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**carlb** · 11-23-2009, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by lbenac

After the Black Lizard LX, I also replaced the skin on my second LX with another sking from cameraleather.com

These skins are just so nice.

Cheers,

Luc

Let's just hope the poor lizard died a natural death first rather than being killed just to end up having his skin adorning a camera

Blue · 11-23-2009, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by carlb

Let's just hope the poor lizard died a natural death first rather than being killed just to end up having his skin adorning a camera

maybe they can sign and agreement with the State of Florida to harvest all those damn pythons in the Everglades. They are not native there and are causing problems.

stevebrot · 11-23-2009, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by carlb

Let's just hope the poor lizard died a natural death first rather than being killed just to end up having his skin adorning a camera

Yeah, I expect that the camera skin guys hang around the lizard old-folks home waiting for one to die of old age. They might also work exclusively from road kill. Of course, they might also just pick the skins up from the local lizard butcher or oriental apothecary as by products of those trades.

Sorry to sound so sarcastic, but animal-based products are a fact of human culture on most of the globe and most people have no problem with purchase or use. For people that have an aversion to this trade, the best solution is to avoid purchase and use of the products.

Steve

lbenac · 11-23-2009, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Blue

maybe they can sign and agreement with the State of Florida to harvest all those damn pythons in the Everglades. They are not native there and are causing problems.

Yes but that is only for Medium format kit. Way too big for 35mm...

That said, I am pretty sure that the skins come from by-product of the shoe/handbag industry, not to mention that in certain part of the World reptiles are included in the diet. It would not be commercially viable to harvest wild animals for film photography!

So in Florida you can have Alligator meat but python would be a must to help get rid of the damn monsters.

Luc.

Blue · 11-23-2009, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by lbenac

Yes but that is only for Medium format kit. Way too big for 35mm...

That said, I am pretty sure that the skins come from by-product of the shoe/handbag industry, not to mention that in certain part of the World reptiles are included in the diet. It would not be commercially viable to harvest wild animals for film photography!

So in Florida you can have Alligator meat but python would be a must to help get rid of the damn monsters.

Luc.

We have an alligator season for hunting to help keep the populations under control. The get eaten and made into leather. As a matter of fact, there is going to be a Seminole feast on 'Gators at the swamp this weekend.

Edit: There are some other "exotic" lizards loose in Florida as well.

lbenac · 11-23-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Blue

We have an alligator season for hunting to help keep the populations under control. The get eaten and made into leather. As a matter of fact, there is going to be a Seminole feast on 'Gators at the swamp this weekend.

Edit: There are some other "exotic" lizards loose in Florida as well.

Right - Monitor lizards - another nasty beast not exactly from the neighborhood.
Now that would be a dull but very strong skin...
Alligator is quite good, nothing extraordinary but quite good.

Luc

mikengstrom · 11-25-2009, 11:48 PM

Not a super cheap score, worked out at about $55NZD for each one

Black ME in great condtion, still has protective sticker on the base plate. Light seals had turned to goo but I have now replaced them.

M28 f2.8, M50 f1.7 and M100 f2.8 all in very nice condition.

I'm continually suprised by the fact that there are still cameras of this age out there in such great condition. I now have 2 next to new ME's

**carlb** · 11-26-2009, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by mikengstrom

Not a super cheap score, worked out at about $55NZD for each one

Black ME in great condtion, still has protective sticker on the base plate. Light seals had turned to goo but I have now replaced them.

M28 f2.8, M50 f1.7 and M100 f2.8 all in very nice condition.

I'm continually suprised by the fact that there are still cameras of this age out there in such great condition. I now have 2 next to new ME's

I recently bought an ME from a forum member and think it's a great little camera - it handles really well - I love it. I keep it in my backpack as my "go with me to every client" camera.

That black one is rather tasty

mikengstrom · 11-26-2009, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by carlb

I recently bought an ME from a forum member and think it's a great little camera - it handles really well - I love it. I keep it in my backpack as my "go with me to every client" camera.

That black one is rather tasty

Yeah the black ones are quite nice. Kinda makes me want to get a Black ME Super too. I've had an ME Super since about 1989 it was my first SLR, I inherited mine from my uncle when he sadly passed away. So the ME Super I suppose has a some what sentimental value to me. That and it is also a great little camera. Pentax were also good enough to put my initials on it.

