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**monochrome** · 04-08-2020, 03:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

That's good to hear. I just sent him an email. If work is slack I'll send him a couple of Pentax M42 bodies for CLA.

Chris

Seconded!

Tony D · 05-27-2020, 10:38 AM - **2 Likes**

I've been in contact with Eric over the last few days concerning a KM that I've got boxed up for shipment to him. He seemed fine and is still working … Tony D

**gofour3** · 05-27-2020, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by Tony D

I've been in contact with Eric over the last few days concerning a KM that I've got boxed up for shipment to him. He seemed fine and is still working … Tony D

Good to hear and welcome to the forum!

Phil.

Tony D · 05-27-2020, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Good to hear and welcome to the forum!

Phil.

Much appreciated Phil!

charlesdanb · 07-10-2020, 02:28 PM

Hi, quick question. I sent Eric my Pentax K1000 a couple weeks ago and received an invoice a few days later. I paid the bill through PayPal, however my account is associated with a different email address than what Eric had used to contact me. At the same time I sent Eric an email clarifying this.

Is this anyone else's experience, and will Eric recognize the invoice as paid?

Thanks for your advice. I've been hovering around these forums for awhile now--y'all seem like a good crowd.

Parallax · 07-10-2020, 02:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by charlesdanb

y'all seem like a good crowd.

Ha! Fooled another one.

Welcome to the forum.

**monochrome** · 07-10-2020, 03:20 PM - **1 Like**

I have a similar setup - my PayPal email address is only used for my PayPal account. I’ve never had a situation where Eric didn’t associate my payment with my camera, Note that I enter the camera description and Invoice number in the memo section if it isn’t already in the PayPal Invoice.

Originally posted by charlesdanb

Hi, quick question. I sent Eric my Pentax K1000 a couple weeks ago and received an invoice a few days later. I paid the bill through PayPal, however my account is associated with a different email address than what Eric had used to contact me. At the same time I sent Eric an email clarifying this.

Is this anyone else's experience, and will Eric recognize the invoice as paid?

Thanks for your advice. I've been hovering around these forums for awhile now--y'all seem like a good crowd.

charlesdanb · 07-10-2020, 03:30 PM - **1 Like**

Great, thanks for the reassurance. And thanks for the welcome!

Tony D · 07-10-2020, 07:20 PM - **3 Likes**

Just got my KM back today from Eric. Little over 2 weeks to repair ... pretty darn good! 👍🏻

I haven’t taken a picture with this camera since around 1985! About 10 years ago I moved to digital but now I’d like to get back to film. I need to figure out what film is available compared to 1985!

Eyewanders · 07-12-2020, 04:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Tony D

Just got my KM back today from Eric. Little over 2 weeks to repair ... pretty darn good! 👍🏻

I haven’t taken a picture with this camera since around 1985! About 10 years ago I moved to digital but now I’d like to get back to film. I need to figure out what film is available compared to 1985!

Markedly less than was available then, but there's still plenty to choose from and a number of very good new stocks. Kodak Ektar is a modern favorite of many... near transparency-level grain structure, color, and detail with the more forgiving nature of being a negative emulsion. Kodak re-released Ektachrome a year or more ago as well - a modern version which is frankly fantastic stuff. Fujifilm is slowly but sure retreating from film, but Superia varieties are excellent, everyday affordable C41 stocks.

**TwoUptons** · 07-12-2020, 05:08 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Tony D

Just got my KM back today from Eric. Little over 2 weeks to repair ... pretty darn good! 👍🏻

I haven’t taken a picture with this camera since around 1985! About 10 years ago I moved to digital but now I’d like to get back to film. I need to figure out what film is available compared to 1985!

My KX loves it some XP-2 black and white. It develops in color chemistry, so it’s super easy for a commercial lab to handle.

The Ektar is very good in a 100 speed, vastly better than what was available in 1985...

I also like the Fuji Superia in 200 and 400 speed, and I keep wanting to use the Kodak Portra based on what people here have been doing with it.

-Eric

Tony D · 07-13-2020, 06:04 AM

Thanks for the information on print film. I’ll try some different types and see what works well. Can order online or probably find local. Much appreciated...

charlesdanb · 07-27-2020, 11:47 AM - **5 Likes**

Was excited to get my K1000 back today—every wheel, hinge, and lever feels tighter. Crystal clear viewfinder. I used to be incredulous about the supposed "new camera smell," but not anymore. Allow me to contribute my testimony to Eric's great reputation.

legendofkane · 07-30-2020, 07:48 PM

I emailed him one or two weeks ago and he said he's not taking any more orders to the mid or end of August I think . he told me he needed time to catch up

**ramseybuckeye** · 08-04-2020, 07:55 PM - **1 Like**

I got my MX back from Eric today, he received it on the 14th and he actually sent it back on the 29th, so I would say that is a decent turnaround, but it was "lost" in the mail and just arrived this morning, however we had a hurricane last night and most of today was cleaning up tree debris. Took a couple of photos of it tonight and hope to load film tomorrow. The camera looks beautiful, and it's pretty exciting to look through that big viewfinder.

