Friday, February 21, 2014

February 2014 Newsletter

     Newsletter                                                                                            
  February 2014
   

 

Dear Photographer,

With the dip in the value of the Rand impacting directly on the costs of imported items, we have been notified of price increases across all photographic lines.

As it is our commitment to provide you with the best value and service at all times, we have decided to offer all new items currently in stock, at pre-increase (old) prices.

This offer is based on a first come first served basis, and while stocks last. So best you get in early and preferably, come pay us a visit at our showroom where you can view these items and more, at friendly prices.
 


NEW EQUIPMENT

Sturdy tripods, still at old prices:
  • Hahnel Triad 60 – R1090
  • Vanguard Espod 233AP with head – R1290
  • Manfrotto 190XDB legs only – R1850
  • Giottos MTL 9341B + heavy-duty ball head – R1950
  • Manfrotto 294 C3 (carbon) tripod + 804 RC2 head – R2790
  • Vanguard Alta Pro 263 AT + ball head – R2950
  • Manfrotto 055 XPROB tripod + 804RC2 head – R3990
  • Vanguard Tracker monopod – R860

Other New Equipment

1.5m Octagonal soft box for Bowens – R1990
Umbrella Soft box – R690
Creative Light 30x90 (premium) soft box – R1590
Speedring for above soft box for Bowens or Visatec – R890
Photoflex soft box 61x81cm – R1350
Photoflex 91x122 soft box – R1990
Speedrings for above Photoflex soft boxes – From R650
Soft box 50x70 with universal ring – R890
Beauty dish for Bowens or Elinchrom – R1950
Honeycomb for above beauty dish – R850
Large 1.7m umbrella – R620
Backdrop support kit with bag – R1490
4.2m cross bar for backdrops – R790
3x6m Vinyl white backdrop – R850
Various backdrops from R290
3-Roll paper background system with 3 roll mechanisms & wall brackets – R1690
2.4m Light stands – R620
2.6m Light stands – R800
Manfrotto heavy-duty stand with wheels – R2950
Large light stand bag – R690
Case for flash heads 46x27x20cms – R690
Case with wheels 78x24x24 cms – R1100
Aluminium case 63x26x20 – R490
Vanguard Supreme 53F (with wheels) 63x52x24cms – R3990
Product table 60x130cm – R1490
Superclamps – R690
Flash brackets – From R220
2-Head flash kits with stands and case – From R3990
Bean bags – R360
& More – Scrims, fold-up reflectors, brackets, clamps, Speedlight soft-boxes, etc.

PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT


We have selected the following top items from our ever popular pre-owned stock list:
  • A Tamron 400mm f4 LD NAI (manual) lens for Nikon + 1.4x matched tele-converter (=560mm f5.6) priced at only R3900
  • A rare Mamiya 37mm lens for RB cameras – R3900
  • A fast AFS-Nikkor 200-400 f4 VR ED lens. Very clean – reduced to R48000
  • A Hasselblad HC150mm f3.2 lens, a 52mm extension tube H and a choice of HV90X prism finders (see list below)
  • A Nikon Speedlight SB 800 (with 5th battery compartment/booster) is on offer at R1900 (sorry, just been sold)
For the full pre-owned list please see below

PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
 
Hasselblad
                                 
Hasselblad HC 150 f3.2 Lens
R 17 000
Hasselblad HV90X Viewfinder
R 7 950
Tele-Tessar 500 f8 Lens + Case
R 8 500
Hasselblad Single Rail Bellows System
R 690
A 12 Film Magazine
R 600
A16 (645) Film Magazine (serviced)
R 950
A24 Magazine
P.O.A.
Extension Tube H 52mm
R 2 500
Extension Tube 55 (V)
R 550
Extension Tube 21 (V)
R 400
Extension Tube 10 (V)
R 350
Hasselblad Blue Filter Series 50
 R 150
Focusing Screen
R 190
Focusing Screen
R 280
Hasselblad 60 Series to 67mm Filter Adapter
R 150
Hasselblad 60 Series UV Filter
R 190
Winding Lever
R 150
Prism Finder Cap
R 30

Carl Zeiss
 
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 50 f2 ZF for Nikon (new – in the box)
R 10 900
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 100 f2 ZF for Nikon (new – in the box)
R 15 950

Mamiya
 
Mamiya Fisheye 37mm f4.5 Lens for RB
R 3 900
Lensbaby 3G Selective Focus Lens (for 645)
P.O.A.
Mamiya Sekor C 105-210mm f4.5 ULD C (645 Pro) (as new)
R 2 500
Mamiya Extension Tubes No. 1 (for RB)
 R 500
Mamiya Rokunar 2x Auto Tele-Converter (645 Pro)
P.O.A.
Auto Bellows (645 Pro)
P.O.A.
Cokin P Holder, 77mm Ring, P120 & P121S ND Grads & P152 & P153 ND Filters
R 1 200
35 mm Film Holder for 645 Pro Camera
P.O.A.
Waist-Level Finder for Mamiya 645
R 390
Mamiya 645 Winder
R 390
Mamiya M645 Super Focusing Screen Type E (Micro-prism + Split Image)
R 250
Mamiya 645 Body Cap
R 40

Polaroid
 
Polaroid Land 110B (4x5”) Camera & Rodenstock Ysarex 127 f4.7 Lens
R 4 900
Polaroid Close-Up Filter Set 1, 2 & 3
P.O.A.
Polaroid 545 (Single Sheet) Magazine
R 550

Bronica
                       
Zenzanon-E PCS (shift) Schneider Super-Angulon 55 f4.5 Lens + Case
P.O.A.
Bronica E42 Extension Tube
R 290
Waist-Level Finder
P.O.A.

