My Lent is over--new K-x is coming

Ira · 08-01-2010, 07:15 AM

It's been a rough few weeks since I had to turn in my K-x to my former employer and had to go without a body, but these miserable days are over. Just ordered through B&H. (And yes, I used the click-through button here.)

I was also a big-spender and went for 2-day delivery, so she should be here Wednesday.

Life is good.

**boriscleto** · 08-01-2010, 07:51 AM

Mazel tov.

Ira · 08-01-2010, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Mazel tov.

Considering I bought from B&H, your comment is highly appropriate!

Ira · 08-01-2010, 07:57 AM

I just realized something:

Now that I finally bought the body, I have to buy more lenses.

Ira · 08-01-2010, 12:24 PM

Mission accomplished:

m42 135 2.8 Mamiya Sekor for $10.01.

**boriscleto** · 08-01-2010, 12:45 PM

I added a FA 28-80 and FA 80-320 along with a ZX-7 and a flash for $50 yesterday. Had to drive 75 miles each way to pick it up but it was a beautiful day for a drive.

Ira · 08-01-2010, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

I added a FA 28-80 and FA 80-320 along with a ZX-7 and a flash for $50 yesterday. Had to drive 75 miles each way to pick it up but it was a beautiful day for a drive.

Now THAT'S a deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need a flash, but I can wait on that.

emr · 08-01-2010, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Ira

Mission accomplished:
m42 135 2.8 Mamiya Sekor for $10.01.

Ira, I wonder if you remember that according to your signature you already have

- 135 3.5 S-Tak
- 135 2.8 Vivitar

Ira · 08-01-2010, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by emr

Ira, I wonder if you remember that according to your signature you already have

- 135 3.5 S-Tak
- 135 2.8 Vivitar

Ever use a Mamiya?

I had a Mamiya Sekor 1000DTL camera in the 70s, with a 55 1.4. That lens was God, and that's the next one on my to buy list, but I want a bargain price. They're going for $100 and up.

So I figured for 10 bucks, plus shipping, I have to give this 135 a try.

Also, the Mamiyas are real scarce, all of them, compared to Taks and everything else.

emr · 08-01-2010, 02:36 PM

Damn, now you make me want one! (Although I've used my whatever-Vivitar 135mm about zero times!)

Ira · 08-01-2010, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by emr

Damn, now you make me want one! (Although I've used my whatever-Vivitar 135mm about zero times!)

I've used most of my lenses zero times too, but I still want to own them.

If you do an eBay search for the Mamiya 55 1.4, you'll see that they're commanding the same prices as the Taks and above, and for good reason.

I would kill for their 1.2, but now you're talking prices in the stratosphere.

catsman50 · 08-01-2010, 04:28 PM

lucky you! I ordered my kx from ccr cameras off ebay and still haven't gotten a tracking number and I ordered it last monday

pxpaulx · 08-02-2010, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by catsman50

lucky you! I ordered my kx from ccr cameras off ebay and still haven't gotten a tracking number and I ordered it last monday

Thats not a good sign! I think I might've bought a bag from them once. should've bought from tri-state 17th st, hotdigital or beach on ebay, they have all been quick for me.

Ira, you should've made me an offer on my k20! Just posted on saturday though, and the K-x is a great camera too (as you obviously already know!)

Ira · 08-02-2010, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by catsman50

lucky you! I ordered my kx from ccr cameras off ebay and still haven't gotten a tracking number and I ordered it last monday

Wow--I hope you get it already. Let me know! And if you want to PM me any questions, feel free to do so.

I had ordered my prior K-x for my company via B&H, and since I haven't heard any horror stories about them here, they got my business again. Not to mention that it helps this site

I wanted a guaranteed delivery date so I paid the expedited shipping, because even though I'm now home most of the time (unemployed), and my wife is home because she works overnights, I still wanted to know the exact day.

UPS delivery can be a nightmare.

**boriscleto** · 08-02-2010, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

Thats not a good sign! I think I might've bought a bag from them once. should've bought from tri-state 17th st, hotdigital or beach on ebay, they have all been quick for me.

Ira, you should've made me an offer on my k20! Just posted on saturday though, and the K-x is a great camera too (as you obviously already know!)

I bought my K-x from Abe's of Maine and my DA L 55-300 from Tri-State. No problems at all and ground shipping to Syracuse is overnight from NJ or Brooklyn.

