Gear P0rn - post it if you got it.

Jean Poitiers · 10-02-2014, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by pentaxpete

Jean : You are welcome to visit Brentwood Photographic Club any time you are in England -- i get a LOT of free gear from members !!
dcshooter : I do not have a Drill and would not like to attempt what you suggest !! -- I cannot even put up shelves -- but I DO take a 'Good, Clear, SNAP' !!

I just might take you up on that visit invitation someday since you are so close to London

... Salut, J

LesDMess · 10-04-2014, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by pentaxpete

An e-mail message was sent around my Club -- a Gent had some gear from his deceased Dad and listed it -- I was the first one to reply -- probably the ONLY one as it was all 'Old Film Gear' ---- well I met him and he produced a very dusty plastic box -- inside was all filthy but a 1982 vintage CONTAX RTS II Quartz, Yashica FR1 with lenses in dirty cases, winders, huge Contax 'real Time 540 flash' lots of cables, a Tamron 70-210 Zoom with both M42 and C/Y mounts etc -- I cleaned up cameras and lens surfaces and luckily NO FUNGUS and cases i wiped with Neatsfoot Oil -- I finally got the huge flash to work with 12 AA Batteries -- when I turned it on and pressed the 'test' button there was a huge 'CRACK' as it discharged -- probably for the first time in over 20 years !! Both cameras had a 'bang' -- Contax on corner near frame counter so it does not 'zero' any more and Yashica on pentaprism so frame counter stays at 'Start' but lenses are sharp at full aperture and the winders work -- I just need better MUSCLES to carry it all especially the Contax with flash !

What a score!

Jonathan Mac · 10-07-2014, 01:22 PM - **1 Like**

My small Minolta collection

IMGP0381a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP0384a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

IMGP0387a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

LesDMess · 10-07-2014, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

My small Minolta collection

That's how they all start . . .

Very nice set and ready to go!

**arnold** · 10-07-2014, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

That's how they all start . . .

Too right - I have four of these beauties now.

JuanEstrada · 10-07-2014, 07:37 PM - **1 Like**

Hi, I would like to share this with you... The person I rent my apartment to, is offering to buy it from me. We met about 5 years ago and only until a last week meeting, I took my minolta x-570 with me and when he saw it, he said something like: "Oh, you like photography, I used to shoot too. I have some stuff in my closet you could like." And I was like: " show me, show me, show me, show me, show me..." He had two cameras, a om 40 that he showed me first with a 21mm f2 in like new condition, and 2 days later we met again and showed me a om4t just like new, he borrowed me those two and a 35mm f2.8... Well I hope you enjoy this.

One is for the latest found and one is my olympus collection.

From left to right:

135mm f2.8
35-70mm f4
Olympus OM-2N with 50mm f1.4
50mm f3.5 Macro
Olympus OM-4T with 35mm f2.8
24mm f2.8
21mm f2

All zuikos.

**arnold** · 10-07-2014, 10:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JuanEstrada

Hi, I would like to share this with you...

Very good. I have no Olympus, but just spent a fair bit on this, the first Nikon SLR. I am not a Nikon guy, but I do appreciate quality, which this beast has in plenty.

**gofour3** · 10-08-2014, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by arnold

Very good. I have no Olympus, but just spent a fair bit on this, the first Nikon SLR. I am not a Nikon guy, but I do appreciate quality, which this beast has in plenty.

Lokks in great shape, nice pickup!

Phil.

LesDMess · 10-08-2014, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by JuanEstrada

Hi, I would like to share this with you... One is for the latest found and one is my olympus collection.

I really like the OM4T's metering. I think it's aperture priority metering capability is only second to the LX but the spot mode is definitely a big plus! Nice Zuikos too!

---------- Post added 10-08-14 at 02:32 PM ----------

Originally posted by arnold

Very good. I have no Olympus, but just spent a fair bit on this, the first Nikon SLR. I am not a Nikon guy, but I do appreciate quality, which this beast has in plenty.

The Nikon F is up there in terms of successful first releases especially if you compare it to Canon's first SLR - the Canonflex!

Jonathan Mac · 10-08-2014, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by JuanEstrada

Hi, I would like to share this with you... The person I rent my apartment to, is offering to buy it from me. We met about 5 years ago and only until a last week meeting, I took my minolta x-570 with me and when he saw it, he said something like: "Oh, you like photography, I used to shoot too. I have some stuff in my closet you could like." And I was like: " show me, show me, show me, show me, show me..." He had two cameras, a om 40 that he showed me first with a 21mm f2 in like new condition, and 2 days later we met again and showed me a om4t just like new, he borrowed me those two and a 35mm f2.8... Well I hope you enjoy this.

