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PiotrKrochmal · 03-02-2012, 02:20 PM

Hello,
I'm from Krakow in Poland. On our marketplace webpage I found
Pentax 67II 6x7 67 obiektywy 45,90,105,165 ZESTAW (2174205704) - Allegro.pl - Wi?cej ni? aukcje. Najlepsze oferty na najwi?kszej platformie handlowej.
So my question is if it is good deal? What could be wrong if it looks too cheap?
Best Regards and thanks for help

Adam · 03-02-2012, 02:34 PM

For a 67II and that many lenses, it's a pretty good deal indeed! Looks like it's in decent shape based on the description, so if you want to toy around with medium format, you should get this! Probably won't be of that much use in practice, though, given the rising costs of film.

**BigDave** · 03-02-2012, 02:37 PM

There may not be anything wrong, they may just not know the value of what they have or are just looking to get it out of their inventory. Or it could be stolen. I would ask to see if you can get the serial number of the body (so you can research its age, etc.). Then check around to see if anything is reported stolen. Chances are if they give you the serial number freely they are honest sellers (or real stupid thieves!). If it seems to be in good condition, you may have what we folks here in the states call "a real find"!

Good luck!

tuco · 03-02-2012, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by Adam

...
Probably won't be of that much use in practice, though, given the rising costs of film.

Pretty lame comment, Adam.

ironlionzion · 03-02-2012, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Pretty lame comment, Adam.

shhhh, the less people that shoot film, the cheaper these cameras will be. Adam is just helping us out

stevebrot · 03-03-2012, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by Adam

...Probably won't be of that much use in practice, though, given the rising costs of film.

...reference, Adam? I shoot a fair amount of film and have found prices to be VERY stable for the last several years and quite comparable to historic values. For example, cheap C41 color can still be had for $2-$3 per roll (or less) and Ektar 100 is still the same price ($4.79/36 exp roll) as when it was first introduced.

The same is true for 120 and sheet film (I shoot all three).

Originally posted by tuco

Pretty lame comment, Adam.

...nothing to add here...

Originally posted by ironlionzion

shhhh, the less people that shoot film, the cheaper these cameras will be. Adam is just helping us out

Steve

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 03-03-2012, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Pretty lame comment, Adam.

Should I give the boss an infraction?

....mmmh, can't find anything in the rules to justify that.

tuco · 03-03-2012, 05:57 PM

It is the year 2012. And I'll go out on a limb and say digital cameras have proven their worth so who doesn't have a digital camera now. These days for anyone to still shoot film does so for reasons other than how it computes on a balance sheet! And most likely it is shot in conjunction with their digital camera. Maybe photography is a hobby for some. So they shoot anything to try new things. So averaging two rolls a week could be a lot of film shooting for most. Wow, that really cuts into the beer budget.

veraikon · 03-05-2012, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

...reference, Adam? I shoot a fair amount of film and have found prices to be VERY stable for the last several years and quite comparable to historic values. For example, cheap C41 color can still be had for $2-$3 per roll (or less) and Ektar 100 is still the same price ($4.79/36 exp roll) as when it was first introduced.

The same is true for 120 and sheet film (I shoot all three).

Steve

Hmmm...
eg.
I like to use Foma 100 120. And I buy them at Fotoimpex, Berlin .
Prices per roll (If you buy 10+)
2006: 1.61 €
2008: 2.20 €
2012: 3.13 €

It nearby doubled in 6 years. Unfortunatelly I don´t earn the double

stevebrot · 03-05-2012, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by veraikon

Hmmm...
eg.
I like to use Foma 100 120. And I buy them at Fotoimpex, Berlin .
Prices per roll (If you buy 10+)
2006: 1.61 €
2008: 2.20 €
2012: 3.13 €

It nearby doubled in 6 years. Unfortunatelly I don´t earn the double

That bites. We in the U.S. pay $3.89 USD at Freestyle and if you are willing to buy it as a house-brand (Arista.EDU Ultra 100) the price is only $2.79 USD.

Steve

672 · 03-06-2012, 01:04 AM

well, i sold my 67ll bodies not because of the cost of film itself. It was the rise in the cost of development, the film labs closing one by one, the ones that remained had poor or indifferent service and the hours and days of operation got real short............

