Algernon

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Algernon
Quicker than I expected. I hope it does what you want

Comment by Algernon posted on Wanted: 100m K,SMC,M or A not macro at 01/05/2012 - 11:28

Algernon
Most manual lenses overexpose wide open so it's hardly surprising
that you can stop down to f/4 - f/5.6 and still be within
an acceptable limit

You need to go back to basics

I've never thought of auto ISO, but I expect that might
work with an 'M' lens that has had the aperture lever cut off
and possibly with a preset-lens as well.

Comment by Algernon posted on M lens and earlier, what settings ? at 30/04/2012 - 19:19

Algernon
Mannesty wrote:
dougf8 wrote:
Well, it has one bid now, so if that is a good bid, the item will at least sell.
Interestingly, the bidder has bought 19 lenses in the last 30 days and the other 8 items bought in the same period are all related to photography.

A dealer methinks.
Don't be daft no one but an idiot puts a bid on 6 days before the end of an auction Dealers always snipe in the last 8 seconds

Comment by Algernon posted on Mint and super rare Pentax lens collection - some advise please at 30/04/2012 - 17:16

Algernon
womble wrote:
I assume the big gold star on the 200 macro isn't original?
Collectors always do that

No chance of getting this one for the same price as Unlocker
paid £855

Comment by Algernon posted on Mint and super rare Pentax lens collection - some advise please at 30/04/2012 - 14:03

Algernon
womble wrote:
Most of my relatively bargain buys have been auctions with a high starting price ......
K.
My best ever was a NEW Status Quo CD starting at 1p....
I was the only bidder and got it for 1p
I couldn't live with that so I sent the seller £3
and told him to keep the change

Comment by Algernon posted on Mint and super rare Pentax lens collection - some advise please at 30/04/2012 - 13:05

Algernon
cabstar wrote:
Can't beat a 99p start to encourage bidding...
I had 99p burning a hole in my pocket as well

Comment by Algernon posted on Mint and super rare Pentax lens collection - some advise please at 30/04/2012 - 11:08

Algernon
The A 100/2.8 should be worth £200... due to rarity value.

The 'M' 35mm f/2.8 should go for about £60. Make sure that
when it's stopped down to f/22 the iris opens and closes
quickly as you flick the projecting lever on the back of
the lens, whilst it's not on a camera. It's a common fault
with this lens and usually frees itself after a few flicks.
It does later return though

Comment by Algernon posted on Mint and super rare Pentax lens collection - some advise please at 29/04/2012 - 18:23

Algernon
Welcome to the forum Jim. Now that your a member there's nothing to stop you selling them in the Classified Adverts Forum. Just establish a fair price that you would be happy with, take some 800 pixel wide photos and list them. There are some guidelines available for the adverts as well as how to post the photos. It also saves ebay fees which hopefully will allow a lower sale price on here.

Comment by Algernon posted on Mint and super rare Pentax lens collection - some advise please at 29/04/2012 - 16:03

Algernon
Payment of £115 gratefully received from Nass
and the lens is packed up ready for Mondays post

Comment by Algernon posted on Wanted: 100m K,SMC,M or A not macro at 29/04/2012 - 15:02

Algernon
Gorgeous shots and they have reassured me that a
Hosepipe Ban isn't yet needed in Cumbria/Lancashire
just yet

Comment by Algernon posted on A sparce week for landscape photographs in the Lake District at 29/04/2012 - 10:28

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