Your latest acquisition

Marcus Rowland · 02-28-2018, 04:04 PM

No luck in shops etc. today, and probably won't be much coming up over the weekend because we have snow and the markets and car boot sales will be very minimal, but I did get one good (I hope) lot on ebay - a "small job lot of vintage cameras and bits" that included what appear to be three polarizing filters, two exposure meters, a flash, some other filters, a small enlarging lens - and a Helios 44-M! Cost £12.87 including postage, and hopefully will be fairly profitable if the lenses aren't full of fungus - even if they are, I ought to break even from the meters and filters.

MJSteele · 02-28-2018, 06:14 PM

Awaiting my newest purchases.
A Lentar 80- 200 3.5
a Lentar 135 2.8 preset
And a JJC DLP-7 XXXXL Lens case for my recently purchased Vivitar 400 5.6 preset lens

Any comments on the lens choices are welcome acquired both for about $50 total

**monochrome** · 02-28-2018, 07:02 PM - **5 Likes**

A Cult Classic

Pristine Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90/2.5 Macro 52B with OEM hood and caps. PK Mount, but I have a PK/A Mount on other Adaptalls. I also have a 52BB with the 1:1 Extension Tube and the 01F 2x converter, so plenty of subject distance possible. This one is a special lens.

Really looking forward to this on the K-1.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-28-2018, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

A Cult Classic

Pristine Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90/2.5 Macro 52B with OEM hood and caps. PK Mount, but I have a PK/A Mount on other Adaptalls. I also have a 52BB with the 1:1 Extension Tube and the 01F 2x converter, so plenty of subject distance possible. This one is a special lens.

Really looking forward to this on the K-1.

nice!

Alamodoso · 03-01-2018, 07:06 PM - **3 Likes**

From Ebay, camera store demo K3... 180 clicks...got it for $479 and free shipping. Arrived yesterday. What a differance from the K50...its like I never used a camera before.

MJSteele · 03-01-2018, 07:59 PM

Nice Find with the K3 Enjoy

SpartanD63 · 03-01-2018, 10:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Sorry for the poor phone snap, but I just got this setup today! $350 for the K-3, $220 for the 18-135. Can't wait to get back into shooting!

Jonathan Mac · 03-01-2018, 10:58 PM

Yesterday I bought a Sigma mini-wide 28/2.8 in SR mount to use on my Minolta film cameras. Seems to be in as good condition as my K mount version.

I also went to pick up some rolls of Superia 1600 I'd ordered but when I got there I found that they were five years expired so I left them.

**Digitalis** · 03-02-2018, 12:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoptimist

I can't help but think that a Soviet Geiger counter would be radioactive itself.

I couldn't help but laugh at that comment...and the probability that such an offhand comment could likely be the truth.

**Cerebum** · 03-02-2018, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by SpartanD63

Sorry for the poor phone snap, but I just got this setup today! $350 for the K-3, $220 for the 18-135. Can't wait to get back into shooting!

My walk around setup too

I recently got my K3, had a K30 before. I can’t believe the performance difference between the two cameras. The K30 was great but the K3 is on a different level altogether. Happy shooting, and don’t forget to post your pics in the “18-135mm show us what it can do” thread DA 18-135 WR, Show us what it can do - PentaxForums.com

---------- Post added 03-02-18 at 01:46 AM ----------

Originally posted by Alamodoso

From Ebay, camera store demo K3... 180 clicks...got it for $479 and free shipping. Arrived yesterday. What a differance from the K50...its like I never used a camera before.

Totally agree. My K3 had 415 clicks but you beat me there. I came from a K30 and am also blown away by the K3

jeallen01 · 03-02-2018, 02:12 AM - **1 Like**

I've got a K30, K3 and K3 II, and they are all great cameras - but each has it's sweet spot. When I need to do some serious stuff then I'll use the K-3's (notably the K3 II for action shots) but when I need something lighter and more portable then I'll take the K30 because it produces some great out-the-camera shot jpg's that need little or no PP.

SSGGeezer · 03-02-2018, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I couldn't help but laugh at that comment...and the probability that such an offhand comment could likely be the truth.

They usually come with emitters to test and calibrate! So yes there should be radioactive parts in them. Most smoke detectors also have radioactive materials in them.

**TER-OR** · 03-02-2018, 07:48 AM - **1 Like**

Just in time for spring bird migration I finally pulled the trigger and bought a DA300. It arrived yesterday, so I'll be playing with it this weekend. I've been using a couple flavors of the 55-300 for a few years and have been disappointed at its distance shots. Even at 300 within 40-50 yards it's pretty darn good. I hope for more with the 300, though it's substantially heavier so we'll see how it goes while walking around.

jeallen01 · 03-02-2018, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

... Most smoke detectors also have radioactive materials in them.

That's generally Americium which is a very low level alpha-particle emitter - see here on wikipedia

bobD · 03-03-2018, 02:03 AM - **1 Like**

Well used Manfrotto #075 tripod with #136 head.
US $30 for the both.

The tripod is all present and correct....the head was missing the arm and hex adaptor ..... 20 minutes in the workshop and now all good.

Too big for a trek but going to be great in the studio !....

Now I have to go buy a ladder...

