Traveling K-mount

**monochrome** · 07-19-2012, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by average-guy

Does anyone know what happened to the MX? I sent a PM to Monochrome a few days ago and have yet to get a response.

Originally posted by EddieAmzel

Hmm, I'll send a PM to Monochrome as well and try to get this thing moving. Thanks for being patient, guys.

Thanks for the prompt. The MX is out for pickup by the USPS Friday.

Griz57 · 07-20-2012, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by EddieAmzel

Hi,

This thread is a K-mount version of the Sightseeing Screwmount. Essentially, anyone interested in trying out a MX with a 50/1.7 (which I'll provide) join up on a list. Each person shoots some rolls and posts some photos in this thread, then sends the camera on to the next person on the list. Geographically, this will be limited to North America.

If you haven't had a chance to shoot with an MX before, why not give it a try? It's a small body with a HUGE viewfinder, and all mechanical operation with a very accurate built in meter. I've had lots of fun using it, and just thought it'd be cool to share the experience.

Always wanted to try out an MX, any chance I can still get in on this round?

Griz

EddieAmzel · 07-21-2012, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by Griz57

Always wanted to try out an MX, any chance I can still get in on this round?

Griz

Hi Griz,

Sure thing. I believe the list would become as follows:

gofour3
Monochrome
average-guy - next up
SteveM
Griz

Griz57 · 07-21-2012, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by EddieAmzel

Hi Griz,

Sure thing. I believe the list would become as follows:

gofour3
Monochrome
average-guy - next up
SteveM
Griz

That's great, thanks! Hope no one minds I'll be shooting B&W, home processing, wet printing, and posting scans via an old Canon flatbed scanner.

Cheers!
Griz

average-guy · 07-23-2012, 08:46 PM

I got the MX today, I'll do some shooting this weekend and pass it on.

**gofour3** · 07-23-2012, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by Griz57

That's great, thanks! Hope no one minds I'll be shooting B&W, home processing, wet printing, and posting scans via an old Canon flatbed scanner.

Cheers!
Griz

Not at all, posting your results is all that we ask!

Griz57 · 07-24-2012, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by average-guy

I got the MX today, I'll do some shooting this weekend and pass it on.

Have fun!!

Griz

Griz57 · 07-24-2012, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

Not at all, posting your results is all that we ask!

Sounds like a plan to me, looking forward to it!

Griz

average-guy · 08-01-2012, 08:42 PM

This last week was busier than expected, I got the shooting done, I have yet to develop the film and post the pic's. In the meantime I want to keep the MX moving. I think SteveM might be next, is this correct? If not let me know.

Griz57 · 08-03-2012, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by average-guy

This last week was busier than expected, I got the shooting done, I have yet to develop the film and post the pic's. In the meantime I want to keep the MX moving. I think SteveM might be next, is this correct? If not let me know.

Looks correct to me, SteveM should be next on the list!

Griz

SteveM · 08-05-2012, 09:04 AM

Looking forward to it

Griz57 · 08-06-2012, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by SteveM

Looking forward to it

I just took a very enjoyable trip through your portfolio, excellent work! Having been out of the game for the past 30 years, I find myself somewhat intimidated by following you up on this project

, but it's the challenge I need to continue improving!

Cheers!
Griz

SteveM · 08-06-2012, 08:20 AM

Thanks for the comments Griz! I can't guarantee I'll get any good shots from an outing with the travelling MX but it'll be fun and that's what it's all about

SteveM · 08-18-2012, 08:16 AM

Just a friendly reminder to everyone to not use UPS / Fedex etc when shipping out of country. UPS is holding the camera because they want an additional $60.62 for a "Brokerage" paperwork fees. I've also had a problem with UPS damaging items during shipment whereas I have never had a problem with USPS, nor do they have any additional "fees".

At least UPS is consistent with a 100% failure rate so far for my shipments!

I've contacted average-guy to see if he can call them so they will drop the fee since I am borrowing the camera and did not buy it.

average-guy · 08-19-2012, 07:19 AM

I sent SteveM a PM to see if we can get the brokerage charges reversed. I usually ship US postal service, but I mistakenly thought that since it was crossing borders, I thought an independent shipper like ups or fedex would have been better, looks like I was wrong.

SteveM, I'm aware that UPS is pretty hard on pakages, I paid extra to have it packed in an oversized, double walled box filled with packing peanuts (I placed the camera in a 1 gallon ZipLoc freezer bag with all the air removed). If It didn't arrive that way let me know I will be happy to express my growing displeasure to the young man at the UPS store.

