whatup pentaxians, hi from Sydney

watchingskyfallatm · 11-03-2014, 05:02 PM

howdy,

I'm a videographer from Sydney, mostly making digital content for TV networks. I shoot mostly on a Panasonic GH4, but my gf uses a Pentax and I'm a big fan of them. Have been using this forum a bit for advice etc but thought I'd properly say hi. So hi.

And if any Sydneysiders can give me tips as to the best places to find vintage pentax glass that would be appreciated!

**skunktail** · 11-03-2014, 05:08 PM

Hi there neighbour

For vintage glass, you can try the Ultimo camera markets, although they can be a bit hit-and-miss.
Other than that, either the marketplace here on the forums or Gumtree.

Also look for our meetup group. We'd love to have you along.

Undot · 11-03-2014, 05:23 PM

Welcome to the forums.

So the old, "it's my girlfriend, it isn't me" excuse, eh? Maybe one day you can openly admit to it.*

Have fun on the boards either way.

* if Pentax ever catches up on video quality... *sigh*

watchingskyfallatm · 11-03-2014, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by skunktail

Hi there neighbour

For vintage glass, you can try the Ultimo camera markets, although they can be a bit hit-and-miss.
Other than that, either the marketplace here on the forums or Gumtree.

Also look for our meetup group. We'd love to have you along.

Great tips, thanks. Hadn't heard of the Ultimo camera markets, that's awesome. Will check into the meetup group too!

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 12:02 PM ----------

Originally posted by Undot

Welcome to the forums.

So the old, "it's my girlfriend, it isn't me" excuse, eh? Maybe one day you can openly admit to it.*

Have fun on the boards either way.

* if Pentax ever catches up on video quality... *sigh*

Haha, yep that old chestnut. Nah, I was looking seriously into getting a K3, but I just couldn't justify it when for roughly the same price I could get a GH4..

**gordon_l34** · 11-03-2014, 11:55 PM

PM Sent

**beachgardener** · 11-03-2014, 11:58 PM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

gor80 · 11-04-2014, 12:39 AM

Welcome, there is a lot of real connoisseurs of equipment, including vintage lenses, I'm sure you will find here the answers to all your questions!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-04-2014, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by watchingskyfallatm

hi from Sydney

Welcome to the forum, enjoy it all.

Originally posted by Undot

"it's my girlfriend, it isn't me"

Not just me then.

phoenixvision · 11-04-2014, 02:35 AM

Lots oa Aussies on the esite it seems, you are in good company....the forum marketplace is a great place to look for glass...and of course keeping an eye on e bay is never a bad idea...lots coming out of Japan these days it seems...

watchingskyfallatm · 11-04-2014, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

Cheers mate!

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 08:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by gor80

Welcome, there is a lot of real connoisseurs of equipment, including vintage lenses, I'm sure you will find here the answers to all your questions!

Yeah I've found everyone here to be super helpful, which is awesome.

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 08:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, enjoy it all.

Thanks mate.

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 08:51 PM ----------

Originally posted by phoenixvision

Lots oa Aussies on the esite it seems, you are in good company....the forum marketplace is a great place to look for glass...and of course keeping an eye on e bay is never a bad idea...lots coming out of Japan these days it seems...

Yeah I've noticed quite a few around here. Good to know we're not alone.

Rimfiredude · 11-06-2014, 07:16 PM

Welcome. I have a lot of Australian friends that I met at the International Revolver Championship matches.

Mr Bassie · 11-09-2014, 08:50 AM

Welcome to PF. Here in the USA I find a lot of Pentax stuff on Craigslist.

Krusty Surfer · 11-11-2014, 09:29 PM

Howdo!

11-03-2014, 05:02 PM	#1
watchingskyfallatm Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 61	whatup pentaxians, hi from Sydney howdy, I'm a videographer from Sydney, mostly making digital content for TV networks. I shoot mostly on a Panasonic GH4, but my gf uses a Pentax and I'm a big fan of them. Have been using this forum a bit for advice etc but thought I'd properly say hi. So hi. And if any Sydneysiders can give me tips as to the best places to find vintage pentax glass that would be appreciated!

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11-03-2014, 05:08 PM	#2
skunktail Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 287	Hi there neighbour For vintage glass, you can try the Ultimo camera markets, although they can be a bit hit-and-miss. Other than that, either the marketplace here on the forums or Gumtree. Also look for our meetup group. We'd love to have you along.

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Undot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 176	Welcome to the forums. So the old, "it's my girlfriend, it isn't me" excuse, eh? Maybe one day you can openly admit to it.* Have fun on the boards either way. * if Pentax ever catches up on video quality... sigh

11-03-2014, 06:00 PM	#4
watchingskyfallatm Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by skunktail Hi there neighbour For vintage glass, you can try the Ultimo camera markets, although they can be a bit hit-and-miss. Other than that, either the marketplace here on the forums or Gumtree. Also look for our meetup group. We'd love to have you along. Great tips, thanks. Hadn't heard of the Ultimo camera markets, that's awesome. Will check into the meetup group too! ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 12:02 PM ---------- Originally posted by Undot Welcome to the forums. So the old, "it's my girlfriend, it isn't me" excuse, eh? Maybe one day you can openly admit to it.* Have fun on the boards either way. * if Pentax ever catches up on video quality... sigh Haha, yep that old chestnut. Nah, I was looking seriously into getting a K3, but I just couldn't justify it when for roughly the same price I could get a GH4..

11-03-2014, 11:55 PM	#5
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gor80 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Балашиха Photos: Albums Posts: 595	Welcome, there is a lot of real connoisseurs of equipment, including vintage lenses, I'm sure you will find here the answers to all your questions!

11-04-2014, 02:25 AM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by watchingskyfallatm hi from Sydney Welcome to the forum, enjoy it all. Originally posted by Undot "it's my girlfriend, it isn't me" Not just me then.

11-04-2014, 02:35 AM	#9
phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	Lots oa Aussies on the esite it seems, you are in good company....the forum marketplace is a great place to look for glass...and of course keeping an eye on e bay is never a bad idea...lots coming out of Japan these days it seems...

11-04-2014, 02:48 AM	#10
watchingskyfallatm Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by beachgardener G'day mate and welcome to the forum Cheers mate! ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 08:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by gor80 Welcome, there is a lot of real connoisseurs of equipment, including vintage lenses, I'm sure you will find here the answers to all your questions! Yeah I've found everyone here to be super helpful, which is awesome. ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 08:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, enjoy it all. Thanks mate. ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 08:51 PM ---------- Originally posted by phoenixvision Lots oa Aussies on the esite it seems, you are in good company....the forum marketplace is a great place to look for glass...and of course keeping an eye on e bay is never a bad idea...lots coming out of Japan these days it seems... Yeah I've noticed quite a few around here. Good to know we're not alone.

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Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Welcome. I have a lot of Australian friends that I met at the International Revolver Championship matches.

11-09-2014, 08:50 AM	#12
Mr Bassie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,258	Welcome to PF. Here in the USA I find a lot of Pentax stuff on Craigslist.

11-11-2014, 09:29 PM	#13
Krusty Surfer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 119	Howdo!