One is for the latest found and one is my olympus collection.

From left to right:

135mm f2.8
35-70mm f4
Olympus OM-2N with 50mm f1.4
50mm f3.5 Macro
Olympus OM-4T with 35mm f2.8
24mm f2.8
21mm f2

All zuikos.

Wow, I've fancied trying Oly gear for some time but none has ever come my way

A 21mm f/2 - wow!

aurele · 10-08-2014, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

A 21mm f/2 - wow!

a dreamy lens

I'd love that a FA ltd like that

Cuthbert · 10-08-2014, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Very good. I have no Olympus, but just spent a fair bit on this, the first Nikon SLR. I am not a Nikon guy, but I do appreciate quality, which this beast has in plenty.

I love both my Nikons, the small one and the big one.

**boriscleto** · 10-08-2014, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by JuanEstrada

Hi, I would like to share this with you... The person I rent my apartment to, is offering to buy it from me. We met about 5 years ago and only until a last week meeting, I took my minolta x-570 with me and when he saw it, he said something like: "Oh, you like photography, I used to shoot too. I have some stuff in my closet you could like." And I was like: " show me, show me, show me, show me, show me..." He had two cameras, a om 40 that he showed me first with a 21mm f2 in like new condition, and 2 days later we met again and showed me a om4t just like new, he borrowed me those two and a 35mm f2.8... Well I hope you enjoy this.

One is for the latest found and one is my olympus collection.

From left to right:

135mm f2.8
35-70mm f4
Olympus OM-2N with 50mm f1.4
50mm f3.5 Macro
Olympus OM-4T with 35mm f2.8
24mm f2.8
21mm f2

All zuikos.

Looks like someone needs an Adaptist Multi-Mount

LesDMess · 10-08-2014, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JuanEstrada

Olympus OM-4T

BTW, there are circuit boards that drain the battery quickly but some OM4T's may have been updated with newer boards that didn't consume as much juice. If you put the switch on battery test and it stops beeping in about 30seconds then you have the newer board.

LesDMess · 10-08-2014, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by Cuthbert

I love both my Nikons, the small one and the big one.

The F2AS fetches a pretty penny!

10-08-2014, 03:41 PM	#2037
Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	Originally posted by arnold Very good. I have no Olympus, but just spent a fair bit on this, the first Nikon SLR. I am not a Nikon guy, but I do appreciate quality, which this beast has in plenty. I love both my Nikons, the small one and the big one. Last edited by Cuthbert; 07-31-2015 at 03:36 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The "Keeper" Lens Club -- You'll regret it if you sell it.	vandamro	Lens Clubs	114	04-06-2023 10:37 PM
Is it safe to share my personal collection of K-01 lens p0rn?	elpolodiablo	Pentax K-01	41	03-01-2013 11:16 AM
If you aren't using it, zip it up!	The Jannie	Pentax DSLR Discussion	17	09-16-2011 04:35 PM
You've got to love technology and it's mindlessness	mtansley	General Talk	6	07-24-2011 05:43 PM
Cityscape Got one I'd like to see what you can do with it	photolady95	Photo Critique	9	06-25-2011 01:27 PM

10-02-2014, 02:31 AM	#2026
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by pentaxpete Jean : You are welcome to visit Brentwood Photographic Club any time you are in England -- i get a LOT of free gear from members !! dcshooter : I do not have a Drill and would not like to attempt what you suggest !! -- I cannot even put up shelves -- but I DO take a 'Good, Clear, SNAP' !! I just might take you up on that visit invitation someday since you are so close to London ... *Salut*, J

10-04-2014, 08:34 AM	#2027
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by pentaxpete An e-mail message was sent around my Club -- a Gent had some gear from his deceased Dad and listed it -- I was the first one to reply -- probably the ONLY one as it was all 'Old Film Gear' ---- well I met him and he produced a very dusty plastic box -- inside was all filthy but a 1982 vintage CONTAX RTS II Quartz, Yashica FR1 with lenses in dirty cases, winders, huge Contax 'real Time 540 flash' lots of cables, a Tamron 70-210 Zoom with both M42 and C/Y mounts etc -- I cleaned up cameras and lens surfaces and luckily NO FUNGUS and cases i wiped with Neatsfoot Oil -- I finally got the huge flash to work with 12 AA Batteries -- when I turned it on and pressed the 'test' button there was a huge 'CRACK' as it discharged -- probably for the first time in over 20 years !! Both cameras had a 'bang' -- Contax on corner near frame counter so it does not 'zero' any more and Yashica on pentaprism so frame counter stays at 'Start' but lenses are sharp at full aperture and the winders work -- I just need better MUSCLES to carry it all especially the Contax with flash ! What a score!

