I have delt with Adorama in the past with no problems or delays. This may be related to all the Covid19 screening. I suggest that you contact them for an answer. First question would be a confirmation of delivery.
David C.

Note: I have called with questions about items for sale and always had good results.

Good one!
Thanks for your offer of humor, I needed a good laugh!
David C

I have made the same trip a few times using NorthWest Air. They were a good company to fly with.
Anchorage AK is one of my favorite places in the world. Did you get to eat at Humpies? how about Simon and Seford's or Double Muskie. Wish I was there now it is a much better place the anywhere in the Socialist State of Connecticut. David C

In New England this bird is common the "Coopers Hawk". this time of year we see them feasting on small birds
they catch in the air or on the ground. A spread of feathers and remains is also a sign one was visiting our yard.

David C

I still pull out my Leica CIII and also find focus is an effort as I get older but I still love the feel of the camera. Film is not dead. David C

I fell in love with Alaska after being stationed there while in the military. As a kid I had my dreams of going to Alaska and wanted to eventually travel to both poles. I made North Pole, Alaska along with many interior locations for work and pleasure. I also traveled to New Zealand for my winter over in Antartica but was diverted to another assignment. I never did make the South Pole. The military called the shots for 21 years. I ended up with tours in the Iran, Pakistan and Turkey. Glad I am not in that area now.
I have managed to return to Alaska several times only to be reminded that Alaska is my "Heaven on Earth"! David C. PS: I love your photos and the memories they provide. Thank you!

Film is not dead. It is one of the best ways to teach new and younger photographers the fun of photography. Putting any brand SLR in the hands of your grand kids and teaching them how to set up a photo-shoot, then the click followed by the anticipation of seeing the actual photo is fun. No instant gratification which is a good thing to learn.
It also adds to more time with the kids and descussion about the photos taken. Like any worthwhile hobby kids need to be introduced to it. Then watch where it goes. David C.

I have purchased many items direct from sellers in Japan and Germany. Most of the items were used / vintage parts or equipment. No duty was ever assessed. In fact I don't remember the sellers listing a value
just a description. Good luck! David C.

The UV or Sky type filter is cheap insurance for your lens protction. 1- they are easy to put on and remove as needed. 2- cleaning the filter reduces cleaning of the actual lens, which reduces any possible abrasion damage. 3- the UV filter does reduce reflective glare in photos. A lens hood can usually be attached to the filter ring which would be threaded the same size as the actual lens. 4- let the filter take the bumps not your lens. Filter brands vary in price buy a good filter for each size lens you own. Note: photo shops often have the bargan box. i have picked up odd size UV filters for as cheap as $2.00-$10.00 to fit 77mm, 62mm, and my odd ball filter size 195mm (Topcon 500mm f5.6). These filters were all in their case and boxed with no signs of wear. David C. I am still looking for a 205mm UV filter...anyone???

B&H, KEH, Adorama, (plus others), are all sites I have purchased from. I sell on ebay or print ads in my local paper. I have also used yard sales to buy and sell, but if you know a local shop owner who will work on a commission of the sale that works for the higher price items. this method also offers some security for a higher value camera or lens. Good luck! David C.

After seeing your comments on my post, I feel good with what I wrote but I did not offer the whole story.
Over the years I have become a bit of a camera collector. It started as a kid when my uncles and aunts passed down old cameras that were broken or replaced with a newer model. I got into repair and then used the vintage offerings. Kodak, Exakta, Contax, Contaflex, Werra and Leica were some of the hand-me-downs.
I still have them all. While in the military I got to travel to the Pacific theater. Including Japan and Korea.
I also spent time in the European Theater, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain and the Netherlands. Countless stops in other countries just added to my travels. Most of which were on short notice and often with not much more than a ready bag and my passport. As the stops became longer stays I would eventually pick up another camera. It started with a Leotax then a Topcon 35L and the Topcon B series.
That grew into the Topcon RE which I still use often. The lens options range from 25mm to 500mm and include the fantastic 300mm f2.8 which was coveted by everyone in my circle of friends. All the more GEAR.
While in Germany i was impressed with the new Exakta line which just happened to use the same lens mount as my Topcon. I added a few more like the VXIIa, EXA IIb, VX1000 and VX500. While in Germany
I had my vintage Leica IIIc serviced. I ended up expanding the camera with GEAR. to include a type 1 Visoflex and the Telyt 200mm f:4 and 400mm f:4...more gear. Eventually I expanded to a Leica M5 which had a different lens mount. Started with the Summicron 50mm f2 but found the Summilux-m 75mm f:1.4 my lens of choice. About 10 years ago I was at a yard sale spotted a box of old cameras and accessories in it was a Leica R3. (35-70mm f:4) I did make several repairs but the camera works well and I even added a 75-200 f:4.5 lens to the gear. When it came to digital I was reluctant to try it. My son offered me his Canon 40D and I started into a new era. He had already purchased all the gear one could think of but was traveling more and wanted a compact camera. So I ended up with the Canon for safe keeping ..? The most fun camera has to be my Leica IIIc. The best photos are from the Leotax w/ 5cm Simlar f:1.5. The one that gets the most looks and questions the Werra, and the camera everyone says "oh I had one like that"...Contaflex IV. Over the years I have played with different formats using the Mamiya C3, Yashica 635 TLR's and my G.Eastman 4x5 field camera (:1901).
Yard sales are great for picking up more GEAR and even Nikon equipment, I still don't understand why my brother likes this brand over Topcon. But us camera lovers and users find our favorites and add to their systems out of need or just interest. I still have my years and years of GEAR...and that same old tripod from 1972. Buy a good one and they last forever! This hobby sure was better the bar hopping with a bunch of drunk GI's...ha ha!
Hobbies....obsessions? Who knows...? Oh by the way I drive a 1956 Studebaker... David C

