yet, but a few months ago I bought a K-1 and a new camera transportation utility, a Tesla model S P85. During the winter I will take and show you photos of it under the northern lights.

**dadipentak** · 12-12-2017, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by Simen1

camera transportation utility

12-11-2017, 03:46 PM - 2 Likes	#11157
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Immaculate 1750 Queen Anne cherry wood side chair with the original embroidered seat cover and documented provenance. $100 at Link Auctions. Nobody wants this stuff any more, so we’ll take it. Last edited by monochrome; 12-12-2017 at 12:30 PM.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto I've seen the instructions on the web Servicing Yashica Range-finder Cameras You can do the Pad without (PITA) removing the lens.

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Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Originally posted by cyberjunkie Well, I doubt you end up selling a great (works as new, impeccable glasses) Helios 44-2 for 21 euros, including traceable shipment to Thailand. Do you? That was the price, BIN, free shipment. For some Ebay genius it was a clear indication of a scam... but the equivalent of 15 euros is a normal price for Ukraine, and 6 euros is more or less the shipment charge. Of course for the global market it's very convenient, but the cost of any merchandise is relative to a certain balance between demand and offer, and depends on the place (and the economic conditions). I remember when nobody wanted CZJ lenses and you could buy a brand new 2.8/20mm Flektogon, currently highly regarded, for a crazy low price. Lots of water under the bridges, since then... Cheers Paolo No, mine are generally used with typical signs of wear. Which is usually pretty good, there's not a lot that goes wrong with them provided they've been kept somewhere dry, and I say if it isn't. 21 euros is pretty cheap - if I'd seen that I think I would have bought one to see if they were as described, then tried to negotiate a quantity discount and buy a few more to sell on. 6 Euros is a bit cheaper than I can do for postage, I think the minimum to send something that weight to Thailand from Britain is £8, about 10 euros. Is he trading off ebay, by any chance? I could really do with a few more...

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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: 28,067	Originally posted by RoxnDox My latest (combined birthday/Xmas gift to myself), so I can paddle and fish regardless of Pugetropolis weather conditions: Men's GORE-TEX® Meridian Dry Suit \| Kokatat Inc. I'll need to work some more overtime before I could fit one of those into my budget. They look awesome. And comfortable. Lots of nice features for fit and function. Especially the 'relief' zipper. Lots of room. And GoreTex™. Way better looking than Lycra™.

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Konus 20-60x100 spotting scope. Special price at B&H. Seems okay for the price. Bit of a beast. Powerex smart battery charger and 8 batteries.

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12-10-2017, 09:24 AM	#11151
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I'll need to work some more overtime before I could fit one of those into my budget. They look awesome. And comfortable. Lots of nice features for fit and function. Especially the 'relief' zipper. Lots of room. And GoreTex™. Way better looking than Lycra™. Lycra won’t do much to keep you dry if the kayak should suddenly decide to fly inverted... or if you’re out fishing in the rain. Just seemed like a better choice!

12-10-2017, 02:12 PM	#11152
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Most of the places I do my buying are outdoor markets that take place in the grounds of schools, and shut down over the Christmas holidays. Today would have been my last big day for acquisitions until the New Year - unfortunately fate intervened... The first time in years London has had snow before Christmas - probably not going to last, but I can be reasonably sure that most of the sellers will have stayed away, and I've already got a cold and don't want to try for flu, so I've stayed at home and spent the day listing some of the less sellable camera junk as job lots and getting some housework done. Hoping something fun comes my way before Christmas, but realistically there's not going to be much before the middle of January. Oh well, I shall continue to watch this space and lust after some of the stuff others have found.

12-10-2017, 09:43 PM - 2 Likes	#11153
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,444	I was lucky enough to have a hold on a nice copy.of the SMC Pentax-K 28mm F2 .. here's one of my 1st test shots... Simply testing the SMC Pentax-K 28mm F2 on a Pentax K-3II (handheld) for the first time. I was wondering about its close focus capability with available subjets under low light... Pretty impressive indeed! SMC Pentax-K 28mm F2

12-10-2017, 10:49 PM	#11154
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Marcus Rowland Most of the places I do my buying are outdoor markets that take place in the grounds of schools, and shut down over the Christmas holidays. Today would have been my last big day for acquisitions until the New Year - unfortunately fate intervened... The first time in years London has had snow before Christmas - probably not going to last, but I can be reasonably sure that most of the sellers will have stayed away, and I've already got a cold and don't want to try for flu, so I've stayed at home and spent the day listing some of the less sellable camera junk as job lots and getting some housework done. Hoping something fun comes my way before Christmas, but realistically there's not going to be much before the middle of January. Oh well, I shall continue to watch this space and lust after some of the stuff others have found. We tried to go out today, near Oxford. Got 1/4 mile and turned back after losing traction. Our roads were white, yours was still black, there. Then went for a walk into town, about 1 mile. Took half as long again as normal.

12-11-2017, 01:58 PM	#11155
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Originally posted by tim60 We tried to go out today, near Oxford. Got 1/4 mile and turned back after losing traction. Our roads were white, yours was still black, there. Then went for a walk into town, about 1 mile. Took half as long again as normal. Today it was mostly melted and we had sleet instead, with warnings of ice overnight. I don't know if we're going to get more snow.

12-11-2017, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#11156
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	She was jealous of mine so for her birthday last month I bought my wife a small snow shovel to keep in the trunk of her car. Chris

12-11-2017, 10:42 PM	#11158
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Marcus Rowland Today it was mostly melted and we had sleet instead, with warnings of ice overnight. I don't know if we're going to get more snow. Went to work yesterday along a smaller A road. Quite unpleasant. In one town a phone line blocked the road so I took a back lane. Saw one car in the ditch. Had been there a while - a 'police aware' note in the window. Gone in the evening. Bit worried about today, I should be starting at work at 8:50. Will take the bigger A roads so they should have enough grit.

12-12-2017, 05:09 AM - 3 Likes	#11159
Simen1 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 1,031	I have not reported it here yet, but a few months ago I bought a K-1 and a new camera transportation utility, a Tesla model S P85. During the winter I will take and show you photos of it under the northern lights.

12-12-2017, 06:44 AM	#11160
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Simen1 camera transportation utility