10-07-2014, 01:22 PM - 1 Like	#2028
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,910	My small Minolta collection IMGP0381a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP0384a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr IMGP0387a by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

10-07-2014, 02:07 PM	#2029
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac My small Minolta collection That's how they all start . . . Very nice set and ready to go!

10-07-2014, 05:00 PM	#2030
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,295	Originally posted by LesDMess That's how they all start . . . Too right - I have four of these beauties now.

10-07-2014, 10:27 PM - 1 Like	#2032
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,295	Originally posted by JuanEstrada Hi, I would like to share this with you... Very good. I have no Olympus, but just spent a fair bit on this, the first Nikon SLR. I am not a Nikon guy, but I do appreciate quality, which this beast has in plenty.

10-08-2014, 07:15 AM	#2033
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by arnold Very good. I have no Olympus, but just spent a fair bit on this, the first Nikon SLR. I am not a Nikon guy, but I do appreciate quality, which this beast has in plenty. Lokks in great shape, nice pickup! Phil.

10-08-2014, 11:27 AM	#2034
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by JuanEstrada Hi, I would like to share this with you... One is for the latest found and one is my olympus collection. I really like the OM4T's metering. I think it's aperture priority metering capability is only second to the LX but the spot mode is definitely a big plus! Nice Zuikos too! ---------- Post added 10-08-14 at 02:32 PM ---------- Originally posted by arnold Very good. I have no Olympus, but just spent a fair bit on this, the first Nikon SLR. I am not a Nikon guy, but I do appreciate quality, which this beast has in plenty. The Nikon F is up there in terms of successful first releases especially if you compare it to Canon's first SLR - the Canonflex!

10-08-2014, 01:35 PM	#2035
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,910	Originally posted by JuanEstrada Hi, I would like to share this with you... The person I rent my apartment to, is offering to buy it from me. We met about 5 years ago and only until a last week meeting, I took my minolta x-570 with me and when he saw it, he said something like: "Oh, you like photography, I used to shoot too. I have some stuff in my closet you could like." And I was like: " show me, show me, show me, show me, show me..." He had two cameras, a om 40 that he showed me first with a 21mm f2 in like new condition, and 2 days later we met again and showed me a om4t just like new, he borrowed me those two and a 35mm f2.8... Well I hope you enjoy this. One is for the latest found and one is my olympus collection. From left to right: 135mm f2.8 35-70mm f4 Olympus OM-2N with 50mm f1.4 50mm f3.5 Macro Olympus OM-4T with 35mm f2.8 24mm f2.8 21mm f2 All zuikos. Wow, I've fancied trying Oly gear for some time but none has ever come my way A 21mm f/2 - wow!

10-08-2014, 01:51 PM	#2036
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac A 21mm f/2 - wow! a dreamy lens I'd love that a FA ltd like that

10-08-2014, 04:14 PM	#2038
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by JuanEstrada Hi, I would like to share this with you... The person I rent my apartment to, is offering to buy it from me. We met about 5 years ago and only until a last week meeting, I took my minolta x-570 with me and when he saw it, he said something like: "Oh, you like photography, I used to shoot too. I have some stuff in my closet you could like." And I was like: " show me, show me, show me, show me, show me..." He had two cameras, a om 40 that he showed me first with a 21mm f2 in like new condition, and 2 days later we met again and showed me a om4t just like new, he borrowed me those two and a 35mm f2.8... Well I hope you enjoy this. One is for the latest found and one is my olympus collection. From left to right: 135mm f2.8 35-70mm f4 Olympus OM-2N with 50mm f1.4 50mm f3.5 Macro Olympus OM-4T with 35mm f2.8 24mm f2.8 21mm f2 All zuikos. Looks like someone needs an Adaptist Multi-Mount

10-08-2014, 06:18 PM - 1 Like	#2039
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by JuanEstrada Olympus OM-4T BTW, there are circuit boards that drain the battery quickly but some OM4T's may have been updated with newer boards that didn't consume as much juice. If you put the switch on battery test and it stops beeping in about 30seconds then you have the newer board.

10-08-2014, 07:38 PM	#2040
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Cuthbert I love both my Nikons, the small one and the big one. The F2AS fetches a pretty penny!