Camera Gear v8 "Buy A Pentax ME" (Don't buy UV filters, do hail satan)

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FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Dudebro posted:

The first one is more expensive, but the only difference is the product name has "thin" in it the EXC+. The descriptions are the same. Seems like a listing error or something, but I strangely feel safer getting the one that's closer to the Amazon price. I only see one version on the Marumi website.

The cheaper one says it was returned by a customer. I assume the other is new/unopened.

# ¿ Jun 30, 2012 17:08

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# ¿ Apr 27, 2024 12:49

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

I just had a ton of gear stolen from my car, and I could use a small favor. I'm attempting to gather a list of serial numbers of the missing items for police reports, insurance claims, etc., but I'm missing a few. Would anybody with a Sony NEX-3 mind comparing the sticker on the box with the serial number on the camera, to confirm which of these numbers (if any) is the actual serial number?

# ¿ Jul 6, 2012 00:10

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Beastruction posted:

From a Walkman FAQ but the sticker on the box and the serial number format is the same on my 5N
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/faq/394799

Fantastic, thank you much!

# ¿ Jul 6, 2012 00:22

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

spog posted:

That sucks. Is the insurance going to cover it?

Hopefully, adjuster is supposed to get back to me today. I guess now that I'm no longer "invested" in the Leica system, I can actually move to some system that I can afford, and I don't have to worry about my lenses going to waste!

# ¿ Jul 6, 2012 14:11

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Wow, apparently my homeowners insurance is going to offer to either replace my stolen old Leica gear with brand new stuff from B&H, or give a payout based on depreciated values. Still waiting for the replacement list, but from what they told me on the phone, I'm guessing that means I'll end up with a new M7 to replace my 50 year old M2. I almost feel guilty accepting it.

# ¿ Jul 10, 2012 20:55

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Legdiian posted:

If insurance worked like this, nobody would have insurance.

Yeah, I made a larger claim years ago and my rates only went up a couple hundred dollars a year. I'm sure my rates will go up some, but it shouldn't be too bad.

Paul MaudDib posted:

I suggest you get the "other" M7, the Mamiya 7. The lenses'll blow your Leica stuff out of the water, it's a rangefinder so it's a similar idea, and oh god I want one so bad please live vicariously for me

That's a good thought, I'll have to see how strict they are with the direct replacement thing. The Mamiya is less expensive, which I'm sure they would like.

# ¿ Jul 10, 2012 22:15

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Martytoof posted:

FYI after handling a real life Leica M3 I now have the Leica lust.

Don't be me, kids.

I am attempting to fill this void with cheap soviet Leica III knockoffs but somehow I doubt this will work.

joinnnn us

It's terrible, everything else just feels clunky

# ¿ Jul 16, 2012 17:47

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Yeah, even the Kodak DCS full frame cameras whose sensors were useless above ISO 200 were still selling for $400-500 last I checked, so I can't imagine the 5D could drop much lower anytime soon.

# ¿ Jul 23, 2012 16:57

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

The 70-210 f/4 is surprisingly good wide open, but the AF is pretty slow (even by screw drive AF standards). Still a really great bargain at under $200 IMO.

# ¿ Aug 6, 2012 02:37

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

There is also a non-push-pull AF-D version, which typically sells for $700-900.

# ¿ Aug 6, 2012 21:04

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of wide-angle primes for APS-C DSLRs at this point. If you like primes, a 24mm would be a decent compromise - it gives you a ~35mm equivalent field of view, which is a very popular normal-wide/all-purpose length. But I'd see if I can pair that with a ultra-wide zoom if possible - IMO, a wide zoom, 24, and 50 would be a pretty good kit.

# ¿ Sep 4, 2012 21:54

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Cute as heck posted:

I am

Anyone well versed in M mount lenses? I'm thinking of starting out with a 35 but all this summilux summicron stuff is new to me

Summilux just means f/1.4, and Summicron is f/2. Different versions of each lens will have different looks. The older 35mm Summiluxes are probably one of the more notable examples of "leica glow" which is a euphemism for coma/flare. The Voigtlander 35/1.4 has a very similar look (though with more distortion), but costs $1000-1500 less because it isn't a collector's item. Voigtlander 35/1.2 is impressive and well corrected, but it's huge. If you can find one, the old Voigtlander LTM 35/1.7 is a good compromise.

There are tons more options - the Voigtlander 35/2.5 is highly regarded, as are the Zeiss Biogons. Lots of older LTM lenses too.

# ¿ Sep 9, 2012 17:15

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

39mm ought to be enough for anybody.

# ¿ Sep 29, 2012 20:01

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

I hope the GRD-V is available in professional purple.

# ¿ Dec 7, 2012 19:47

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

rcman50166 posted:

I guess I am on the other end of your spectrum. I do enjoy the 2.8 zooms very much. I was playing with a friend's 50mm for portraits and not being able to zoom was bothering me to no end. I was constantly zooming with my feet. Though I suppose a crop would be just as effective, now that I think about it. Also, L zooms are great if you want to carry the minimum amount of lenses or aren't sure what you might need. I don't know, I don't have enough experience with primes to see it from a different perspective.

I find it easier to just move myself than to have another control to deal with. Hands change camera settings, rest of my body deals with framing.

# ¿ Mar 4, 2013 20:36

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

I have a broken Nikon 80-200 push pull that works great as a piss jug. Too bad keh got rid of their as is section.

# ¿ Jun 23, 2013 19:20

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# ¿ Apr 27, 2024 12:49

FasterThanLight: Mar 26, 2003

Helicity posted:

Buy something like a Leica with a nice solid tank-like body and just club anybody that comes near you with it.

On a related note, after shooting with my 15mm Voigtlander for a few weeks and playing with a 35mm the other day, I'm ashamed to admit that I'm thinking if I ever wanted to shoot film and keep those lenses an older Leica like an M3 wouldn't be a bad idea

Get an MD, at 15mm you can just use hyperfocal distance and there's no rangefinder to get knocked out of alignment when you clobber people with the camera.

# ¿ Aug 25, 2013 18:42

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