Rare Film Gear, need help with determining it's value

Blue · 01-04-2009, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by vinzer

Ahh, Adaptalls. I wish I can share your joy with them, but unfortunately, the Adaptall I got from B&H (28-80 SP) had a sticky aperture and it's still being serviced as I type. Looks to be good investments, though, that's why I tried one.

Still, it's amazing how you can cite those general price ranges from memory. I'm a pretty young guy, but my memory isn't that sharp.

While my memory is pretty good, I actually keep a spread sheet on lenses of interest.

vinzer · 01-04-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by Blue

While my memory is pretty good, I actually keep a spread sheet on lenses of interest.

I think I should do that, too. Good tip.

henryp · 01-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by McD

Hi everyone, I don't shoot with Pentax anymore, but am helping a friend sell his older Pentax film gear that he doesnt use anymore.

You can get a second opinion and price quote here.

séamuis · 01-09-2009, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by henryp

You can get a second opinion and price quote here.

I find it humorous (not necessarily in a bad way) that you come here to offer posts like these. do you do this at other brand specific forums or is the Pentax forums just that popular?

Blue · 01-09-2009, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

I find it humorous (not necessarily in a bad way) that you come here to offer posts like these. do you do this at other brand specific forums or is the Pentax forums just that popular?

Adorama has a presence here as well and I think that is a good thing that they both do. I have heard that going to the Adorama and BH stores in New York is like the Disney and Bush Gardens of photography gear!

Nesster · 01-09-2009, 02:05 PM

Very true, the Disney and Bush Gardens thing. I used to work down the block from B&H... it was fun but dangerous to the pocket book. Both companies provide excellent service by the way, and deserver their great reputations.

vinzer · 01-09-2009, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Adorama has a presence here as well and I think that is a good thing that they both do. I have heard that going to the Adorama and BH stores in New York is like the Disney and Bush Gardens of photography gear!

Care to comment which one is Disney and which one is Bush Gardens?

I kid.

Originally posted by Nesster

Very true, the Disney and Bush Gardens thing. I used to work down the block from B&H... it was fun but dangerous to the pocket book. Both companies provide excellent service by the way, and deserver their great reputations.

I've certainly had good dealings with B&H. I'm looking to try Adorama (I have a related thread here). Here's hoping for a hassle-free transaction.

henryp · 01-11-2009, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

I find it humorous (not necessarily in a bad way) that you come here to offer posts like these. do you do this at other brand specific forums or is the Pentax forums just that popular?

Thanks. It happens I subscribe to and regularly visit many forums. I have several hundred in my bookmarks folder. Some get visited daily, some weekly, and so on. I also have google's alerts set up for "B&H," and other relevant phrases.

Between my 20+ years experience as a full-time professional photographer and the access to equipment and industry resources my employment affords, I hope to be a useful contributor here and elsewhere.

séamuis · 01-11-2009, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by henryp

Thanks. It happens I subscribe to and regularly visit many forums. I have several hundred in my bookmarks folder. Some get visited daily, some weekly, and so on. I also have google's alerts set up for "B&H," and other relevant phrases.

Between my 20+ years experience as a full-time professional photographer and the access to equipment and industry resources my employment affords, I hope to be a useful contributor here and elsewhere.

that's good to know. it actually makes me happy to know that a trusted retailer is willing to 'reach out' so to speak. even to the Pentaxians.

Ratmagiclady · 01-12-2009, 08:15 AM

I kind of like seeing the big stores represent a little, here, myself. If I get to New York one of these days, I'd love to drop in for some serious bag and camera-support shopping.

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01-04-2009, 09:19 AM	#16
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by vinzer Ahh, Adaptalls. I wish I can share your joy with them, but unfortunately, the Adaptall I got from B&H (28-80 SP) had a sticky aperture and it's still being serviced as I type. Looks to be good investments, though, that's why I tried one. Still, it's amazing how you can cite those general price ranges from memory. I'm a pretty young guy, but my memory isn't that sharp. While my memory is pretty good, I actually keep a spread sheet on lenses of interest.

01-04-2009, 05:30 PM	#17
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by Blue While my memory is pretty good, I actually keep a spread sheet on lenses of interest. I think I should do that, too. Good tip.

01-09-2009, 01:49 PM	#18
henryp B&H Photo Representative Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 491	Originally posted by McD Hi everyone, I don't shoot with Pentax anymore, but am helping a friend sell his older Pentax film gear that he doesnt use anymore. You can get a second opinion and price quote here.

01-09-2009, 01:52 PM	#19
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by henryp You can get a second opinion and price quote here. I find it humorous (not necessarily in a bad way) that you come here to offer posts like these. do you do this at other brand specific forums or is the Pentax forums just that popular?

01-09-2009, 02:02 PM	#20
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by séamuis I find it humorous (not necessarily in a bad way) that you come here to offer posts like these. do you do this at other brand specific forums or is the Pentax forums just that popular? Adorama has a presence here as well and I think that is a good thing that they both do. I have heard that going to the Adorama and BH stores in New York is like the Disney and Bush Gardens of photography gear!

01-09-2009, 02:05 PM	#21
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Very true, the Disney and Bush Gardens thing. I used to work down the block from B&H... it was fun but dangerous to the pocket book. Both companies provide excellent service by the way, and deserver their great reputations.

01-09-2009, 06:33 PM	#22
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by Blue Adorama has a presence here as well and I think that is a good thing that they both do. I have heard that going to the Adorama and BH stores in New York is like the Disney and Bush Gardens of photography gear! Care to comment which one is Disney and which one is Bush Gardens? I kid. Originally posted by Nesster Very true, the Disney and Bush Gardens thing. I used to work down the block from B&H... it was fun but dangerous to the pocket book. Both companies provide excellent service by the way, and deserver their great reputations. I've certainly had good dealings with B&H. I'm looking to try Adorama (I have a related thread here). Here's hoping for a hassle-free transaction.

01-11-2009, 02:31 PM	#23
henryp B&H Photo Representative Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 491	Originally posted by séamuis I find it humorous (not necessarily in a bad way) that you come here to offer posts like these. do you do this at other brand specific forums or is the Pentax forums just that popular? Thanks. It happens I subscribe to and regularly visit many forums. I have several hundred in my bookmarks folder. Some get visited daily, some weekly, and so on. I also have google's alerts set up for "B&H," and other relevant phrases. Between my 20+ years experience as a full-time professional photographer and the access to equipment and industry resources my employment affords, I hope to be a useful contributor here and elsewhere.

01-11-2009, 10:15 PM	#24
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by henryp Thanks. It happens I subscribe to and regularly visit many forums. I have several hundred in my bookmarks folder. Some get visited daily, some weekly, and so on. I also have google's alerts set up for "B&H," and other relevant phrases. Between my 20+ years experience as a full-time professional photographer and the access to equipment and industry resources my employment affords, I hope to be a useful contributor here and elsewhere. that's good to know. it actually makes me happy to know that a trusted retailer is willing to 'reach out' so to speak. even to the Pentaxians.

01-12-2009, 08:15 AM	#25
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	I kind of like seeing the big stores represent a little, here, myself. If I get to New York one of these days, I'd love to drop in for some serious bag and camera-support shopping.