Your latest acquisition

dbs · 11-28-2020, 07:29 PM - **1 Like**

Oh dear .. yes ... another bag......... you know the ' best ' bag is the one you don't own yet .... sigh!

**WPRESTO** · 11-29-2020, 12:36 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by dbs

Oh dear .. yes ... another bag......... you know the ' best ' bag is the one you don't own yet .... sigh!

The "best" is about 6X8 inches, holds all my equipment and when filled, feels like it contains nothing but Styrofoam. Still looking.

Marcus Rowland · 11-29-2020, 06:09 PM

Just bought a speculative job lot - three zooms, two of them for Minolta MD and the third for NEX but in two pieces, someone has unscrewed or otherwise messed about with the front element. I was the only bidder and got it for £14 including postage. I really doubt that I'll end up with a working NEX lens but at that price it has to be worth a shot.

Should see it towards the end of next week.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-30-2020, 05:01 AM

Edit

seeking new lens, maybe a camera....

Last edited by pepperberry farm; 11-30-2020 at 05:11 AM.

Jonathan Mac · 11-30-2020, 05:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

almost immediately after lowering prices on my Marketplace ads, the Sigma 10-20mm zoom sold....

out it goes!

I think you've gotten the wrong thread.....

I can understand with so many lens comings and goings you would occasionally get confused

**pepperberry farm** · 11-30-2020, 05:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I think you've gotten the wrong thread.....

I can understand with so many lens comings and goings you would occasionally get confused

wow - not nearly enough coffee yet.....

**aslyfox** · 11-30-2020, 05:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

edit

seeking new lens, maybe a camera....

Stop the presses

prepare a Special Edition.

Last edited by aslyfox; 11-30-2020 at 05:42 AM.

bdery · 11-30-2020, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I guess! Check out the pores on that ant!

With snow on the ground, ants will be hard to come by sadly.

stevebrot · 11-30-2020, 09:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bdery

With snow on the ground, ants will be hard to come by sadly.

Around here, they just come in the house.

Steve

**mattb123** · 11-30-2020, 09:28 AM

Next chapter in my tripod renewal project. After I got my bigger CF Benro tripod setup all dialed I decided to work on the leaner side of things, or maybe the mid range.
I wanted a new head for my old Manfrotto 190CX3Pro tripod. I spent a lot on my big Benro stuff so I wanted to try and not spend as much on this. But I do like the oversized ball and low profile style. After getting and returning a Neewer 44mm ball head that would not clamp tight enough I tried again.
The next one, a Innorel N52 ball head seems much nicer. Not quite as good as the Benro but at 1/3 of the cost it seems pretty good. Definitely better than the Neewer with its oversized knob. Maybe a little stiff in cold weather but I'm hoping it will break in. Time will tell but I'm hopeful.
This will be my mid weight setup. Something I can hike with but still not a "travel" setup which I find a bit on the fiddly side.

edom31 · 11-30-2020, 04:25 PM

Finally got Capture One 20 for the August 25, 2020 deal ($175). I was so frustrated that I missed it, I even emailed Phase One about it (they replied respectfully, but no deal

).

Since August I've been using Luminar 4 (bought the copy as it was rather affordable). While the results there are great (I know a few of you using it with amazing results), for me the program behaves very slow. Also, I don't feel as much in control overall as with LR or when I used the free trial of CO20.

So, today was a good day.

PS - B&H also threw in a $25 gift card... I'll get that in a week via mail, will likely seek to get rid of it at a discount price (but I won't have it until a week from today...)

Helios 1984 · 11-30-2020, 10:40 PM - **2 Likes**

I've found my latest acquisition at a vintage store for 4.99$. It didn't look good but one can't go wrong for this kind of price.
I opened it, cleaned all the inside, reglued the window which had come loose & revamped the case which was in a sorry state. Voila.

lesmore49 · 11-30-2020, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by Helios 1984

My latest acquisition was found at a thrift store for 4.99$. I opened it, cleaned the inside, reglued the window & revamped the case.

Great find and fix up. Looks great and what a deal on a top light meter like that one.

MikeyBugs95 · 11-30-2020, 11:10 PM - **1 Like**

I just bought a Sigma 300mm f2.8 for just under $600 from Japan. I don't have it yet, but I paid for it. Just waiting for it to ship. The seller said it has some dust inside and "small mold around the dust." I didn't see anything but small dust spots and paint chipping in some areas in the photos. This will be my first truly exotic lens.

Helios 1984 · 11-30-2020, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Great find and fix up. Looks great and what a deal on a top light meter like that one.

Thanks :-)
Here's the best part, it gives me good readings even tho it's loaded with alkaline PX625. I believe the previous owner had it serviced to run on 1.5v batteries.

