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**pepperberry farm** · 08-12-2021, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Very cool! Former owners seem to have a strong soft spot for that camera. You should have no difficulty on the resale.

I am disappointed there are no photos of the pair.

Steve

that's because they have yet to arrive from Nagoya, Japan...

next week....

disconnekt · 08-12-2021, 01:57 PM - **1 Like**

The two soft shutter releases were delivered today. It fits very perfectly snug on my Sears TLS, and on my Kalimar K90 it fits ok but its a bit fiddley (if the screw was a smidge thicker it would fit better on the Kali)

**pepperberry farm** · 08-12-2021, 02:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by disconnekt

The two soft shutter releases were delivered today. It fits very perfectly snug on my Sears TLS, and on my Kalimar K90 it fits ok but its a bit fiddley (if the screw was a smidge thicker it would fit better on the Kali)

cool - mine arrived today, too....

pics coming later....

stevebrot · 08-12-2021, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by disconnekt

The two soft shutter releases were delivered today. It fits very perfectly snug on my Sears TLS, and on my Kalimar K90 it fits ok but its a bit fiddley (if the screw was a smidge thicker it would fit better on the Kali)

The TLS looks like a giant next to the K90! Strange reverse direction shutter speed dial.

Steve

Last edited by stevebrot; 08-12-2021 at 02:50 PM.

jeallen01 · 08-12-2021, 02:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jeallen01

A new Right Knee joint about 2hrs ago - still can't feel anything, but I'll probably regret saying that when the anesthetic wears off!

10 days later, now able to CAREFULLY walk around the house and up/down the stairs - without a crutch or even a walking stick, although I will almost certainly have to use one or the other when outdoors

BTW: the surgeon who did the operation was recommended to me by several friends as being one of the very best - before the op, he told me that I would be cursing him for at least 2 weeks afterwards, but I now most certainly will not as there is very little pain (still on painkillers though)

OK, I had to pay for the op and 3 night hospital stay, but the realistic prospect of having to wait at least 2 yrs for a NHS operation as a result of the pandemic was the "final straw that broke the camel's back" in that respect.

disconnekt · 08-12-2021, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

The TLS looks like a giant next to the K90!

Steve

Yeah, as the kids would say nowadays the TLS is a "thicc" "beefy" "chonky" boi (as I'm sure alot of 60's slr's are) 😂😂
In a pinch, the TLS also doubles as a "takes a lickin' & keeps on tickin'" self-defense weapon, and the K90 ehh... maybe not as much 😂

**pepperberry farm** · 08-12-2021, 03:08 PM - **1 Like**

my new brass shutter button, on my Fuji X-T2:

Marcus Rowland · 08-13-2021, 02:38 PM - **1 Like**

One of these for Canon EF

Tamron 278D AF 80-210mm 1:4.5-5.6 Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Got it on eBay for £7.77 plus P&P, which reflects how low prices are at the moment - I think it's a combination of the economy being a mess, postal prices rising sharply so that there are fewer overseas bidders, and other factors.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-14-2021, 04:07 PM - **2 Likes**

also arriving next week, a Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f1.7...

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-14-2021, 04:30 PM - **1 Like**

Nikon F2 body w/DE-1 finder (plain prism)

Price $400 shipped from an eBay seller in Japan.
All of the nice Nikon F2 bodies seem to be in Japan.

I now have three Nikon F2 bodies; all chrome.
The others have DP-1 and DP-3 Photomic (metered) finders.

Chris

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-14-2021, 05:38 PM - **3 Likes**

For Cdn$706, New front brake rotors and pads, Rear drums machined. It's nice to stop without the Tundra feeling like it's on washboard roads.

**pepperberry farm** · 08-14-2021, 06:11 PM - **1 Like**

beauty shots of the SMC A 28mm f2.8 (next to the SMC 35mm f3.5)

Lord Lucan · 08-15-2021, 03:40 AM

Originally posted by Marcus Rowland

Got it [Tamron 80-210]on eBay for £7.77 plus P&P, which reflects how low prices are at the moment

3rd party 70-something to 200-something zooms in particular fetch very little because there are so many of them for sale. Back in the 80's film era, they were the first additional lens everyone bought after the 50mm kit lens. Those buyers are now passing and these things are coming out of their attics and put on Ebay. Funny, those 50mm primes are now worth much more.

I have given up trying to sell a good Sigma zoom of that ilk. If I sold something for £7 it would not even pay for my fuel to the post office (I live rurally and quite a distance from one) and the nearby car parking fee. I sell at £10 minimum or it might as well go in the ~~dustbin~~ recycling. Actually I don't have the heart for that, my kids will just have to do it one day.

Gary H Perth · 08-15-2021, 05:21 AM - **4 Likes**

Two more Olympus lenses. These are big enough to need a packet of AusMUs to demonstrate. Demo pic taken with a Konica Hexanon 28mm f3.5.

OM 200mm f4 and OM 300mm f4.5. Both are really sharp on my first tests, attached to Sony A7ii in full frame mode. This was an impulse buy, saw them offered by a local seller at a really good price and they are extremely clear optically - no haze or anything.

Brisboy · 08-15-2021, 05:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Gary H Perth

Two more Olympus lenses. These are big enough to need a packet of AusMUs to demonstrate. Demo pic taken with a Konica Hexanon 28mm f3.5.

