Let's do it!

[Juan Valdenebro]

Some days ago someone talked about the idea of ordering an X100 as a RFF members' gift to Keith. I think that would be really cool! The camera would see good use in his gallery shooting for sure.

Why don't we do it? $10 per member and it will be a really, really nice story...

Who's in?

C'mon, I know we're more than only 120 kind people around here!

Cheers,

Juan

[helenhill]

I'm in for 10.00 ....:D
if it will make Keith....Happy

[ricnak]

I'm in.

The other Helen

[Juan Valdenebro]

Great, girls!

Where are the boys?

Cheers,

Juan

[Juan Valdenebro]

Does anybody know Keith's Paypal address?

He can tell us when the price is reached.

Cheers,

Juan

[Pickett Wilson]

Hey, I'm good with the idea. Would be really interesting to see what he can do with the camera.

[Shac]

Count me in

[hunz]

htf is keith?

[kshapero]

why Keith?

[Juan Valdenebro]

htf is keith?

A friend of many of us here on RFF, hunz. His name on RFF is "Keith", in case you want to check who he is from his posts.

He's getting an X100 as a gift from his friends.

If you don't know him, maybe you have little to do here...

Nice to meet you!

Cheers,

Juan

[andredossantos]

Doesn't anyone want to see the crappy photos I will take with a 50mm Summilux ASPH??? Hell, I'll even settle for a BGN grade pre-ASPH!!! ;)

[Juan Valdenebro]

why Keith?

Hi Akiva,

You're much appreciated here too, by many members: I guess you're asking just because you know that...:) Don't tempt us! :D

Cheers,

Juan

[marcr1230]

I'm in - he's a Zuikoholic brother

what's the paypal address?

[marcr1230]

I pulled the trigger - can we fund a new hat for him too ?
why are we doing this ?
:-)

[Juan Valdenebro]

I like the hat on his avatar a lot too! Keith is to me one of the most sensitive and intelligent photographers posting here. I like his posts and his humor deeply. He deserves that X100!

Cheers,

Juan

[Ducky]

I'm in, lots of good fun talking with the guy from OZ.
Maybe he should auction off his hat if we don't make the full amount needed.:)

[Keith]

I've just got home from the shops to discover a PM from Juan and a link to this thread and I really don't know quite what to say ... except that the quality of the people at this site never fails to absolutely stun me. Maybe it's the rangefinder thing that attracts souls who are a little different to the rest because a lot of the amazing generosity and kindness I see here is missing in other forums I've visited.

Of course I want an X100 ... who doesn't but financially I have no hope at the moment and have actually sold gear over the last few months to keep a roof over my head and food on the table. Several cameras, some lenses and my beloved Vespa have gone by the way to achieve this. I had a reasonably lucrative one day a week job that along with the occasional paid gig photographing gallery openings was keeping me afloat but unfortunately the part time job evaporated last year and the money I get from the infrequent photography work is way short of what a person can live on. You have to do what you have to do to survive in this world and I'm optomistic enough to think that if I tighten my belt and ride the situation out things will improve. There are people around a lot worse off than myself ... you only have to open your eyes and look around to realise this.

I can only accept such generosity on this condition ... and that is that this camera cannot be sold by me. If circumstances arise that prevent me from using the camera or I just plain don't want it ... it would have to go to another forum member in need who may also be struggling with money and life generally. I'm very serious about this committment and only see it as being fair.

Juan ... you're an amazing guy to think of doing such a thing for another person on the other side of the world and even if it doesn't come to fruition financially I'll have been deeply affected by it's inception and the basic goodness of my fellow human beings. Particularly the ones who inhabit this incredible forum.

Keith.

[robklurfield]

having read Keith's sentiments, of course, I'm in. there are some pretty wonderful people on RFF, including everyone who's posted to this thread.

however, the hat stays!

[Juan Valdenebro]

It's nothing, Keith: we really appreciate you... Soon you'll be working again in something you like, and back home from work your company will be an X100.

Cheers,

Juan

[bwidjaja]

Can someone tell me how to send money using paypal without fees? I tried personal gift from bank account and still has fee.

[hunz]

genuinely didn't know who keith was. haven't frequented here long enough.

i see you're in oz too, well, then you're a-ok then! :)

i know what it's like not to have a consistent income also. i hope your situation improves soon mate

[Spyro]

yeah I'm in :)

[CNNY]

Done. For the price of a fancy drink, please someone with a fancy camera. That is priceless.
If my big ticket item sells on ebay I'll get you all an X100.

[Spyro]

Can someone tell me how to send money using paypal without fees? I tried personal gift from bank account and still has fee.

I tried personal gift too and it went through without fee :confused:
It's probably an FX conversion fee for you.

[Taija71A]

Some days ago someone talked about the idea of ordering an X100 as a RFF members' gift to Keith. I think that would be really cool! The camera would see good use in his gallery shooting for sure.

Why don't we do it? $10 per member and it will be a really, really nice story...

Who's in?

