Re: Good Deal on a 67?

2003-01-14 Thread Chris Brogden
Digging deep into the sofa cushions, eh Mike? :) chris On Tue, 14 Jan 2003, Mike Johnston wrote: I'm considering selling my 6x7 with MLU, the metered prism, and the 90/2.8 leaf shutter lens to fund the purchase of a 67II. What sort of range should I price this in? There's moderate to

Re: Re: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-18 Thread David Brooks
Steve. Just something to judge by.Local Henrys has a Non MLU 6x7 standard prism,and a Takumar 90mm f2.8? in the display case all year and they want $1600 Can(about $1000.00 US) I look at it but dont have $1600 spare:) Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada

Re: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-18 Thread Timothy Sherburne
the lens at $395 for a buy it now price. I don't know the variations of bodies lenses well enough, but I sure appreciate your help. --- Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 17 Dec 2002, Steve Pearson wrote: OK, I'm giving serious thought to this: [snip] Is it a good deal

Re: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-18 Thread Steve Pearson
Is it a good deal? Once you see it, promise you won't buy it out from me :) Thanks for any input... __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

Re: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-18 Thread Steve Pearson
Dan- Did you get it? --- Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at 12:30 AM, Steve Pearson wrote: Is it a good deal? Once you see it, promise you won't buy it out from me :) Thanks for any input... How do you know we haven't been considering

Re: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-18 Thread Dan Scott
On Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at 04:02 PM, Steve Pearson wrote: Dan- Did you get it? Nope. Figured I'd look like a jerk if I bought it after you posted. I take it you didn't either? Dan Scott

Re: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-18 Thread Steve Pearson
Nope, I passed also, waiting for more input. I knew it would be gone by morning. Thanks for not buying it out from under me. It's nice to know the pact is strong! Sorry you did not get it... --- Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at 04:02 PM, Steve

RE: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-18 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Nope, I passed also, waiting for more input. I knew it would be gone by morning. Thanks for not buying it out from under me. It's nice to know the pact is strong! Sorry you did not get it... Me too, but I

Re: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-18 Thread Dan Scott
On Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at 05:31 PM, Steve Pearson wrote: Nope, I passed also, waiting for more input. I knew it would be gone by morning. Thanks for not buying it out from under me. It's nice to know the pact is strong! Sorry you did not get it... I wouldn't exactly call it a

Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-17 Thread Steve Pearson
OK, I'm giving serious thought to this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3353item=1946358582rd=1 Is it a good deal? Once you see it, promise you won't buy it out from me :) Thanks for any input... __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo

Re: Is this a good deal on a 6x7?

2002-12-17 Thread Steve Pearson
of bodies lenses well enough, but I sure appreciate your help. --- Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 17 Dec 2002, Steve Pearson wrote: OK, I'm giving serious thought to this: [snip] Is it a good deal? Once you see it, promise you won't buy it out from me :) Sounds a bit

Re: SUCH A DEAL

2002-09-23 Thread Keith Whaley
Thanks to our recent and somewhat extensive palaaver on 135s, I can now tell immediately which build it is! Thank you all for that! Where DID this person get his prices? I've dropped him a line, suggesting he review some other sales, and think of reducing his price a bit! By maybe 2/3? ;^) I

SUCH A DEAL

2002-09-22 Thread J. C. O'Connell
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1382043250 WHAT A BARGAIN, AND IT'S NOT EVEN THE GOOD ONE. JCO

Re: Deal on e-bay

2002-07-27 Thread Frits J. Wthrich
Evan, I didn't do anything with your email server, really! Frits J. Wüthrich On Saturday 27 July 2002 16:16, Evan Hanson wrote: I orginally sent this on Friday but my email server seems on the fritz yet again, but yesterday I was the high bidder on a P30t, with a SMC Takumar 85 1.8, a Tak

Best deal in MF

2002-06-21 Thread Evan Hanson
I just noticed that BH is now selling the Mamiya 645e+80mm 2.8+Rapid Wind grip+120 insert for $799. Wow, am I crazy or that just about the best deal in MF right now? I've been saving my pennies for a Pentax 645 but this deal is very tempting. Evan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Best deal in MF

2002-06-21 Thread William Johnson
Wind grip+120 insert for $799. Wow, am I crazy or that just about the best deal in MF right now? I've been saving my pennies for a Pentax 645 but this deal is very tempting. Evan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: Best deal in MF

