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Adjusting price to £650 for the lot.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on K-70 + 18-135 + 55-300 PLM at 17/01/2020 - 13:41
As per title. Lightly used K-70 plus lightly used 18-135mm WR (without hood) and 55-300mm PLM with box and hood.
All look good condition with perhaps a little bit of dust in each lens but doing no damage to photos. Sensor has been cleaned by myself recently and is spotless. Zero issues as far as I can see with any of the equipment. A few batteries and K-70 box included, unused strap, battery charger etc.
May be able to spare a 64Gb Lexar x1000 mem card so you’d be ready to go!
Photos will be posted later.
Priced to sell at £700 total including special delivery.
Priced for quick sale as I’ve my eye on something that likely won’t hang around.
Not looking to split the lot unless there’s interest in each item.
All look good condition with perhaps a little bit of dust in each lens but doing no damage to photos. Sensor has been cleaned by myself recently and is spotless. Zero issues as far as I can see with any of the equipment. A few batteries and K-70 box included, unused strap, battery charger etc.
May be able to spare a 64Gb Lexar x1000 mem card so you’d be ready to go!
Photos will be posted later.
Priced to sell at £700 total including special delivery.
Priced for quick sale as I’ve my eye on something that likely won’t hang around.
Not looking to split the lot unless there’s interest in each item.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on K-70 + 18-135 + 55-300 PLM at 17/01/2020 - 10:45
danofmk wrote:
Depends what you're looking for I guess, but I'd wager this place;
https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/
Is a good a place as any to start.
Perhaps some Portra 808 as a colour option at this time of year?
In terms of B&W, the Kentmere films can't be beaten for value, and I'm a big fan of the Kodak Tmax 400 too, and whilst I haven't tried it myself, I've heard good things about the JCH offering.
The beauty of film is that you can try them all over time, it's just a case of where to start; I must have shot a roll a month for the past three years, and I haven't shot more than two rolls of any one particular stock.
Thanks for the direction! Very useful information. The Portra 800 is a little bit more spendy at this stage considering I don’t know how good a job I’ve done on the light seals, but the B&W options look great! I might just start cheaper and work my way through some seeing what clicks most with me! A valid point that’s easy to forget is that time is ongoing and we do have the opportunity to try multiple options. Depends what you're looking for I guess, but I'd wager this place;
https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/
Is a good a place as any to start.
Perhaps some Portra 808 as a colour option at this time of year?
In terms of B&W, the Kentmere films can't be beaten for value, and I'm a big fan of the Kodak Tmax 400 too, and whilst I haven't tried it myself, I've heard good things about the JCH offering.
The beauty of film is that you can try them all over time, it's just a case of where to start; I must have shot a roll a month for the past three years, and I haven't shot more than two rolls of any one particular stock.
Thanks again for the help! Happy to hear other opinions and will happily look at sample pictures of recommended films.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Which film? at 16/01/2020 - 20:26
As I've been sporadically documenting here-'n'-there, I've recently received a swathe of film cameras for not a lot of money. Total is now up to 4: 1x MX and 3x ME Super.
The MX cost not a lot of money, so I thought it worth the gamble (especially after womble's recommendation) and the ME Super's get a lot of praise and I've asked the right questions regarding their function, the answers to which have been spot on - all appear to work without issue, shutters fire, electronics appear to work well, no sticky mirrors. Some corrosion to a couple but that's by-the-by.
As of today, I have also changed light seals in all 3 (2 only required the rear seals changing, one required the mirror bumper too). Of course, I'm not planning on keeping all 3 ME Supers, but I digress.
Which film should I throw into my cameras?
A bit more boring background: I've some Kodak Colorplus 200 (36exp) which may or may not be fubar'ed. I accidentally rewound it when trying to set up the OH's Oly OM-10 for the first time, so in a darker-than-dark room (at least, I couldn't see what I was doing) I managed to wangle off the lid and feed the feeder. I've only taken a few shots on that in the MX but it shouldn't take me much longer to exhaust the roll - good really as I need to change the seals in that camera too!
What about the ME Supers? I'm thinking perhaps one with something B&W and one with something colour. I'm happy to pay for development for now but I'm tempted to drop myself into the world of developing at a later date. Apologies for the waffle, it's just who I am!
