I just bought my 6th Pentax slr body, what's going on?

frank · 12-09-2008, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by tranq78

For $100-$150 you can buy a very nice manual or autofocus film body and get "full frame". A full frame D-SLR will probably cost well in excess of $2,000... that pays for an indefinite supply of film, in other words. Plus you have to worry about upgrading within 18 months.

And the money you lose (when upgrading withing 18months) is more than sufficient to buy enough film for 1.5 years use, and have them developed/printed

frank · 12-09-2008, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by dantuyhoa

Nice buy there frank !

Originally posted by Jonson PL

Congratulations Frank. That looks to be in outstanding condition

Thanks Tran and Jonson

Hope EMS shipping from the States is faster than I expected ...

stevebrot · 12-09-2008, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by AndrewG NY

Sweet kit, frank. Why did they insist on putting those stupid 'PASSED' stickers all over everything?

(I think other Japanese cameramakers had them too--maybe some sort of Japanese consumer-friendly laws or at least convention?)

The sticker was an indicator of first quality goods that at least met the basic Japanese standards. Remember that for some time after WWII, Japanese goods were considered, and frequently were, shoddy. When I bought my first SLR in the late 60s any camera/lens without the sticker was immediately suspect of having flunked QC and/or was black market. That is also one of the reasons why the stickers are still on most used gear. You could kill your resale by removing the sticker.

Steve

**Rorschach** · 12-09-2008, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

I've noticed. Still wondering if anyone'd like to coach me in anything funny and photographic to say at my sweetie, next time photo things mysteriously-appear.

BTW, is there anything special or desirable about those P3s?

There's one nearby I think I could obtain from someone who doesn't know any better than I do what it's worth, but pretty arbitrarily charges a hundred bucks for anything with a lens that goes to it. Kind of all plastic to me.

You mean something funny and photographic to say in Finnish?

vinzer · 12-10-2008, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by frank

Not cheap, $299 plus shipping $53, but if they are as good (all like new) as the seller claimed, I'd be happy

Originally posted by frank

I've always wanted a better condition SuperProgram, couldn't help to hit the Buy It Now button this morning when I saw these:

*snip*

This is my third SuperProgram, and hopefully a long time keeper

That's a mighty fine purchase you got there. And at $300, that's already a steal where I'm from. I'd reckon sellers here would value and be insistent on selling that whole set for around $500 or more.

You Westerners are so lucky. Us Asians (or, at least, non-HK, SG, or Japan Asians) are usually left-off of a lot of eBay offers by the sellers. :P

frank · 12-10-2008, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by vinzer

That's a mighty fine purchase you got there. And at $300, that's already a steal where I'm from. I'd reckon sellers here would value and be insistent on selling that whole set for around $500 or more.

You Westerners are so lucky. Us Asians (or, at least, non-HK, SG, or Japan Asians) are usually left-off of a lot of eBay offers by the sellers. :P

Hey, I'm from Singapore, just slightly north of your place

Went to Philippines for a one week photo trip last year, what a wonderful country! Really loved the trip:
Philippines Trip 2007

vinzer · 12-10-2008, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by frank

Hey, I'm from Singapore, just slightly north of your place

Went to Philippines for a one week photo trip last year, what a wonderful country! Really loved the trip:
Philippines Trip 2007

Oh yeah, you are! Stupid me, I failed to notice that. I've been to SG once, though I wasn't into photography then.

I'm planning to find a job there once I clear my SCJP certification. I really like your country.

I take it your fabulous find was listed as being available worldwide? I really should get back to sniffing on eBay. I was very much disappointed in the country-specific availability of a lot of the items back when I was shopping there.

Let us know how the items turned out. You know the deal - shots, shots, and more shots.

Ratmagiclady · 12-10-2008, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Boucicaut

You mean something funny and photographic to say in Finnish?

That's what I meant, yes.

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12-09-2008, 11:22 PM	#76
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by tranq78 For $100-$150 you can buy a very nice manual or autofocus film body and get "full frame". A full frame D-SLR will probably cost well in excess of $2,000... that pays for an indefinite supply of film, in other words. Plus you have to worry about upgrading within 18 months. And the money you lose (when upgrading withing 18months) is more than sufficient to buy enough film for 1.5 years use, and have them developed/printed

12-09-2008, 11:24 PM	#77
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by dantuyhoa Nice buy there frank ! Originally posted by Jonson PL Congratulations Frank. That looks to be in outstanding condition Thanks Tran and Jonson Hope EMS shipping from the States is faster than I expected ...

12-09-2008, 11:35 PM	#78
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by AndrewG NY Sweet kit, frank. Why did they insist on putting those stupid 'PASSED' stickers all over everything? (I think other Japanese cameramakers had them too--maybe some sort of Japanese consumer-friendly laws or at least convention?) The sticker was an indicator of first quality goods that at least met the basic Japanese standards. Remember that for some time after WWII, Japanese goods were considered, and frequently were, shoddy. When I bought my first SLR in the late 60s any camera/lens without the sticker was immediately suspect of having flunked QC and/or was black market. That is also one of the reasons why the stickers are still on most used gear. You could kill your resale by removing the sticker. Steve

12-09-2008, 11:38 PM	#79
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady I've noticed. Still wondering if anyone'd like to coach me in anything funny and photographic to say at my sweetie, next time photo things mysteriously-appear. BTW, is there anything special or desirable about those P3s? There's one nearby I think I could obtain from someone who doesn't know any better than I do what it's worth, but pretty arbitrarily charges a hundred bucks for anything with a lens that goes to it. Kind of all plastic to me. You mean something funny and photographic to say in Finnish?

12-10-2008, 12:18 AM	#80
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by frank Not cheap, $299 plus shipping $53, but if they are as good (all like new) as the seller claimed, I'd be happy Originally posted by frank I've always wanted a better condition SuperProgram, couldn't help to hit the Buy It Now button this morning when I saw these: snip This is my third SuperProgram, and hopefully a long time keeper That's a mighty fine purchase you got there. And at $300, that's already a steal where I'm from. I'd reckon sellers here would value and be insistent on selling that whole set for around $500 or more. You Westerners are so lucky. Us Asians (or, at least, non-HK, SG, or Japan Asians) are usually left-off of a lot of eBay offers by the sellers. :P

12-10-2008, 01:48 AM	#81
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by vinzer That's a mighty fine purchase you got there. And at $300, that's already a steal where I'm from. I'd reckon sellers here would value and be insistent on selling that whole set for around $500 or more. You Westerners are so lucky. Us Asians (or, at least, non-HK, SG, or Japan Asians) are usually left-off of a lot of eBay offers by the sellers. :P Hey, I'm from Singapore, just slightly north of your place Went to Philippines for a one week photo trip last year, what a wonderful country! Really loved the trip: Philippines Trip 2007

12-10-2008, 06:24 AM	#82
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by frank Hey, I'm from Singapore, just slightly north of your place Went to Philippines for a one week photo trip last year, what a wonderful country! Really loved the trip: Philippines Trip 2007 Oh yeah, you are! Stupid me, I failed to notice that. I've been to SG once, though I wasn't into photography then. I'm planning to find a job there once I clear my SCJP certification. I really like your country. I take it your fabulous find was listed as being available worldwide? I really should get back to sniffing on eBay. I was very much disappointed in the country-specific availability of a lot of the items back when I was shopping there. Let us know how the items turned out. You know the deal - shots, shots, and more shots.

12-10-2008, 11:09 AM	#83
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Boucicaut You mean something funny and photographic to say in Finnish? That's what I meant, yes.