07-10-2020, 07:20 PM - 3 Likes	#459
Tony D New Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Just got my KM back today from Eric. Little over 2 weeks to repair ... pretty darn good! 👍🏻 I haven’t taken a picture with this camera since around 1985! About 10 years ago I moved to digital but now I’d like to get back to film. I need to figure out what film is available compared to 1985! Last edited by Tony D; 07-12-2020 at 07:39 AM.

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04-08-2020, 03:25 PM - 1 Like	#451
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt That's good to hear. I just sent him an email. If work is slack I'll send him a couple of Pentax M42 bodies for CLA. Chris Seconded!

05-27-2020, 10:38 AM - 2 Likes	#452
Tony D New Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 5	I've been in contact with Eric over the last few days concerning a KM that I've got boxed up for shipment to him. He seemed fine and is still working … Tony D

05-27-2020, 12:39 PM	#453
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by Tony D I've been in contact with Eric over the last few days concerning a KM that I've got boxed up for shipment to him. He seemed fine and is still working … Tony D Good to hear and welcome to the forum! Phil.

05-27-2020, 02:09 PM	#454
Tony D New Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Originally posted by gofour3 Good to hear and welcome to the forum! Phil. Much appreciated Phil!

07-10-2020, 02:28 PM	#455
charlesdanb New Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 21	Hi, quick question. I sent Eric my Pentax K1000 a couple weeks ago and received an invoice a few days later. I paid the bill through PayPal, however my account is associated with a different email address than what Eric had used to contact me. At the same time I sent Eric an email clarifying this. Is this anyone else's experience, and will Eric recognize the invoice as paid? Thanks for your advice. I've been hovering around these forums for awhile now--y'all seem like a good crowd.

07-10-2020, 02:34 PM - 2 Likes	#456
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by charlesdanb y'all seem like a good crowd. Ha! Fooled another one. Welcome to the forum.

07-10-2020, 03:20 PM - 1 Like	#457
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I have a similar setup - my PayPal email address is only used for my PayPal account. I’ve never had a situation where Eric didn’t associate my payment with my camera, Note that I enter the camera description and Invoice number in the memo section if it isn’t already in the PayPal Invoice. Originally posted by charlesdanb Hi, quick question. I sent Eric my Pentax K1000 a couple weeks ago and received an invoice a few days later. I paid the bill through PayPal, however my account is associated with a different email address than what Eric had used to contact me. At the same time I sent Eric an email clarifying this. Is this anyone else's experience, and will Eric recognize the invoice as paid? Thanks for your advice. I've been hovering around these forums for awhile now--y'all seem like a good crowd.

07-10-2020, 03:30 PM - 1 Like	#458
charlesdanb New Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 21	Great, thanks for the reassurance. And thanks for the welcome!

07-12-2020, 04:44 PM - 2 Likes	#460
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Tony D Just got my KM back today from Eric. Little over 2 weeks to repair ... pretty darn good! 👍🏻 I haven’t taken a picture with this camera since around 1985! About 10 years ago I moved to digital but now I’d like to get back to film. I need to figure out what film is available compared to 1985! Markedly less than was available then, but there's still plenty to choose from and a number of very good new stocks. Kodak Ektar is a modern favorite of many... near transparency-level grain structure, color, and detail with the more forgiving nature of being a negative emulsion. Kodak re-released Ektachrome a year or more ago as well - a modern version which is frankly fantastic stuff. Fujifilm is slowly but sure retreating from film, but Superia varieties are excellent, everyday affordable C41 stocks.

07-12-2020, 05:08 PM - 2 Likes	#461
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	Originally posted by Tony D Just got my KM back today from Eric. Little over 2 weeks to repair ... pretty darn good! 👍🏻 I haven’t taken a picture with this camera since around 1985! About 10 years ago I moved to digital but now I’d like to get back to film. I need to figure out what film is available compared to 1985! My KX loves it some XP-2 black and white. It develops in color chemistry, so it’s super easy for a commercial lab to handle. The Ektar is very good in a 100 speed, vastly better than what was available in 1985... I also like the Fuji Superia in 200 and 400 speed, and I keep wanting to use the Kodak Portra based on what people here have been doing with it. -Eric

07-13-2020, 06:04 AM	#462
Tony D New Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Thanks for the information on print film. I’ll try some different types and see what works well. Can order online or probably find local. Much appreciated...

07-27-2020, 11:47 AM - 5 Likes	#463
charlesdanb New Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 21	Was excited to get my K1000 back today—every wheel, hinge, and lever feels tighter. Crystal clear viewfinder. I used to be incredulous about the supposed "new camera smell," but not anymore. Allow me to contribute my testimony to Eric's great reputation.

07-30-2020, 07:48 PM	#464
legendofkane Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 39	I emailed him one or two weeks ago and he said he's not taking any more orders to the mid or end of August I think . he told me he needed time to catch up

08-04-2020, 07:55 PM - 1 Like	#465
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	I got my MX back from Eric today, he received it on the 14th and he actually sent it back on the 29th, so I would say that is a decent turnaround, but it was "lost" in the mail and just arrived this morning, however we had a hurricane last night and most of today was cleaning up tree debris. Took a couple of photos of it tonight and hope to load film tomorrow. The camera looks beautiful, and it's pretty exciting to look through that big viewfinder.

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