Its Snowing KP's this Year !

Ronald Oakes · 12-25-2019, 11:50 AM - **1 Like**

About 3 weeks ago I got into the RICOHHOLIDAY Promo sale for $589.95 and scored a New KP direct from Ricoh. I received it a little over a week ago.....Very Happy !
Today... I opened my Christmas Gift box from my close lady friend/companion that's on a once in a lifetime 2 month cruise with her daughter , and what to my amazement do I find ? That's right ! A Brand new KP from the same sale from Ricoh !
I am very very Blessed this year , but what do I need two new KP's for ? I still have my old KP that's well beat with almost 60K from over two years ago and still going strong...

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Should I sell one of the new ones ? ….or.... keep both of them with one for future use ?
I wont part with my original beater KP as I now have strong "Feelings" for it.....lol
I DO need a new Crescent Lite Tackle Kayak really bad.....I could sell this latest new KP and hopefully not have to explain myself down the road.....hmmmm….lol.
Descisions….descisions…...I sure don't like to "explain"myself to anyone......thinking.....thinking.

Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 12-25-2019 at 11:58 AM.

**UncleVanya** · 12-25-2019, 12:58 PM - **1 Like**

Sell the one you bought and use hers. Keep the old one as a trophy. Buy the Kayak as a treat to yourself.

**Biff** · 12-25-2019, 01:07 PM - **1 Like**

Lucky you and Merry Christmas.

I got a KP on that sale too, haven't started using it yet, but have a feeling I'll really like it, and have an eye out for a second. I'll keep an eye out if you decide to list one on the Forum.

**c.a.m** · 12-25-2019, 01:29 PM - **1 Like**

You are indeed blessed with a caring friend and companion who appreciates your love of photography.

If I may suggest, perhaps you keep the gift KP, enjoy it and use it often, and sell the other newer KP discreetly in the PF Marketplace.

- Craig

Leumas · 12-25-2019, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

That is a steal of a deal for a KP! wow

Wasp · 12-25-2019, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

I would say keep the gift and the other new one. Every can use two bodies, it saves changing lenses. In event photography that works out very well. The old one can be sold. Having three identical bodies is overkill. Or not, depending on your GAS status...

**PJ1** · 12-25-2019, 02:10 PM - **1 Like**

I agree with the idea of selling one of them. Certainly keep the one your lady friend gave you. She needs to know how much you value her gift. But I would be inclined to sell the one you bought yourself - to reinforce the personal value of her gift to you. Keep the old one as your second body (after all, it is not old technology) and down the track you can sell it when the price of the K-new drops - if that appeals. But your lady friend is certainly a "keeper".

**carlb** · 12-25-2019, 02:42 PM - **1 Like**

I'd sell the oldest one. Two KP's is quite a kit. You're a lucky man to have a lady like that in your life.

Ronald Oakes · 12-25-2019, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Sell the one you bought and use hers. Keep the old one as a trophy. Buy the Kayak as a treat to yourself.

I think You are on to something here ! I will keep my old beater KP and also keep the one she gave me. However....the one I bought will go up on the marketplace soon !
I can get a lot more enjoyment from a new Kayak and a new KP !

---------- Post added 12-25-19 at 15:46 ----------

Originally posted by Wasp

I would say keep the gift and the other new one. Every can use two bodies, it saves changing lenses. In event photography that works out very well. The old one can be sold. Having three identical bodies is overkill. Or not, depending on your GAS status...

3 of the same is ok for old film bodies.....but not for DSLR's.....lol
Im not exactly Camera shy on bodies if you know what I mean.

A new Crescent Lite Tackle kayak will help me use all of them MORE !

Ronald Oakes · 12-25-2019, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

I would say keep the gift and the other new one. Every can use two bodies, it saves changing lenses. In event photography that works out very well. The old one can be sold. Having three identical bodies is overkill. Or not, depending on your GAS status...

My GAS is limited to manual Pentax lenses and Film bodies. That Kayak is sure looking good right now !

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-25-2019, 05:24 PM - **1 Like**

Just make sure she doesn't need a new KP too.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-25-2019, 06:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Sell nothing. Keep the bodies on different lenses.

Ronald Oakes · 12-25-2019, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Just make sure she doesn't need a new KP too.

She is heavily vested in the Olympus M43 system. I tried to get her interested in Pentax and its a No-Go !

---------- Post added 12-25-19 at 20:51 ----------

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Sell nothing. Keep the bodies on different lenses.

Hmmmmm….now "THAT" is a new thought that somewhat appeals to me.

**mikesbike** · 12-25-2019, 08:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by carlb

I'd sell the oldest one. Two KP's is quite a kit. You're a lucky man to have a lady like that in your life.

If you shoot 60K shots in just 2 years, I'd say keep them all! Or i f selling, sell the 60K one. You will need them!

---------- Post added 12-25-19 at 08:38 PM ----------

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Sell nothing. Keep the bodies on different lenses.

Ha ha! This too!

**UncleVanya** · 12-26-2019, 07:35 AM - **1 Like**

Unless your shooting style requires quick transitions of lenses, or you need shots for commercial paying jobs (where a backup is just rational ,prep
peration) I think carrying two bodies is mostly going to just make the bag heavy.

Your old 60k shutter model is a reasonable backup in case something happens to the new unit.

