what waS your last photography related purchase?

Sirius Glass · Apr 18, 2017

I just ordered a Hasselblad B-60 Polarizer. I do not know how I lived without it? How could I not notice?

Kodachromeguy · Apr 18, 2017

A very modest purchase: the SQA anti-twist plate for the Stroboframe Auto Quick Release system. The SQA plate looks like it will be the right dimensions for my Rolleiflex TLR.

Sirius Glass · Apr 19, 2017

Plastic focusing collar the the 80mm Hasselblad lens.

John_Nikon_F · Apr 20, 2017

Visited Kenmore Camera today and picked up a very early MD-2/MB-1 drive to send to Sover Wong, as well as a roll of Ektar 100 to feed the F2AS with.

-J

Newt_on_Swings · Apr 23, 2017

bought a bunch of print file 4x6 sleeves, going to start a project to sort and archive a ton of old color and b/w prints from my grandparents.

sportster44 · Apr 24, 2017

Bought a new cpl. Damaged the old one trying to get it off a cheap step up ring....... B&W is expensive!

guangong · Apr 24, 2017

Received a Nikon f2 from Japan at a very good price. However, has a DP-1 meter that gives correct readings (agrees with my Weston ranger9, Gossen and Sekonic meters) but when meter is turned on after being turned off, the indicator needle always moves to the far right (-) position and aperture must be turned so that indicator moves to extreme left (+) before being adjusted for correct reading. Is this normal?

Sirius Glass · Apr 24, 2017

Sirius Glass said:
I just ordered a Hasselblad B-60 Polarizer. I do not know how I lived without it? How could I not notice?

I bid a BIN and it was accepted. I never got a shipped notice. Then today I noticed that it sold for $20 more than my accepted bid. "blattworld1" is unethical. I filed a complaint and then ordered from someone else.

Theo Sulphate · Apr 24, 2017

guangong said:
Received a Nikon f2 ... but when meter is turned on after being turned off, the indicator needle always moves to the far right (-) position and aperture must be turned so that indicator moves to extreme left (+) before being adjusted for correct reading. Is this normal?

No. Assuming you performed the Nikon Aperture Ring Twist Ritual after mounting the lens and the maximum aperture is displayed in the DP-1's window, then metering should be straightforward.

I suspect the ring resistor is erratic in your DP-1 -- but at least it works for now.

faberryman · Apr 24, 2017

Sirius Glass said:
I bid a BIN and it was accepted. I never got a shipped notice. Then today I noticed that it sold for $20 more than my accepted bid. "blattworld1" is unethical. I filed a complaint and then ordered from someone else.

Yes, blattworld has terrible feedback on eBay.

fdonadio · Apr 24, 2017

I got that 25cm Fujinar f/4.5 in a Shanel 5B-S shutter from B.S. Kumar! Now comes the terrible wait while the package does half a round trip around the globe!

Sirius Glass · Apr 24, 2017

faberryman said:
Yes, blattworld has terrible feedback on eBay.

Unfortunately not enough to get him banned.

pdeeh · Apr 24, 2017

Roland Barthes' The Semiotic Challenge.

guangong · Apr 25, 2017

Theo, thanks for the reply. In old days had a Nikon f with photomic meter, which eventually died from the same fault that killed them all. Didn't like meter anyway because camera weight was unbalanced and used plain finder. As for my do-1 meter your suspicion sounds reasonable, so will It overhauled when I get my de-1 prism finder. By the way, any recommendations for repair service for meter head?

Ces1um · Apr 25, 2017

two uv filters (different sizes) for my lenses.

Theo Sulphate · Apr 25, 2017

guangong said:
...By the way, any recommendations for repair service for meter head?

I've heard Sover Wong is the best for the Nikon F2. Stephen Gandy of Cameraquest also repairs F2 heads:

https://www.cameraquest.com/repairs.htm

Sirius Glass · Apr 25, 2017

Repurchased a Hasselblad B60 Polarizer filter from eBay, see above posts.

pdeeh · Apr 27, 2017

After a healthcare appt that i was psyched for was cancelled at very annoyingly short notice today, I cheered myself up by finding Newhall's "History of Photography" in the local Oxfam shop and buying it for £2.99. Which nearly completes my library of the major histories. Though I'd still like the Mary Warner Marien "Social History" too, when I can find a cheap late edition.

And I bought a lottery ticket, which, after I win a few mill with it, means I can buy a slew of very expensive cameras, which will then mean I am a very good photographer indeed.

fdonadio · Apr 27, 2017

pdeeh said:
And I bought a lottery ticket, which, after I win a few mill with it, means I can buy a slew of very expensive cameras, which will then mean I am a very good photographer indeed.

Don't forget to dedicate some of this money to organize a meeting with us, fellow APUGgers, so you have us drooling all over your new and expensive equipment. Of course, I would expect you to pay for lodging and food for us.

Sirius Glass · Apr 27, 2017

Renewed APUG subscription

Oxleyroad · Apr 27, 2017

Several types of Lith developer from Freestyle.

Oh and previous post reminded me of my renewal of my APUG subs.

Don Craig · May 12, 2017

Kodak VR35 today at the animal shelter thrift shop. It works.

sportster44 · May 13, 2017

77mm orange filter for the rz67 and 5 rolls of HP5 in 35mm

removed account4 · May 13, 2017

in a fw hours ,,, ammonium bromide

baachitraka · May 14, 2017

Metz Hammerhead CT4 + SCA 321 + 2 cables...

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