The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

Not a Number · 06-18-2020, 07:06 AM

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If it was one of the Nikon's (or was it Canon) with the mirror detaching and falling out I suppose it could be mirrorless.

**boriscleto** · 06-18-2020, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

If it was one of the Nikon's (or was it Canon) with the mirror detaching and falling out I suppose it could be mirrorless.

Sounds like the Pentax Z-1 I bought on Shopgoodwill.

35mmfilmfan · 06-18-2020, 01:22 PM - **2 Likes**

PENTAX 8x UCF MINI BINOCULARS 8 x 21 6.2deg 337441 WITH CASE | eBay

Binoculars. I see. Or rather, I don't.

photoptimist · 06-18-2020, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

PENTAX 8x UCF MINI BINOCULARS 8 x 21 6.2deg 337441 WITH CASE | eBay

Binoculars. I see. Or rather, I don't.

Very nice. Those are known as Non-oculars. Very rare! And from what I can't see, they are in mint condition!

(Non-oculars are used for watching birds of "pray".

)

Wasp · 06-19-2020, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

PENTAX 8x UCF MINI BINOCULARS 8 x 21 6.2deg 337441 WITH CASE | eBay

Binoculars. I see. Or rather, I don't.

I can see them just fine.

I suppose the ad has been fixed now.

Lord Lucan · 06-19-2020, 12:50 PM

Hammerheads

It is amazing how many sellers on Ebay do not know what a hammerhead flash is. It is really annoying when you are actually looking for one.

Yashica CS-201 Auto Hammerhead Flash Strobe Dedicated | eBay

35mmfilmfan · 06-19-2020, 01:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

I can see them just fine.

I suppose the ad has been fixed now.

This would appear logical, Caption

35mmfilmfan · 06-22-2020, 07:01 AM

pentax super ozeck | eBay

Not a model with which I am familiar. I wonder what the lens is.

Lord Lucan · 06-22-2020, 11:02 AM - **1 Like**

How have we missed this snip?

Don't bother looking for any more pictures or details - there are none.
He has a Sony one too, looks exactly the same.

Pentax digital camera faulty for spares repairs | eBay

---------- Post added 22-06-20 at 11:25 ----------

.... or this Sony-ish Pentax, broken, but what a bargain!

Pentax K200 | eBay

35mmfilmfan · 06-22-2020, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

How have we missed this snip?

Don't bother looking for any more pictures or details - there are none.
He has a Sony one too, looks exactly the same.

[/COLOR].... or this Sony-ish Pentax, broken, but what a bargain!

With both sellers, their other items are just as unhelpful / expensive. I have a theory that isolation has completely nullified some sellers' brain power.

**steamloco76** · 06-22-2020, 05:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

Sounds like the Pentax Z-1 I bought on Shopgoodwill.

One of the three PZ-1p bodies I used on the job during the late 1990’s- early 2000’s spit it’s mirror out while I was using it on an assignment.

Lord Lucan · 06-23-2020, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Brand New Jessop Electronic Camera Flash Boxed!
Rare Collectors Item

Yeah, that box makes it look brand new, doesn't it? Perhaps the Sellotape holding it together is brand new at least.
And I'm sure any collector will be fascinated by an extremely basic, shop-branded, feeble, Hong-Kong made, budget flash.
Rare? I expect they made millions of these and its other clones, but perhaps all the others have been tossed in the garbage by now.

Rare Brand New Jessop Electronic Camera Flash Boxed! NO RESERVE! FREE POSTAGE!! | eBay

...........

And here is the answer for anyone whose flash unit door has corroded battery terminals - replace it with this one. Sorry they don't know what it belongs to, but for only £11.53, let's take a chance

Flash Battery Door Cap - worldwide | eBay

PS: Sorry I can't stop the text centering - the PF comment editor won't let you edit at a low level.

Wasp · 06-26-2020, 11:28 AM

From the "could do better" corner. A Novaflex? The correct spelling is right there on the item...

No mention of the actual focal length or mounts either.

Used: Novaflex with several mounts ? KAMERAZ

Lord Lucan · 06-26-2020, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

From the "could do better" corner. A Novaflex?

I seem to remember Tony Northrop going through a Top Ten worse ever camera ideas, and that came out as No 1. Imagine the reaction if you pulled that thing out at a public event. There has been even worse though - a camera that looked a bit like a Tommy Gun with a lens in the barrel and small circular negative in each of the chambers.

35mmfilmfan · 06-26-2020, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

I seem to remember Tony Northrop going through a Top Ten worse ever camera ideas, and that came out as No 1. Imagine the reaction if you pulled that thing out at a public event. There has been even worse though - a camera that looked a bit like a Tommy Gun with a lens in the barrel and small circular negative in each of the chambers.

Or the Zenith Photosniper ?

