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Posted By: madbrain, 03-08-2018, 07:06 PM

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03-09-2018, 01:55 PM   #16
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QuoteOriginally posted by vonBaloney Quote
Nope, you can use it for a single "cart", so add stuff to cart, then checkout once. I bought about a dozen items from 9 different sellers all at once.
Now you tell me...I overpaid $3.00 for a UV filter.😂

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I've heard it's an outstanding camera. I have the tiny Panasonic GM-1 and love it but wish it had a built-in EVF and in-body image stabilizer like the GX85. The 12-32 is an awesome lens, very sharp and compact, love the wide angle though the telephoto end is a bit short. It's sort of like the M4/3 equivalent of the DA 16-45 but with a bit less reach. Watch out for a well-known mechanical flaw in the 12-32 kit lens, though, where the zoom ring comes loose and eventually falls off. People online have used double-sided tape to repair this. I was lucky to have a free extended warranty on the lens so it's currently with Panasonic for repair of this zoom ring problem. Anyway, enjoy shooting with your new camera, and yes, that's an excellent deal you got! Way to use the full extent (max $100 off) of the 20% coupon!

Of course, now you'll have LBA in two systems. I strongly recommend the Panasonic-Leica Summilux 15mm f/1.7 prime lens. It is a beautifully constructed lens that works wonderfully in low light and has great rendering and sharpness. Gives a nice walkaround field of view perspective, sort of like the DA 21mm but faster aperture. After that lens, you should get the Panasonic 42.5 f/1.7 - really sharp, compact, and great value.
Thanks. I plan to use the 12-32 lens primarily. Panasonic is extending the warranty from to 3 years for purchases made through an authorized dealer, which is my case. I still hope the lens doesn't fail.
I'm not sure about the 45-150.

I'm also getting another $100 off through a credit card signup bonus ($200 off $1000 in purchases on a WF Cashwise card that I received 2 days ago).

I also bought an adapter on Amazon that should let me use DA lenses with the Panasonic camera.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048AG03Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?t...&ie=UTF8&psc=1
I can also use my Pentax K Mount Sigma 10-20 using this adapter.

Hopefully, there won't be too much LBA in Panasonic format. My main video camera has been an HG21 camcorder for the last decade. The sensor is very small, though, and the lens is not quite wide enough for my indoor shooting. And it is only a 1080i camera. The DMC-GX85 can shoot in 4K at 100 Mbps . And unlike most MILCs or DSLRs, does not have a 30 minute limit in 4K.
Looking forward to receiving it.
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QuoteOriginally posted by madbrain Quote
I also bought an adapter on Amazon that should let me use DA lenses with the Panasonic camera. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048AG03Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?t...&ie=UTF8&psc=1 I can also use my Pentax K Mount Sigma 10-20 using this adapter.
I have that same adapter! It works pretty well, actually, even with lenses without aperture rings like the DA lenses. Have fun shooting with your new camera equipment!
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Perfect time to get those Bose QC35II headphones

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Perfect time to get those Bose QC35II headphones
Denon AVR X4300H 9.2 Channel 4K (in my dreams).
03-09-2018, 04:43 PM   #21
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How often does ebay have 100 dollar off coupons (essentially what it is for 500+ dollar items) ?
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How often does ebay have 100 dollar off coupons (essentially what it is for 500+ dollar items) ?
Never that I can remember. Not site-wide anyway. It is weird because they have to pay for those discounts themselves so they can't do it too often.

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Well that stinks.. Lens I was hemming and hawing over sold a few hours later. Actually, if you look at lenses sold today it is incredible.. I wonder how much this is going to cost ebay?? They seem to have sold A LOT of merchandise.
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QuoteOriginally posted by vonBaloney Quote
Never that I can remember. Not site-wide anyway. It is weird because they have to pay for those discounts themselves so they can't do it too often.
First time in my memory that I've seen it.

And thanks to the OP.... picked up an IPAD pro (used) that I had been eyeballing... saved $88

Was quite shocked to see it applied to everything...
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Thanks for posting this. I just bought 6 bow ties. They're coming back you know.
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Great post! Saved over 50.00 on a grip for my KP and some pet supplies. Thanks!
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didn't work for me at all

?????
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didn't work for me at all

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Is the item on sale on North America? Did you apply the coupon at the end of the checkout page?
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Is the item on sale on North America? Did you apply the coupon at the end of the checkout page?
went to the US ebay

selected item

placed in cart

entered code in box as directed

no joy

said wrong code
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The items can be international (I ordered a lens from Japan), the account has to be North America. You've got about an hour left to get it worked out. Code is "PSPRING20"

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