2002-06-21 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Evan wrote: I just noticed that BH is now selling the Mamiya 645e+80mm 2.8+Rapid Wind grip+120 insert for $799. Wow, am I crazy or that just about the best deal in MF right now? I've been saving my pennies for a Pentax 645 but this deal is very tempting. ... research

RE: Best deal in MF

2002-06-21 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Johnson BTW, I was using the A150/3.5 to compare, not the much more expensive FA150/2.8. Which is fan-freaking-tastic. Bokeh is more like the 35mm 85/1.4 than the 77/1.8. tv - This

Re: Best deal in MF

2002-06-21 Thread Evan Hanson
And of course I could use P645 lenses with my 35mm gear. - Original Message - From: William Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 21, 2002 11:29 AM Subject: Re: Best deal in MF You might want to add up the $$$ once you invest in a few more lenses. I

Re: Best deal in MF

2002-06-21 Thread Pat White
Yes, the price is tempting, but first take a close look at the 645e, and handle one if possible. It's not a typical Mamiya, in that it really, really, looks lo-budget. It probably takes fine pictures, but the build quality and look of the 645e don't come close to that of the Pentax 645n or

Re: 200/2.5K deal at Adorama

2002-06-12 Thread Pentxuser
I bought this lens several years ago and really enjoy it. One of the real joys of the lens I found was that it had a beautifully finished aluminum tripod mount custom-made for the lens. It really adds to the value and the usefulness of the lens.. Vic In a message dated 6/11/02 11:19:39 PM,

200/2.5K deal at Adorama

2002-06-11 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
$365 in EX--a very nice deal. Also a 30/2.8K for $285--not the best price, but if you want it... Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users

Re: 200/2.5K deal at Adorama

2002-06-11 Thread Nitin Garg
just a personal experience note: Adorama's ratings are not as conservative as KEH's. Ofcourse there is always a return for refund option :) On Wed, Jun 12, 2002 at 09:56:29PM -0400, Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: $365 in EX--a very nice deal. Also a 30/2.8K for $285--not the best price

Re: 200/2.5K deal at Adorama

2002-06-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Having had the good fortune recently to stumble upon, and acquire, this lens, I'd suggest that it's one sweet piece of glass. It's a wonderful focal range, not too big and not too small, so it handles well. I'll be getting the first roll of film back from the lab in a few days so I might be

Re: another good 6x7 deal

2002-06-07 Thread gfen
On Thu, 6 Jun 2002, William Kane wrote: I don't think the person selling it knew that the film advance wasn't supposed to work without film in it . . . at any rate, if anyone is You know, I even saw that one, and forgot about the facct that it doesn't advance without film. :) --

another good 6x7 deal

2002-06-06 Thread William Kane
Hey gang, Here was a good 6x7 on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1357367357ssPageName=ADME:B:DS:US:3 I don't think the person selling it knew that the film advance wasn't supposed to work without film in it . . . at any rate, if anyone is 'frank' congratulations.

Good deal on 15/3.5?

2002-06-02 Thread E. Kragtwijk
Hello everyone, I have the opportunity to get myself a Pentax-A SMC 15mm/3.5 lens in like new condition. The seller asks US$ 550. I would like to ask the PUG if this price is reasonable or not. Thank you in advance. Eric - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: Good deal on 15/3.5?

2002-06-02 Thread Rfsindg
Eric, US$ 550 is a good price. Once they get to ebay, price can go to $750 or $1,000. (Of course, camera dealers will charge more.) The lenses just don't appear that often and if you need one... Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have the opportunity to get myself a Pentax-A

Re: Good deal on 15/3.5?

2002-06-02 Thread Jan van Wijk
Yes that is a very good deal if the lens is in good condition. Regards, JvW (Who got a used one from BH for just under $900) On Sun, 2 Jun 2002 10:08:49 +0200, E. Kragtwijk wrote: I have the opportunity to get myself a Pentax-A SMC 15mm/3.5 lens in like new condition. The seller asks US$ 550

Deal of the week?

