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RdEoSg
12-10-2007, 20:26
They hold a camera swapmeet about once a month in Carson, California. I hadn't been to it in probably 5-6 years because I live no where near Carson, but my boss and I decided to get a few tables and sell a bunch of stuff so we went.


Of course during slow times I just HAD to go and take a looksie at the other tables right.. I mean.. What kind of employee would I be if I didn't go look for deals for the store to buy! ;)


So yea. All I can say is after playing with a CV 50 Heliar, Leica MP, Leica M2, etc I am very glad I only had about $60 in my pocket.... I would have been in very bad shape!! :eek: :eek: :eek: That lens is sweeeeet!

Someday maybe. I'm still trying to figure out how to pay for the Hasselblad sitting on the table next to me right now. :rolleyes:

I am VERY glad I didn't come across a 75mm lux. I would have had serious issues in deciding if I should sell the Hasselblad I haven't even paid for yet to fund that!!!!

Al Patterson
12-15-2007, 16:24
I went there once a few years back, it's a great show. I may time my next visit to my relatives in Orange County so I can attend one of them next year.

nikon_sam
12-15-2007, 21:34
The Carson Show is much nicer (bigger) than the Pasadena Show but a bit further of a drive...
I think I've been to the Carson Show three times...I used to go to it when it was in Buena Park...
Pasadena Show is tomorrow...

Rodinal Addict
12-15-2007, 21:47
Sam, I've never beed to the Pasadena show. Is it usually pretty good?

nikon_sam
12-16-2007, 18:17
RA,

If you've been to the Carson Show the Pasadena Show is a HUGE let down...
The same people with mostly the same stuff from last month...

The only item I was drooling over was a Mamiya 45mm 2.8 lens...

I was surprised by the crowd that was there...alot of folks but not to many buyers from what I was hearing...