08-01-2010, 07:15 AM	#1
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	My Lent is over--new K-x is coming It's been a rough few weeks since I had to turn in my K-x to my former employer and had to go without a body, but these miserable days are over. Just ordered through B&H. (And yes, I used the click-through button here.) I was also a big-spender and went for 2-day delivery, so she should be here Wednesday. Life is good.

08-01-2010, 12:45 PM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,242	I added a FA 28-80 and FA 80-320 along with a ZX-7 and a flash for $50 yesterday. Had to drive 75 miles each way to pick it up but it was a beautiful day for a drive. Last edited by boriscleto; 08-01-2010 at 01:15 PM.

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08-01-2010, 07:51 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,242	Mazel tov.

08-01-2010, 07:56 AM	#3
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto Mazel tov. Considering I bought from B&H, your comment is highly appropriate!

08-01-2010, 07:57 AM	#4
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	I just realized something: Now that I finally bought the body, I have to buy more lenses.

08-01-2010, 12:24 PM	#5
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Mission accomplished: m42 135 2.8 Mamiya Sekor for $10.01.

08-01-2010, 02:21 PM	#7
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto I added a FA 28-80 and FA 80-320 along with a ZX-7 and a flash for $50 yesterday. Had to drive 75 miles each way to pick it up but it was a beautiful day for a drive. Now THAT'S a deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need a flash, but I can wait on that.

08-01-2010, 02:25 PM	#8
emr Guest	Originally posted by Ira Mission accomplished: m42 135 2.8 Mamiya Sekor for $10.01. Ira, I wonder if you remember that according to your signature you already have - 135 3.5 S-Tak - 135 2.8 Vivitar

08-01-2010, 02:30 PM	#9
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by emr Ira, I wonder if you remember that according to your signature you already have - 135 3.5 S-Tak - 135 2.8 Vivitar Ever use a Mamiya? I had a Mamiya Sekor 1000DTL camera in the 70s, with a 55 1.4. That lens was God, and that's the next one on my to buy list, but I want a bargain price. They're going for $100 and up. So I figured for 10 bucks, plus shipping, I have to give this 135 a try. Also, the Mamiyas are real scarce, all of them, compared to Taks and everything else.

08-01-2010, 02:36 PM	#10
emr Guest	Damn, now you make me want one! (Although I've used my whatever-Vivitar 135mm about zero times!)

08-01-2010, 04:12 PM	#11
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by emr Damn, now you make me want one! (Although I've used my whatever-Vivitar 135mm about zero times!) I've used most of my lenses zero times too, but I still want to own them. If you do an eBay search for the Mamiya 55 1.4, you'll see that they're commanding the same prices as the Taks and above, and for good reason. I would kill for their 1.2, but now you're talking prices in the stratosphere.

08-01-2010, 04:28 PM	#12
catsman50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: jupiter FL Posts: 140	lucky you! I ordered my kx from ccr cameras off ebay and still haven't gotten a tracking number and I ordered it last monday

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08-02-2010, 05:55 AM	#13
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by catsman50 lucky you! I ordered my kx from ccr cameras off ebay and still haven't gotten a tracking number and I ordered it last monday Thats not a good sign! I think I might've bought a bag from them once. should've bought from tri-state 17th st, hotdigital or beach on ebay, they have all been quick for me. Ira, you should've made me an offer on my k20! Just posted on saturday though, and the K-x is a great camera too (as you obviously already know!)

08-02-2010, 06:01 AM	#14
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by catsman50 lucky you! I ordered my kx from ccr cameras off ebay and still haven't gotten a tracking number and I ordered it last monday Wow--I hope you get it already. Let me know! And if you want to PM me any questions, feel free to do so. I had ordered my prior K-x for my company via B&H, and since I haven't heard any horror stories about them here, they got my business again. Not to mention that it helps this site I wanted a guaranteed delivery date so I paid the expedited shipping, because even though I'm now home most of the time (unemployed), and my wife is home because she works overnights, I still wanted to know the exact day. UPS delivery can be a nightmare.

08-02-2010, 06:09 AM	#15
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,242	Originally posted by pxpaulx Thats not a good sign! I think I might've bought a bag from them once. should've bought from tri-state 17th st, hotdigital or beach on ebay, they have all been quick for me. Ira, you should've made me an offer on my k20! Just posted on saturday though, and the K-x is a great camera too (as you obviously already know!) I bought my K-x from Abe's of Maine and my DA L 55-300 from Tri-State. No problems at all and ground shipping to Syracuse is overnight from NJ or Brooklyn.