The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

**boriscleto** · 04-05-2019, 04:40 PM - **2 Likes**

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Originally posted by fill23ca

Stolen?
Doesn't exist?
Empty box?
The possibilities are endless.

My suspicion is he wants to make a skin suit...

Wasp · 04-09-2019, 11:24 AM - **1 Like**

Here is an interesting one. The seller doesn't know what this crazy setup is for. If you look past the weird contration, there is an LX with FC1 finder and two winders up for grabs. Get an unmolested back and you are in the film photography business. All of this for less than USD250, what's not to like?

I initially thought that was an early digital LX but that doesn't look like a sensor in the modified back. My best guess is that it some sort of data back, that imprints text from the computer that is hooked by what looks like a serial port. How the camera is fired is not clear but it must be via some cable plugged into the winder. The mind boggles.

At least I can see why the FC1 finder is needed. It would be impossible to get your eye up to normal FA1 finder.

35mm SLR - Pentax S.L.R.**LX Camera** with Prism Finder FA-1 plus LX Motor Drive Winder(two) for sale in Balito / Tongaat (ID:408459217)

**boriscleto** · 04-10-2019, 12:33 PM

This is the kind of BS you need to sell a $50 camera for $325...

Very rare and desirable The Voigtländer VF 35F 35mm | Etsy

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What exactly is a Leica CF-1/CF-2? The AF-C1 or C2-Zoom? Very different cameras...

The VF35F is the same camera as the Rollei 35RF. They were a cheaper follow up to the Rollei XF35/Voigtländer VF135. The earlier cameras had a 40mm F2.3 Sonnar lens, this one has a 4 element 38mm F2.8 lens...The earlier cameras had a 1/30s-1/650s shutter, this one has 3 shutter speeds, 1/60s, 1/125s, 1/250s...It is more rare, there were only 12,000 made for each brand (It was 1981 and fixed lens auto exposure rangefinders were at the end of their life). It does use AA batteries instead of 1.35v mercury batteries, so that's nice.

I currently waiting for one to be delivered from Canada...I paid less than $60...I think it's being delivered by dog sled...

35mmfilmfan · 04-10-2019, 01:39 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax Optio I-10 12.1MP Digital Camera - silver | eBay

Why ?

**c.a.m** · 04-10-2019, 02:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Why ?

For the case?

Originally posted by boriscleto

.I think it's being delivered by dog sled...

The huskies are in quarantine. Only another two weeks to wait.

**boriscleto** · 04-10-2019, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

The huskies are in quarantine. Only another two weeks to wait.

They made it across the border to Buffalo today. I'll have the package tomorrow

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Lhorn · 04-16-2019, 06:35 PM

Local CL -someone asking $60 for a 2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom digital camera.
Seems a bit much, no?

“The FinePix 2650 Zoom camera, with 2.0 million effective pixels, produces image with 1600 x 1200 recorded pixels.....”

Racer X 69 · 04-16-2019, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Lhorn

Local CL -someone asking $60 for a 2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom digital camera.
Seems a bit much, no?

“The FinePix 2650 Zoom camera, with 2.0 million effective pixels, produces image with 1600 x 1200 recorded pixels.....”

2.0 million is a lot.

Lhorn · 04-17-2019, 05:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

2.0 million is a lot.

They're "effective" pixels too. I guess you pay more for those than the ineffective ones.

35mmfilmfan · 04-19-2019, 12:43 PM

What happens if you use this with Infra-Red film ?

PENTAX ME Super Vintage Camera With X-ray Rikenon Lens | eBay

Wasp · 04-20-2019, 11:53 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

What happens if you use this with Infra-Red film ?

PENTAX ME Super Vintage Camera With X-ray Rikenon Lens | eBay

I have one of those lenses, bought for $5 from a secondhand goods shop. Finally, I know what the XR stands for.

It is a very fast (moving) lens as well:

**boriscleto** · 04-20-2019, 03:15 PM

Racer X 69 · 04-20-2019, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Attachment 449000

It amazes me the prices people place on those old things.

Must be sentimental value.

**boriscleto** · 04-21-2019, 08:16 AM

Massive Collection of Cameras - Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Pentax, Kodak - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

Wasp · 04-21-2019, 01:45 PM

The very, very rare Pentax KR-5, complete with Riconar 1:2.2 55mm lens!

I can see how the confusion arises. Pentax is a Ricoh product these days...

