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**zkarj** · 01-01-2019, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by sqrrl

Also copyright info set to 2019.

Ooh, didn't think of that one. Have added the year now, too.

richandfleur · 01-02-2019, 03:58 PM

Going to list my 18-55 wr kit lens with Calumet circ polariser and Haida ND filter.

Any tips for pricing in NZ?

Have checked it all over and is in perfect condition. Only selling as have now acquired the 16-85mm.

sqrrl · 01-02-2019, 04:33 PM

I just tend to run with what I'd like for buy now, and what I'd stand for reserve & start. With very clear information about postage.

The exact pricing of that kit, not a lot, I'd expect $100-150 or so - most people have an 18-55 already. (the non waterproof is more like 50-100 max). It really does come down to what you write in the description.

I'd be inclined to leave out the filters and just include a clear glass protection filter, they won't add what they're worth, and most people won't either need or appreciate them.

Kiwi645hauler · 01-03-2019, 02:53 PM

Id tend to agree with Sqrrl, DA 18-55mm $50-100 in good condition, with Lens hood, but just a cheap protection filter would be ok, most don't care for C-PLs & NDs

Transit · 01-04-2019, 04:45 PM - **1 Like**

Happy New Year guys

best way to sell an 18-55 is on a body, makes cameras easier to move

The WR is a nice little crop option though so yep $1-150

**zkarj** · 01-04-2019, 07:04 PM

Here's something you photographic types might know. Is there such a thing as a plastic film neutral density filter? I.e. a sheet of — ideally static cling — film that I can cut to shape and affix to things to attenuate the light coming from them.

Best match I can find online initially is window tinting film, but have not found a local stockist of these.

sqrrl · 01-05-2019, 01:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Yup, lighting gel

like so;
Rosco E-Colour Sheets Colours #200 to #299 ? Theatre Shop

#209-211 & 298

They're based in Hamilton btw.

Last edited by sqrrl; 01-05-2019 at 01:58 AM. Reason: added location

**pixelsaurus** · 01-05-2019, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by sqrrl

Yup, lighting gel

like so;
Rosco E-Colour Sheets Colours #200 to #299 ? Theatre Shop

#209-211 & 298

They're based in Hamilton btw.

Thanks for that.

**zkarj** · 01-05-2019, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by sqrrl

Yup, lighting gel

like so;
Rosco E-Colour Sheets Colours #200 to #299 ? Theatre Shop

#209-211 & 298

They're based in Hamilton btw.

Sweet, thanks. I'm a wee bit confused by the names/numbers. I would have thought "1 stop" would attenuate half the light, but it's also labelled 0.3ND which suggests it attenuates 30%?

sqrrl · 01-05-2019, 09:01 PM

It's a different measuring system, it's looking at optical density rather than stops.

Have a look here;
Understanding Neutral Density Filter Names and Numbers

richandfleur · 01-06-2019, 01:06 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

I look forward to seeing some images from the 16-85.

Here's a few. Straight out of camera jpgs...

---------- Post added 01-06-19 at 09:08 PM ----------

Originally posted by Transit

Rich, Zac was 4...won both races.I'll check
edit...sorry that was the only gixer shot

All good, thanks for taking a look back. Your images look great, in what's a pretty tricky situation to get good results. Well done and thanks for sharing.

**microlight** · 01-06-2019, 01:37 AM - **1 Like**

Good to see that the HD coating has effectively dealt with the flare from the magical blasts!

**NZ_Ross** · 01-06-2019, 02:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by microlight

Good to see that the HD coating has effectively dealt with the flare from the magical blasts!

I think you misunderstand how Pentax lenses work. Many of them are covered in pixie dust, and hence often cause the magical blasts that Rich has recorded

**microlight** · 01-06-2019, 12:20 PM

Maybe I rubbed the pixie dust off mine while I was giving it a good rub with an oily rag...

**NZ_Ross** · 01-06-2019, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by microlight

Maybe I rubbed the pixie dust off mine while I was giving it a good rub with an oily rag...

Potentially, especially if you were rubbing the front and back lenses with your oily rag...

