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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Experiment - Replication of CraigsList & AlaskaList Cameras

I am hoping to make this experiment work--it will only work if I can reach a certain volume of sales. As I find the time, I will include Craig's List and Alaska List items for similar cameras. I do this because with no advertising budget (mostly labor of love), I need to have folks interested in old cameras to come check out what I have.

If the Craig's or Alaska List camera sells for less than mine, so be it--may the lowest price win! If it sells for less than mine, make me an offer--no reasonable offers refused. If the other camera is sold by the time you check on it, I hope you come back here and consider what I have to offer at very fair, below-market prices.

Pentax K1000 Manual SLR plus Extras

Classic K1000 firm including lens, camera bag, new battery, external flash & roll of film.

Other Pentax options are Spotomatic (M42 lens or M42 lens adapter), MV, ME & ME-Super. If you want to get into K-mount cameras for a little less--I have s very clean Ricoh KR-10 film SLR that are very similar to the ME-Super.

Lens: either Pentax-A 50mm f2.0, Pentax-M 50mm f2.0 or Pentax-M 50mm f1.8
Extras: flash, fresh batteries, roll of film & case

Other manual lens options:
o $130--Sigma-FA 70-210mm f4 (won't autofocus on these manual cameras)
o $120 Pentax-M 40mm f2.8 pancake--famous for great IQ in a compact package!
o $115--Tokina-A 70-210mm f4--this is a fantastic lens--it was primary on my K20D most of the winter
o $90--Sigma 35-105mm f3.5
o $75--Sears-M 135mm f2.5--fast
o $65--Pentax-M 135mm f3.5
o $50--Pentax-M 40-80mm f2.8
o $25--Focal-M 28mm f2.8
o $25--Five Star-A 75-200mm f4.5

I have successfully used all of these lenses on my Pentax K20D digital SLR. The manual lenses (-M) work just fine using the magic green button for metering. The -A lenses communicate fully with the camera.

Other Southcentral Alaska Sellers on Craigslist/Alaska's List (as of 7/2010):

$40 w/unspecified lens and detachable flash
$100 w/unspecified lensSoldotna: two K1000 bodies w/lenses

For more information:

Classic Cameras: "the K1000 remains an excellent camera for student photographers. It's very tough, clad in a chrome metal body"

K1000 on the Pentax Camera Forum

Canon EOS Elan IIe w/ 35-80mm kit lens

Canon EOS Elan IIe--includes Canon EF 35-80mm zoom, f4-5.6, new battery, very nice camera bag and roll of film.

Compare at Adorama for $149 + shipping.

The Canon ELAN IIe is an auto-focus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR camera. Three variants were produced. The E variant had the addition of eye-controlled auto-focus.

Canon EOS on Craigslist (as of 7/2010)
$150 Elan IIe w/lens


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It introduced an enhanced version of the 3-zone eye-controlled autofocus system that was first seen on the EOS 5 camera. It was also the first camera to implement Canon's E-TTL flash system. Canon's previous TTL system metered light reflected from the film onto a sensor during the actual exposure. E-TTL on the other hand fires a low-intensity pre-flash before exposure, and meters the reflected light through the camera's normal metering system.

Sales began in September 1995, and ended after the introduction of the replacement model, the Elan 7 (EOS 30) in October 2000.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Type: 35mm SLR
Lens mount: Canon EF
Focus: TTL Phase Detection Autofocus (3 zone)
Exposure: PASM autoexposure
6 zone evaluative metering
Flash: Built-in flash
Frame rate: Up to 2.5 frame/s
Dimensions: 153 x 105 x 71 mm, 595 g

Elan IIe

Vivitar Series 1 (MD-mount) 70-210mm fast f2.8-4.0 Macro Focusing Zoom

$100 OBO
Vivitar Series 1 (MD-mount), 70-210mm f2.8-4.0 Macro Focusing Zoom (condition: 9+) w/ padded case. This is the renowned version 3 of this series (made by Komine). "The 70-210 Series 1 is a great lens for hiking and backpacking. It's light, reasonably fast and replaces several other lenses, not the least of which is a dedicated macro lens. The 1:2.5 ratio of the Vivitar is often good enough for flower and plant "macro" photography."

