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sjwaldron · 02-18-2011, 07:35 AM

I looked at the ad. It does look kind of questionable, do bring someone with you...

1. aaa batteries
2. Could not get to menu, but "lights up"
3. "Optical Zoom: 3x"
4. "This body is worth a hell of alot more than... "

So you could buy it and then most likely have it fixed for a few hundred. Might be easier to just buy one off of KEH.com or something.

séamuis · 02-18-2011, 07:39 AM

how can an interchangeable lens slr have built in optical 3x zoom?

Ira · 02-18-2011, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

how can an interchangeable lens slr have built in optical 3x zoom?

Crap--you beat me to it.

That hit me like a brick as soon as I read it.

séamuis · 02-18-2011, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Ira

Crap--you beat me to it.

That hit me like a brick as soon as I read it.

he could be referring to the 18-55mm lens, but that would sure be a strange way of describing it.

Northern Soul · 02-18-2011, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

he could be referring to the 18-55mm lens, but that would sure be a strange way of describing it.

It's how flickr used to describe it - I recall the k10 listing used to say it had a 3x optical zoom

**jbinpg** · 02-18-2011, 11:09 AM

Do not go alone. Do not hand over any personal identification documents such as a check. Craiglist meetings have become dangerous territory for some, especially women.

sjwaldron · 02-20-2011, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Do not go alone. Do not hand over any personal identification documents such as a check. Craiglist meetings have become dangerous territory for some, especially women.

I completely agree with you, but it is not always the case. My one and only dealing through Craigslist was positive. Bought a used DA 14mm f2.8 for less than half the going rate of a new one. Although, the ad I replied to was much more realistic and had correct information in it.

JeffJS · 02-20-2011, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by sjwaldron

I completely agree with you, but it is not always the case. My one and only dealing through Craigslist was positive. Bought a used DA 14mm f2.8 for less than half the going rate of a new one. Although, the ad I replied to was much more realistic and had correct information in it.

Michigan Teen Johnathan Clements Shot Dead During Phony Craigslist Transaction, Say Police - Crimesider - CBS News

It's always wise to remain alert when dealing with things like this. Take precautions, don't let the lure of a bargain cloud your good judgment.

sjwaldron · 02-21-2011, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

Michigan Teen Johnathan Clements Shot Dead During Phony Craigslist Transaction, Say Police - Crimesider - CBS News

It's always wise to remain alert when dealing with things like this. Take precautions, don't let the lure of a bargain cloud your good judgment.

Damn... to kill someone for $95. What a screwed up world we live in.

alohadave · 02-21-2011, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

he could be referring to the 18-55mm lens, but that would sure be a strange way of describing it.

It's how P&S lenses are marketed, so not entirely unheard-of.

sjwaldron · 02-21-2011, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by alohadave

It's how P&S lenses are marketed, so not entirely unheard-of.

Yet in the ad the camera didn't come with a lens... another red flag.

jlaubza · 02-25-2011, 12:23 AM

... too good to be true, that is. Skip this one. In any case, for example, the new N...n 3100 is cheap for the quality. What I'm saying is that new cameras are cheaper than what they were a few years ago and vastly better.

If you are into Pentax, look for a K-X even though the competitor referred to above appears to be cheaper (it is so here in So Africa). But to buy a K100 at this stage of the game is largely a waste of money as you'll soon be wanting something better. Those extra megapixels of the newer cameras really do make a difference.

02-25-2011, 12:23 AM	#27
jlaubza Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: south africa, johannesburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 228	Yes it is... ... too good to be true, that is. Skip this one. In any case, for example, the new N...n 3100 is cheap for the quality. What I'm saying is that new cameras are cheaper than what they were a few years ago and vastly better. If you are into Pentax, look for a K-X even though the competitor referred to above appears to be cheaper (it is so here in So Africa). But to buy a K100 at this stage of the game is largely a waste of money as you'll soon be wanting something better. Those extra megapixels of the newer cameras really do make a difference.

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02-18-2011, 07:35 AM	#16
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	I looked at the ad. It does look kind of questionable, do bring someone with you... 1. aaa batteries 2. Could not get to menu, but "lights up" 3. "Optical Zoom: 3x" 4. "This body is worth a hell of alot more than... " So you could buy it and then most likely have it fixed for a few hundred. Might be easier to just buy one off of KEH.com or something.

02-18-2011, 07:39 AM	#17
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	how can an interchangeable lens slr have built in optical 3x zoom?

02-18-2011, 07:56 AM	#18
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by séamuis how can an interchangeable lens slr have built in optical 3x zoom? Crap--you beat me to it. That hit me like a brick as soon as I read it.

02-18-2011, 08:12 AM	#19
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by Ira Crap--you beat me to it. That hit me like a brick as soon as I read it. he could be referring to the 18-55mm lens, but that would sure be a strange way of describing it.

02-18-2011, 09:28 AM	#20
Northern Soul Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The North of England Photos: Albums Posts: 494	Originally posted by séamuis he could be referring to the 18-55mm lens, but that would sure be a strange way of describing it. It's how flickr used to describe it - I recall the k10 listing used to say it had a 3x optical zoom

02-18-2011, 11:09 AM	#21
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Do not go alone. Do not hand over any personal identification documents such as a check. Craiglist meetings have become dangerous territory for some, especially women.

02-20-2011, 01:34 PM	#22
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	Originally posted by jbinpg Do not go alone. Do not hand over any personal identification documents such as a check. Craiglist meetings have become dangerous territory for some, especially women. I completely agree with you, but it is not always the case. My one and only dealing through Craigslist was positive. Bought a used DA 14mm f2.8 for less than half the going rate of a new one. Although, the ad I replied to was much more realistic and had correct information in it.

02-20-2011, 01:38 PM	#23
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by sjwaldron I completely agree with you, but it is not always the case. My one and only dealing through Craigslist was positive. Bought a used DA 14mm f2.8 for less than half the going rate of a new one. Although, the ad I replied to was much more realistic and had correct information in it. Michigan Teen Johnathan Clements Shot Dead During Phony Craigslist Transaction, Say Police - Crimesider - CBS News It's always wise to remain alert when dealing with things like this. Take precautions, don't let the lure of a bargain cloud your good judgment.

02-21-2011, 02:07 PM	#24
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	Originally posted by JeffJS Michigan Teen Johnathan Clements Shot Dead During Phony Craigslist Transaction, Say Police - Crimesider - CBS News It's always wise to remain alert when dealing with things like this. Take precautions, don't let the lure of a bargain cloud your good judgment. Damn... to kill someone for $95. What a screwed up world we live in.

02-21-2011, 06:39 PM	#25
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	Originally posted by séamuis he could be referring to the 18-55mm lens, but that would sure be a strange way of describing it. It's how P&S lenses are marketed, so not entirely unheard-of.

02-21-2011, 10:51 PM	#26
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	Originally posted by alohadave It's how P&S lenses are marketed, so not entirely unheard-of. Yet in the ad the camera didn't come with a lens... another red flag.

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