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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

12/10/2011 05:41:03 PM · #2

LOL, I only scored 6. And I *do* consider myself a gearhead! Although, come to think of it, I don't *have* a geared head... hmmm. Off to B&H ;-)

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spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/10/2011 06:18:58 PM · #3

Originally posted by kirbic:

LOL, I only scored 6. And I *do* consider myself a gearhead! Although, come to think of it, I don't *have* a geared head... hmmm. Off to B&H ;-)

Man, I figured you'd score WAY high on this spectrum ;)

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/10/2011 06:25:43 PM · #4

Come on Fritz... Surly you did better then that - did you count the bonus points? :-)

12/10/2011 06:46:56 PM · #5

Originally posted by robs:

Come on Fritz... Surly you did better then that - did you count the bonus points? :-)

Well... in fact, I couldn't remember if I took a pic of this lens prior to taking a pic with it. If I include those two points, I get an 8, solidly in gearhead territory, LOL.

Oh, crap! I went and looked, and sure enough, I took the pic of the lens before I shot anything with it. Gotta take the two bonus points :-P

Message edited by author 2011-12-10 18:51:18.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/10/2011 07:08:14 PM · #6

Originally posted by kirbic:

LOL, I only scored 6. And I *do* consider myself a gearhead! Although, come to think of it, I don't *have* a geared head... hmmm. Off to B&H ;-)

I got a Manfrotto geared head I'd gladly sell ya, cheap. I decided it's not for me :-)

R.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

12/10/2011 07:10:54 PM · #7

I know that correlation does not necessarily imply causation, but my score on this test is the same as my ribbon count ... :-)

12/10/2011 07:19:43 PM · #8

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by kirbic:
LOL, I only scored 6. And I *do* consider myself a gearhead! Although, come to think of it, I don't *have* a geared head... hmmm. Off to B&H ;-)

I got a Manfrotto geared head I'd gladly sell ya, cheap. I decided it's not for me :-)

R.

Erm... which one ya got, Robert? I'm listening!

12/10/2011 07:25:37 PM · #9

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by kirbic:
LOL, I only scored 6. And I *do* consider myself a gearhead! Although, come to think of it, I don't *have* a geared head... hmmm. Off to B&H ;-)

I got a Manfrotto geared head I'd gladly sell ya, cheap. I decided it's not for me :-)

R.

Erm... which one ya got, Robert? I'm listening!

Lemme go dig 'er out of the closet....

12/10/2011 07:33:56 PM · #10

It's the Manfrotto 410, uses the QR-4 plate. #3275 -- it's been replaced, apparently, with what appears to be the virtually identical "410 Junior". So google it and that's the image you see, mine has black cover plates instead of blue is all.

Notice how the knobs have like knurled rubber on 'em? Well, that rubber or synthetic or whatever it is was starting to oxidize and split, so I carefully wrapped duct tape around 'em as a preventive measure :-} I'll take a picture to show ya. If you're interested?

R.

12/10/2011 07:42:17 PM · #11

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

...If you're interested?

R.

Yep, interested!

12/10/2011 07:49:58 PM · #12

Then here she is. Make offer :-) prolly cost 12 bucks to ship it...

BTW, those medallions ARE blue, a darker blue than the ones I see in pictures now.

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12/10/2011 07:53:44 PM · #13

Robert, I'm prolly going to be comfortable with whatever you feel is fair, plus whatever it costs to ship that hunk-o-metal, LOL. Send me an e-mail, let me know what you' like to get, let's git-r-done!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/10/2011 08:20:26 PM · #14

PM sent. I'm being annoying I think...

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

12/10/2011 08:29:24 PM · #15

lol - Just to prove the point... Only a serious gear head could buy something in a thread about how to recognise how to be a gear head.... Your going to have to add a couple of bonus points for that :-)

12/10/2011 08:30:26 PM · #16

Originally posted by robs:

Message edited by author 2011-12-10 20:31:02.

12/10/2011 08:52:56 PM · #17

SOLD! To the gentleman in the front row with the sheepish grin!

(This was an item I'd almost forgotten I owned, so this is a pretty pure example of synchronicity. :-)

R.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/10/2011 09:43:49 PM · #18

Woot!

Now there is no longer any point in denying the fact of the matter. I am revealed for what I am.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

12/11/2011 01:05:15 AM · #19

You guys are all out in left field. Imagine my surprise to find out this thread had nothing to do with cars!!!

REAL gear heads expect to see something like this when the subject arises.....

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

12/11/2011 01:50:11 AM · #20

Does using century old glass on current sensors qualify?

Or, maybe "Redneck Bowling" ?

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