Vivitar Series 1

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Minolta X-700 MPS Camera--Complete Outfit (now incl. Fast Prime 58mm f1.4)

X-700 (MD-mount) Complete Outfit--two lenses, flash & camera bag. Now w/fast Minolta MC Rokkor-PF Prime 58mm f1.4 The X-700 was the top of the line MC/MD-mount camera that was sold until the year 2000. The one I am selling must be of the latter vintage since it is in such good condition. More details about the X-700

Update--I just shot a roll of Kodak 200 and every shot came out perfectly exposed--the camera works beautifully and is a joy to hold. The 58mm f1.4 lens gives stellar results. I just ordered a film winder for it to complete the package.

Why buy a Minolta film SLR? They are great cameras, however, the lenses cannot be used on digital cameras without using adapters (more on this here). Therefore, these Minolta SLRs are somewhat orphaned. What that means for you is premium gear at a big discount "there is a huge amount of older SR, MC and MD glass out there, some of it fairly new. No wonder there is so much interest in using these great old lenses."

Famed Minolta X-700 MPS Film SLR (condition: 8+ some brassing on two corners). Includes:
o Minolta Prime MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f1.4--legendary fast glass!
o Sigma Zoom Master 35-70mm f2.8-3.5 (condition 9+)
o Minolta Auto 360PX flash w/case & original manual

Must be seen to be appreciated. Includes copy of X-700 user manual, new battery, roll of film and choice of camera cases. See optional Minolta mount lens below.

• Program, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure control
• Simple control layout - easy to use
• TTL Flash metering
• Compatibility with the vast array of Minolta MD-mount lenses

The ultra-successful Minolta X-700 is a manual focus system camera with the option of full Program exposure control. Offering Aperture Priority automatic exposure as well as manual, the X-700 is a slick, compact package with simple, easy-to-understand controls. TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash metering with included TTL dedicated flash 360PX. The X-700 is fully compatible with any Minolta MD mount lens. Lenses with the Minolta MC mount can still be used but in Aperture Priority or manual modes only (not in Program).

Optional Lenses:

$100 Vivitar Series 1 (MD-mount), 70-210mm f2.8-4.0 Macro Focusing Zoom (condition: 9+) w/ padded case. This is the renowned version 3 of this series (made by Komine). "The 70-210 Series 1 is a great lens for hiking and backpacking. It's light, reasonably fast and replaces several other lenses, not the least of which is a dedicated macro lens. The 1:2.5 ratio of the Vivitar is often good enough for flower and plant "macro" photography." Vivitar

Minolta MD Rokkor-X, 50mm f1.7 (condition: 9) w/lens case

For more info on this camera:
Minolta-Manual-Focus-cameras-and-lenses
Rokkor

Minolta Manual Focus on Craigslist (as of 7/2010)
$59--XG7 & Auto 320 flash
$250--XG-1 W/Different Lenses

Minolta Flashes

Minolta Flashes--work great with Maxxum AF cameras

$29 OBO. Minolta Maxxum 2000xi Flash--like new
lists on Amazon for $48 + shipping
2000xi Flash on Amazon

$24 Minolta Auto 32 (w/ bounce)


Amazon.com 2000xi Product Description
The compact 2000xi AF flash has a guide number of 65 feet at ISO 100. It provides flash coverage for lenses as wide as 35mm and 28mm with the supplied wide-angle adapter. The 2000xi also features a built-in AF illuminator to assist auto focusing.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Tokina SZ-X 35-70mm f3.5-4.6 (Olympus mount)--$39 OBO

