Back in the day, I rented a 500C outfit when I needed it: either for the superb quality or just to impress a client (who was paying for it anyway!). For those of us with a background in film and purely manual cameras, it was a great machine to use. The modular design made it possible to stop and shoot Polaroids (remember them?) in the middle of a roll of film, or as was mentioned, switch film backs instantly. It was also heavy, bulky, at times temperamental and not my first choice for location shoots.

SD cards do give you a warning when they are abut to go south. They are made better than ever today, but they are not designed to go through a washer ----and dryer. Be happy you have your original photos. Don't push your luck: toss the card.

I have a few small paint brushes, about 1/2” size and always have one in my camera bag or vest pocket when I am out shooting. Cheapest accessory you can buy: half a buck or less in any hardware/paint store. Very easy to brush any sand/dirt off cameras or lenses with one of them. I always do a quick few swipes when changing lenses, before I uncover anything.

Lets not forget that 'current' ISO numbers are really a whole different ballgame from the days of ASA film numbers. Digital images, for those of us who used film, can be noticeably different (sometimes VERY different) than what we got from film. Each film ASA number indicated a whole set of working parameters and expected results. For example: ISO on a pocket sized point n'shoot camera will produce a completely different image form the same ISO shot with a full frame DSLR. I the end, ISO is just a guide number.

..........And photography has not been the same since we lost Panatomic-X!

Fuji X-10. I own a couple of these, both purchased used for around $ 200 each. Fuji got it right with this one, as I usually remind the Fuji folks at the PhotoExpo every year. Privately, a few have agreed with me. It is a near perfect little camera. No need top have 'improved' the design over the years.

No real idea of how many thousands of shots I have made with this camera, but I have dozens on my professional web site and many more on my blog, Along the line, I have also sold prints and even shot several magazine pieces with this camera.

One X-10 is usually with me daily. Not quite 'pocketable' but close and easily carried in my shoulder bag along with the rest of my guy stuff. I have 'customized” it with a home made grip and thumb rest and covered it all with lots of black tape. Looks like a beat-up, unattractive, cheap camera. Thieves have yet to take an interest in it. When I travel I carry a second X-10 as a back-up. I have yet to need the second one, but comforting to know it is there.

OK,so that would make mine an A model. Do you happen to also know if buyer had to specify filter color?

Yep, got that part. Anyone enlighten me on those built-in filters (look to be orange and green)? I didn't even realize they were there. They slide across the lens when the bar above the viewfinder is moved. Were they standard or optional accessories?

The Tessina came with a wrist strap, right? Small enough to be carried and used that way. Friend of mine had one.

Just noticed that there are 2 filters built into the camera: look to be orange and green. Sliding the bar above the view finder to the right brings them in front of the lens. Are these standard or were they added?

I could be wrong, but I doubt the Minox folks ever marketed a camera they called a spy camera; would seem it was sort of up to the buyer. I mean if it was used to shoot family snapshots it was a snapshot camera. Unless of course it was a spy family.......

No battery, so not a Model B, right? Also have noticed a black helicopter hovering over my apartment building and clicking noises on my phone. Probably just coincidence.......

Got it opened- thanks blacks2. Found I also purchased a film cassette. Still can not find any model #. Am I missing something?

My latest garage sale find this afternoon: a Minox! Complete with case and chain. Even has the little leather tab“ I assume to attach it to a button. Price was cheap enough, so........Anyway, it seems to be in perfect condition except for the ½ second shutter speed that sounds slow. Otherwise no marks or dings.

Only identifying mark - other than the name on the back - is on the automatic lens cover, as shown.

I have never owned or even used one of these, so if someone can identify the model number it would be very helpful. Is there is a link to the manual that would show me how to open it? I suspect there is a film cassette inside, but don't want to force anything to see.

Clearly, any help would be most appreciated!

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NISSIN Di-866 II
with BOX,
CASE,
STAND
DIFFUSER
and ACCESSORY BATTERY MAGAZINE

$250 Takes It All!


Somebody Please Buy This! I have a tremendous urge to buy something else I don't need, but am holding off until this is sold! Read on: it is a bargain! I even dropped the price by a few bucks!

I bought this flash about a year ago. A short time later, I switched to a whole other camera system. Now I have this great outfit that I can no longer use; at least I can not use the automatic features that I wanted when I bought it. OK, poor planning combined with impulse buying!

Anyway, it has not been used all that much and at $250 it is a great deal for someone who can use it.

These are an actual shots of the Nissin Strobe and Accessories offered here, not a stock shots or something copied from another source.

I am in New York City, Downtown Manhattan for local pick-up. Otherwise, please add $10.00 for shipping to the Continental USA. If you are someplace else, please contact me for shipping costs. I accept PayPal, US Postal MO, Cash, whatever.......

Thanks!

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Anyone get to actually compare the Godox Mini R2 TTL for Olympus Micro 4/3 (or Adorama's Flashpoint version) with the Nissin i140? I a sure the Nissin i140 will put out more flashs at a bit ore power since it uses 4 AA batteries vs. 2 on the Godox, but there is also a big difference in price.

Much as I like Nissin lights - and their tech guys - I am wondering if that difference is worth it. Anybody?