Every dog has his day

Alex_Holland · May 31, 2011

Well... someone just posted on the local Craigslist an ad for an RB67 and M645, both for...

...$250.

The man's wife passed away, so he is selling her photo equipment. It's sad that it had to go under those circumstances... but when I buy it tomorrow, I think he'll know it's in good hands. What luck.

Derrel · May 31, 2011

Couldn't go to a nicer kid than you Alex!

compur · May 31, 2011

Good deal -- let us see the goodies after you get them home.

Alex_Holland · May 31, 2011

Yeah, I read the guys story kinda through his facebook updates... really sad. He can't sleep, is breaking down in public everywhere at the thought of her. His dreams are all haunted. I feel so bad for the poor fella.

I thought when I go pick it up I'll throw in an extra 20 for dinner and a movie for him, something to get his mind off the pain for a little while. Seems like a nice guy.

Anyway, I will make sure to get some nice HQ pics of it when I get my hands on em.

Alex_Holland · May 31, 2011

Hmmm... got the goods. Already run into a problem though.

I can't get the shutter speed dial to turn on the M645 1000S. I know these bodies have a bunch of tricks to them, so maybe someone could provide some insight?

compur · May 31, 2011

Push in on the center of the dial while you rotate the outer portion to the desired speed.

Alex_Holland · May 31, 2011

Never mind! There's a button on the center of the dial you have to push. I'm an idiot.

Alex_Holland · Jun 1, 2011

Here's the 645

And here's the RB

compur · Jun 1, 2011

Nice gear!

Derrel · Jun 1, 2011

You got yer'self a nice set of dumbbells there!!!

Alex_Holland · Jun 1, 2011

Thanks guys!

The M645 was not too hard to learn my way around. However, the RB is a whole different beast. I'm still learning its features so I held off on putting film in it yet... but I couldn't help myself so I loaded some Portra 400 into the M645

The RB is actually a little rough too. It was obviously her work camera. Everything functions as far as I can tell, but it isn't the cleanest rig out there. I already put the 220 back and instant film back on eBay so I can opt for a 120 back and maybe a new pop up finder for the RB. The one it has is a little rough.

Overall though, good deal and I can't wait to see some negatives.