C'mon, I know we're more than only 120 kind people around here!
Cheers,

Juan

----------

Although I may just be a lurker/'newbie' here on RFF, when Juan mentioned the name 'Keith'... I immediately knew who he was referring to! :)
--
I would be lying... if I said that I didn't enjoy reading Keith's many informative and witty postings over the last few months.
--
Great idea Juan! My hat (and perhaps Keith's also)... is off to you for starting this thread. Very, very 'classy' indeed!
--
Keith... I know that many of us here at RFF have been in a similar situation to you... at one time or another. "Keep your chin up!"... your situation will turn around sooner than you think. :)
--
I am *** Definitely *** in.
--
-Tim.
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[cnphoto]

I'm down for a tenner. Maybe I'll run into that X100 out on the street taking photos one day ;)

[kdemas]

Done! Nice thought starting this Juan, good things should happen to good people.

It's a good day. Enjoy Keith :)

[hausen]

I'm in. Gotta love a man with an opinion.

[bgb]

I have no idea how Paypal works but I'll find a way to contribute.

Definitely in mate :)

[ChrisN]

Done. ..........

[bgb]

Done ....

:D

[Keith]

I just had one of those 'oh my god' moments when I got a paypal email notification that I'd received ten Euros from Richard Jenkinson! :eek:

It turns out our Pitxu's son is also a Richard and heard about this thread and decided to contribute ... whew! (insert emoticon for heavy persperation and slightly increased heart rate)

Mate ... if you're reading this you gave me one hell of a scare. I was extremely fond of your dad and miss him to this day ... what you have just done was very special and quite unique ... I thank you with all my heart. :)

This applies to rest of you too of course. :)

[taskoni]

Will contribute.
Regards,
b.

[sar-photo]

I'm in. Having only recently found work after a long period of unemployment, I too know what you are going through.

Hopefully things are looking up fo me now as I have a good (although temporary) job and a exhibition coming up in May!

All the best to you Keith - from one kiwi to another!

Simon

[robbeiflex]

I'm in!

Cheers,
Rob

[mfunnell]

but financially I have no hope at the moment and have actually sold gear over the last few months to keep a roof over my head and food on the table.Keith, I know how tough times can be, though I'm fortunate that I was able to keep the wolf from the door (at the cost of spending last year in Melbourne :eek: as an economic refugee).

I'd spend $10 buying you a beer or three, anytime. This is probably a more productive cause, so it's on its way.

...Mike

[pagpow]

Great stuff. Done.

This must be the beginning of WorldWide Camera Therapy -- not yet recognized by DSM 4 and the helping professions --

or the start of Photographic Micro Stimulus Program -- flying under the radar of the world's central bankers -- and building on the great success of microlending.

Cheers, mate.

[cpharris]

What a marvellous idea - I haven't been here long enough to appreciate Keith, or anyone else for that particular matter. But this idea is really great - money sent across the interwebs!

[Juan Valdenebro]

Well, I guess we're close to getting the hybrid viewfinder, for now...

Let's go for the rest of the body and for the lens!

Ladies and gentlemen, you're all kindly invited to participate. Become part of this historical moment... while you can! :)

Cheers,

Juan

[RFluhver]

He's a fellow Strine ain't he? Ok I'm in.

Btw, the bloody thing goes on sale here in Tokyo tomorrow.

[jonmanjiro]

He's a fellow Strine ain't he? Ok I'm in.

Btw, the bloody thing goes on sale here in Tokyo tomorrow.

Nahhhhh, he's a Kiwi pretending to be an Aussie ;) But he's a good bloke regardless, so I just sent him 1,000 yen :)

[rxmd]

There should be a service called Beerpal by which you can give a beer to someone on the other side of the planet.

[Simms65]

Even though I'm a newbie on this forum, I can appreciate someone like Keith. Having been on the receiving end of one of these types of fundraisers before, I agree that is really shows how amazing a community of folks is. In the past it may have been people from down the street or perhaps from the next town down the road, but today there are people from all around the world. It is just too cool. :D

[unohuu]

Count me in, too!

Done

[Juan Valdenebro]

There should be a service called Beerpal by which you can give a beer to someone on the other side of the planet.

And apart from friends' BeerPal, TwoPintsPal, a service soon to be created by governments... It's automatically activated for any citizen that's just gone out shooting with a RF...:D I pay my taxes!

Cheers,

Juan

[tj01]

123456789.. Done

[Keith]

Someone has just suggested I give a progress update which is a good idea. (thanks jon)

To this point ...$480.00 AMAZING STUFF!

The price of the Fuji seems to have settled at around $1200.00 in OZ with not a lot of variation from that figure which surprises me because normally we get horribly stitched up for these types of products. I saw the Zeiss Ikon listed at around $2500.00 at one seller's site when I was browsing the other day! :eek:

There is a very reputable company on the other side of Brisbane (Digital Camera Warehouse) who are advertising the camera for $1220.00 ... I bought some 8 gig CF cards from them a while ago and their service was excellent. I'll probably ring them tomorrow morning and place an order for the Fuji ... as to how long I'll have to wait at this stage who knows? I would have to suspect their first shipment may be all gone but for me there is no huge rush because I wasn't really expecting to own this camera in the near future.

I'll know more when I've spoken to them in the morning! :)

[Simms65]

Keith, hopefully we can get to up to your goal ASAP! :D

[Keith]

Whoops make that $550.00 ... there's been some serious activity in my paypal account while I was typing that last post.

