How Old Is "Old"?

mrNewt · 07-02-2013, 07:11 AM

There is one option missing... "They don't make film any more for the cameras I still have... "

Racer X 69 · 07-02-2013, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

We all speak English, but we don't all speak the same language.

I wonder if one can nibble on a nobble?

Racer X 69 · 07-02-2013, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by mrNewt

There is one option missing... "They don't make film any more for the cameras I still have... "

{Again!}

Originally posted by Racer X 69

*sigh*

I suppose that there should have been a poll to determine the poll choices.

Old Man · 07-02-2013, 01:57 PM

Hmmmmmmmm, since I have 2 K10D's, I should get to vote twice.

I did vote there should be a sub forum for the K10, they are a nice camera.
If I had the coins, I would buy a nice Grand Prix one, I think those are just gorgeous.

jogiba · 07-02-2013, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by mrNewt

There is one option missing... "They don't make film any more for the cameras I still have... "

Really ?
Roll Film | B&H Photo Video
Sheet Film | B&H Photo Video
Movie Film | B&H Photo Video
Instant Film | B&H Photo Video

Racer X 69 · 07-02-2013, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Old Man

Hmmmmmmmm, since I have 2 K10D's, . . . . . .

I am envious!

Originally posted by Old Man

I should get to vote twice.

I did set it up for multiple choice!

Originally posted by Old Man

I did vote there should be a sub forum for the K10, they are a nice camera.

You are a good man!

Originally posted by Old Man

If I had the coins, I would buy a nice Grand Prix one, I think those are just gorgeous.

Grand Prix?

Do tell.

Racer X 69 · 07-02-2013, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

Really ?
Roll Film | B&H Photo Video
Sheet Film | B&H Photo Video
Movie Film | B&H Photo Video
Instant Film | B&H Photo Video

Wow. The 4x5 and 8x10 stuff is spendy!

ripit · 07-02-2013, 04:24 PM

It seems like its pretty relative to your perspective. For a habitual early adopter that always buys the latest tech maybe a few years old is old. Personally, I rarely buy first generation electronics and you can get second or third generation electronics (in some areas not much more than a year old) for a significant savings. Obviously many electronics are old/obsolete much faster than other things since the technology is developed so fast.

I guess you could also look at it like its old when nobody wants it anymore or its value is a pittance compared to what it used to be. The d and ds sell for about 5-15% of their original retail (even at places like keh) so on cost you could say its old, but people still buy them (at some point newer models will be so cheap there is no reason to get the older model).

Lenses seem to certainly have a different timeline as old lenses (there are some pretty old AF ones) stay in demand much longer than bodies.

mrNewt · 07-02-2013, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

Really ?
Roll Film | B&H Photo Video
Sheet Film | B&H Photo Video
Movie Film | B&H Photo Video
Instant Film | B&H Photo Video

You obviously don't even know the film I am talking about

...

Racer X 69 · 07-02-2013, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by mrNewt

You obviously don't even know the film I am talking about

...

And that would be . . . . . ? ? ? ? ?

Sandy Hancock · 07-02-2013, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Um, "nobble"?

It's a word, and completely appropriate. Google it.

mrNewt · 07-02-2013, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And that would be . . . . . ? ? ? ? ?

Hint, hint... folding cameras... large format...

Racer X 69 · 07-02-2013, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by mrNewt

Hint, hint... folding cameras... large format...

pola roid?

mrNewt · 07-02-2013, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

pola roid?

nope...

Racer X 69 · 07-02-2013, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

It's a word, and completely appropriate. Google it.

As I should have done straight away.