08-18-2012, 08:16 AM	#59
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Just a friendly reminder to everyone to not use UPS / Fedex etc when shipping out of country. UPS is holding the camera because they want an additional $60.62 for a "Brokerage" paperwork fees. I've also had a problem with UPS damaging items during shipment whereas I have never had a problem with USPS, nor do they have any additional "fees". At least UPS is consistent with a 100% failure rate so far for my shipments! I've contacted average-guy to see if he can call them so they will drop the fee since I am borrowing the camera and did not buy it. Last edited by SteveM; 08-18-2012 at 08:25 AM.

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07-19-2012, 11:16 AM	#46
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by average-guy Does anyone know what happened to the MX? I sent a PM to Monochrome a few days ago and have yet to get a response. Originally posted by EddieAmzel Hmm, I'll send a PM to Monochrome as well and try to get this thing moving. Thanks for being patient, guys. Thanks for the prompt. The MX is out for pickup by the USPS Friday.

07-20-2012, 03:13 PM	#47
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by EddieAmzel Hi, This thread is a K-mount version of the Sightseeing Screwmount. Essentially, anyone interested in trying out a MX with a 50/1.7 (which I'll provide) join up on a list. Each person shoots some rolls and posts some photos in this thread, then sends the camera on to the next person on the list. Geographically, this will be limited to North America. If you haven't had a chance to shoot with an MX before, why not give it a try? It's a small body with a HUGE viewfinder, and all mechanical operation with a very accurate built in meter. I've had lots of fun using it, and just thought it'd be cool to share the experience. Always wanted to try out an MX, any chance I can still get in on this round? Griz

07-21-2012, 08:00 AM	#48
EddieAmzel Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 54 Original Poster	Originally posted by Griz57 Always wanted to try out an MX, any chance I can still get in on this round? Griz Hi Griz, Sure thing. I believe the list would become as follows: gofour3 Monochrome average-guy - next up SteveM Griz

07-21-2012, 08:08 AM	#49
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by EddieAmzel Hi Griz, Sure thing. I believe the list would become as follows: gofour3 Monochrome average-guy - next up SteveM Griz That's great, thanks! Hope no one minds I'll be shooting B&W, home processing, wet printing, and posting scans via an old Canon flatbed scanner. Cheers! Griz

07-23-2012, 08:46 PM	#50
average-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 102	I got the MX today, I'll do some shooting this weekend and pass it on.

07-23-2012, 09:08 PM	#51
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by Griz57 That's great, thanks! Hope no one minds I'll be shooting B&W, home processing, wet printing, and posting scans via an old Canon flatbed scanner. Cheers! Griz Not at all, posting your results is all that we ask!

07-24-2012, 04:22 AM	#52
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by average-guy I got the MX today, I'll do some shooting this weekend and pass it on. Have fun!! Griz

07-24-2012, 04:23 AM	#53
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by gofour3 Not at all, posting your results is all that we ask! Sounds like a plan to me, looking forward to it! Griz

08-01-2012, 08:42 PM	#54
average-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 102	This last week was busier than expected, I got the shooting done, I have yet to develop the film and post the pic's. In the meantime I want to keep the MX moving. I think SteveM might be next, is this correct? If not let me know.

08-03-2012, 07:04 AM	#55
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by average-guy This last week was busier than expected, I got the shooting done, I have yet to develop the film and post the pic's. In the meantime I want to keep the MX moving. I think SteveM might be next, is this correct? If not let me know. Looks correct to me, SteveM should be next on the list! Griz

08-05-2012, 09:04 AM	#56
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Looking forward to it

08-06-2012, 07:03 AM	#57
Griz57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Landisburg, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 239	Originally posted by SteveM Looking forward to it I just took a very enjoyable trip through your portfolio, excellent work! Having been out of the game for the past 30 years, I find myself somewhat intimidated by following you up on this project , but it's the challenge I need to continue improving! Cheers! Griz

08-06-2012, 08:20 AM	#58
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Thanks for the comments Griz! I can't guarantee I'll get any good shots from an outing with the travelling MX but it'll be fun and that's what it's all about

08-19-2012, 07:19 AM	#60
average-guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 102	I sent SteveM a PM to see if we can get the brokerage charges reversed. I usually ship US postal service, but I mistakenly thought that since it was crossing borders, I thought an independent shipper like ups or fedex would have been better, looks like I was wrong. SteveM, I'm aware that UPS is pretty hard on pakages, I paid extra to have it packed in an oversized, double walled box filled with packing peanuts (I placed the camera in a 1 gallon ZipLoc freezer bag with all the air removed). If It didn't arrive that way let me know I will be happy to express my growing displeasure to the young man at the UPS store.