The Last Two...

[kamera]

I received the two most recent purchases on Ebay.

1. Mamiya/Sekor DSX 1000. The cosmetic is in beautiful shape and with just a small amount of buffing now appears like 'new'. Everything mechanically seems to work OK. The only problem with it...and I have the same problem with the DTL 1000 I bought awhile back to replace the one I dropped in the river...the viewfinder is green. In bright light this is minimally distracting if I set my mind to believe such, but in lower light situations it makes focusing and composing a chore.

2. A more top-of-the-line Kodak APS...800 model...also in great shape. I do not care for APS but thought it to be a good addition to the Kodak realm of my collection as I have cameras of their various other film sizes.


Now...more to the point of this subject.

I QUIT...NO MORE EBAY PURCHASES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI

[herron]

Ron:
Some of the TL and SX series Mamiyas were manufactured with what amounts to a protective plastic cover over the top of the prism housing. I think it was intended to prevent scuffing and scratching from the metal retainer that held the prism in place.

Over time, it is this plastic that darkens (sometimes turning a greenish hue) and you can see its effect in the viewfinder.

Not sure that's what is going on in yours...but it is something I have seen from time-to-time, and your comment made me think about it.



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As to your resolution about eBay purchases...how many times have you made that one?

[kamera]

Mr. Herron,

Ah hum...

Are you trying to second guess my sincerity??? Well, you wascal...I have, in honesty, made that statement any number of times. However...this time...I AM CONFIDENT MY DECISION WILL PREVAIL!!! Hey, I am out of display space except I could add one camera to my Argus section.

I will only display in closed cabinets...ie., with glass doors...and I have been unable to find any additional ones in used or new stores...unless I pay a LOT.

So...

Ron Head
Kalamazool, MI

[Just Plain Curt]

No more Ebay??? Now where have I heard that before, hmmm? My two glass display cases long ago overflowed to the chaos I have now. Good luck Ron, I'm rooting for you. Now how many more SLR's do I have coming in the mail, and I sure could use that one more Russian RF.

[kamera]

OK...you conivers and wascally promoters...your chides are falling on deaf ears!!!

Doest thou believist that???

Ron Head
Kalamazool, MI

[Microdad]

I've tried the "quit ebay" thing about a dozen times now. I was actually doing good until about a month ago when I spotted a Mamiya I wanted. After that, I lost my focus.

Personally, I enjoy going around and hitting the second hand stores more than looking online.

[Randy]

This recent experience I had with a Petri Rangefinder put a sour taste in my mouth also. It's the first time I've really gotten a sour grape. But the amount of money isn't worth the hassle of sending it back. People that say a camera works in their auction should be held accountable when the thing does'nt and actually falls apart in the buyer's hands though. I just didn't give the person any feedback. I don't cotton to liars and thieves.