01-05-2019, 09:01 PM	#15610
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	It's a different measuring system, it's looking at optical density rather than stops. Have a look here; Understanding Neutral Density Filter Names and Numbers Last edited by sqrrl; 01-05-2019 at 09:03 PM. Reason: said the wrong thing

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01-01-2019, 12:59 AM	#15601
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,293	Originally posted by sqrrl Also copyright info set to 2019. Ooh, didn't think of that one. Have added the year now, too.

01-02-2019, 03:58 PM	#15602
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	Going to list my 18-55 wr kit lens with Calumet circ polariser and Haida ND filter. Any tips for pricing in NZ? Have checked it all over and is in perfect condition. Only selling as have now acquired the 16-85mm.

01-02-2019, 04:33 PM	#15603
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	I just tend to run with what I'd like for buy now, and what I'd stand for reserve & start. With very clear information about postage. The exact pricing of that kit, not a lot, I'd expect $100-150 or so - most people have an 18-55 already. (the non waterproof is more like 50-100 max). It really does come down to what you write in the description. I'd be inclined to leave out the filters and just include a clear glass protection filter, they won't add what they're worth, and most people won't either need or appreciate them.

01-03-2019, 02:53 PM	#15604
Kiwi645hauler Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dunedin Posts: 394	Id tend to agree with Sqrrl, DA 18-55mm $50-100 in good condition, with Lens hood, but just a cheap protection filter would be ok, most don't care for C-PLs & NDs

01-04-2019, 04:45 PM - 1 Like	#15605
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Happy New Year guys best way to sell an 18-55 is on a body, makes cameras easier to move The WR is a nice little crop option though so yep $1-150

01-04-2019, 07:04 PM	#15606
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,293	Here's something you photographic types might know. Is there such a thing as a plastic film neutral density filter? I.e. a sheet of — ideally static cling — film that I can cut to shape and affix to things to attenuate the light coming from them. Best match I can find online initially is window tinting film, but have not found a local stockist of these.

01-05-2019, 01:57 AM - 2 Likes	#15607
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	Yup, lighting gel like so; Rosco E-Colour Sheets Colours #200 to #299 ? Theatre Shop #209-211 & 298 They're based in Hamilton btw. Last edited by sqrrl; 01-05-2019 at 01:58 AM. Reason: added location

01-05-2019, 02:54 AM	#15608
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	Originally posted by sqrrl Yup, lighting gel like so; Rosco E-Colour Sheets Colours #200 to #299 ? Theatre Shop #209-211 & 298 They're based in Hamilton btw. Thanks for that.

01-05-2019, 07:14 PM	#15609
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,293	Originally posted by sqrrl Yup, lighting gel like so; Rosco E-Colour Sheets Colours #200 to #299 ? Theatre Shop #209-211 & 298 They're based in Hamilton btw. Sweet, thanks. I'm a wee bit confused by the names/numbers. I would have thought "1 stop" would attenuate half the light, but it's also labelled 0.3ND which suggests it attenuates 30%?

01-06-2019, 01:06 AM - 3 Likes	#15611
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	Originally posted by Kiwizinho I look forward to seeing some images from the 16-85. Here's a few. Straight out of camera jpgs... ---------- Post added 01-06-19 at 09:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by Transit Rich, Zac was 4...won both races.I'll check edit...sorry that was the only gixer shot All good, thanks for taking a look back. Your images look great, in what's a pretty tricky situation to get good results. Well done and thanks for sharing.

01-06-2019, 01:37 AM - 1 Like	#15612
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Good to see that the HD coating has effectively dealt with the flare from the magical blasts!

01-06-2019, 02:03 AM - 2 Likes	#15613
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by microlight Good to see that the HD coating has effectively dealt with the flare from the magical blasts! I think you misunderstand how Pentax lenses work. Many of them are covered in pixie dust, and hence often cause the magical blasts that Rich has recorded

01-06-2019, 12:20 PM	#15614
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Maybe I rubbed the pixie dust off mine while I was giving it a good rub with an oily rag...

01-06-2019, 03:59 PM	#15615
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by microlight Maybe I rubbed the pixie dust off mine while I was giving it a good rub with an oily rag... Potentially, especially if you were rubbing the front and back lenses with your oily rag...

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