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35mmfilmfan · 11-07-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by BigMackCam

This one made me laugh initially... On Gumtree's UK site.

OK, so it turns out the price isn't real, of course. He's actually asking for offers... but still

Must admit whenever I see ads like that I just think 'What a dumbell' and ignore.

**boriscleto** · 11-07-2021, 02:38 PM

While I think that every camera collection should have a copy of the worst camera ever made, $12 for something that should be disposed of?

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35mmfilmfan · 11-07-2021, 04:02 PM

Decor piece ?? What for - Doctor Frankenstein's Castle ? Looks as if Igor has already had a go at it. (Sorry - that's Fronkensteen, of course).

**cdd29** · 11-07-2021, 07:41 PM

who wants it?

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**boriscleto** · 11-09-2021, 05:29 AM

You know it’s for pros because it has a flash and an optical lens…

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**steamloco76** · 11-09-2021, 02:18 PM

The seller might be a high as their price!

**milligan22963** · 11-09-2021, 03:01 PM

Perhaps they put the decimal point in the wrong location?

**boriscleto** · 11-09-2021, 03:39 PM

Not a Number · 11-09-2021, 10:13 PM

I should think any lens that can focus to infinity can shoot over 200 feet

Lord Lucan · 11-10-2021, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

You know it’s for pros because it has a flash and an optical lens…

Why is it that people selling this sort of crap always say there is "only one left" . They paint a picture that there was a pile of these things surrounded by frantic buyers clawing their way to the front to obtain one. Reminds me of the scene around a table of petit fours at a friend's wedding reception a few years back.

**boriscleto** · 11-10-2021, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Why is it that people selling this sort of crap always say there is "only one left" . They paint a picture that there was a pile of these things surrounded by frantic buyers clawing their way to the front to obtain one. Reminds me of the scene around a table of petit fours at a friend's wedding reception a few years back.

That’s Facebook.

35mmfilmfan · 11-10-2021, 01:31 PM

Sirius Camera lens - 20 - 70mm - For Pentax K | eBay

Had they bothered to remove the filter, they would have seen it is actually 28-70. I know it is a charity, but surely they have access to people who can offer advice on items ? I have helped several charity shops price vinyl records (LPs and singles) appropriately.

Lord Lucan · 11-10-2021, 04:45 PM

Is this a deliberate cover-up? What connecting cable is that? A bit technical this one.

I have one of these Sunpak G4500DX hammer-heads (also sold as the "555") and it offers camera dedication - but only with a special module on the camera hot-shoe, connected to the unit with a proprietory multi-core cable with a multi-pin plug.

But you could alternatively connect it to the camera's X socket with a simple cable, with no dedication of course. In that case it is no better than the cheaper G4500 (without the "DX" =de-luxe?).

It looks to my practised eye as if the cable with this one is the simple X socket version. Nothing wrong with that if he were up front about it, but that it looks as if an attempt has been made to conceal the type of cable by covering it with the bracket. Why else would you put the cable awkwardly half-under that bracket for the photos? He also says it is for Canon, but there is no dedication module in the sale.

The special connecting cables for dedication can be hard to find and are not cheap if you do. The dedication modules are more common (as they were also used for shoe-mount units) and cost about £10.

sunpak G4500 DX flash gun | eBay

**cdd29** · 11-11-2021, 07:27 PM - **1 Like**

UV 'filter'?

**Mooncatt** · 11-12-2021, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by cdd29

UV 'filter'?

Maybe by "compatible" with certain lenses, they are referring to the ability of a hanger strap to fit around the lens body? I can see wildlife photographers loving this. Lol

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11-10-2021, 04:45 PM	#2698
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,979	Is this a deliberate cover-up? What connecting cable is that? A bit technical this one. I have one of these Sunpak G4500DX hammer-heads (also sold as the "555") and it offers camera dedication - but only with a special module on the camera hot-shoe, connected to the unit with a proprietory multi-core cable with a multi-pin plug. But you could alternatively connect it to the camera's X socket with a simple cable, with no dedication of course. In that case it is no better than the cheaper G4500 (without the "DX" =de-luxe?). It looks to my practised eye as if the cable with this one is the simple X socket version. Nothing wrong with that if he were up front about it, but that it looks as if an attempt has been made to conceal the type of cable by covering it with the bracket. Why else would you put the cable awkwardly half-under that bracket for the photos? He also says it is for Canon, but there is no dedication module in the sale. The special connecting cables for dedication can be hard to find and are not cheap if you do. The dedication modules are more common (as they were also used for shoe-mount units) and cost about £10. sunpak G4500 DX flash gun \| eBay Last edited by Lord Lucan; 11-10-2021 at 04:47 PM. Reason: Clarity

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11-07-2021, 11:18 AM	#2686
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	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 BigMackCam This one made me laugh initially... On Gumtree's UK site. OK, so it turns out the price isn't real, of course. He's actually asking for offers... but still Must admit whenever I see ads like that I just think 'What a dumbell' and ignore.

11-07-2021, 02:38 PM	#2687
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	While I think that every camera collection should have a copy of the worst camera ever made, $12 for something that should be disposed of?

11-07-2021, 04:02 PM	#2688
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Decor piece ?? What for - Doctor Frankenstein's Castle ? Looks as if Igor has already had a go at it. (Sorry - that's Fronkensteen, of course).

11-07-2021, 07:41 PM	#2689
cdd29 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 963	who wants it? Attached Images

11-09-2021, 05:29 AM	#2690
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	You know it’s for pros because it has a flash and an optical lens…

11-09-2021, 03:01 PM	#2692
milligan22963 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Virginia Photos: Albums Posts: 55	Perhaps they put the decimal point in the wrong location?

11-09-2021, 03:39 PM	#2693
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster

11-09-2021, 10:13 PM	#2694
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I should think any lens that can focus to infinity can shoot over 200 feet

11-10-2021, 03:52 AM	#2695
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,979	Originally posted by boriscleto You know it’s for pros because it has a flash and an optical lens… Why is it that people selling this sort of crap always say there is "only one left" . They paint a picture that there was a pile of these things surrounded by frantic buyers clawing their way to the front to obtain one. Reminds me of the scene around a table of petit fours at a friend's wedding reception a few years back.

11-10-2021, 05:31 AM	#2696
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Why is it that people selling this sort of crap always say there is "only one left" . They paint a picture that there was a pile of these things surrounded by frantic buyers clawing their way to the front to obtain one. Reminds me of the scene around a table of petit fours at a friend's wedding reception a few years back. That’s Facebook.

11-10-2021, 01:31 PM	#2697
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Sirius Camera lens - 20 - 70mm - For Pentax K \| eBay Had they bothered to remove the filter, they would have seen it is actually 28-70. I know it is a charity, but surely they have access to people who can offer advice on items ? I have helped several charity shops price vinyl records (LPs and singles) appropriately.

11-12-2021, 05:11 AM	#2700
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Originally posted by cdd29 UV 'filter'? Maybe by "compatible" with certain lenses, they are referring to the ability of a hanger strap to fit around the lens body? I can see wildlife photographers loving this. Lol

The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

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