03-02-2012, 02:20 PM	#1
PiotrKrochmal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Poland -> Kraków Posts: 199	It is worthy? Hello, I'm from Krakow in Poland. On our marketplace webpage I found Pentax 67II 6x7 67 obiektywy 45,90,105,165 ZESTAW (2174205704) - Allegro.pl - Wi?cej ni? aukcje. Najlepsze oferty na najwi?kszej platformie handlowej. So my question is if it is good deal? What could be wrong if it looks too cheap? Best Regards and thanks for help

03-02-2012, 02:34 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,609	For a 67II and that many lenses, it's a pretty good deal indeed! Looks like it's in decent shape based on the description, so if you want to toy around with medium format, you should get this! Probably won't be of that much use in practice, though, given the rising costs of film. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-03-2012, 04:09 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Adam ...Probably won't be of that much use in practice, though, given the rising costs of film. ...reference, Adam? I shoot a fair amount of film and have found prices to be VERY stable for the last several years and quite comparable to historic values. For example, cheap C41 color can still be had for $2-$3 per roll (or less) and Ektar 100 is still the same price ($4.79/36 exp roll) as when it was first introduced. The same is true for 120 and sheet film (I shoot all three). Originally posted by tuco Pretty lame comment, Adam. ...nothing to add here... Originally posted by ironlionzion shhhh, the less people that shoot film, the cheaper these cameras will be. Adam is just helping us out Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 03-03-2012 at 04:45 PM.

03-03-2012, 05:57 PM	#8
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,033	It is the year 2012. And I'll go out on a limb and say digital cameras have proven their worth so who doesn't have a digital camera now. These days for anyone to still shoot film does so for reasons other than how it computes on a balance sheet! And most likely it is shot in conjunction with their digital camera. Maybe photography is a hobby for some. So they shoot anything to try new things. So averaging two rolls a week could be a lot of film shooting for most. Wow, that really cuts into the beer budget. Last edited by tuco; 03-05-2012 at 09:01 PM.

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03-02-2012, 02:37 PM	#3
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	There may not be anything wrong, they may just not know the value of what they have or are just looking to get it out of their inventory. Or it could be stolen. I would ask to see if you can get the serial number of the body (so you can research its age, etc.). Then check around to see if anything is reported stolen. Chances are if they give you the serial number freely they are honest sellers (or real stupid thieves!). If it seems to be in good condition, you may have what we folks here in the states call "a real find"! Good luck!

03-02-2012, 02:59 PM	#4
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,033	Originally posted by Adam ... Probably won't be of that much use in practice, though, given the rising costs of film. Pretty lame comment, Adam.

03-02-2012, 07:00 PM	#5
ironlionzion Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 409	Originally posted by tuco Pretty lame comment, Adam. shhhh, the less people that shoot film, the cheaper these cameras will be. Adam is just helping us out

03-03-2012, 04:30 PM	#7
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Originally posted by tuco Pretty lame comment, Adam. Should I give the boss an infraction? ....mmmh, can't find anything in the rules to justify that.

03-05-2012, 10:19 AM	#9
veraikon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Inside the Blue Banana ;) Posts: 255	Originally posted by stevebrot ...reference, Adam? I shoot a fair amount of film and have found prices to be VERY stable for the last several years and quite comparable to historic values. For example, cheap C41 color can still be had for $2-$3 per roll (or less) and Ektar 100 is still the same price ($4.79/36 exp roll) as when it was first introduced. The same is true for 120 and sheet film (I shoot all three). Steve Hmmm... eg. I like to use Foma 100 120. And I buy them at Fotoimpex, Berlin . Prices per roll (If you buy 10+) 2006: 1.61 € 2008: 2.20 € 2012: 3.13 € It nearby doubled in 6 years. Unfortunatelly I don´t earn the double

03-05-2012, 08:36 PM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by veraikon Hmmm... eg. I like to use Foma 100 120. And I buy them at Fotoimpex, Berlin . Prices per roll (If you buy 10+) 2006: 1.61 € 2008: 2.20 € 2012: 3.13 € It nearby doubled in 6 years. Unfortunatelly I don´t earn the double That bites. We in the U.S. pay $3.89 USD at Freestyle and if you are willing to buy it as a house-brand (Arista.EDU Ultra 100) the price is only $2.79 USD. Steve

03-06-2012, 01:04 AM	#11
672 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: santa monica Photos: Gallery Posts: 486	well, i sold my 67ll bodies not because of the cost of film itself. It was the rise in the cost of development, the film labs closing one by one, the ones that remained had poor or indifferent service and the hours and days of operation got real short............

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