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Coincidence

Coincidence
I took all my old SLR, DSLR and roll film camera gear to camera store that buys and sells them. On my way I missed the first bus, and I had to wait 20 minutes for the next one. And when I arrived to the store, I had to wait for the previous customer to become served.

When finally came my turn, I was surprised to hear how valuable my old gear turned out to be. The most valuable thing was an old 6x9 bellows camera. And what was worth of nothing was an Olympus E450 and all three lenses I had for it. I wasn't very surprised to hear that because the old Four Thirds DSLR system has totally replaced by Micro Four Thirds. So, I decided to bring it back home, just in case I sometimes wish to give it a chance.

And when the guy asked whether I want 500€ in cash or 600€ exchange value for something else, I saw it: The previous customer had just left Canon G5X on the desk! Just the camera I had planned to buy, but have had no money for it. And together with it I got two memory cards and very nice and slick Manfrotto tripod. The G5X turned out almost brand new. The pervious owner had first switched to it from some older DSLR, but soon discovered he wishes to shoot with DSLR after all.

If I haven't missed the bus, chosen this very Saturday to bring my gear to the store, or chose to do who knows what else, I would very likely missed this chance.

ColRam, Bergfex, Gudrun, Pam J and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Erhard Bernstein
Erhard Bernstein club
You have to be lucky sometimes - congratulations and have fun with the new gear!
6 years ago.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Erhard Bernstein club
Thank you, Erhard. I have so missed a bridge camera that has such bright lens and 1" sensor.
6 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
What a stroke of luck you had., Brilliant result well worth missing that bus. Well done Sami Regards Tess.
6 years ago.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Thank you, Tess. 1" sensor, fully articulating display, bright lens, and all still in pocket size.
6 years ago.
 Bernhard Sonderhuesken
Bernhard Sonderhuesk… club
Will go and try to miss a bus immediately...
Congratulations, Sami. Have fun with your new camera.
6 years ago.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Bernhard Sonderhuesk… club
But you have to have a goal. Thank you, Bernhard. Finally I have camera that is good enough for many things that I have just dreamed of.
6 years ago.
 Stormlizard
Stormlizard club
Life is often like tah Sami. Yes old cameras and lenses etc, are often worth more than people think it may be they ried selling to an ordinary 'Second hand dealer, or because they had not realizes thar 35 mm film has returned. I recently gave myself a new EOS D750, it cost less than my old EOS D400.
6 years ago.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Stormlizard club
John, I personally have become way to lazy to work with film. So, it was about time to get rid of those old cameras. Especially that old bellows I had bought in 1990s turned out as a good investment.
6 years ago.
 Au Cœur... diagonalhorizon
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Au Cœur... diagonalh… club
New possibilities to explore... =)
6 years ago.
 niraK68
niraK68 club
viel Freude mit der Neuen :-)
6 years ago.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to niraK68 club
Danke schön, Karin =)
6 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Sami ....

You deserve it.

Sometimes the gods smile on the right person.. and they did with you.

Have FUN !
6 years ago.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Pam J club
I will have fun! =)

It is like give ten and get one =D
6 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Sometimes you get lucky, have fun with the new one!
I bought it last year but still haven't got round to really try things with it:-( I like that it has a viewfinder and an articulated screen, the drawback is that the battery doesn't last long.
6 years ago.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Gudrun club
I'm already planning to buy an extra battery. I was aware of the battery issue already when I planned to buy this camera. I also find the menu system a little awkward but I'm sure I get used to it. And really heavy it is when compared to my Lumix.
6 years ago.
 Bergfex
Bergfex club
My wife and me are going to relocate in some weeks. As a part of our preparations we are separating (selling) all items, we won't take with us. Hundreds of books, hundreds of audio CDs. It's a very special experience to get an offer of 17 cents only for a books, which had cost 35 € some years ago . . .
6 years ago.
Sami Serola (inactiv… club has replied to Bergfex club
That is excellent idea to get rid of everything one does not need.

And yes, I'm familiar with the abjection of printed books. Kind of sad. And similar as Four Thirds camera format.
6 years ago.
 Ruebenkraut
Ruebenkraut club
very nice story, congrats to your luck!
6 years ago.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
Congratulations, Sami.
6 years ago.

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