What have you just BOUGHT?

[Pál_K]

Whoever makes post number 10,000 in this thread will be awarded 10,000 RFF Points to redeem as a discount on either a new Nikon F7 or 100 bulk rolls of Kodachrome III, whichever comes first.

 

[Godfrey]

Hey, those points are valuable! 😀

... just helping the post count onwards ... 😉

G

 

[Retro-Grouch]

Unconfirmed but reliable sources are reporting the imminent release of the new Nikon F7!!! Spread the word!

 

[Pál_K]

Here it is!!!

https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f7.htm

 

[Tim Murphy]

A knock-off case for a Fujifilm X-20

A knock-off case for a Fujifilm X-20

Dear Board,

I had a Fujifilm X-10 that I bought used several years ago. I loved the camera for the results it provided and the compact size and general feel of being a "real" camera.

Someone offered me a fair bit more than I paid for it and so I sold it.

I missed having it and bought a used X-20 from a dealer in GA. I wanted a camera to keep in the car as I drove back and forth to work, and this, along with a new in the box Fujifilm X-S1 that I received from Fujifilm USA when I sent my S-1 back, and got the news that it was not repairable, cover all the bases for me.

I figured a nice brown $ 20.00 case from China via Ebay would be the perfect compliment to the X-20 so I bought one. The free shipping was the clincher!

It should arrive tomorrow.

Regards,
Tim Murphy
Harrisburg, PA 🙂

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

I bought a used Sony A9 last Sunday, late afternoon. It arrived on Tuesday morning with free shipping. :>O

 

[Retro-Grouch]

" https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f7.htm "

This is a real blow to my ego. Even when I try to start an uncomfirmed, clickbait rumor, someone's already beaten me to the punch...

Ken Rockwell is either an unrecognized comic genius, or the world's worst troll. Maybe both.

 

[dexdog]

Nikon Z6 and 2 Fotasy LTM to Nikon Z adapters. I was curious to see how the Z6 compared to Sony A7iii with wide angle LTM lenses. Tests are ongoing.

 

[f.hayek]

Here it is!!!

https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f7.htm

Oy.

Like waiting for the 2nd Coming. Or Godot.

 

[jsrockit]

Unfortunately, nothing...

 

[David Hughes]

" https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f7.htm "

This is a real blow to my ego. Even when I try to start an uncomfirmed, clickbait rumor, someone's already beaten me to the punch...

Ken Rockwell is either an unrecognized comic genius, or the world's worst troll. Maybe both.

One man's (comic) genius is another man's troll, as they say...

Regards, David

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Added an LTM Simlar 50mm f/3.5 to the stash to fit on a Leotax F

 

[jankap]

I bought a Novoflex trio balance. The seldom-used Gitzo monopod can I use as one of the legs.

 

[Retro-Grouch]

Just pulled the trigger on a Pentax 645 with 75 and 55 lenses. What am I doing, buying a complex, all-electronic camera from the early eighties? I could get plenty of pain and suffering by setting my hair on fire, at much less expense. GAS is undoubtedly a form of mental illness.
Nevertheless, I can't wait 'til it's in my hot, sweaty hands!

 

[f.hayek]

Just pulled the trigger on a Pentax 645 with 75 and 55 lenses. What am I doing, buying a complex, all-electronic camera from the early eighties? I could get plenty of pain and suffering by setting my hair on fire, at much less expense. GAS is undoubtedly a form of mental illness.
Nevertheless, I can't wait 'til it's in my hot, sweaty hands!

It very much is.
Just picked up a Rollei 6008i and 3 lenses, including the Schneider 80/2 Xenotar. Sheer madness.

 

[shawn]

Just pulled the trigger on a Pentax 645 with 75 and 55 lenses. What am I doing, buying a complex, all-electronic camera from the early eighties? I could get plenty of pain and suffering by setting my hair on fire, at much less expense. GAS is undoubtedly a form of mental illness.
Nevertheless, I can't wait 'til it's in my hot, sweaty hands!

I just bought some Pentax 645 lenses for the GFX 50r. Really nice glass and on the Fuji I get tilt and shift too. And the focus direction matches my Nikon glass that I use on the Fuji too.

Shawn

 

[Retro-Grouch]

Smart move, Shawn, and probably much smarter than mine! I've always thought of Pentax as the Rodney Dangerfield brand, "No respect!", or at least not the amount it deserves. Their glass is superb, and has a distinct, well-balanced signature unlike that of the other big players. Which focal lengths did you buy?

 

[shawn]

I bought the 35mm, 45-85 FA, 120 macro and 150mm. They are all impressive and do very well on the Fuji.

Shawn

 

[Retro-Grouch]

Sweet! Enjoy 'em!

 

[shawn]

Thanks, will do. The bigger problem is I just know this is going to lead to GAS thinking of I ought to get a film body for the lenses. 😉

Shawn