2002-05-11 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
An LX + MV and a couple of lenses for $390: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1352330040 Gianfranco PS: no, not my auction and I'm not the winner either... = LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Re: Deal on Konica film

2002-05-10 Thread Alin Flaider
Bill wrote: BO bringing the cost down to $0.33 per roll. I've never used Konica before, BO but what the heck, at that price I'll try it. I'm sorry to say, it's the right price. Grain it's annoying even at 4x enlargements. Colours are neutral, yet the dynamic range is narrow. Gabor

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-02 Thread gfen
On Wed, 1 May 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Not really -- the Honeywell/Pentax/Asahi logo is on the prism, which is removable. You could have a new body with an old prism. Its the little, obvious things, that make me feel the stupidest when I miss them. :) That they're a newer version of a

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-02 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 12:24 PM, gfen wrote: Since I primarily see this with the 105 f2.4, which seems to almost be the default lens with this, which is preferable the newer one or the older? I don't think they changed anything other than cosmetics and maybe coatings. I have a new

Re: Deal of the century?!

2002-05-01 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
In a local shop here, several years ago, there were two Pentax lenses for sale, stoshed away in the back of the glass cabinet, as the shop was moving. Guess what they were? A* 1.4/85 A* 1.8/135 Guess what they went for? 200$ 300$ And no, I was not the lucky fellow... ;-(( The lucky fellow who

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-01 Thread gfen
On Wed, 1 May 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: The metering prism has a bar out the side, making the camera taller on one side than the other. The non-metering prism lacks this bar. Thanks to the PDML'ers, I've learned this.. but my next questions are: How to tell a MLU from non-MLU unit? Is it

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-01 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at 09:52 AM, gfen wrote: How to tell a MLU from non-MLU unit? Is it possible by the name? IE, if it says Honeywell, can I assume its a non-MLU, if it says Asahi Pentax it could go either way, but if it says Pentax its definalty a MLU? Not really -- the

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-01 Thread Paris, Leonard
. Casselberry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 11:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7? Aaron wrote: The way to check for MLU is to look for the MLU switch. It is on the same side as the shutter release, on the side of the mirror box

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-05-01 Thread Paris, Leonard
: Bill D. Casselberry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 2:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7? Len wrote: You must be using a long lens. If not, then unweildy_behemoth = 1 Just judging by the necessity of the seated position, ricebag

good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread gfen
I found an ad for a non-MLU 6x7 with TTL prism (new batteries, as well), 90mm 2.8 ls lens, and caps for $650. Is this reasonable? Is this, better yet, a good deal? While its a non MLU, it also gets me started down the path with a leaf shutter lens, as well. He does say there is a ding in the apex

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
gfen wrote: I found an ad for a non-MLU 6x7 with TTL prism (new batteries, as well), 90mm 2.8 ls lens, and caps for $650. Is this reasonable? Is this, better yet, a good deal? Three words: Jump on it! Assuming it's not totally beat to hell, and that it functions properly. From what I've

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread gfen
. From what I've been able to tell, even $450 to $500 would be a good deal on a working 90 LS and TTL prism finder. You may want I realize now I forgot to ensure something I wanted to check on: the 6x7's prism is mountable on a newer 67, right? to actually verify that this is in fact a ~metering

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread gfen
On Tue, 30 Apr 2002, gfen wrote: assume everyone on the internet is mail? but, anyways..) response is, ...is MAIL? I've been at this job too long. -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re[2]: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
gfen, Bruce Tuesday, April 30, 2002, 11:54:32 AM, you wrote: snip g I realize now I forgot to ensure something I wanted to check on: the 6x7's g prism is mountable on a newer 67, right? The prisms for the non 67II are all interchangeable. The TTL prism won't work on the 67II and the AE

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Len Paris
- Original Message - From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 1:54 PM Subject: RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7? On Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: Three words: Jump on it! Assuming it's not totally beat to hell, and that Well

RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
gfen asked: Why is it I always assume everyone on the internet is mail? and Len replied: Perhaps because you are using e-mail. Then again, you probably meant male. VBG Hi Len, In the event that he has to pay a WHOLE lot of money on postage and handling, would that be fee-mail? VB Groan

Re: good deal on a non MLU 6x7?

2002-04-30 Thread Len Paris
Thanks Bill. I needed that. :) Len --- - Original Message - From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 3:32 PM Subject: RE: good deal on a non MLU 6x7? gfen asked: Why is it I always assume everyone on the internet is mail

Re: Deal of the century?!