For 25 plus years I used the same Topcon RE Super and just added lens options to expand the system. My brother was hooked on the Nikon F series and likewise expanded his gear. My problem was that i would always revert to my Leotax and Leica IIIc "Range Finders" for that quick trip or unplanned photo opportunity. My brother stuck with Nikon as the digital age overtook the market. With reluctance I also got into the digital format with a Canon 40D and related gear but recently picked up a used Leica D-Lux5. I found I needed some additional gear, filters, lens covers, travel case, memory cards and more as I planned for a trip overseas. The best addition was a user guide for the camera which proved to be a good read on a long flight. The camera was easy to use and well worth my investment even with the add on gear. None of my Topcon, Canon or other filters fit this digital camera. I also found the D-Lux 5 physical size was so easy to transport and there were no questions and inspections at airport security. Will give up on film ....hell no! I have way to much "gear" and my years of use to to just drop it into some memory box. There is something about prepping a camera on the tripod or attaching a visoflex and then clicking that exact moment for all to remember. But I will tell you that my digital excursion was fun. After some 1280+ photos of Austria, Poland and Germany with only one battery recharge and one memory card change I realized that I did not have to lug around pounds of gear. Oh, While in the Vienna camera shop district, I did splurge and purchased a 2x's telephoto extender for 7 euros... in of all places, a Leica store. i think the clerk may have snickered a bit with my purchase, the customer before me bought a Leica M10 with all the add-ons, (ka-ching$$) but he did ask "did I like that old camera?" .... I answered a simple ...Ya! (Gear and all.)
David C.

In Rear Window, Jimmy Stewart used an Exakta with a long lens. I still have a few Exaktas, they are great
film cameras with many lens options. They were compatible with Topcon lens mounts.
If I remember correctly, Jimmy used his leg cast to steady the camera...at some point.
There were many films which used the now vintage film cameras and a long lens but when you look at the new offering for "Digital Cameras" the telephoto shapes are huge and bulky with built in handles and
steady rests. The price is way up there as well. David C.

About 10 years ago I went on a trip back to Alaska, with my son. I lived there while in the military and never really got to explore the interior towns and Denali. I also wanted to use my interest in photography to record the trip. I modified a Zenit "Photo Sniper" stock for use with my Topcon RE and my 500mm f:5.6 or 300mm f:2.8 Topcon R lens. I found the gun like stock in a box of used photography equipment being sold at a R&M auction while stationed in Turkey. That same box included a Visoflex series I, and many Leica goodies including a Telyt 400mm f:5 and Thambar 90mm f:2.2. The box also included several cameras both Russian Zenit SLR's and Federal (all LTM's) and German Leica IIf and IIIf series. I lucked out with the $25.00 box of goodies. I have not used the Topcon long lens options for a while now but you have re-fueled my interest. I have a trip planned for later this month. I also wonder what they will say at the airport??? David C.

Wow, the Lumix DCS1R, what an excellent camera and it was developed in Leica lens options in mind. Panasonic offers the 24 - 105 f:4 lens. If you absolutely need the ultra wide angle of 18 to 35 f:3.5 - 4 then by all means you can not go wrong with the Leica offering. However at that price you can purchase a second Lumix and work with both cameras outfitted differently. I may be wrong but the Lumix shares the lens mount with the Leica R series. You can find used R lens options at affordable prices on line. I would suggest a Vario Elmar 35 - 70 f:3.5 for most wide shot needs. David C. PS: nice choice in cameras!