As I said ... you lot are amazing, that's nearly half way! :)

[Juan Valdenebro]

Cool Keith! Get on the list ASAP!

Cheers,

Juan

[Mablo]

Let's do it for Keith. I'm in. Done. Thank you, Juan for a great idea.

[Spyro]

Hey Keith, you should offer something in return! maybe some sort of an essay shot with the x100? We need some ideas...
do you have metermaids (http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&rlz=&=&q=metermaids&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1366&bih=568) at your neck of the woods?

[Keith]

Hey Keith, you should offer something in return! maybe some sort of an essay shot with the x100? We need some ideas...
do you have metermaids (http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&rlz=&=&q=metermaids&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1366&bih=568) at your neck of the woods?


Down the Gold Coast (Surfer's Paradise) I think ... maybe I could shoot them Bruce Gilden style? :D

[Juan Valdenebro]

Fuji should know about this and send to a store in Oz a one unique camera special edition with "Keith's X100" engraved on metal on the top plate, so the camera becomes a classic and gets pricier with every shot Keith does with it... An engraved small hat would be the last touch!

Cheers,

Juan

[Juan Valdenebro]

Well, where are those members who buy every new summilux aspherical? You can help this get finished quickly: $10 is not the limit in any way! Indeed we know 10 is a small number you never heard of! :)

Cheers,

Juan

[Spyro]

Fuji should know about this and send to a store in Oz a one unique camera special edition with "Keith's X100" engraved on metal on the top plate, so the camera becomes a classic and gets pricier with every shot Keith does with it... An engraved small hat would be the last touch!

Cheers,

Juan

Maybe someone should email them a link to the thread, I have a feeling they'd like it.

[jonmanjiro]

Maybe someone should email them a link to the thread, I have a feeling they'd like it.

Damn good idea!

Heading over to the fujifim website now to send them an email in Japanese...

[Keith]

Well, where are those members who buy every new summilux aspherical? You can help this get finished quickly: $10 is not the limit in any way! Indeed we know 10 is a small number you never heard of! :)

Cheers,

Juan


There are several members who have gone well beyond ten dollars Juan ... and I think you know one of them very well! :D

It's past midnight here so I may have to bid all you incredible people 'good night' and see you for a coffe in the morning before I make that happy phone call to place my order.

Once again ... how can I thank you all enough ... words are barely sufficient. :)

[rxmd]

Once again ... how can I thank you all enough ... words are barely sufficient. :)

A few good pictures go a long way. ;)

[Juan Valdenebro]

Damn good idea!

Heading over to the fujifim website now to send them an email in Japanese...

Now this is so cool, Jon...

They won't forget the story at Fuji!

Cheers,

Juan

[Juan Valdenebro]

There are several members who have gone well beyond ten dollars Juan ... and I think you know one of them very well! :D

It's past midnight here so I may have to bid all you incredible people 'good night' and see you for a coffe in the morning before I make that happy phone call to place my order.

Once again ... how can I thank you all enough ... words are barely sufficient. :)

Let's hope tomorrow we'll have the final round, Keith... Until then.

Cheers,

Juan

[steveyork]

If you don't know him, maybe you have little to do here...

Nice to meet you!

Cheers,

Juan


I was like, "WTF?" I read your comment as referring to being on the forum, but now I understand you mean this thread.

[jonmanjiro]

WTF? I don't know Keith. Do I have to leave too?

On yer bike, son :D

Just kidding :) You gotta remember that English is not Juan's native language, and by "If you don't know him, maybe you have little to do here..." he means "if you don't know him, you probably don't spend much time here". ;)

[DanOnRoute66]

I've just got home from the shops to discover a PM from Juan and a link to this thread and I really don't know quite what to say ... except that the quality of the people at this site never fails to absolutely stun me. Maybe it's the rangefinder thing that attracts souls who are a little different to the rest because a lot of the amazing generosity and kindness I see here is missing in other forums I've visited.

Of course I want an X100 ... who doesn't but financially I have no hope at the moment and have actually sold gear over the last few months to keep a roof over my head and food on the table. Several cameras, some lenses and my beloved Vespa have gone by the way to achieve this. I had a reasonably lucrative one day a week job that along with the occasional paid gig photographing gallery openings was keeping me afloat but unfortunately the part time job evaporated last year and the money I get from the infrequent photography work is way short of what a person can live on. You have to do what you have to do to survive in this world and I'm optomistic enough to think that if I tighten my belt and ride the situation out things will improve. There are people around a lot worse off than myself ... you only have to open your eyes and look around to realise this.

I can only accept such generosity on this condition ... and that is that this camera cannot be sold by me. If circumstances arise that prevent me from using the camera or I just plain don't want it ... it would have to go to another forum member in need who may also be struggling with money and life generally. I'm very serious about this committment and only see it as being fair.

Juan ... you're an amazing guy to think of doing such a thing for another person on the other side of the world and even if it doesn't come to fruition financially I'll have been deeply affected by it's inception and the basic goodness of my fellow human beings. Particularly the ones who inhabit this incredible forum.

Keith.I hear you, Keith. The past three years have been incredibly tough for me, too, so I just want you to know that if it weren't for those difficult circmustances, I'd be pitching in as well.

[semrich]

semrich and taylan are both in from Istanbul.