2002-04-30 Thread William Kane
I was watching it, but I already have one in K-mount, so didn't really need the screw mount . . . IB Ken Archer wrote: This one has to go to work occasionally. ;-( On Monday 29 April 2002 07:30 pm, ?ukasz Kacperczyk wrote: Even I would have bought it! Damn. Still - it lasted two hours.

RE: Deal of the century?!

2002-04-29 Thread ukasz Kacperczyk
Even I would have bought it! Damn. Still - it lasted two hours. How come noone of you Ebay addicts got it? ;) Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Steve Knobbe Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 1:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Deal

Re: Deal of the century?!

2002-04-29 Thread Jim Apilado
Unbelievable! Jim A. From: Steve Knobbe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: University of Missouri - Rolla Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 18:46:02 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Deal of the century?! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1349730179

Re: Deal of the century?!

2002-04-29 Thread Ken Archer
This one has to go to work occasionally. ;-( On Monday 29 April 2002 07:30 pm, ?ukasz Kacperczyk wrote: Even I would have bought it! Damn. Still - it lasted two hours. How come noone of you Ebay addicts got it? ;) Lukasz -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message

Re: Deal of the century?!

2002-04-29 Thread Steve Larson
I think we should go find the winner and beat him up! :) Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Jim Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 5:43 PM Subject: Re: Deal of the century?! Unbelievable! Jim A. From

Re: Deal of the century?!

2002-04-29 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think we should go find the winner and beat him up! :) I wildly agree. Gianfranco = Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Deal of the century?!

2002-04-29 Thread frank theriault
Yeah, well, you guys can beat him up. While you're busy doing that, I'll steal his lens! vbg -frank Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think we should go find the winner and beat him up! :) I wildly agree. Gianfranco = Yahoo! Health - your guide to

Re: Deal of the century?!

2002-04-29 Thread Timothy Sherburne
I've been watching the By-It-Now auctions carefully over the past month (but apparently not carefully enough!) and I've concluded that eBay only updates their search indexes every 60 to 180 minutes, depending on the load. Despite the 2 hour difference between the listing time and sale time, I

good m42 deal on ebay

2002-04-26 Thread Nitin Garg
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348986203 Its $58 including shipping BIN price. Seems pretty good to me. NMA. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users'

Re: a deal on ebay

2002-04-25 Thread Brendan
OMG! --- Steven Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348817466 To bad I didnt see it! :( steve - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: a deal on ebay

2002-04-25 Thread Rfsindg
It was a $12.99 Buy-It-Now deal, exercised 2 hours after the item was listed...just about when ebay refreshes the posting. The seller stated 'as is' but thought it was working when put away. Package was looks like a Super A, AF200T flash, a 50mm lens and a 135mm plus a wide angle

Re: a deal on ebay

2002-04-25 Thread Bob Rapp
Probably in a divorce settlement - sold by the man's ex-wife.g Bob - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 12:54 PM Subject: Re: a deal on ebay It was a $12.99 Buy-It-Now deal, exercised 2 hours after the item was listed...just

Re: a deal on ebay

2002-04-25 Thread Mishka
Good point! Mishka This is an extraordinary deal, worth a couple hundred dollars. But finding it makes eBay your 'job' as you constantly check for new deals. Most people can raise the $200 easier by working... Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

what a deal!

2002-04-24 Thread Mishka
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1346937180r=0t=0showTu torial=0ed=1019623536indexURL=0rd=1 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

Re: what a deal! (damaged P30 K135/2.5)

2002-04-24 Thread Rfsindg
Mishka, All it takes is an ebay id to bid, and some perseverance. I saw this yesterday and never checked the details...just let it float by! For $46, it is a real deal for the 135mm. Didn't you want one of those? Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll

UK eBay - someone got a good deal on an AF280T

2002-04-16 Thread Cotty
I was watching this one, but bloody forgot about it! @%£@@£$@! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1345073046 £37 for a 280T! Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out

Re: UK eBay - someone got a good deal on an AF280T

2002-04-16 Thread David Brooks
That is a good price.But were's the 'plastic bouncy thingy' :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 13:31:21 +0100 To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: UK eBay - someone got a good deal on an AF280T I was watching this one