06-23-2020, 05:34 AM	#1512
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,956	Quote: Brand New Jessop Electronic Camera Flash Boxed! Rare Collectors Item Yeah, that box makes it look brand new, doesn't it? Perhaps the Sellotape holding it together is brand new at least. And I'm sure any collector will be fascinated by an extremely basic, shop-branded, feeble, Hong-Kong made, budget flash. Rare? I expect they made millions of these and its other clones, but perhaps all the others have been tossed in the garbage by now. Rare Brand New Jessop Electronic Camera Flash Boxed! NO RESERVE! FREE POSTAGE!! \| eBay ........... And here is the answer for anyone whose flash unit door has corroded battery terminals - replace it with this one. Sorry they don't know what it belongs to, but for only £11.53, let's take a chance Flash Battery Door Cap - worldwide \| eBay PS: Sorry I can't stop the text centering - the PF comment editor won't let you edit at a low level. Last edited by Lord Lucan; 06-23-2020 at 05:52 AM. Reason: Added second item

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06-18-2020, 07:06 AM	#1501
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	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. If it was one of the Nikon's (or was it Canon) with the mirror detaching and falling out I suppose it could be mirrorless.

06-18-2020, 09:39 AM	#1502
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number If it was one of the Nikon's (or was it Canon) with the mirror detaching and falling out I suppose it could be mirrorless. Sounds like the Pentax Z-1 I bought on Shopgoodwill.

06-18-2020, 01:22 PM - 2 Likes	#1503
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,317	PENTAX 8x UCF MINI BINOCULARS 8 x 21 6.2deg 337441 WITH CASE \| eBay Binoculars. I see. Or rather, I don't.

06-18-2020, 02:36 PM - 1 Like	#1504
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,121	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan PENTAX 8x UCF MINI BINOCULARS 8 x 21 6.2deg 337441 WITH CASE \| eBay Binoculars. I see. Or rather, I don't. Very nice. Those are known as Non-oculars. Very rare! And from what I can't see, they are in mint condition! (Non-oculars are used for watching birds of "pray". )

06-19-2020, 10:30 AM	#1505
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,656	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan PENTAX 8x UCF MINI BINOCULARS 8 x 21 6.2deg 337441 WITH CASE \| eBay Binoculars. I see. Or rather, I don't. I can see them just fine. I suppose the ad has been fixed now.

06-19-2020, 12:50 PM	#1506
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,956	Hammerheads It is amazing how many sellers on Ebay do not know what a hammerhead flash is. It is really annoying when you are actually looking for one. Yashica CS-201 Auto Hammerhead Flash Strobe Dedicated \| eBay

06-19-2020, 01:49 PM - 1 Like	#1507
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Wasp I can see them just fine. I suppose the ad has been fixed now. This would appear logical, Caption

06-22-2020, 07:01 AM	#1508
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,317	pentax super ozeck \| eBay Not a model with which I am familiar. I wonder what the lens is.

06-22-2020, 11:02 AM - 1 Like	#1509
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,956	How have we missed this snip? Don't bother looking for any more pictures or details - there are none. He has a Sony one too, looks exactly the same. Pentax digital camera faulty for spares repairs \| eBay ---------- Post added 22-06-20 at 11:25 ---------- .... or this Sony-ish Pentax, broken, but what a bargain! Pentax K200 \| eBay

06-22-2020, 01:08 PM	#1510
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Lord Lucan How have we missed this snip? Don't bother looking for any more pictures or details - there are none. He has a Sony one too, looks exactly the same. [/COLOR].... or this Sony-ish Pentax, broken, but what a bargain! With both sellers, their other items are just as unhelpful / expensive. I have a theory that isolation has completely nullified some sellers' brain power.

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06-22-2020, 05:05 PM - 1 Like	#1511
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Originally posted by boriscleto Sounds like the Pentax Z-1 I bought on Shopgoodwill. One of the three PZ-1p bodies I used on the job during the late 1990’s- early 2000’s spit it’s mirror out while I was using it on an assignment.

06-26-2020, 11:28 AM	#1513
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,656	From the "could do better" corner. A Novaflex? The correct spelling is right there on the item... No mention of the actual focal length or mounts either. Used: Novaflex with several mounts ? KAMERAZ

06-26-2020, 11:58 AM	#1514
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,956	Originally posted by Wasp From the "could do better" corner. A Novaflex? I seem to remember Tony Northrop going through a Top Ten worse ever camera ideas, and that came out as No 1. Imagine the reaction if you pulled that thing out at a public event. There has been even worse though - a camera that looked a bit like a Tommy Gun with a lens in the barrel and small circular negative in each of the chambers.

06-26-2020, 01:25 PM	#1515
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Lord Lucan I seem to remember Tony Northrop going through a Top Ten worse ever camera ideas, and that came out as No 1. Imagine the reaction if you pulled that thing out at a public event. There has been even worse though - a camera that looked a bit like a Tommy Gun with a lens in the barrel and small circular negative in each of the chambers. Or the Zenith Photosniper ?