[mgeary]

I'm in. Thanks Keith for making RFF great since I joined. I've been absent from the forums for a while, but my camera is back from repairs!

[Red Robin]

Ten bucks is really a small price to pay . Had Keith been a "photographic consultant ", well he shairs for free. Anyway, SWMBO informs me that random acts of kindness are good for this crusty old geaser. Juan, please g-mail me how to do this paypal thing. Red

[Juan Valdenebro]

On yer bike, son :D

Just kidding :) You gotta remember that English is not Juan's native language, and by "If you don't know him, maybe you have little to do here..." he means "if you don't know him, you probably don't spend much time here". ;)

That was sweet, Jon...:angel::D

Cheers,

Juan

[jonmanjiro]

Now this is so cool, Jon...

They won't forget the story at Fuji!

Cheers,

Juan

Message sent! Fingers crossed they reply :angel:

[Keith]

My last update and I'm gone for some ZZZZZ's ... my eyes are seriously hanging out of my head! :p

PayPal balance: $675.01 AUD

[Juan Valdenebro]

Ten bucks is really a small price to pay . Had Keith been a "photographic consultant ", well he shairs for free. Anyway, SWMBO informs me that random acts of kindness are good for this crusty old geaser. Juan, please g-mail me how to do this paypal thing. Red

We're doing it transferring funds from paypal account to paypal account:

When you're registered on Paypal, you (all of us) have an ID (your "paypal name": it's an email address you already set when you registered) and paypal already knows from which of your accounts you want them to take the money (you set that too on registry)... Once you go into Paypal's page anytime, you just click send money, and you'll be asked about the ID (member's Paypal "name": email address) you want them to give your money to... It takes less than one minute if you're already registered... If not, it doesn't take too long to register...

Cheers,

Juan

[batterytypehah!]

Done. Brilliant idea, Juan!

Keith, I totally would buy you a beer or two or three (even a Foster's if you must :D) but the chances of that ever happening in person are close to zero. Thanks for sharing your creativity, out of the box thinking, and dry wit on this forum. Better times!

[Red Robin]

Jaun, he,s gonna need glass if I'm too late for the camera ,put mine towards glass. Some years ago I lived in New Orleans I know how it is.

[Phantomas]

I'm in! Keith is a nice enough fellow to deserve a present from me :)

[zvos1]

Count me in.

[TennesseJones]

I'm in! Good idea.

Enjoy the camera Keith, hope all things look up for you soon too, I'm sure they will.

[taskoni]

Well, where are those members who buy every new summilux aspherical? You can help this get finished quickly: $10 is not the limit in any way! Indeed we know 10 is a small number you never heard of! :)

Cheers,

Juan

I think the 10$ bill is just enough - it will give more members the chance to send their regards to Keith so I wouldn't push it too far. If he is short at the end (even I don't believe it) we'll all go for another round, right? ;)
Regards,
b.

[skibeerr]

Done.

Good luck!

[Juan Valdenebro]

So, it's now at about $700: 50 more people can send money from now on, more or less...

Thanks everybody! Keith will wake up tomorrow and the gift will be almost wrapped...

Cheers,

Juan

[leica M2 fan]

I'm in for one of the good guys!

[back alley]

all these wonderful words about keith...

are we talking about the same keith???

;)

[leica M2 fan]

Joe, we'd do the same for you! Maybe more.

[dof]

Of course I am in on this one! All the best, Keith.

[markwatts]

Juan,

I have just read the thread. The guy doesn't deserve a ...... OK, seriously, a beautiful notion in a troubled world. My payment is sent.
Keith: Good on yer mate..

[Juan Valdenebro]

Joe, we'd do the same for you! Maybe more.

Me too. If Joe and Akiva want an X100 it can be easily done by all of us and I'd gladly be in.

Cheers,

Juan

[skibeerr]

Bumpediebump.

[wjlapier]

Great idea Juan!

Keith, enjoy ;)

[jesse1dog]

Great idea - I'm in too.
10 AU$ on their way, and as a lot of you guys have said it's only a couple of good drinks. Hope Keith will be as delirious over the camera as he would be with all the equivalent beers - but in a different way of course!
Keith - a much appreciated RFF member.

jesse

[Sandwick]

As a habitual lurker around here I've had way more than $10 worth of inspiration, knowledge and good humour from Keith. Thank you, Keith. $10 sent.

Fantastic idea, Juan. This place continues to surprise and impress me!

[back alley]

Joe, we'd do the same for you! Maybe more.

been done...years ago...still very much appreciated.

[haempe]

I can´t believe it - I help with the purchase of a damned digital toy.
Why not a camera...? :p

[FrankS]

RFF is the beest.






(Australian accent)

[rclrcl65]

Thank you, Juan, for this wonderful opportunity to get outside my self.

Rick

[Keith]

Good morning you fabulous RFFers! :D

I remember as a child that the night before Christmas morning was spent tossing and turning in bed, trying to go to sleep to make the morning arrive more quickly. Then waking at some ungodly hour, a little sleep deprived, but with a sense that it was now the most amazing day of the year.

As they say ... "deja vu, all over again!" :p

PayPal balance: $956.95 AUD

[Keith]

all these wonderful words about keith...

are we talking about the same keith???

