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07/23/2008 01:14:55 AM · #1 |
Found one used in excellent condition for $150... Everything works, it's one of the ones that shifts and tilts, it includes a lens reversal ring and one other ring that I couldn't identify it's purpose in my time experimenting with it at the store. I currently have it on hold until I get paid.
My questions: Does anyone else use or have experience with bellows? I'm seriously intrigued by it and I love macro... This thing is practically a microscope, at the highest magnifications. My other question is: is $150 a good deal? I'm about 90% positive it's the PB-6 unit, which sells used for about $300, but there's a ton of other bellows on sites like KEH for a lot cheaper, so I'm wondering if it's worth it, or if I should just order a cheaper one. |
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07/23/2008 01:36:05 AM · #2 |
I paid $50 for my PB-4, but deals like that are very rare. $150 for a PB-6 is a good price, more than fair. If you like magnification, you're going to have fun =)
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07/23/2008 01:40:48 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by virtuamike:
I paid $50 for my PB-4, but deals like that are very rare. $150 for a PB-6 is a good price, more than fair. If you like magnification, you're going to have fun =) |
Do you need another lens, or does it mount right to the camera? It said magnification depended on the lens. I was confused, I haven't seen one before. |
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07/23/2008 02:33:06 AM · #4 |
Actually I think it's the PB-4 now that I've investigated some... Online retailers still have it for more than $200 for the most part, most of them close to $300.
Where, might I ask, did you find one for so cheap, virtuamike? |
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07/23/2008 04:21:55 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by jdannels:
Originally posted by virtuamike:
I paid $50 for my PB-4, but deals like that are very rare. $150 for a PB-6 is a good price, more than fair. If you like magnification, you're going to have fun =) |
Do you need another lens, or does it mount right to the camera? It said magnification depended on the lens. I was confused, I haven't seen one before. |
Think of bellows as a very adjustable extension ring. Divide total extension (indicated on bellows) by focal length of lens, and you'll get magnification when focused at infinity. Basically, the shorter the lens and the longer you set the bellows, the more magnification you'll get.
Note that not all bodies will fit onto bellows without an extension ring (vertical grip on big bodies gets in the way).
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07/23/2008 04:22:31 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Anti-Martyr:
Actually I think it's the PB-4 now that I've investigated some... Online retailers still have it for more than $200 for the most part, most of them close to $300.
Where, might I ask, did you find one for so cheap, virtuamike? |
Craigslist =)
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07/24/2008 03:51:49 PM · #7 |
| Hi Folks. I did a search for PB-6 and it brought me to your forums. I am not sure if this is the correct area to sell equipment, but I'm sure you will tell me. I have a brand new Nikon PB-6 bellows, an AR-7 double cable release, and a BR-4 reversing ring.....NEVER used. I'm plan on selling my F3 and lenses and wanted to offer the bellows and micro items separately. A new bellows at B&H sells for $299.00. I will take $250.00 plus shipping, for all three micro pieces. Please email; liam51@rivah.net. |
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