Photography Equipment Sale
Updated August 15, 2012

You can get the latest information at the blog about the equipment sale.

August 15, 2012.--This is taking far longer than I thought with work, life, health issues and other things in life. Anyway, I'm working on the descriptions and photos of each piece of equipment, starting with the lenses, then the cameras and peripheral equipment, which will have individual entries in my photo gear blog

Background

I got my first camera, a Minolta SRT-101 and 58mm f1.2 lens, in September 1969, after arriving at my first duty station, McClellan Air Force Base (AFB), after technical school. I wanted to learn photography and the base had this camera and lens at the price of $200. Shortly after that I added a Vivitar 200mm lens for $40 (new) and a Minolta 21mm f4 lens for $75 (used), the latter requiring mirror lockup as it was a pre-SLR lens.

I didn't add any equipment until long after I was discharged and finished graduate school and was working for the US Geological Survey. It was between 1980 and 2000 that I expanded the system with cameras, lenses and equipment to learn and do more photography.

Information

When I looked at adding equipment I kept two things in mind. The first was to buy both lenses I frequently used and lenses which were curious to own and use. The latter are the more esoteric, collectable or rare lenses. You will see this in the list of lenses and equipment below.

The second was that I always tried to find and buy equipment in the best condition, preferably excellent or better. All of the equipment, with only a few exceptions, was purchased used, as noted in the description, and has been kept in excellent condition in storage and in use.

Equipment

There are three different catagories of equipment for sale. The first are the cameras, the second are the lenses and the third are the peripheral equipment. Each catagory is listed separately to help anyone interested in specific types of equipment and specific pieces of equipment.

A table of each type of equipment is also available as a PDF file for the cameras and for the lenses and extras which have information about each of the cameras, lenses, and equipment. These lists will be updated as items are sold or removed from sale.

Cameras

The following is a list of the cameraa in the collection with photos and descriptions of each on using the link for the cameras. As indicated in the description, not all the cameras are currently for sale. Decisions will be made based on the sale of the other camera to meet my goal.

The following notes apply as indicated by the asterick (*) with the camera in the list above.

The XD-11 comes with a Winder model D.
The X-700 comes with the MD-1 motor drive.
The X-600 comes with a 50mm f1.8 lens.
The XK comes with four viewfinders and three focusing screens.

For now, as noted in the description for each camera, the following are not for sale: the SRT-101, SRT-303, XD-11 (new), X-700 (w/ MD-1). All the rest are available.

Lenses

The following is a list of the lenses in the collection with photos and descriptions of each on using the link for the lenses. As indicated in the description, not all the lenses are currently for sale. Decisions will be made based on the sale of the other lenses to meet my goal.

The following notes apply as indicated by the asterick (*) with the lens in the list above.

The 17mm f4 lens is a rectilinear wide-angle lens.
The 21mm f4.5 lens is a pre-SLR lens requires mirror lockup.
The 24mm f2.8 lens is a VFC lens.
The 35mm f2.8 lens is a shift-CA, or VFC lens.
The 50mm f3.5 lens is a macro lens with 1:1 extender.
The 80mm f2.8 lens is a perspective control (shift) lens.
The 100mm f4 lens is a macro lens with a MD and MC 1:1 extender.
The 135mm f4 lens is a pre-SLR present lens.
The 800mm f8 lens is a reflector, mirror, lens.

The following lenses are for bellows with no focusing mechanism.

The 25mm f2.5 and 38mm f3.5 are micro lenses in RMS mount and with adaptors for Minolta mount.
The 50mm f3.5, 100mm f4 and 135mm f4 are macro lenses in Minolta mount.

For now, as noted in the description for each camera, the following are not for sale: the 17mm f4, 21mm f4.5, 24mm f2.8 VFC, 35mm f2.8 Shift-CA, 45mm f2 (one), 58mm f1.2, and 100mm f2 lenses. All the rest are available, except the Tamron 300mm f2.8 which is under consideration.

Equipment

The following is a list of other equipment in the collection with photos and descriptions of each on using the link for each piece of equipment. As indicated in the description, not all the pieces are currently for sale. Decisions will be made based on the sale of the other pieces to meet my goal.

The following notes apply as indicated by the asterick (*) with the piece in the list above.

AB is Auto Bellows IV, one with interconnecting cable (*).
FR is focusing rail, either part of the AB-IV or a Novoflex model.
ET is extension tube set.
CB is a compact or folding (field) bellows.
PG-2 is a Power Grip, model 2.
IR-1 is a Infrared Remote Controller.
80-PX is the macro bracket flash system.
Cables is a box of various cables for Minolta flashes.

No flashes are for sale. All four 360-PX flashes are current in use in my studio with Pocket Wizards (PW) to work with my Canon and 4x5 camera systems. The cables are leftover from the pre-PW days (meaning, I couldn't endorse PW's more).

Purchase Information

For now I'm am only accepting cashiers check or US Postal Order. All pieces of equipment to be prepaid, preferably with tracking to ensure it arrives. I will notify you when payment is received and cleared either by deposit or cash. At that time, unless specified differently, the piece(s) will be shipped USPS priority mail with tracking, and the tracking information will be forwarded to you to follow it.

Payments can be sent to:

Scott Knowles
WSR Photography
2407 Cliffside Lane NW, B302
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1677
USA (if sent outside the US)

Telephone: 253-851-6848

The price for all pieces includes shipping (above) within the US. Shipping outside the US will not be included in the price. The buyer should specify what carrier and priority they prefer, and I will get an estimate. If it is near the amount for shipping in the US, there will be no additional charge. If not, a portion charge will be included for you to agree before you make payment.

All the equipment is in excellent or better condition, all cleaned and pretested (any batteries included but separate). Returns are not expected or accepted unless there is clear and obvious reason for the return. And it must be agreed by me to accept it and return payment based on the reason, piece of equipment when returned. In short, you buy as is. It's all great gear in excellent condition.

Personal Notes

I understand sending money on the promise of the equipment. I've been through this from both side numerous times. You can check my buyer rating on Ebay (although old) for wsrphoto. When I can establish a Paypal account, I will add the link to this Web page to use in place of mailing a check or money order.

You can direct inquires to me at information at WSR Photography.