The 2 ME's I've picked up recently have come in deals that included lenses that I was after.

gabriel_bc · 11-26-2009, 09:06 PM

Glad you're happy with it! Sorry it wasn't black...

Originally posted by carlb

I recently bought an ME from a forum member and think it's a great little camera - it handles really well - I love it. I keep it in my backpack as my "go with me to every client" camera.

That black one is rather tasty

**carlb** · 11-26-2009, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by gabriel_bc

Glad you're happy with it! Sorry it wasn't black...

Haha...no worries at all. The ME is a great camera whatever colour it is

But if you ever come across a black one, PM me - I may well be interested

Art Vandelay II · 12-04-2009, 12:10 PM

Here's my LX next to my Bessa R3A and Nikon FE2 (both of which will be on eBay very soon):

View large version on Flickr

Edit: Even though I don't own it any more I guess I should put my first ever SLR from college up here also. Ye ole trusty K1000:

View large version on Flickr

stevebrot · 12-04-2009, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Art Vandelay II

Here's my LX next to my Bessa R3A and Nikon FE2 (both of which will be on eBay very soon)...

I would take the Bessa and/or FE2 off your hands, but I am still without a job

(Weeping huge tears!)

Steve

Art Vandelay II · 12-04-2009, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I would take the Bessa and/or FE2 off your hands, but I am still without a job

(Weeping huge tears!)

Steve

Don't worry, at the rate I'm going you'll probably find a job before I get them posted on eBay. Despite how often I do it I still can't stand to post things there. I have to be in a self loathing mood to list things there knowing the headache that will follow. But, I'm really starting to want a Pentax PZ-1P and possibly a Pentax 645N...and wouldn't ya know it...I can sell my FE2/50mm for about that a PZ-1 goes for and the Bessa R3a + 40mm for the the same thing a 645N goes for...I say its meant to be

DaddyLuna · 12-05-2009, 02:47 AM

Can you PM me when you do post them on ebay? What glass is on that r3a?

11-25-2009, 11:48 PM	#382
mikengstrom Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 60	My latest bout of CBA/LBA Not a super cheap score, worked out at about $55NZD for each one Black ME in great condtion, still has protective sticker on the base plate. Light seals had turned to goo but I have now replaced them. M28 f2.8, M50 f1.7 and M100 f2.8 all in very nice condition. I'm continually suprised by the fact that there are still cameras of this age out there in such great condition. I now have 2 next to new ME's

12-04-2009, 12:10 PM	#387
Art Vandelay II Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 886	Here's my LX next to my Bessa R3A and Nikon FE2 (both of which will be on eBay very soon): View large version on Flickr Edit: Even though I don't own it any more I guess I should put my first ever SLR from college up here also. Ye ole trusty K1000: View large version on Flickr Last edited by Art Vandelay II; 12-04-2009 at 06:25 PM.

12-04-2009, 06:23 PM	#389
Art Vandelay II Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 886	Originally posted by stevebrot I would take the Bessa and/or FE2 off your hands, but I am still without a job (Weeping huge tears!) Steve Don't worry, at the rate I'm going you'll probably find a job before I get them posted on eBay. Despite how often I do it I still can't stand to post things there. I have to be in a self loathing mood to list things there knowing the headache that will follow. But, I'm really starting to want a Pentax PZ-1P and possibly a Pentax 645N...and wouldn't ya know it...I can sell my FE2/50mm for about that a PZ-1 goes for and the Bessa R3a + 40mm for the the same thing a 645N goes for...I say its meant to be Last edited by Art Vandelay II; 12-04-2009 at 06:36 PM.

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11-23-2009, 02:50 AM	#376
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by lbenac After the Black Lizard LX, I also replaced the skin on my second LX with another sking from cameraleather.com These skins are just so nice. Cheers, Luc Let's just hope the poor lizard died a natural death first rather than being killed just to end up having his skin adorning a camera

11-23-2009, 10:49 AM	#377
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by carlb Let's just hope the poor lizard died a natural death first rather than being killed just to end up having his skin adorning a camera maybe they can sign and agreement with the State of Florida to harvest all those damn pythons in the Everglades. They are not native there and are causing problems.