View Poll Results: How Old Is Old?
I have a K10 still use it and don't consider it old dirt is old	30	41.67%
I have a K10 Adam please make a subforum for it to hold a prestigous place among the K5, etc.	9	12.50%
I have a K10 it collects dust on the shelf next to the Ansel Adams camera I got off of eBay	4	5.56%
I can not bear to have anything as ancient as a K10	15	20.83%
If Pentax doesn't come out with a replacement for the K5IIs soon I think I'll go mad!	9	12.50%
What's a digital camera?	15	20.83%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

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07-02-2013, 07:11 AM	#46
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	There is one option missing... "They don't make film any more for the cameras I still have... "

07-02-2013, 09:59 AM	#47
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068 Original Poster	Originally posted by scratchpaddy We all speak English, but we don't all speak the same language. I wonder if one can nibble on a nobble?

07-02-2013, 10:04 AM	#48
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068 Original Poster	Originally posted by mrNewt There is one option missing... "They don't make film any more for the cameras I still have... " {Again!} Originally posted by Racer X 69 sigh I suppose that there should have been a poll to determine the poll choices.

07-02-2013, 01:57 PM	#49
Old Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 171	Hmmmmmmmm, since I have 2 K10D's, I should get to vote twice. I did vote there should be a sub forum for the K10, they are a nice camera. If I had the coins, I would buy a nice Grand Prix one, I think those are just gorgeous.

07-02-2013, 02:04 PM	#50
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by mrNewt There is one option missing... "They don't make film any more for the cameras I still have... " Really ? Roll Film \| B&H Photo Video Sheet Film \| B&H Photo Video Movie Film \| B&H Photo Video Instant Film \| B&H Photo Video

07-02-2013, 02:24 PM	#51
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068 Original Poster	Originally posted by Old Man Hmmmmmmmm, since I have 2 K10D's, . . . . . . I am envious! Originally posted by Old Man I should get to vote twice. I did set it up for multiple choice! Originally posted by Old Man I did vote there should be a sub forum for the K10, they are a nice camera. You are a good man! Originally posted by Old Man If I had the coins, I would buy a nice Grand Prix one, I think those are just gorgeous. Grand Prix? Do tell.

07-02-2013, 02:31 PM	#52
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068 Original Poster	Originally posted by jogiba Really ? Roll Film \| B&H Photo Video Sheet Film \| B&H Photo Video Movie Film \| B&H Photo Video Instant Film \| B&H Photo Video Wow. The 4x5 and 8x10 stuff is spendy!

07-02-2013, 04:24 PM	#53
ripit Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NewYork Posts: 899	It seems like its pretty relative to your perspective. For a habitual early adopter that always buys the latest tech maybe a few years old is old. Personally, I rarely buy first generation electronics and you can get second or third generation electronics (in some areas not much more than a year old) for a significant savings. Obviously many electronics are old/obsolete much faster than other things since the technology is developed so fast. I guess you could also look at it like its old when nobody wants it anymore or its value is a pittance compared to what it used to be. The d and ds sell for about 5-15% of their original retail (even at places like keh) so on cost you could say its old, but people still buy them (at some point newer models will be so cheap there is no reason to get the older model). Lenses seem to certainly have a different timeline as old lenses (there are some pretty old AF ones) stay in demand much longer than bodies.

07-02-2013, 04:53 PM	#54
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by jogiba Really ? Roll Film \| B&H Photo Video Sheet Film \| B&H Photo Video Movie Film \| B&H Photo Video Instant Film \| B&H Photo Video You obviously don't even know the film I am talking about ...

07-02-2013, 05:06 PM	#55
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068 Original Poster	Originally posted by mrNewt You obviously don't even know the film I am talking about ... And that would be . . . . . ? ? ? ? ?

07-02-2013, 05:21 PM	#56
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Um, "nobble"? It's a word, and completely appropriate. Google it.

07-02-2013, 05:21 PM	#57
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by Racer X 69 And that would be . . . . . ? ? ? ? ? Hint, hint... folding cameras... large format...

07-02-2013, 05:40 PM	#58
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068 Original Poster	Originally posted by mrNewt Hint, hint... folding cameras... large format... pola roid?

07-02-2013, 05:42 PM	#59
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by Racer X 69 pola roid? nope...

07-02-2013, 05:45 PM	#60
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock It's a word, and completely appropriate. Google it. As I should have done straight away.