I took a chance on buying this lens and it turned out to be for an Olympus film camera (O/OD mount). My loss is your gain--condition: 9

$39 OBO

Pentax SLR Autofocus Packages

$90 ZX-30
$85 ZX-50
$100 ZX-60 (this was Pentax's last 35mm film camera--it was sold until 2006)

All of these come with Pentax-AF 28-80mm f3.5 kit zooms. Prices include external flash, fresh battery and choice of camera bags. Compare Pentax AF models here

$90 -- ZX-30 Amazon selling for $130 plus S&H

* User friendly picture mode with direct access to mode selection
* Programmed AE, shutter priority AE, aperture priority AE, manual exposure modes
* Landscape, portrait, night action, and close-up AE modes
* Pinpoint autofocus with focus prediction
* 6-segment multipattern metering

# Auto Focus Technology: TTL phase detection
# Film Speed Range: ISO 6 - 6400
# Flash Modes Description:
Fill-in, Backlight, Slow synchro, Auto, Flash OFF, Red-eye reduction
# Weight: 12.7 Ounces

$85 -- ZX-50 Reviews here

Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/2000 sec
ISO Range - Automatic Setting: ISO 25 - 5,000
Frames Per Second: 2 fps
Light Metering Modes: TTL • 3D Color Matrix
Red Eye Reduction: yes
Automatic Shooting Modes: Landscape • Macro • Sports • Portrait
Film Auto Transport: Rewind • Mid Reload
Weight: 12.2 oz

$100 -- ZX-60 Body-only on Amazon for $185 + SH

Specs here

I have lots of Pentax K-mount (M, A & FA) lenses (both Pentax & 3rd party) that would great on any of these cameras. See the list here





Sigma APO Macro Super 70-300mm F4-5.6 (Nikon) incl. lens case & orig. box

$189 OBO
A beautiful, do-it-all (or most of it) 70-300mm fast f4-5.6 (APO version). This is the full-frame version not the crippled G for digital that is more commonly sold today. Filter size: 58mm

Digital version sold today at Amazon for $209 + shipping

Includes like-new Sigma lens case and original box.

With my Nikon/Pentax adapter, I have used this and the lenses listed below on my K20D.

Other Nikon-mount lenses I have for sale:

Nikkor AF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5D
Tokina Macro 90mm f/2.5 AT-X w/Macro Extender (all in leather lens case)--A Beauty!
Prospec 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6
Prospec AF 70-210mm f/4.9-5.6

Flash: SB-20 w/case

Canon Manual (FD mount, Non-EOS)--A-1, AE-1 Program, AE-1, T-70

A-1 (near mint!, 9+)
AE-1 Program,
AE-1 &
T-70
all come w/Canon 50mm f1.8 prime, Canon external flash & very nice camera bag (several to choose from)

Unfamiliar with these great cameras? See comparison of models

I just shot a roll w/AE-1 Prog--perfect exposure--you will not be disappointed in this classic camera!

I also have several FD-mount lenses that are available:
$65--Canon 70-210mm f/4 macro zoom (condition: 9)--Ebay Buy It Now $129.99
I just tested this lens with my FD to EOS adapter on my Canon 350D and the results were quite acceptable (even in the weak light of our recent cloudy days!)--see samples at this link.

Canon DSLR + Canon 70-210mm f4 FD TEST w/ EOS adapter

$80 Canon 28mm f/2.8 prime --condition: 9)--Ebay Buy It Now $99.99
$20--Canon 35-70mm f/3.5 zoom (condition: 9)--Ebay Buy It Now $24.99

AE-1 Program review

AE-1 Program--Amazon--only one bare bones for <$100

Update: FD to EOS adapter: I have been experimenting with a $35 adapter to use FD lenses on EOS bodies (film or digital). While reviewers say there is "some" loss of IQ--I am finding I am getting a lot of decent shots (on Canon 350D DSLR). Given the low prices of FD lenses, I think you should see for yourself.