11-23-2009, 10:53 AM	#378
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by carlb Let's just hope the poor lizard died a natural death first rather than being killed just to end up having his skin adorning a camera Yeah, I expect that the camera skin guys hang around the lizard old-folks home waiting for one to die of old age. They might also work exclusively from road kill. Of course, they might also just pick the skins up from the local lizard butcher or oriental apothecary as by products of those trades. Sorry to sound so sarcastic, but animal-based products are a fact of human culture on most of the globe and most people have no problem with purchase or use. For people that have an aversion to this trade, the best solution is to avoid purchase and use of the products. Steve

11-23-2009, 02:37 PM	#379
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by Blue maybe they can sign and agreement with the State of Florida to harvest all those damn pythons in the Everglades. They are not native there and are causing problems. Yes but that is only for Medium format kit. Way too big for 35mm... That said, I am pretty sure that the skins come from by-product of the shoe/handbag industry, not to mention that in certain part of the World reptiles are included in the diet. It would not be commercially viable to harvest wild animals for film photography! So in Florida you can have Alligator meat but python would be a must to help get rid of the damn monsters. Luc.

11-23-2009, 04:18 PM	#380
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by lbenac Yes but that is only for Medium format kit. Way too big for 35mm... That said, I am pretty sure that the skins come from by-product of the shoe/handbag industry, not to mention that in certain part of the World reptiles are included in the diet. It would not be commercially viable to harvest wild animals for film photography! So in Florida you can have Alligator meat but python would be a must to help get rid of the damn monsters. Luc. We have an alligator season for hunting to help keep the populations under control. The get eaten and made into leather. As a matter of fact, there is going to be a Seminole feast on 'Gators at the swamp this weekend. Edit: There are some other "exotic" lizards loose in Florida as well.

11-23-2009, 04:46 PM	#381
lbenac Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,313	Originally posted by Blue We have an alligator season for hunting to help keep the populations under control. The get eaten and made into leather. As a matter of fact, there is going to be a Seminole feast on 'Gators at the swamp this weekend. Edit: There are some other "exotic" lizards loose in Florida as well. Right - Monitor lizards - another nasty beast not exactly from the neighborhood. Now that would be a dull but very strong skin... Alligator is quite good, nothing extraordinary but quite good. Luc

11-26-2009, 01:30 AM	#383
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by mikengstrom Not a super cheap score, worked out at about $55NZD for each one Black ME in great condtion, still has protective sticker on the base plate. Light seals had turned to goo but I have now replaced them. M28 f2.8, M50 f1.7 and M100 f2.8 all in very nice condition. I'm continually suprised by the fact that there are still cameras of this age out there in such great condition. I now have 2 next to new ME's I recently bought an ME from a forum member and think it's a great little camera - it handles really well - I love it. I keep it in my backpack as my "go with me to every client" camera. That black one is rather tasty

11-26-2009, 04:24 PM	#384
mikengstrom Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 60	Originally posted by carlb I recently bought an ME from a forum member and think it's a great little camera - it handles really well - I love it. I keep it in my backpack as my "go with me to every client" camera. That black one is rather tasty Yeah the black ones are quite nice. Kinda makes me want to get a Black ME Super too. I've had an ME Super since about 1989 it was my first SLR, I inherited mine from my uncle when he sadly passed away. So the ME Super I suppose has a some what sentimental value to me. That and it is also a great little camera. Pentax were also good enough to put my initials on it. The 2 ME's I've picked up recently have come in deals that included lenses that I was after.

11-26-2009, 09:06 PM	#385
gabriel_bc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Langley, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 550	Glad you're happy with it! Sorry it wasn't black... Originally posted by carlb I recently bought an ME from a forum member and think it's a great little camera - it handles really well - I love it. I keep it in my backpack as my "go with me to every client" camera. That black one is rather tasty

11-26-2009, 09:17 PM	#386
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by gabriel_bc Glad you're happy with it! Sorry it wasn't black... Haha...no worries at all. The ME is a great camera whatever colour it is But if you ever come across a black one, PM me - I may well be interested

12-04-2009, 03:27 PM	#388
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Art Vandelay II Here's my LX next to my Bessa R3A and Nikon FE2 (both of which will be on eBay very soon)... I would take the Bessa and/or FE2 off your hands, but I am still without a job (Weeping huge tears!) Steve

12-05-2009, 02:47 AM	#390
DaddyLuna Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 140	Can you PM me when you do post them on ebay? What glass is on that r3a?

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