Newbie here!
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Posted 01/08/2014 - 20:51
Any one???.....price is £60.00.. Is this good or bad?.. Thanks
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Posted 01/08/2014 - 21:13
I would probably give it a go but you may have a steep learning curve.
The problem with the camera is that age will not be good to the seals so it may be fine but on the other hand may not be economically repairable.
The lenses are easier to check. If the optics are clear and the iris is snappy all's good and you could get your money back on eBay I reckon.
If you are new to photography I would recommend finding an early DSLR such as the "ist" series, which you could get for a little more and is a heck of a lot more user friendly.
Steve
Sometimes I'm serious and sometimes not, but I consider sarcasm an artform. Which is it today?
The problem with the camera is that age will not be good to the seals so it may be fine but on the other hand may not be economically repairable.
The lenses are easier to check. If the optics are clear and the iris is snappy all's good and you could get your money back on eBay I reckon.
If you are new to photography I would recommend finding an early DSLR such as the "ist" series, which you could get for a little more and is a heck of a lot more user friendly.
Steve
Sometimes I'm serious and sometimes not, but I consider sarcasm an artform. Which is it today?
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Posted 01/08/2014 - 21:15
Hi and welcome to the forum
I don't know a lot about old Pentax film cameras but a quick check on ebay
came up with an ES II sold in July for £9.99 plus postage and a smc takumar 1:1.8/55 for £9.50, Hoya £12.50
You'd need the focal length of the ensinor mc auto 1:2.8 lens to pin it down.
seems like your offer price might be a little high
Barrie
Too Old To Die Young
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189482630@N03/
I don't know a lot about old Pentax film cameras but a quick check on ebay
came up with an ES II sold in July for £9.99 plus postage and a smc takumar 1:1.8/55 for £9.50, Hoya £12.50
You'd need the focal length of the ensinor mc auto 1:2.8 lens to pin it down.
seems like your offer price might be a little high
Barrie
Too Old To Die Young
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189482630@N03/
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Posted 01/08/2014 - 21:18
Thanks...everything looks like brand new..will give it a go at 60quid..cheers
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Posted 01/08/2014 - 21:26
Bargain
Barrie
Too Old To Die Young
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189482630@N03/
Barrie
Too Old To Die Young
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189482630@N03/
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Posted 01/08/2014 - 21:36
Nice one. Enjoy. Good luck
Steve
Sometimes I'm serious and sometimes not, but I consider sarcasm an artform. Which is it today?
Steve
Sometimes I'm serious and sometimes not, but I consider sarcasm an artform. Which is it today?
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