Nikon and Pentax Film Cameras | Empangeni | Gumtree Classifieds South Africa | 424129037

04-10-2019, 12:33 PM	#348
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	This is the kind of BS you need to sell a $50 camera for $325... Very rare and desirable The Voigtländer VF 35F 35mm \| Etsy What exactly is a Leica CF-1/CF-2? The AF-C1 or C2-Zoom? Very different cameras... The VF35F is the same camera as the Rollei 35RF. They were a cheaper follow up to the Rollei XF35/Voigtländer VF135. The earlier cameras had a 40mm F2.3 Sonnar lens, this one has a 4 element 38mm F2.8 lens...The earlier cameras had a 1/30s-1/650s shutter, this one has 3 shutter speeds, 1/60s, 1/125s, 1/250s...It is more rare, there were only 12,000 made for each brand (It was 1981 and fixed lens auto exposure rangefinders were at the end of their life). It does use AA batteries instead of 1.35v mercury batteries, so that's nice. I currently waiting for one to be delivered from Canada...I paid less than $60...I think it's being delivered by dog sled... Last edited by boriscleto; 04-10-2019 at 12:51 PM.

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04-05-2019, 04:40 PM - 2 Likes	#346
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by fill23ca Stolen? Doesn't exist? Empty box? The possibilities are endless. My suspicion is he wants to make a skin suit...

04-09-2019, 11:24 AM - 1 Like	#347
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Here is an interesting one. The seller doesn't know what this crazy setup is for. If you look past the weird contration, there is an LX with FC1 finder and two winders up for grabs. Get an unmolested back and you are in the film photography business. All of this for less than USD250, what's not to like? I initially thought that was an early digital LX but that doesn't look like a sensor in the modified back. My best guess is that it some sort of data back, that imprints text from the computer that is hooked by what looks like a serial port. How the camera is fired is not clear but it must be via some cable plugged into the winder. The mind boggles. At least I can see why the FC1 finder is needed. It would be impossible to get your eye up to normal FA1 finder. 35mm SLR - Pentax S.L.R.LX Camera with Prism Finder FA-1 plus LX Motor Drive Winder(two) for sale in Balito / Tongaat (ID:408459217)

04-10-2019, 01:39 PM - 1 Like	#349
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Pentax Optio I-10 12.1MP Digital Camera - silver \| eBay Why ?

04-10-2019, 02:56 PM - 1 Like	#350
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Why ? For the case? Originally posted by boriscleto .I think it's being delivered by dog sled... The huskies are in quarantine. Only another two weeks to wait.

04-10-2019, 07:52 PM	#351
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by c.a.m The huskies are in quarantine. Only another two weeks to wait. They made it across the border to Buffalo today. I'll have the package tomorrow

04-16-2019, 06:35 PM	#352
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554	Local CL -someone asking $60 for a 2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom digital camera. Seems a bit much, no? “The FinePix 2650 Zoom camera, with 2.0 million effective pixels, produces image with 1600 x 1200 recorded pixels.....”

04-16-2019, 06:58 PM	#353
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: 28,068	Originally posted by Lhorn Local CL -someone asking $60 for a 2 megapixel, 3x optical zoom digital camera. Seems a bit much, no? “The FinePix 2650 Zoom camera, with 2.0 million effective pixels, produces image with 1600 x 1200 recorded pixels.....” 2.0 million is a lot.

04-17-2019, 05:25 PM - 2 Likes	#354
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554	Originally posted by Racer X 69 2.0 million is a lot. They're "effective" pixels too. I guess you pay more for those than the ineffective ones.

04-19-2019, 12:43 PM	#355
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	What happens if you use this with Infra-Red film ? PENTAX ME Super Vintage Camera With X-ray Rikenon Lens \| eBay

04-20-2019, 11:53 AM - 3 Likes	#356
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan What happens if you use this with Infra-Red film ? PENTAX ME Super Vintage Camera With X-ray Rikenon Lens \| eBay I have one of those lenses, bought for $5 from a secondhand goods shop. Finally, I know what the XR stands for. It is a very fast (moving) lens as well:

04-20-2019, 03:15 PM	#357
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster

04-20-2019, 05:11 PM	#358
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: 28,068	Originally posted by boriscleto Attachment 449000 It amazes me the prices people place on those old things. Must be sentimental value.

04-21-2019, 08:16 AM	#359
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Massive Collection of Cameras - Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Pentax, Kodak - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

04-21-2019, 01:45 PM	#360
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	The very, very rare Pentax KR-5, complete with Riconar 1:2.2 55mm lens! I can see how the confusion arises. Pentax is a Ricoh product these days... Nikon and Pentax Film Cameras \| Empangeni \| Gumtree Classifieds South Africa \| 424129037