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Comment by Benz3ne posted on FS: Samyang 35mm f1.4 and 14mm f2.8 at 17/11/2020 - 13:34
Crikey. That 14mm sounds like a steal... how big is the tiny scratch, dare I ask?
Comment by Benz3ne posted on FS: Samyang 35mm f1.4 and 14mm f2.8 at 16/11/2020 - 14:24
womble wrote:
K.
I still think you should flaunt them. I’d love to see any film related stuff bolster this site.Jonathan-Mac wrote:
Two of the reasons that I tend to post more on the US Pentax fora than here are that (a) there is a bigger and more active film community and (b) the film section is brand agnostic. Pentax doesn't make film cameras anymore, and thus discussing other makes doesn't impact current sales etc. I'm making quite a few pinhole images these days, but cannot show anyone here, for example, let alone pictures taken with my 1950s folders! On the other hand, I avoid the digital / news / rumors sections as some of the discussions there get unpleasantly acrimonious and largely I have read it all before here and elsewhere (the why doesn't Pentax do this or that arguments interspersed by comments from the doom merchants).JAK wrote:
We all make mistakes! But aren't you on the wrong forum?
Not at all. I won't ask here for any help with it if I have questions but I think it's fair to comment I bought it. I might even get a glassless adapter to use my Pentax M42 lenses on it, as I only have the 50mm.We all make mistakes! But aren't you on the wrong forum?
K.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 13/11/2020 - 10:18
bforbes wrote:
Correct (although before my time). My dad was reminiscing not too long ago about having his on a sugar cube.Lubbyman wrote:
Steve
Was it Polio you used to get on a sugar cube?Steve
Turns out my sister-in-law's mother will be one of the people who has come out of retirement to administer CoV vaccines.
Hopefully it'll be as efficacious as Pfizer think.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 13/11/2020 - 06:56
Gwyn wrote:
And roasties
You are making me hungry!
+1And roasties
You are making me hungry!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Another pointless thread at 13/11/2020 - 06:51
Benz3ne wrote:
Taken a little gamble on another MX.
It could have a CLA and still be a reasonable price (versus the current market).
Arrived and looks great. Electronics work great (though a bit of corrosion on the battery door). Taken a little gamble on another MX.
It could have a CLA and still be a reasonable price (versus the current market).
However! The second curtain sticks intermittently. Apparently happens sometimes when some lubricant dries up a bit. I think this one might go for a CLA to have that sorted, it looks aesthetically great.
Now to find out who best to send it to...
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 12/11/2020 - 19:55
womble wrote:
I bumped into someone (figuratively) in the park the other day taking a photo on his phone. He mentioned he should bring his DSLR out more, I asked what he used,LennyBloke wrote:
The MX is such a good value camera - I'm still amazed at K1000's and KM's selling for more money - sounds a pretty good price and a little tinkering and cleaning you may well have a stunner
I've never understood the premium prices people pay for a K1000. It's the photographic equivalent of wearing a hair shirt... The KM usually sells for less, and has a some extra (but useful) features like the self timer. I can understand that some prefer the KX to the MX when they find the latter too small, but £200+ for a K1000 is just madness.The MX is such a good value camera - I'm still amazed at K1000's and KM's selling for more money - sounds a pretty good price and a little tinkering and cleaning you may well have a stunner
“Pentax K50”. Ah great, I’m into Pentax (lenses nowadays). Conversation continued and he mentioned that he had an old Pentax film camera and lenses to sell. K1000, in good nick. Was originally thinking £100 for the lot. I had his email address off him and said I’d drop him a line with some info...
I think he was surprised at what the K1000 goes for! Atop that he had a 100mm f/4 Macro, 50mm f/2, Vivitar 28mm f/2, Sekonic Studio Deluxe light meter... couple other bits n pieces.
We chatted a bit and I gave him direction on light seals, what to check for with the lenses, etc. Suffice to say it rekindled his affinity for the camera so he’s keeping hold for the time being.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 12/11/2020 - 13:41
LennyBloke wrote:
My latest acquisition is a Billingham 25 Rucksack - very expensive but I've tried quite a few rucksacks and this one is the nearest thing to perfection (for my purposes) I've found - that coupled with the build quality enables me to justify shelling out so much it'll probably outlast me
It's this one (in case you're interested)...
https://billingham.co.uk/products/25-rucksack?variant=9534150705195
Fingers crossed it’s as good looking in person as it is in the photos. A bit of muck is fine, I don’t mind cleaning. Benz3ne wrote:
Taken a little gamble on another MX.
Was described as requiring new light seals and having a slightly dirty focus screen. I did the seals on my current MX so that bit isn’t too much of an issue for me.
The good bit is it is described as meter working and shutter speeds change according to dial being turned so hopefully it won’t be a dud.
Either way, I paid £37 and it should be here towards the end of the week. It could have a CLA and still be a reasonable price (versus the current market).
The MX is such a good value camera - I'm still amazed at K1000's and KM's selling for more money - sounds a pretty good price and a little tinkering and cleaning you may well have a stunner Taken a little gamble on another MX.
Was described as requiring new light seals and having a slightly dirty focus screen. I did the seals on my current MX so that bit isn’t too much of an issue for me.
The good bit is it is described as meter working and shutter speeds change according to dial being turned so hopefully it won’t be a dud.
Either way, I paid £37 and it should be here towards the end of the week. It could have a CLA and still be a reasonable price (versus the current market).
My latest acquisition is a Billingham 25 Rucksack - very expensive but I've tried quite a few rucksacks and this one is the nearest thing to perfection (for my purposes) I've found - that coupled with the build quality enables me to justify shelling out so much it'll probably outlast me
It's this one (in case you're interested)...
https://billingham.co.uk/products/25-rucksack?variant=9534150705195
Seals set from Jon Goodman en route. 😁
That looks a great rucksack! I would like to be able to afford something like that!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 11/11/2020 - 18:48
Crikey, I’m tempted to pick up a 3rd MX...
Comment by Benz3ne posted on FS: Film cameras (2), Lenses (7) and some 35mm film to feed. at 11/11/2020 - 18:36
Taken a little gamble on another MX.
Was described as requiring new light seals and having a slightly dirty focus screen. I did the seals on my current MX so that bit isn’t too much of an issue for me.
The good bit is it is described as meter working and shutter speeds change according to dial being turned so hopefully it won’t be a dud.
Either way, I paid £37 and it should be here towards the end of the week. It could have a CLA and still be a reasonable price (versus the current market).
Was described as requiring new light seals and having a slightly dirty focus screen. I did the seals on my current MX so that bit isn’t too much of an issue for me.
The good bit is it is described as meter working and shutter speeds change according to dial being turned so hopefully it won’t be a dud.
Either way, I paid £37 and it should be here towards the end of the week. It could have a CLA and still be a reasonable price (versus the current market).
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 10/11/2020 - 05:27
Sorry Ben - 14mm sold
No need to apologise and well done with the sale, and the acquisition for the recipient!