The MX cost not a lot of money, so I thought it worth the gamble (especially after womble's recommendation) and the ME Super's get a lot of praise and I've asked the right questions regarding their function, the answers to which have been spot on - all appear to work without issue, shutters fire, electronics appear to work well, no sticky mirrors. Some corrosion to a couple but that's by-the-by.
As of today, I have also changed light seals in all 3 (2 only required the rear seals changing, one required the mirror bumper too). Of course, I'm not planning on keeping all 3 ME Supers, but I digress.
Which film should I throw into my cameras?
A bit more boring background: I've some Kodak Colorplus 200 (36exp) which may or may not be fubar'ed. I accidentally rewound it when trying to set up the OH's Oly OM-10 for the first time, so in a darker-than-dark room (at least, I couldn't see what I was doing) I managed to wangle off the lid and feed the feeder. I've only taken a few shots on that in the MX but it shouldn't take me much longer to exhaust the roll - good really as I need to change the seals in that camera too!
What about the ME Supers? I'm thinking perhaps one with something B&W and one with something colour. I'm happy to pay for development for now but I'm tempted to drop myself into the world of developing at a later date. Apologies for the waffle, it's just who I am!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Which film? at 16/01/2020 - 15:34
After much discussion with the time and knowledge-generous HarisF1, I've procured a lens spanner and Engineer DM-30 flat-head screwdrivers. Should also be receiving a set of JIS screwdrivers tomorrow.
I'll probably purchase a set of rubber ring-removal tools, too, so I'll be set to look at repairing a couple of lenses I have at my disposal!
Haris suggested I start a thread of 'what to buy and where', which I'll do shortly after buying a couple more items!
I'll probably purchase a set of rubber ring-removal tools, too, so I'll be set to look at repairing a couple of lenses I have at my disposal!
Haris suggested I start a thread of 'what to buy and where', which I'll do shortly after buying a couple more items!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 16/01/2020 - 14:58
RobL wrote:
That Westonmaster looks in nice condition, I bet it hasn’t been used much. Sometimes the selenium cell needs replacing but there are people who will do that.
I'll see what it's up to at some point today, not sure when! It may be surplus to requirements for me but I won't know until I've given it a go!That Westonmaster looks in nice condition, I bet it hasn’t been used much. Sometimes the selenium cell needs replacing but there are people who will do that.
Jonathan-Mac wrote:
A Kiron 28/2 with A mode is rare indeed. I have the non-A version and it's a good performer and a pleasure to use.
This and the two camera bodies were the main drivers for me purchasing the lot. Definitely made it a worthwhile acquisition for me, even if it's got the niggle of lack of 'spring' in the A button.A Kiron 28/2 with A mode is rare indeed. I have the non-A version and it's a good performer and a pleasure to use.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 15/01/2020 - 08:09
Sweet deal you got there! Not that I'd know where to begin with them, mind you...
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 14/01/2020 - 14:39
Benz3ne wrote:
For those who might struggle to see what's there it comprises of:
2x ME Super (look a bit rough 'n' ready but everything feels tight, not much corrosion anywhere, looks as though they've both had new mirror seals, but not body seals (which I will change). Shutters fire, winders work as anticipated. Need to try with batteries shortly but looks good so far!
Bombarding with updates, sorry, but just a quick one to say that batteries have sprung the ME Supers into life. Manual mode works with both also! Winner. For those who might struggle to see what's there it comprises of:
2x ME Super (look a bit rough 'n' ready but everything feels tight, not much corrosion anywhere, looks as though they've both had new mirror seals, but not body seals (which I will change). Shutters fire, winders work as anticipated. Need to try with batteries shortly but looks good so far!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 14/01/2020 - 12:51
To OP: Oodles of detail and perfect lighting for this type of subject. Wonderfully taken.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Cellar Spider at 14/01/2020 - 12:11
Lubbyman wrote:
That head-on shot - lovely! The last thing a little bug sees before its short life comes to an end. And a classic head and shoulders portrait, albeit not the usual classic subject .
Steve
My dad, given every opportunity, will rattle off the joke...That head-on shot - lovely! The last thing a little bug sees before its short life comes to an end. And a classic head and shoulders portrait, albeit not the usual classic subject .
Steve
"What's the last thing that goes through a fly's head when it hits the windscreen?"
"...it's arse."
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Cellar Spider at 14/01/2020 - 12:10