;)


After all those late night emails we've exchanged ... I'm a little disappointed in this post Joe!

But if you do feel a little ashamed of our wonderful trans global relationship ... I'll understand. ;)

:D

[ChrisN]

He'll need the hood for the camera too, won't he?

[Keith]

I hear you, Keith. The past three years have been incredibly tough for me, too, so I just want you to know that if it weren't for those difficult circmustances, I'd be pitching in as well.


I understand totally Dan ... when times are good money means little. When they are not, the price of a cup of coffee when you're out somewhere can seem insurmountable.

I sincerely hope things improve for you. :)

[Pickett Wilson]

Woah. We're in sight of that X100. :)

[bgb]

A hood for sure and a strap :)

If only Cameraleather had a crocodile skin for the X100 we could call it the 'The Keith Limited Edition.'

Might need a rff soft release too ...

[sooner]

I mostly lurk on the sight but did meet Rff'ers in Paris back in 2007, and love the people here, so I just sent you some money, Keith. I look forward to seeing your shots with the x100. Chin up, mate!

[Ducky]

A hood for sure and a strap :)

If only Cameraleather had a crocodile skin for the X100 we could call it the 'The Keith Limited Edition.'

Might need a rff soft release too ...

Maybe Tom could come up with a "Keith Hat" soft release. I'd pop for one of those.

[bgb]

Maybe Tom could come up with a "Keith Hat" soft release. I'd pop for one of those.

Must be about time for another rff soft release either the same as the last one or some all new improved one
:cool:

[Paul T.]

I had a good day.

Book I've been working on for nearly three years, out this week. And enough money to live on for a year arriving in a few weeks. So, in these ever-changing times I'm lucky for the moment. Best wishes, Keith.

[Greyscale]

I'm in. Mainly because Keith is a Novak, and we Novaks have to stick together. For all that I know, Keith may be my Australian cousin. ;)

[barnwulf]

Juan, what an amazing tribute to Keith! Great idea. I remember Keith from the first day I signed onto RFF a couple of years ago and besides that he bought my Pentax 67II and a couple of lenese last year. Enjoy! Keith. Jim

[robklurfield]

Just sent mine.

The impressive power of a community in action.

Keith, I will anxiously be awaiting the first images from the new gear.

[Greyscale]

If Keith gets more than he needs for the camera, maybe he can spend the extra money to buy some clothes for those poor naked Australian girls that he likes to photograph.

Or maybe not ... ;)

[goffer]

sent some x100 love to Keith

[photo_fred]

Moola sent.I see it's going to good use.Enjoy

[gavinlg]

Sent!

I'm in the middle of trying to relocate to Melbourne at the moment so the sum of my donation is a little measly... I hope it helps!

[SolaresLarrave]

Contribution sent to this Anna Torv's compatriot. Cheers!

[Greyscale]

Contribution sent to this Anna Torv's compatriot. Cheers!
Anna Torv is hot.

[robklurfield]

Count me in on this, too. It will go well with my Mr. B softee. Icons both of 'em (the cat & the hat .... sorry Dr. Seuss).

Must be about time for another rff soft release either the same as the last one or some all new improved one
:cool:

[Keith]

Anna Torv is hot.


I never realised Olivia was an Aussie! I agree ... she's smoking hot! :)

My son is addicted to that show and though I'm no ScFi fan she makes it a lot easier to watch. :p

[RFluhver]

OK...done.

[SolaresLarrave]

Since Fringe reminds me of The X-Files (but improved), and you're an Aussie, and also took up the gigantic task of scanning those old negatives left by the Austrian lady who traveled the world in the 30s, and also have had a Nikon D70 and a Leica M8 besides innumerable other cameras, and you're always cool about your toys... well, there you go! ;)

Besides, Anna Torv is probably the one and only actress I'd like to meet. She likes cats, and is also a remarkable and intelligent thespian. Now, if she also dabbled in photography...

How much is there in the fund?

[Keith]

Since Fringe reminds me of The X-Files (but improved), and you're an Aussie, and also took up the gigantic task of scanning those old negatives left by the Austrian lady who traveled the world in the 30s, and also have had a Nikon D70 and a Leica M8 besides innumerable other cameras, and you're always cool about your toys... well, there you go! ;)

Besides, Anna Torv is probably the one and only actress I'd like to meet. She likes cats, and is also a remarkable and intelligent thespian. Now, if she also dabbled in photography...

How much is there in the fund?


I didn't know she liked cats ... I like cats! :D

The awsomeness continues ... PayPal balance: $1,084.85 AUD

... very close now!

[Keith]

I meant to add ... I rang 'Digital camera Warehouse' this morning to check availability and was told that there is still space in the first shipment provided they get the quantity of cameras they've been promised by Fuji. :)

[Pickett Wilson]

Yeah. Whoohoo!

[jmcd]

This thread is so much goodness.

[SolaresLarrave]

Glad to hear that!

BTW, when Torv was interviewed by Ellen Degeneres (host of a talk show here in the US), Torv said she had rescued a pregnant stray cat, helped her give birth and by then she was trying to find homes for the kittens. She admitted to loving cats.

When is the X100 scheduled for delivery?

