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It's hard to take a photo of somewhere you might want to be if you can't get there to take it! PU rules don't allow Box Brownie images!
Comment by JAK posted on Weekly #673 Discussion at 18/06/2020 - 16:41
Hi Daniel and welcome to PU.
If the scope came with the correct eyepiece why would you need another one? Is your intended application to use it for photography? If so you may need one of these link
I'm not sure how much expertise there will be here regarding spotting scopes, most would buy and use dedicated camera lenses for their Pentax cameras. You actually might find more knowledgeable advice from a dedicated digiscoping forum such as https://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=243
This might be worth a read too from the USA Pentax forum: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/363746-spot...
If the scope came with the correct eyepiece why would you need another one? Is your intended application to use it for photography? If so you may need one of these link
I'm not sure how much expertise there will be here regarding spotting scopes, most would buy and use dedicated camera lenses for their Pentax cameras. You actually might find more knowledgeable advice from a dedicated digiscoping forum such as https://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=243
This might be worth a read too from the USA Pentax forum: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/58-troubleshooting-beginner-help/363746-spot...
Comment by JAK posted on Pentax advice at 15/06/2020 - 14:40
JohnX wrote:
If you look at the photos in the listing closely you'll see that the mirror...APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED!!!
Yes it actually shows a lot of wear, commensurate with its age (much more than than one film's worth!)If you look at the photos in the listing closely you'll see that the mirror...APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED!!!
Comment by JAK posted on My 'collector's piece' what is it worth? at 04/06/2020 - 18:55
Agreed, and with digital over the rear screen as well. Never, ever the mirror or anything internal!
Comment by JAK posted on My 'collector's piece' what is it worth? at 04/06/2020 - 16:58
PS The silvering would be on the surface so anything stuck onto the mirror would damage it, i.e. peel the silvering off.
Comment by JAK posted on My 'collector's piece' what is it worth? at 04/06/2020 - 16:11
johnha wrote:
How's about a supposed mint black Spotmatic F for Leica money : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202697485561
"PROTECTION PAPER ON THE MIRROR" Do what? They never did, did they?How's about a supposed mint black Spotmatic F for Leica money : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202697485561
Comment by JAK posted on My 'collector's piece' what is it worth? at 04/06/2020 - 14:53
loadoftripe wrote:
A quick query if I may, (not sure if this is the correct place/section) on my K1000, I wonder what it is worth to say a collector?
I will say it's been kept in kids' gloves, ( see my intro ) not a mark anywhere, finish as new, even the battery screw cover is without marks, as used a fibre washer instead of a coin, and it probably has only had the number of batteries you can count on one hand!
I recently replaced the light seals, mirror seal, even the prism seat/edges foam was removed and cleaned out.
Tested with film and all ok.
I have seen the offers on Ebay over many months now, and none absolutely none come anywhere near as mint, so it got me thinking what mine maybe worth. I also have a mint 50mm f1.7 lens that has not been 'refurbished' and is excellent too.
The receipt from Comet was binned sadly not that long ago, I remember disposing of my photo receipts which I had kept (for foreign holidays believing you required proof of UK purchase at Customs back in the day).
If I were younger I would definitely keep it, seems a shame to do so.
What do ya think?
It's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it! It might be mint to look at but sometimes lack of use may mean its mechanical functions have got tardy, eg camera not winding on correctly, failing to cock the shutter, lens aperture not closing fast enough. Refurbishment might help resolve such camera / lens weaknesses if present.A quick query if I may, (not sure if this is the correct place/section) on my K1000, I wonder what it is worth to say a collector?
I will say it's been kept in kids' gloves, ( see my intro ) not a mark anywhere, finish as new, even the battery screw cover is without marks, as used a fibre washer instead of a coin, and it probably has only had the number of batteries you can count on one hand!
I recently replaced the light seals, mirror seal, even the prism seat/edges foam was removed and cleaned out.
Tested with film and all ok.
I have seen the offers on Ebay over many months now, and none absolutely none come anywhere near as mint, so it got me thinking what mine maybe worth. I also have a mint 50mm f1.7 lens that has not been 'refurbished' and is excellent too.
The receipt from Comet was binned sadly not that long ago, I remember disposing of my photo receipts which I had kept (for foreign holidays believing you required proof of UK purchase at Customs back in the day).
If I were younger I would definitely keep it, seems a shame to do so.
What do ya think?
Comment by JAK posted on Hello from Plymouth at 04/06/2020 - 00:45
You might need this: https://support.datacolor.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/1474/0/spyde...
Comment by JAK posted on Datacolor Spyder at 27/05/2020 - 12:11
That's a pretty nifty website. Didn't he do well?!
Comment by JAK posted on Used equipment web site at 25/05/2020 - 22:59
The theme for this week's competition is 'Timber'. Subject inspired by a TV programme that finished a moment ago on TV and I don't believe this theme has been used in the competitions here before! Any interpretation will be fine. The usual weekly competition rules apply - the photo can have been taken at any time, however it has to have been shot with a Pentax or closely related camera. Ask if in doubt. The winner will then set and judge the competition next week.
Good luck with your entry which I look forward to seeing.
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Good luck with your entry which I look forward to seeing.
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Comment by JAK posted on Weekly #670 - Timber Competition at 25/05/2020 - 22:40