Re: UK eBay - someone got a good deal on an AF280T

2002-04-16 Thread Cotty
got a good deal on an AF280T I was watching this one, but bloody forgot about it! @%£@@£$@! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1345073046 £37 for a 280T! Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Well, I got my original ME Super, Winder ME II, SMC-M 50mm f1.4, a Vivitar Series 1 70-210 f3.5 and a Vivitar 2X TC, all in a metal case, for $200 CDN. I bought a group of equipment including an SMC-A* 200mm f2.8, 2X-S TC, SMC-M 28mm f2.8, SMC-A 28-135 (f4?), SMC-M 100mm macro and some junk

RE: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-15 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
A 6x7 TTL prism finder for $56 US, average cosmetics, and metering circuit described as inoperable. All it needed was to have a loose reflecting optic inside the prism housing glued back in place. Works just fine now. A KM body with a non-functioning hotshoe for $32 and change. I removed the

RE: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread TM
Well Bob- you guys have done it! I purchased another Super Program and will be looking for some more stuff, thanks again for the advice. Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Cotty
Lets start a war - I'll offer $475!! $600!!! Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Bob Rapp
I'll up you 75.00 - 675.00, going once.. - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Best Deal Ever? Lets start a war - I'll offer $475!! $600!!! Cotty

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Steve Larson
AM Subject: Re: Best Deal Ever? I'll up you 75.00 - 675.00, going once.. - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Best Deal Ever? Lets start a war - I'll offer $475

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Bob Rapp
From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I sincerely appreciate the offers, but the only way to get that lens away from me would be to pry it from my cold fingers when I`m dead ;) Damn!!! Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Steven Brendemuehl
Mine would definately be my mint 30 2.8. It has case and original caps. I paid $50. what a deal. steve --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
to be offering it to PDML. I replied that as long as he knew, that was fine--and that it went to one of the good guys. Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My best deal, SMCP 15/3.5 for $300 in mint condition. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread John Coyle
How about this? M200/4 and M28/2.8 and M135/3.5 and Tokina 400/5.6 and Pentax Bellows and Pentax Slide copier and Fujica 55/2 - all for A$230(US$110) John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have had the pleasure of viewing some of Bill's Voigtlander transperencies. They are, in a word, magnificent. Paul Bill D. Casselberry wrote: I suppose my best score has to have been finding the 1950 Voigtlander Bessa II (Color-Skopar lens) in not pristine, but

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Paul Jones
AM Subject: RE: Best Deal Ever? How about this? M200/4 and M28/2.8 and M135/3.5 and Tokina 400/5.6 and Pentax Bellows and Pentax Slide copier and Fujica 55/2 - all for A$230(US$110) John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Steve Larson
I think that is the winning Deal, so far...:) How`d ya manage that one? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 4:52 PM Subject: Re: Best Deal Ever? How about this. Pentax

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread Paul Jones
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 9:59 AM Subject: Re: Best Deal Ever? I think that is the winning Deal, so far...:) How`d ya manage that one? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread John Coyle
mirror (of course) for $30us. I'm not sure if anyones beaten that yet. - Original Message - From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 9:44 AM Subject: RE: Best Deal Ever? How about this? M200/4 and M28/2.8 and M135/3.5

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-14 Thread frank theriault
That is ~so~ not fair!! :-) When you already had one!! Geez! Good on you, Paul. I join the chorus: you win (so far - but I can't see that one being beat). regards, frank Paul Jones wrote: It sat on ebay canada for nearly 7 days with no bids and it started at $30.00, so i went to snipe

RE: Best deal ever

2002-04-14 Thread Butch Black
My best deal would have to be my ME super with 50/2.0 I got for free. It was a never picked up refused repair at a lab I worked at. The owner was cleaning up and asked me if I wanted it , knowing I shot Pentax. I put a new battery in it and it has worked fine ever since. I did make the mistake

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Carl Bowden
- fingers crossed. I recently saw a Super A body on it's own here in Perth for almost twice that amount (and they're not always easy to find). I figure that even if it needs a CLA I've still done well. I guess I'll find out if it is my best deal when I pick it up in New York soon. Cheers, Carl

RE: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Photax 500mm f8 lens. £10 from bankruptcy sale. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Jim Fellows
My best deal was for my ME Super with a 50 f2, with everready case, af200s with case, and off brand 28mm with case, an off brand 80-200 with case. The manual for the camera and flash was also included. I got it all for $70.00. I later traded the long zoom for a Pentax A 35-70 3.5-4.5 Jim