[smiling gecko]

got 'er done.
breathe , relax and enjoy.
sg, aka smiling gecko, aka kenneth

[atlcruiser]

count me in

[buzztul]

Another lurker joins in. Great idea.

[Keith]

Glad to hear that!

BTW, when Torv was interviewed by Ellen Degeneres (host of a talk show here in the US), Torv said she had rescued a pregnant stray cat, helped her give birth and by then she was trying to find homes for the kittens. She admitted to loving cats.

When is the X100 scheduled for delivery?


You know, you wouldn't believe it ... I totally forgot to ask that question! LOL

I'll be notified by email when it arrives for local pickup from their Brisbane outlet which is a short drive across town ... and I guess me asking certainly wasn't going to make any difference to the actual delivery date! :D

[jmilkins]

Juan - a lovely idea. And a very worthy recipient. Look what can happen in a few short hours. Happily in, and happy Fuji fun Keith.

I was in a course on leadership recently and the topic of "what is a community?" was raised. I pointed to RFF and the many examples of simple humanity and friendship that have arisen here since I first joined. These small acts of thoughtfulness from people who have often never even met face to face enrich us all.

[PrecisionCamera]

I'll donate a hood and adapter ring :)

[rodinal]

Good idea, count me in !

[robklurfield]

wow. nice. even sponsors are kicking in on this. I'll donate a hood and adapter ring :)

[Keith]

I'll donate a hood and adapter ring :)


Wow .. that's a fantastic gesture and very much appreciated.

When I spoke to the guy at the camera dealer's this morning he said he wasn't sure if the associated accessories were arriving with the cameras and couldn't guarantee being able to supply a hood and adapter ring with the camera when I pick it up. With the sort of light we have here in Oz a hood is always a wise option IMO.

I'll PM you my details ... thank you very much again. :)

[digitalintrigue]

wow. nice. even sponsors are kicking in on this.

Don't tell the boss... :)

You are more than welcome, Keith.

-Robert <posting as my native ego>

(hmmm...3,300th post...)

[zenlibra]

I've got a soft spot for the name Keith, so from one Keith to another: count me in mate!

[Keith]

PayPal balance: $1,157.36 AUD

It's 4.30pm Sat here and I'm about to head of to Carol's (the GF's) place and won't be home until this time tomorrow. (Sunday)

The current total is not far away from the $1220.00 they want for the X100 when it gets here and seeing as Precision Camera have been good enough to throw in a lens hood and adapter that's it ... I need nothing else!

Carol doesn't have internet at her place, in fact she doesn't even have electricity, so I won't be able to check in again for twenty four hours. If the total should go slightly over the required amount I'll donate the excess to a charity like World Vision/Save The Children or something similar.

Cheers ... Keith (still absolutely amazed) :)

[gliderbee]

I'm in. Great idea !

Stefan.

[zvos1]

Awesome thread, this is one of the reasons why I always come back to RFF. It just has different feel to any other forum out there.

[Krzys]

Hello Keith! This is amazing, RFF... what a community! I just wanted to suggest donating to the Christchurch earthquake aid if it goes over. I'm sure you're in touch with whats going on down here.

After one day of feeling settled (21st, University start) I've been shaken into moving to Dunedin.

[Juan Valdenebro]

I'll donate a hood and adapter ring :)

Oh, this is so beautiful! A great idea, Robert!

All you RFF people have fulfilled my heart, you're just amazing!

Tomorrow we'll get a last update from Keith, and we'll see if the price is being reached... As someone said, we should consider a strap: Get a fancy one, Keith! I guess we'll be close to the end with a few more participants during the next hours...

Cheers,

Juan

[_mark__]

..........in! (Wonderful thread!!)

[migtex]

Keith, so sorry for being late, being out of Net access
Juan, you my hero!

[photony texas]

wOw, I'm in for sure...

[nksdks]

done.......

[gavinlg]

As someone said, we should consider a strap: Get a fancy one, Keith!


If this goes ahead I'm voting for an Artisan & Artist silk in silver. Do it!

[maddoc]

... sorry, late for the party !! Sent !!

[barnwulf]

A absolutely wonderful beautiful thing happened here. Juan, I am so impressed and pleased that you came up with this idea. You are very thoughtful and generous. Keith, I am excited for you and I hope you enjoy the X100 and I want to see some pictures as soon as you can put some on. Have fun with it. Jim

[Juan Valdenebro]

Thanks for your sweet words, Jim... :o

On one of the concurred threads on the X100 we've all visited so many times feeling in and out for it, someone told Keith he should just receive an X100 as a gift to see how great the camera was going to be, so I just followed the good RFF vibes... :angel: I'm glad Keith felt the whole lotta love this great community has for him.

Cheers,

Juan

A absolutely wonderful beautiful thing happened here. Juan, I am so impressed and pleased that you came up with this idea. You are very thoughtful and generous. Keith, I am excited for you and I hope you enjoy the X100 and I want to see some pictures as soon as you can put some on. Have fun with it. Jim

[matt_s]

you just made my week Juan- excellent idea for a great guy.

Matt

[Rogier]

Dont' forget to order a spare battery!
A specially while visiting friends with no electricity.
Unlike "real camera's" this one needs battery's :o

[Juan Valdenebro]

A girl with no electricity home, is for sure a wonderful woman!

