[LRflex] Re: (LRflex) Shopping Frustration

Dear Richard 
 my name is Mark and I am new here too!
But.................I thought that I would let you know that I have got  a 
Laica r3 MOT camera, plus MOT motor, plus telephoto lens, plus neck strap 
possibly for sale(as my funds are `restricted`!) as I have just maybe 
recklessly purchased a Samsung f30 flash camcorder(with 3 hour battery charge 
life as well as 30 hours of filming facility.....)  I am unaware of salling 
prices and I am looking forward to going outside and filming my 2 German 
Shepherd dogs(father and son)  

Mark ps I live in Scotland!



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From: Richard Ward <ilovaussiesheps@xxxxxxxxx>
To: LeicaReflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, 29 July, 2009 6:46:16
Subject: [LRflex] (LRflex) Shopping Frustration


Hello List,
   my name's Richard and I'm still new here, but it seems like a nice group of 
users here. I have received some nice comments about the Image I posted a link 
to on the list to an image I shot with my Zeiss Pancolar on my 20D. 
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3267824103_9f55579064_b.jpg) Since I'm not 
yet a member of the "R" ownership club as of yet, I kind of felt a need to 
establish having some Chops as a Photographer if I'm going to be posting around 
these parts. 
   As for "Shopping Frustration": I simply want to ask about any tips or info a 
list member might be able to pass along because, so far, the only thing I've 
been able to get with months of searching eBay, the 'Net, and Locally, for 'R' 
equipment is a terrible case of Shoppers Frustration. Everything I encounter 
seems to be outlandishly expensive limited editions, collectors items, and f0.0 
Niche Lenses on the top end and the bottom end are all pricey near mint 
condition stuff commanding premium prices. Where the heck can I find the stuff 
someone's actually USED, that has wear on the outside, cleaning marks and 
(Heaven Forbid!) even a scratch in the coating. The "3 Cam" & ROM Lenses (?did 
I say that right?) might be the latest greatest, I surmise, but there must be 
something usable about those  1 cam or 2 cam lenses, too, isn't there? I'm 
willing to try em! Sigh. 
   I will admit my budget is narrower than I would prefer to pick up an R lens 
or two, but it is 'enough' and if I'm willing to accept cosmetic conditions and 
even potential cla issues, it seems rather ___<insert cursing adjective>___ 
that I'm not encountering stuff like that out in the marketplace. 
   Thanks for letting me Vent LRflex members. I'll find something to acquire. 
Imagemaking has always been an expression of my heart and quite rarely a source 
of income. Since becoming disabled, it's become an especially treasured 
activity because now that it isn't a casual endeavour anymore, just coming away 
with snapshots isn't very fulfilling.  :-) 
   
Sincerely
Richard W.

West Michigan, USA

   


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