Compare to body-only from $149 to $169, depending on condition
Used Canon AE-1 Program prices (if they are out, link will not work)

$39 OBO w/ 40mm w/ FAST f1.9 fixed lens & case
AF35ML review

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Monday, May 24, 2010

Nikon Film Camera & Lens Inventory

N6006, N50, N65, N70 w/ Nikon AF 28-70mm f3.5 or Nikon AF 35-80mm f4. All come w/ external flash, choice of camera case, fresh battery and roll of film.

Other lens choices:
Nikon E prime 50mm f1.8 $50
Prospec zoom 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 $99 OBO
Prospec AF zoom 70-210mm f4-5.6 $89 OBO
Sigma zoom 70-300 Macro f4 AF-D $199 and
Tokina AT-X 90mm f2.5 macro w/extender/adapter & deluxe leather case original instruction manual--$$ MAKE ME AN OFFER--This would be awesome on your Nikon!!
"From the excellent build quality to the superlative images it renders, the Tokina 90mm macro is a world class optic. I recommend this optic without hesitation for anyone who desires a professional grade tool." DPReview

I have shot both the Sigma and Tokina on my K20D with a Nikon-PK adapter. Wow!


N70

N65

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Pentax Film Cameras

Pentax Manual Focus

All of these fine classic SLRs come with Pentax lens (-A 50mm f2.0, -M 50mm f2.0 or f1.8 (unless noted)), flash, fresh batteries, roll of film &camera bag

o  K1000 $69 Compare to Amazon where they start at $99 + shipping
o  ME Super $59
o  ME $49

o  MV $39
o  Ricoh KR-10 $49
o  Sears KSX Super $39 w/ Sears 50mm f1.7

Other manual lens options are Sigma-M 28 mm f2.8, Focal-M 28mm f2.8, Sears-M 135mm f2.5 and Five Star-A 75-200 f4.5. I have used all of these lenses on my Pentax K20D digital SLR and they work fine with the magic green button for the manual ones


MV


Pentax ME

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Minolta Maxxums in stock--Prices Reduced!

Minolta MAXXUM Film SLR (AF-A mount)--3xi and 400si with several flash choices. All cameras include fresh battery, camera case & new roll of film. These cameras all include a kit lens. Overview of Minoltas

Other lens options:
See my Minolta lenses for Maxxums in other post ($39 each): Maxxum 70-210 & Sigma 28-70. Note: I checked these on 3xi and they AF fine. Some early Sigmas did not AF on all Maxxums. Bring your Maxxum & check it out first.

Check out the Maxxum camera/lenses on Craigslist below. REMEMBER--most Maxxum & 3rd-party AF lenses will work on your Sony/Konica/Minolta DSLRs. Interested in Minolta's with MD-mount?--see my X700 & SRT 101.

Minolta MAXXUM Film SLR Guide

$59 OBO--Minolta MAXXUM Film SLR 400si w/ MAXXUM 35-70 3.5/4.5 AF (A-mount), Minolta Auto/Bounce 32 flash, case. All in excellent condition.

$49 OBO--3xi w/ MAXXUM 35-70 3.5/4.5 AF (A-mount) Also includes original box, manual, body cap, front & rear lens caps, case. All in excellent condition

Other Minolta Maxxums on Craigslist (most recent first, updated 7/6/2010)
--as you can see, prices are all over the map!
$30--300si
$50--2xi w/Sigma DL Zoom
$50--50 w/ lens
$850--600si Data Back w/28-135
$50 3 w/35-80

Lenses--none as of 6/26/2010


400si



2000xi Flash

'404si

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Inventory on Facebook

ACLX on Facebook


For the moment, my inventory is listed on my ACLX page on Facebook. I will be copying this over to this blog in the next couple of days.

Welcome

The Alaska Camera & Lens Exchange is now open!