New S3 2000 kit for $1800 ?

[NIKON KIU]

I would not bid on any of these auctions

I would,not because I think I am buying, but because scammers are fun to play with.
Think about it,this guy thinks he is got bidders that will pay.
I know at the end he is gonna owe ebay listing fees and selling fees🙂
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

Kiu

 

[Rob Skeoch]

I'm just getting back into rangefiners. These new Nikon cameras have been out for a couple years, right?
Is there a list of new lenses also, or did they just bring out a camera with one lens?
I guess my questions is... is this a camera or a whole system?
-Rob

 

[furcafe]

Individual cameras (S3 w/updated Olympic 50/1.4 & SP w/updated 35/1.8), not a system.

I'm just getting back into rangefiners. These new Nikon cameras have been out for a couple years, right?
Is there a list of new lenses also, or did they just bring out a camera with one lens?
I guess my questions is... is this a camera or a whole system?
-Rob

 

[MikeL]

I would,not because I think I am buying, but because scammers are fun to play with.
Think about it,this guy thinks he is got bidders that will pay.
I know at the end he is gonna owe ebay listing fees and selling fees🙂
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

Kiu

If someone does pay with Paypal and this is a scam, what's the most they will be able to recover?

 

[VinceC]

Nikon didn't issue any extra lenses. Originals are available for reasonable prices (much cheaper than they would cost new). In addition, Cosina Voigtlaender a few years ago built several new lenses for the Nikon RF mount -- 21/4; 25/4; 28/3.5; 35/2.5; two or three 50s and an 85/3.5. All are excellent and not too expensive for the quailty.

 

[NIKON KIU]

If someone does pay with Paypal and this is a scam, what's the most they will be able to recover?

Who is gonna pay??
NOT ME,
Kiu

 

[xayraa33]

this " seril 88 " guy does not give up.

 

[Rob Skeoch]

Hi guys, another question from the new guy.
I read the posted translation about making the SP Reissue, found it very interesting.
So for between 1800-3000 I can find a new or newish S3 camera with a 50 1.4 that was built in 2000.
Or I can buy a user original and take my chances for less money.
If I want the SP which has a more intricate rangefinder viewing system I can get a new/newish one built in 2005 with the 35 1.8 and these are hard to find and in the $5000 range. Unless I want to get one from the bay with the "88" numbers which might be a scam/ripoff.
Again I could buy a old user for under $1000 and take my chances.
Here's my question... the SP viewfinder would be a great solution if you used a number of different lenses but if you only planned on shooting with a 35 or 50 would there be any addvantage to the SP.
The thing I find interesting about the S3 and the SP for that matter is there's no system, so once I spend my $2000ish I'm done.
Do I have this right or am I missing something obvious that has you guys laughing in the background.
Rob
bigcameraworkshops.com

 

[xayraa33]

yes and no, you can spend alot of time on that auction site looking and maybe buying 50 year old Nikkor glass or hankering for some of the new CV S lenses before the supply runs out.
remember, the Nikon RF cameras were and are a system camera.
if you can stick to say, a Leica M6 and a 50mm Summi, and not buy anything else, you will have achieved the same thing.
So the Nikon rf does not give that kind of protection from spending a lot of money on the system, your personal fortitude can only do that.

 

[wlewisiii]

What would be good, yet reasonably priced, lenses for the other framelines on the S3-2000?

William

 

[xayraa33]

What would be good, yet reasonably priced, lenses for the other framelines on the S3-2000?

William

the CV Ultron 35/1.7 in S mount would be a worthy addition.

 

[hth]

The CV lenses seems like a good bargain to me at least. Take a look at cameraquest.

Pity that I like to shoot with a reasonable fast 35, the 35/1.8 sounds close to ideal to me. I often use a LTM 35/2 wide open. A little bit more speed would be nice, slower would be undesirable. The CV 35 is F2.5. This, the fact that I do not have an idea if the S3 finder would work for me and my glasses (cannot try any here) and that I really do not need another camera system is enough to resist GAS.. for now at least! 🙂

But, I have at least toyed with the idea of letting go of all M gear and just use an S3 2000 with 35 and 50 lenses, possibly a 25 or 28 as my 135 rig. On the other hand, the Hexar RF is just so useful..

/Håkan

 

[migtex]

an black SP 2005 NIB on oboys in 30 min...!!!??? Cant be! 230095575830 I just wish I had......

 

[xayraa33]

an black SP 2005 NIB on oboys in 30 min...!!!??? Cant be! 230095575830 I just wish I had......

if it is the dubious "seril 88 " SP you would wish to have the common sense to keep away and not bid.

 

[migtex]

I didnt... and not bcuz common sense..but point taken. Still US $1,356.00 if is real is WOW

 

[MikeL]

Kiu, I think you're going to win this one. I can't wait to hear the communication you'll have with the seller.

 

[xayraa33]

Eboy canceled the auction.
the Seril 88 SP guy will have to pay Eboy listing charges.
way to go Kiu !

 

[migtex]

It's good to have a Guardian Angel!

 

[hth]

Did not the auction end normally? And how is the winner going to get off the hook (negative feedback)?

/Håkan

 

[NIKON KIU]

Bidding ended ...I got sniped!
I wish the best for the sniper although I know he is going to get some email advice

Kiu