OM 200mm f4 and OM 300mm f4.5. Both are really sharp on my first tests, attached to Sony A7ii in full frame mode. This was an impulse buy, saw them offered by a local seller at a really good price and they are extremely clear optically - no haze or anything.

"How big's the new lens, mate?"
"Yeah nah, she's the full pack o' Tim Tams."
"Serious?"
"True life, mate."

08-14-2021, 04:30 PM - 1 Like	#23290
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Nikon F2 body w/DE-1 finder (plain prism) Price $400 shipped from an eBay seller in Japan. All of the nice Nikon F2 bodies seem to be in Japan. I now have three Nikon F2 bodies; all chrome. The others have DP-1 and DP-3 Photomic (metered) finders. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 08-15-2021 at 04:57 AM.

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08-12-2021, 01:32 PM	#23281
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 stevebrot Very cool! Former owners seem to have a strong soft spot for that camera. You should have no difficulty on the resale. I am disappointed there are no photos of the pair. Steve that's because they have yet to arrive from Nagoya, Japan... next week....

08-12-2021, 02:35 PM - 1 Like	#23283
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 disconnekt The two soft shutter releases were delivered today. It fits very perfectly snug on my Sears TLS, and on my Kalimar K90 it fits ok but its a bit fiddley (if the screw was a smidge thicker it would fit better on the Kali) cool - mine arrived today, too.... pics coming later....

08-12-2021, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#23284
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by disconnekt The two soft shutter releases were delivered today. It fits very perfectly snug on my Sears TLS, and on my Kalimar K90 it fits ok but its a bit fiddley (if the screw was a smidge thicker it would fit better on the Kali) The TLS looks like a giant next to the K90! Strange reverse direction shutter speed dial. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 08-12-2021 at 02:50 PM.

08-12-2021, 02:44 PM - 2 Likes	#23285
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by jeallen01 A new Right Knee joint about 2hrs ago - still can't feel anything, but I'll probably regret saying that when the anesthetic wears off! 10 days later, now able to CAREFULLY walk around the house and up/down the stairs - without a crutch or even a walking stick, although I will almost certainly have to use one or the other when outdoors BTW: the surgeon who did the operation was recommended to me by several friends as being one of the very best - before the op, he told me that I would be cursing him for at least 2 weeks afterwards, but I now most certainly will not as there is very little pain (still on painkillers though) OK, I had to pay for the op and 3 night hospital stay, but the realistic prospect of having to wait at least 2 yrs for a NHS operation as a result of the pandemic was the "final straw that broke the camel's back" in that respect.

08-12-2021, 02:53 PM - 1 Like	#23286
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	Originally posted by stevebrot The TLS looks like a giant next to the K90! Steve Yeah, as the kids would say nowadays the TLS is a "thicc" "beefy" "chonky" boi (as I'm sure alot of 60's slr's are) 😂😂 In a pinch, the TLS also doubles as a "takes a lickin' & keeps on tickin'" self-defense weapon, and the K90 ehh... maybe not as much 😂

08-12-2021, 03:08 PM - 1 Like	#23287
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	my new brass shutter button, on my Fuji X-T2:

08-13-2021, 02:38 PM - 1 Like	#23288
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	One of these for Canon EF Tamron 278D AF 80-210mm 1:4.5-5.6 Lens Reviews - Tamron Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Got it on eBay for £7.77 plus P&P, which reflects how low prices are at the moment - I think it's a combination of the economy being a mess, postal prices rising sharply so that there are fewer overseas bidders, and other factors.

08-14-2021, 04:07 PM - 2 Likes	#23289
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	also arriving next week, a Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f1.7...

08-14-2021, 05:38 PM - 3 Likes	#23291
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	For Cdn$706, New front brake rotors and pads, Rear drums machined. It's nice to stop without the Tundra feeling like it's on washboard roads.

08-14-2021, 06:11 PM - 1 Like	#23292
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	beauty shots of the SMC A 28mm f2.8 (next to the SMC 35mm f3.5)

08-15-2021, 03:40 AM	#23293
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,961	Originally posted by Marcus Rowland Got it [Tamron 80-210]on eBay for £7.77 plus P&P, which reflects how low prices are at the moment 3rd party 70-something to 200-something zooms in particular fetch very little because there are so many of them for sale. Back in the 80's film era, they were the first additional lens everyone bought after the 50mm kit lens. Those buyers are now passing and these things are coming out of their attics and put on Ebay. Funny, those 50mm primes are now worth much more. I have given up trying to sell a good Sigma zoom of that ilk. If I sold something for £7 it would not even pay for my fuel to the post office (I live rurally and quite a distance from one) and the nearby car parking fee. I sell at £10 minimum or it might as well go in the ~~dustbin~~ recycling. Actually I don't have the heart for that, my kids will just have to do it one day.

08-15-2021, 05:52 AM - 2 Likes	#23295
Brisboy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cairns, Qld Posts: 204	Originally posted by Gary H Perth Two more Olympus lenses. These are big enough to need a packet of AusMUs to demonstrate. Demo pic taken with a Konica Hexanon 28mm f3.5. OM 200mm f4 and OM 300mm f4.5. Both are really sharp on my first tests, attached to Sony A7ii in full frame mode. This was an impulse buy, saw them offered by a local seller at a really good price and they are extremely clear optically - no haze or anything. "How big's the new lens, mate?" "Yeah nah, she's the full pack o' Tim Tams." "Serious?" "True life, mate."

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