Just a warning: when Keith comes raving about the X100, let's take it with a pinch of salt because he'll have personal emotions on the camera... ;)

That was for sure a (stupid) joke... I'm 100% sure the X100 is a marvelous camera.

Cheers,

Juan

[Nescio]

Didn't see this thread until this afternoon (GMT +1) but it made my day. Congrats to all of you who contributed. Personally, I don't use PayPal, as I never felt the need for it, until today!

Of course I could open an account, but since it looks like the flash money has already reached the requiered amount, I'm afraid that'd be a little overkill.

On the other hand, I could open one and ask all of you for a small donation to buy Juan a double magnum of cava or a good Speyside :rolleyes:. But I'll definitely buy him some beers if we ever meet (both living in Barcelona, and yes Juan, I also was there at the Winogrand exhibition opening :)).

Oh, before I forget, congrats to St. Keith for having so much devotees.

[Pickett Wilson]

I've seen no evidence of Keith's sainthood, but anybody that shoots nudes, self portraits and the occasional free ranging chicken in the wilds of Australia is o.k. by me! ;)

[bgb]

I always thought that Keith was actually Crocodile Dundee ! Not sure he is ready for sainthood but I'm sure he's ready for the X100.
After we have raised enough for the camera and a cool strap the rest should be spent on some nice candles and wine :)
Juan your a bloody legend for organizing this:angel:

[Juan Valdenebro]

Didn't see this thread until this afternoon (GMT +1) but it made my day. Congrats to all of you who contributed. Personally, I don't use PayPal, as I never felt the need for it, until today!

Of course I could open an account, but since it looks like the flash money has already reached the requiered amount, I'm afraid that'd be a little overkill.

On the other hand, I could open one and ask all of you for a small donation to buy Juan a double magnum of cava or a good Speyside :rolleyes:. But I'll definitely buy him some beers if we ever meet (both living in Barcelona, and yes Juan, I also was there at the Winogrand exhibition opening :)).

Oh, before I forget, congrats to St. Keith for having so much devotees.

Hi, thanks for your invitation, but in general I have no free time these days...

Wait, did you say beer?

Oh, I have lots of free time every day... :D

Cheers,

Juan

[Nescio]

Hi, thanks for your invitation, but in general I have no free time these days...

Wait, did you say beer?

Oh, I have lots of free time every day... :DPity we didn't meet at the Colectania, but it was far too crowded anyway. But some mineral water with "hop" extract, always welcome!
And if you're busy working, we can always call it a business meet. :D

[Juan Valdenebro]

Pity we didn't meet at the Colectania, but it was far too crowded anyway. But some mineral water with "hop" extract, always welcome!
And if you're busy working, we can always call it a business meet. :D

Cool... If you agree to call my wet printing "a job", by experience I've learned on real busy days those mineral water business meetings seem to be quite helpful for getting energy to continue working... So please PM me one of these days when you feel in the mood for some extra energy...

Cheers,

Juan

[Mablo]

Bump!

Anyone knows what's the balance at the moment? I'd hate to see we are a few dollars short.

[skibeerr]

I think there is sufficient for the Body, tough a nice strap was suggested and a spare battery is always helpful for when he's staying at his GF ;-)

W

[drinkingeye]

Just did it! Keith will need for sure a bigger SD card :-)
this is the best photography forum ever, I am glad to be around
best regards from germany
mauro

[sar-photo]

I've seen no evidence of Keith's sainthood, but anybody that shoots nudes, self portraits and the occasional free ranging chicken in the wilds of Australia is o.k. by me! ;)
I may regard him as a saint if he took a nude self portrait with a chicken in the outback :D

But then, on second thoughts, maybe not :eek:

Simon

[Keith]

STOP


7.30pm Sunday night ... PayPal balance: $1,302.59 AUD


Wow ... probably enough to get some decent SDHC memory cards seeing as I included all my SD cards with my M8 when I sold it to Avotius a while ago! I actually didn't think I'd ever need them again as my Nikon takes CF. I have a Deluxe Luigi strap in dark tan that will probably look ok with the Fuji ... maybe a slight colour clash but not too bad surely! :D

I'm still reeling a little from all this and when I was trying to explain it to Carol last night her reaction was ... "Who's paying for this new Fuji camera that you told me you didn't need any more last week? Why are they doing this?" :D

I had actually talked myself out of this camera and convinced myself that it wasn't just beause I couldn't afford it ... I didn't really want or need it! Total BS obviously because I can't wait to get my hands on it! :p

This needs to happen to other more deserving souls on this forum occasionally ... there's no reason why we can't do this once or twice a year and I would love to be involved in the other side of the equation. Even in the hardest times I would always manage to find ten dollars to be able to make someone feel as over awed as I do at the moment. :)

I think this sums up how I feel:

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Pickett Wilson]

Now, Keith. You know strap and bag selection here are at least as important as the camera. Don't let us down, now. ;)

[migtex]

STOP


7.30pm Sunday night ... PayPal balance: $1,302.59 AUD

I'm still reeling a little from all this and when I was trying to explain it to Carol last night her reaction was ... "Who's paying for this new Fuji camera that you told me you didn't need any more last week? Why are they doing this?" :D

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

hmm because almost (almost ok) the same reason she is with you! ;-)
That's why Good people exist!
Get the full package, case, hood and extra batt.

