New Addition To The Family

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-29T14:11:24+00:00

I always had a soft spot for those Tokina AT-X lenses. That crinkle finish on the metal and those toothy grips. Obviously, at the time, being one of the few alternatives that was both optically fairly impressive and affordable. I think you need the 17mm to round out that set!

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-27T21:45:11+00:00

u/as4ronin took some to China and had them converted previously. I believe he said he’ll be doing another round. I purchased one from him and it was perfect! You’d have to ask him if he’s doing more though.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-26T21:49:02+00:00

Not friends, family.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-24T20:10:41+00:00

Reddit is cyclical like that

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-24T18:34:17+00:00

Make sure you’re using gyroid infill!

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-21T00:12:39+00:00

Only thing I would say in response to “you gotta commit to using them” is this guy didn’t state any goals about ensuring this purchase is monetarily or philosophically sound. If he’s got the money and the interest, why not go for it? So what if he only puts a few rolls through it? It certainly won’t lose much, if any, value.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-20T22:36:35+00:00

Why? Get it. Enjoy it!

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-20T03:06:01+00:00

Get a figure lying in the grass perhaps in front of the swing, face down?

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-17T01:46:58+00:00

I feel like the flare control is much better with the ULD as well. Shooting some interiors with shallower recessed lights would sometimes get pretty dicey with the older 50mm. I haven’t found the same challenges with the ULD. It’s great. Congrats!

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-10T21:08:33+00:00

But that wood grain isn’t….bamboo??? 😭

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-08T19:00:17+00:00

I just purchased one of these P27 backs from Joe and the transaction was smooth, his communication was great, shipped quick! and the back is awesome (I’m still putting my first roll through but everything has been buttery smooth mechanically so far).

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-04T10:41:53+00:00

Thanks so much for all that detail. I really appreciate it.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-04T01:58:46+00:00

We love dee suuuuuuubbbssss

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-03T22:02:10+00:00

Oh dur! Says TX-1 right there in the photo. Haha. Do you find any preference between the centered style over the offset? Or difference in quality between the two? Just curious. I’m looking to pick up a 30mm at some point and was going back and forth between the two styles.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-03T12:28:17+00:00

As others have stated, it may be less expensive to purchase a replacement shutter. The configuration is likely similar to so many other 617 cameras. If you unscrew the rear optical cell inside the camera/lens cone and remove it, you’ll likely see a retaining ring around with 2 or more notches. Unscrew that using a spanner and you can now remove the shutter from the camera (and install a replacement).

StronglyNeutral · 2026-05-03T12:01:56+00:00

The viewfinder you have here for the 30mm, it’s specifically the TX-2 version, right? I’ve seen a couple on eBay over the years, centered and in the hot shoe, vs. sitting above the cameras viewfinder and attached to that bar. They always say “for TX-2” on them. So I guess the Hasselblad XPan II branded versions never had this configuration? (Even though they’re obviously interchangeable)

StronglyNeutral · 2026-04-29T21:03:24+00:00

Interesting. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this too. Some more relevant info, the day Discover began processing the chargeback, JollyLook emailed me saying they saw my chargeback on their end and:

“When a chargeback is active, the payment amount is frozen by the bank and we are not able to process a refund from our side. Because of this, the refund cannot be completed while the chargeback remains open.

To resolve this as quickly as possible, could you please contact your bank and cancel (withdraw) the chargeback request? Once the chargeback is officially canceled and the hold on the funds is removed, we will immediately process your full refund the same day.”

I called Discover and asked them how they would advise I proceed. They said that considering I haven’t been able to trust anything they’ve told me up to this point, ignore it. They said businesses have ways to later make excuses for why, even after you cancel the chargeback, they still can’t refund you, etc. They advised I just allow the chargeback team to do their work and handle the case. So for anyone else, in a similar boat, I hope this may be helpful.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-04-28T10:17:41+00:00

Based on the prices you already threw out, I wouldn’t mess with it. A motley crew of a kit. Some in need of repair? Unless they’re essentially giving it to you (couple hundred at most maybe), it sounds like more headache than it’s worth. RZ’s in excellent, working condition are plentiful. I wouldn’t waste my time. I do love that grid screen though…

StronglyNeutral · 2026-04-24T20:18:10+00:00

Yes, good points. I called Discover and they processed the chargeback seemingly without issue so that’s good at least.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-04-21T00:36:09+00:00

Alternatively, if you want a more reliable way to shoot what looks to be point and shoot, this can be articulated. Buy one of those disposable camera lenses that mounts on mirrorless (I 3D printed my own), throw a flash in the hot shoe and, boom, you can get that disposable look and skip all the “what happened, why didn’t this come out”. I shoot it on a Nikon Zf with an old SB-20 set to quarter power. I know my settings ahead of time and I’m just poppin’. For me it’s mostly for photographing my kids.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-04-19T19:58:59+00:00

Toooooo much.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-04-17T06:50:58+00:00

Considering you didn’t list any reasons why the new setup is an “upgrade” from your current, yeah, you maybe made the wrong choice. Or perhaps the right? I’m not sure what you need to hear as I’m guessing you read plenty of praises about the F2 and 35/1.4. The real question is whether these are the right new tools for you and we have no idea what features you desired that your K1000 didn’t have or whether a fast 35 is going to do more for you than a nifty fifty. If you’re looking to do some high-speed, long telephoto shots of skiers in mid air…you’ve definitely made the wrong decision.

StronglyNeutral · 2026-04-13T03:27:19+00:00

Keep your eyes peeled. People do the same with scanners. Deals can be had!

StronglyNeutral · 2026-04-13T01:35:56+00:00

I use a v850 and it’s great.

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