11-30-2020, 09:28 AM	#21205
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Next chapter in my tripod renewal project. After I got my bigger CF Benro tripod setup all dialed I decided to work on the leaner side of things, or maybe the mid range. I wanted a new head for my old Manfrotto 190CX3Pro tripod. I spent a lot on my big Benro stuff so I wanted to try and not spend as much on this. But I do like the oversized ball and low profile style. After getting and returning a Neewer 44mm ball head that would not clamp tight enough I tried again. The next one, a Innorel N52 ball head seems much nicer. Not quite as good as the Benro but at 1/3 of the cost it seems pretty good. Definitely better than the Neewer with its oversized knob. Maybe a little stiff in cold weather but I'm hoping it will break in. Time will tell but I'm hopeful. This will be my mid weight setup. Something I can hike with but still not a "travel" setup which I find a bit on the fiddly side. Last edited by mattb123; 11-30-2020 at 09:35 AM.

11-30-2020, 10:40 PM - 2 Likes	#21207
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	I've found my latest acquisition at a vintage store for 4.99$. It didn't look good but one can't go wrong for this kind of price. I opened it, cleaned all the inside, reglued the window which had come loose & revamped the case which was in a sorry state. Voila. Last edited by Helios 1984; 11-30-2020 at 10:58 PM.

11-30-2020, 11:20 PM	#21210
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Originally posted by lesmore49 Great find and fix up. Looks great and what a deal on a top light meter like that one. Thanks :-) Here's the best part, it gives me good readings even tho it's loaded with alkaline PX625. I believe the previous owner had it serviced to run on 1.5v batteries. Last edited by Helios 1984; 12-01-2020 at 10:13 AM.

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11-28-2020, 07:29 PM - 1 Like	#21196
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Oh dear .. yes ... another bag......... you know the ' best ' bag is the one you don't own yet .... sigh!

11-29-2020, 12:36 PM - 3 Likes	#21197
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by dbs Oh dear .. yes ... another bag......... you know the ' best ' bag is the one you don't own yet .... sigh! The "best" is about 6X8 inches, holds all my equipment and when filled, feels like it contains nothing but Styrofoam. Still looking.

11-29-2020, 06:09 PM	#21198
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Just bought a speculative job lot - three zooms, two of them for Minolta MD and the third for NEX but in two pieces, someone has unscrewed or otherwise messed about with the front element. I was the only bidder and got it for £14 including postage. I really doubt that I'll end up with a working NEX lens but at that price it has to be worth a shot. Should see it towards the end of next week.

11-30-2020, 05:01 AM	#21199
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Edit seeking new lens, maybe a camera.... Last edited by pepperberry farm; 11-30-2020 at 05:11 AM.

11-30-2020, 05:09 AM - 1 Like	#21200
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by pepperberry farm almost immediately after lowering prices on my Marketplace ads, the Sigma 10-20mm zoom sold.... out it goes! I think you've gotten the wrong thread..... I can understand with so many lens comings and goings you would occasionally get confused

11-30-2020, 05:11 AM - 1 Like	#21201
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I think you've gotten the wrong thread..... I can understand with so many lens comings and goings you would occasionally get confused wow - not nearly enough coffee yet.....

11-30-2020, 05:24 AM - 1 Like	#21202
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by pepperberry farm edit seeking new lens, maybe a camera.... Stop the presses prepare a Special Edition. Last edited by aslyfox; 11-30-2020 at 05:42 AM.

11-30-2020, 06:28 AM	#21203
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by stevebrot I guess! Check out the pores on that ant! With snow on the ground, ants will be hard to come by sadly.

11-30-2020, 09:14 AM - 1 Like	#21204
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bdery With snow on the ground, ants will be hard to come by sadly. Around here, they just come in the house. Steve

11-30-2020, 04:25 PM	#21206
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Finally got Capture One 20 for the August 25, 2020 deal ($175). I was so frustrated that I missed it, I even emailed Phase One about it (they replied respectfully, but no deal ). Since August I've been using Luminar 4 (bought the copy as it was rather affordable). While the results there are great (I know a few of you using it with amazing results), for me the program behaves very slow. Also, I don't feel as much in control overall as with LR or when I used the free trial of CO20. So, today was a good day. PS - B&H also threw in a $25 gift card... I'll get that in a week via mail, will likely seek to get rid of it at a discount price (but I won't have it until a week from today...)

11-30-2020, 10:47 PM	#21208
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	Originally posted by Helios 1984 My latest acquisition was found at a thrift store for 4.99$. I opened it, cleaned the inside, reglued the window & revamped the case. Great find and fix up. Looks great and what a deal on a top light meter like that one.

11-30-2020, 11:10 PM - 1 Like	#21209
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	I just bought a Sigma 300mm f2.8 for just under $600 from Japan. I don't have it yet, but I paid for it. Just waiting for it to ship. The seller said it has some dust inside and "small mold around the dust." I didn't see anything but small dust spots and paint chipping in some areas in the photos. This will be my first truly exotic lens.