02-28-2018, 07:02 PM - 5 Likes	#11778
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Arrived today - A Cult Classic Pristine Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90/2.5 Macro 52B with OEM hood and caps. PK Mount, but I have a PK/A Mount on other Adaptalls. I also have a 52BB with the 1:1 Extension Tube and the 01F 2x converter, so plenty of subject distance possible. This one is a special lens. Really looking forward to this on the K-1.

03-02-2018, 07:20 AM	#11787
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Digitalis I couldn't help but laugh at that comment...and the probability that such an offhand comment could likely be the truth. They usually come with emitters to test and calibrate! So yes there should be radioactive parts in them. Most smoke detectors also have radioactive materials in them. Last edited by SSGGeezer; 03-02-2018 at 08:12 AM.

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02-28-2018, 04:04 PM	#11776
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	No luck in shops etc. today, and probably won't be much coming up over the weekend because we have snow and the markets and car boot sales will be very minimal, but I did get one good (I hope) lot on ebay - a "small job lot of vintage cameras and bits" that included what appear to be three polarizing filters, two exposure meters, a flash, some other filters, a small enlarging lens - and a Helios 44-M! Cost £12.87 including postage, and hopefully will be fairly profitable if the lenses aren't full of fungus - even if they are, I ought to break even from the meters and filters.

02-28-2018, 06:14 PM	#11777
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Awaiting my newest purchases. A Lentar 80- 200 3.5 a Lentar 135 2.8 preset And a JJC DLP-7 XXXXL Lens case for my recently purchased Vivitar 400 5.6 preset lens Any comments on the lens choices are welcome acquired both for about $50 total

02-28-2018, 07:20 PM	#11779
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by monochrome A Cult Classic Pristine Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90/2.5 Macro 52B with OEM hood and caps. PK Mount, but I have a PK/A Mount on other Adaptalls. I also have a 52BB with the 1:1 Extension Tube and the 01F 2x converter, so plenty of subject distance possible. This one is a special lens. Really looking forward to this on the K-1. nice!

03-01-2018, 07:06 PM - 3 Likes	#11780
Alamodoso Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 44	From Ebay, camera store demo K3... 180 clicks...got it for $479 and free shipping. Arrived yesterday. What a differance from the K50...its like I never used a camera before.

03-01-2018, 07:59 PM	#11781
MJSteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 244	Nice Find with the K3 Enjoy

03-01-2018, 10:51 PM - 2 Likes	#11782
SpartanD63 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 351	Sorry for the poor phone snap, but I just got this setup today! $350 for the K-3, $220 for the 18-135. Can't wait to get back into shooting!

03-01-2018, 10:58 PM	#11783
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Yesterday I bought a Sigma mini-wide 28/2.8 in SR mount to use on my Minolta film cameras. Seems to be in as good condition as my K mount version. I also went to pick up some rolls of Superia 1600 I'd ordered but when I got there I found that they were five years expired so I left them.

03-02-2018, 12:52 AM - 1 Like	#11784
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by photoptimist I can't help but think that a Soviet Geiger counter would be radioactive itself. I couldn't help but laugh at that comment...and the probability that such an offhand comment could likely be the truth.

03-02-2018, 01:44 AM	#11785
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by SpartanD63 Sorry for the poor phone snap, but I just got this setup today! $350 for the K-3, $220 for the 18-135. Can't wait to get back into shooting! My walk around setup too I recently got my K3, had a K30 before. I can’t believe the performance difference between the two cameras. The K30 was great but the K3 is on a different level altogether. Happy shooting, and don’t forget to post your pics in the “18-135mm show us what it can do” thread DA 18-135 WR, Show us what it can do - PentaxForums.com ---------- Post added 03-02-18 at 01:46 AM ---------- Originally posted by Alamodoso From Ebay, camera store demo K3... 180 clicks...got it for $479 and free shipping. Arrived yesterday. What a differance from the K50...its like I never used a camera before. Totally agree. My K3 had 415 clicks but you beat me there. I came from a K30 and am also blown away by the K3

03-02-2018, 02:12 AM - 1 Like	#11786
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	I've got a K30, K3 and K3 II, and they are all great cameras - but each has it's sweet spot. When I need to do some serious stuff then I'll use the K-3's (notably the K3 II for action shots) but when I need something lighter and more portable then I'll take the K30 because it produces some great out-the-camera shot jpg's that need little or no PP.

03-02-2018, 07:48 AM - 1 Like	#11788
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Just in time for spring bird migration I finally pulled the trigger and bought a DA300. It arrived yesterday, so I'll be playing with it this weekend. I've been using a couple flavors of the 55-300 for a few years and have been disappointed at its distance shots. Even at 300 within 40-50 yards it's pretty darn good. I hope for more with the 300, though it's substantially heavier so we'll see how it goes while walking around.

03-02-2018, 09:03 AM	#11789
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by SSGGeezer ... Most smoke detectors also have radioactive materials in them. That's generally Americium which is a very low level alpha-particle emitter - see here on wikipedia

03-03-2018, 02:03 AM - 1 Like	#11790
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Well used Manfrotto #075 tripod with #136 head. US $30 for the both. The tripod is all present and correct....the head was missing the arm and hex adaptor ..... 20 minutes in the workshop and now all good. Too big for a trek but going to be great in the studio !.... Now I have to go buy a ladder...