12-25-2019, 11:50 AM - 1 Like	#1
Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Its Snowing KP's this Year ! About 3 weeks ago I got into the RICOHHOLIDAY Promo sale for $589.95 and scored a New KP direct from Ricoh. I received it a little over a week ago.....Very Happy ! Today... I opened my Christmas Gift box from my close lady friend/companion that's on a once in a lifetime 2 month cruise with her daughter , and what to my amazement do I find ? That's right ! A Brand new KP from the same sale from Ricoh ! I am very very Blessed this year , but what do I need two new KP's for ? I still have my old KP that's well beat with almost 60K from over two years ago and still going strong.... Should I sell one of the new ones ? ….or.... keep both of them with one for future use ? I wont part with my original beater KP as I now have strong "Feelings" for it.....lol I DO need a new Crescent Lite Tackle Kayak really bad.....I could sell this latest new KP and hopefully not have to explain myself down the road.....hmmmm….lol. Descisions….descisions…...I sure don't like to "explain"myself to anyone......thinking.....thinking. Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 12-25-2019 at 11:58 AM.

12-25-2019, 02:55 PM	#10
Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wasp I would say keep the gift and the other new one. Every can use two bodies, it saves changing lenses. In event photography that works out very well. The old one can be sold. Having three identical bodies is overkill. Or not, depending on your GAS status... My GAS is limited to manual Pentax lenses and Film bodies. That Kayak is sure looking good right now ! Attached Images

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12-25-2019, 12:58 PM - 1 Like	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Sell the one you bought and use hers. Keep the old one as a trophy. Buy the Kayak as a treat to yourself.

12-25-2019, 01:07 PM - 1 Like	#3
Biff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Photos: Albums Posts: 1,081	Lucky you and Merry Christmas. I got a KP on that sale too, haven't started using it yet, but have a feeling I'll really like it, and have an eye out for a second. I'll keep an eye out if you decide to list one on the Forum.

12-25-2019, 01:29 PM - 1 Like	#4
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	You are indeed blessed with a caring friend and companion who appreciates your love of photography. If I may suggest, perhaps you keep the gift KP, enjoy it and use it often, and sell the other newer KP discreetly in the PF Marketplace. - Craig

12-25-2019, 01:33 PM - 1 Like	#5
Leumas Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 454	That is a steal of a deal for a KP! wow

12-25-2019, 01:56 PM - 1 Like	#6
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	I would say keep the gift and the other new one. Every can use two bodies, it saves changing lenses. In event photography that works out very well. The old one can be sold. Having three identical bodies is overkill. Or not, depending on your GAS status...

12-25-2019, 02:10 PM - 1 Like	#7
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,483	I agree with the idea of selling one of them. Certainly keep the one your lady friend gave you. She needs to know how much you value her gift. But I would be inclined to sell the one you bought yourself - to reinforce the personal value of her gift to you. Keep the old one as your second body (after all, it is not old technology) and down the track you can sell it when the price of the K-new drops - if that appeals. But your lady friend is certainly a "keeper".

12-25-2019, 02:42 PM - 1 Like	#8
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	I'd sell the oldest one. Two KP's is quite a kit. You're a lucky man to have a lady like that in your life.

12-25-2019, 02:43 PM	#9
Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Sell the one you bought and use hers. Keep the old one as a trophy. Buy the Kayak as a treat to yourself. I think You are on to something here ! I will keep my old beater KP and also keep the one she gave me. However....the one I bought will go up on the marketplace soon ! I can get a lot more enjoyment from a new Kayak and a new KP ! ---------- Post added 12-25-19 at 15:46 ---------- Originally posted by Wasp I would say keep the gift and the other new one. Every can use two bodies, it saves changing lenses. In event photography that works out very well. The old one can be sold. Having three identical bodies is overkill. Or not, depending on your GAS status... 3 of the same is ok for old film bodies.....but not for DSLR's.....lol Im not exactly Camera shy on bodies if you know what I mean. A new Crescent Lite Tackle kayak will help me use all of them MORE !

12-25-2019, 05:24 PM - 1 Like	#11
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Just make sure she doesn't need a new KP too.

12-25-2019, 06:54 PM - 2 Likes	#12
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Sell nothing. Keep the bodies on different lenses.

12-25-2019, 07:50 PM	#13
Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Just make sure she doesn't need a new KP too. She is heavily vested in the Olympus M43 system. I tried to get her interested in Pentax and its a No-Go ! ---------- Post added 12-25-19 at 20:51 ---------- Originally posted by Ex Finn. Sell nothing. Keep the bodies on different lenses. Hmmmmm….now "THAT" is a new thought that somewhat appeals to me.

12-25-2019, 08:37 PM - 1 Like	#14
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Originally posted by carlb I'd sell the oldest one. Two KP's is quite a kit. You're a lucky man to have a lady like that in your life. If you shoot 60K shots in just 2 years, I'd say keep them all! Or i f selling, sell the 60K one. You will need them! ---------- Post added 12-25-19 at 08:38 PM ---------- Originally posted by Ex Finn. Sell nothing. Keep the bodies on different lenses. Ha ha! This too!

12-26-2019, 07:35 AM - 1 Like	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Unless your shooting style requires quick transitions of lenses, or you need shots for commercial paying jobs (where a backup is just rational ,prep peration) I think carrying two bodies is mostly going to just make the bag heavy. Your old 60k shutter model is a reasonable backup in case something happens to the new unit.

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