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Bill Owens
Not a super deal, but not bad. Last year I got a K1000 with a 50/2.0 lens, assorted filters and a cheap bag at a yard sale for $25.00. Used it as trading fodder for my MZ-S. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
mentioned my missed deal (ME Special Edition w/ 40mm pancake for $50), as well as the recent steal of the 67 on Ebay, how about your best deal ever on Pentax equipment? Either purchased or missed out on like me? Maybe you're too proud to tell us the truth? This could be interesting

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread frank theriault
I know that I've mentioned this to the list several times already, but it is my best deal ever. In fact, it's the deal that got me started on Pentax, and back into photography in general after more than a decade away from it. About 4 years ago, my father picked up from a garage sale in Nova

RE: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread TM
Are Super As worth a lot? I keep seeing them for quite cheap. I think I was looking at that auction, Carl- was out and couldn't bid when that one closed (I'll have to get a wireless browser for ebay). Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread William Johnson
. This little outfit makes up my cheap alternative to the limited lenses , because I can't afford the real thing. The whole thing is tiny, quiet, unobtrusive, and gives great results. William in Utah. Steve Pearson wrote: OK now that I've mentioned my missed deal (ME Special Edition w/ 40mm pancake

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Anthony Farr
- From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK now that I've mentioned my missed deal (ME Special Edition w/ 40mm pancake for $50), as well as the recent steal of the 67 on Ebay, how about your best deal ever on Pentax equipment? Either purchased or missed out on like me? Maybe you're too

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Rfsindg
Taka, Some of us think the Super A/Super Program is a great camera and an especially good value. It is a newer/improved model over the ME or ME Super with both aperture and shutter speed priority plus manual modes and TTL flash. I like it over the MX for the automationand features it

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Camdir
Fuji Finepix MX2900 £40 from a loss adjuster we deal with. Complete with battery. The charger was another £30 - ho,hum. Konica 21mm F4 £8 (car bootie long time ago). Carl Zeiss Flektagon 20mm F2.8 M42 £21 odd (leaving prezzie from Jessops). Never seem to get any good deals these days

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Christian Skofteland
mentioned my missed deal (ME Special Edition w/ 40mm pancake for $50), as well as the recent steal of the 67 on Ebay, how about your best deal ever on Pentax equipment? Either purchased or missed out on like me? Maybe you're too proud to tell us the truth? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Both my own purchases: SMC Takumar 500/4.5, $225 Vivitar Series One 55/1.2 PK prototype, $130. (never entered production) That doesn't count lenses that I thanked my stars for simply finding, even though I paid the going rate (Vivitar Series One 28/1.9 PK and 135/2.3 PK). Paul Franklin

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Mark Cassino
At 08:26 PM 4/12/2002 -0700, you wrote: OK now that I've mentioned my missed deal (ME Special Edition w/ 40mm pancake for $50), as well as the recent steal of the 67 on Ebay, how about your best deal ever on Pentax equipment? Either purchased or missed out on like me? Maybe you're too proud

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Steve Larson
My best deal, SMCP 15/3.5 for $300 in mint condition. You may all weep now. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California At 08:26 PM 4/12/2002 -0700, you wrote: OK now that I've mentioned my missed deal (ME Special Edition w/ 40mm pancake for $50), as well as the recent steal of the 67 on Ebay

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Alan Chan
My best deal, SMCP 15/3.5 for $300 in mint condition. You may all weep now. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California And I'll offer $400. May I have it now? :) regards, Alan Chan _ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Bob Rapp
Lets start a war - I'll offer $475!! Bpb - Original Message - From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 12:38 PM Subject: Re: Best Deal Ever? My best deal, SMCP 15/3.5 for $300 in mint condition. You may all weep now. Steve Larson Redondo

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Steve Larson
Uh, no ;) It was offered up to the list and I was the lucky first respondent (still grinning). It has really come in handy for interior architecture. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Alan Chan wrote: My best deal, SMCP 15/3.5 for $300 in mint condition. You may all weep now. Steve

Re: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Nitin Garg
Being price sensitive, I have actually got most of my equipment at low prices. My latest buy (a smc k 135-600mm) seems like a very good buy too. I paid $550. Keh's online quote thingie says they will pay $766 for it :) Looks like I will be able to recover my money and finance some more stuff if

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