[Spyro]

I just noticed that Match Technical updated their website; the CSEP2 fits the X1 as well as the X100:
http://matchtechnical.com/CSEP2.aspx

What do you reckon Keith? The back of the camera is full of buttons, where are you supposed to rest your thumb?

:D

[TennesseJones]

it's done? hurrah for keith! hope you enjoy it. (i remember a picture of a goat, slightly quizzical, that was worse 1300 dollars all by itself.)

[rover]

Another good story. Nice to have been able to see it and be part of it.

This morning Keith and I corresponded and he asked that I remove his Paypal address from the thread. He did so with the utmost gratitude and genuine respect for all of you.

So, I have deleted the posts which included Keith's address. It has been a good weekend.

[robklurfield]

anything left over should go for coffee. Keith, enjoy! everyone else: wow, what a group of good people we have here.

[wjlapier]

I'm so glad to be a part of this forum. Amazing is all I can think of.

Keith, I'm so glad for you.

[back alley]

very cool indeed, congrats k-man!!

of course, we expect a full user review, eh?

[Juan Valdenebro]

Good to see it done. 24 hours is all it took...

RFF is the forum that marks the difference... Best of them all!

So, until the next time and the next member...

Now we'll see: crowds of other forums' members coming to RFF...:D

Cheers,

Juan

[Keith]

very cool indeed, congrats k-man!!

of course, we expect a full user review, eh?


Thanks Joe. :)

User review? Good idea, because there's probably not going to be too many of those once the camera gets into eager hands I guess! :D

But I guess we will need to know how the hybrid finder handles the upside down semi zero gravity of Oz.

And other important things like 'can it survive having beer spilt on it?' LOL

[FrankS]

Keith, you could make a video like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOZ8hz_StOY

or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAl28d6tbko

[Keith]

Good to see it done. 24 hours is all it took...

RFF is the forum that marks the difference... Best of them all!

So, until the next time and the next member...

Now we'll see: crowds of other forums' members coming to RFF...:D

Cheers,

Juan


This has been like an egalatarian version of flash mobbing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_mob) and I can't remember waking up on a Monday morning with such a feeling of 'joie de vivre' for quite a while now.

Juan ... I don't know what to say to you mate. You're an amazing person to instigate such an incredibly spontaneous event and like you I hope in the future that this type of thing can be directed someone else's way, so they can feel as humbled by the generosity of this place as I feel right now.

:)

[Keith]

Keith, you could make a video like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOZ8hz_StOY

or this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAl28d6tbko


I like the idea Frank but I think it work better with an M9 ... preferably the titanium version!

I think some people would pay good money to see one of those sorted out with a baseball bat! :D

[FrankS]

I like the idea Frank but I think it work better mith an M9 ... preferably the titanium version!

I think some people would pay good money to see one of those sorted out with a baseball bat! :D



Okay, so, who's willing to pay $10 to see Keith smash the X-100?

Let's do it!





;) joke

[MickH]

Bugger! I've just read this thread having ignored it assuming it was yet another 'Why I like/hate/sold my X100' sort of thing.

How do I chip in? You've got the camera, I'll buy you a coffee.

I owe you one!

[Juan Valdenebro]

This has been like an egalatarian version of flash mobbing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_mob) and I can't remember waking up on a Monday morning with such a feeling of 'joie de vivre' for quite a while now.

Juan ... I don't know what to say to you mate. You're an amazing person to instigate such an incredibly spontaneous event and like you I hope in the future that this type of thing can be directed someone else's way, so they can feel as humbled by the generosity of this place as I feel right now.

:)

Keith,

As with your posting, you've made all of us happier people when we think of you shooting that X100. Thank you in the name of RFF.

Cheers,

Juan

[Juan Valdenebro]

Bugger! I've just read this thread having ignored it assuming it was yet another 'Why I like/hate/sold my X100' sort of thing.

How do I chip in? You've got the camera, I'll buy you a coffee.

I owe you one!

Hey, this thread's dangerous! I'm starting to believe the world's not basically just crap! :D

Cheers,

Juan

[cidereye]

Bugger! I've just read this thread having ignored it assuming it was yet another 'Why I like/hate/sold my X100' sort of thing.

How do I chip in? You've got the camera, I'll buy you a coffee.

I owe you one!
Yeah, same goes for me as I've not logged in for over a week. Saw the thread was started by Juan so thought must be interesting in the X100 forum as it's normally chock full of inane "What shoes should I wear when using the soon to be launched Fuji x100?" type threads. :D. Ah well.

Enjoy the camera Keith and I really hope your work situation comes good ASAP. :)

[Catto]

What shoes are other people wearing when using their soon to be released Fuji X100, then?
R!

[kossi008]

Good to see it done. 24 hours is all it took...

Amazing doesn't begin to describe it. It's more like: WOW!!!

[Ducky]

Hey, this thread's dangerous! I'm starting to believe the world's not basically just crap! :D

Cheers,

Juan

Juan, don't let the attitude here at RFF fool you, basically, the world is just crap. We may be the last bastion of civility left.

[bgb]

" Gravity is a myth the earth sucks" !

Except here at rff ... the last bastion of civilization indeed.

:)