Pentax
 
Pentax 16-50 f2.8 ED AL SDM Lens
R 7 500
Sigma 24-70 f3.5-5.6 Asph HF
R 790
Sigma 28-70 f3.5-4.5 IA Auto Zoom AF (as new)
R 490
Sigma 28-80 f3.5-5.6 Macro AF (as new)
R 750
Sigma 28-105 f3.8-5.6 UC-III
R 850
Sigma 28-135 f3.8-5.6 Macro Asph. IF AF
R 890
Sigma 28-200 f3.5-5.6 Macro Asph. IF AF (as new)
R 850
Sigma 28-300 f3.5-6.3 DG Macro SLD for Pentax AF (as new)
R 950
Vivitar 70-210 f4.5-5.6 MC Macro (manual focus)
R 350
Taikor 2x Tele-Converter screw mount
R 90
Marumi 49mm +1, +2 & +3 Magnifying Filters
R 150
Pentax 645 Film Pre-Loads 120 & 220 (various available)
Each R 280
Rear Converter T6 – 2X Converter (6X7)
R 450
Pentax SMC 300mm f4 Lens w/ Filter (6x7)
P.O.A.
Pentax (67) Auto Bellows w/ Lens Reversing Ring & Double Cable Release
R 2 950
Auto Teleplus Converter with Case (PK)
R 150
Pentax Espio 738 Compact Zoom Film Camera
R 250
Pentax AF540 FTZ Flash
R 3 500
Pentax (67) 67mm Filter Adapter
R 90
Pentax 67 Rear Lens Cap
R 40
Pentax 645 Rear Lens Cap
R 30

Canon
 
Canon T90 Camera & Canon 28-85 F4 Macro Lens
R 950
Canon T90 Camera 50 f1.8 CFD Lens & Remote Switch 60T3
R 590
Canon EF-S 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM Lens
R 3 200
Sigma 28-70 f2.8 AF Lens (not compatible with digital)
R 1 200
Canon 70-210 f4 CFD Lens
R 300
Sigma 100-200 f4.5 CFD w/ Case
R 290
Sirius 500mm f8.8 Reflex Lens CFD
R 350
Canon Wireless Controller WL-D89
R 190
Canon Wireless Controller LC2 (2 channels)
R 650
Canon 10m Remote Switch 60T3
R 120
Focussing Screen for Canon F1
R 30
Canon Wide Converter WC-DC52 .7x (for compact cameras)
R 150
Hahnel Camera Grip for Canon 450D/500D/1000D with Remote Control (new)
R 950
HL-2LH 7.4V 740mAh Lithium Ion Battery for Canon
R 90
Link Aten UE-250 Tethering Cable for Canon Cameras (5m)
R 290
Rubber Eye Cup
P.O.A.

Metz
 
Metz 60 CT-1 “Hammer-Head” Flash, with Battery Pack, Charger, Cables, including a Telephoto Attachment
R 1 600

Contax
 
Vivitar 2X Extender for Yashica / Contax (as new)
R 120

Minolta / Sony
 
Sigma 28 f2.8 MMD
R 290
Sigma Zoom Set 24-70 f3.5-5.6 & 100-300 f4.5-6.7 (2 lenses)
R 1 400
Sigma Zoom Set 28-80 f3.5-5.6 Macro & 100-300 f4.5-6.7 (2 lenses)
R 1 400
Sigma 28-70 f3.5-4.5 Power Zoom (as new)
R 690
Sigma 28-105 f3.8-5.6 UC-III Asph. IF
R 850
Sigma 28-200 f3.5-5.6 Asph. AFD (as new)
R 850
Sigma 70-210 f4-5.6 UCII AF (as new)
R 790
Kalimar 80-200 f4.5-f5.6 Auto MC Zoom MMD (in its box)
R 190
Minolta 50 f2 Lens MMD
R 250
Tamron Adaptall-2 Adapter for MMD
R 80
Sigma EX APO Tele-Converter 2x AF
R 650
Minolta Extension Tube Set 1, 2 & 3
R 190
Soligor Auto Tele Converter for MMD
R 150
Auto Plus 2x Converter for MMD           
R 120
Minolta Remote Cord RC-1000S
R 150
Sigma EF 430ST Flash (for off-camera use)
R 350
Sigma EF500ST Flash (50GN) for off-camera use
R 450

Nikon
 
Nikon D80 Camera & AF Nikkor 28-70 f3.5-4.5 D Lens
R 2 900
Nikon D300 Camera & AF Nikkor 24-85 f2.8-4 D Lens
R 5 700
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 50 f2 ZF for Nikon (new – in the box)
R 10 900
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 100 f2 ZF for Nikon (new – in the box)
R 15 950
Nikonos V Camera, 28mm f3.5 + Viewfinder, 35mm f2.5, 80mm f4 + Viewfinder, & Nikonos SB 102 Flash + Brackets, Cables & Bag (as new)
P.O.A.
Sigma 24-70 f3.5-5.6 Asph. HF AFD
R 850
AF-Nikkor 24-120 f3.5-5.6 D Lens
R 2 900
Nikkor – H 28 f3.5 (MF)
R 1 200
AF Nikkor 28-105 f3.5-4.5 D Lens
R 1 600
Sigma 28-105 f3.8-5.6 Asph. (as new)
R 850
Sigma 28-200 f3.5-5.6 Macro AFD (as new)
R 850
Sigma 28-300 f3.5-6.3 Macro AFD (as new)
R 950
AF Nikkor 35 f2 D Lens
R 2 200
Sigma 35-135 f4-5.6 UC MF (as new)
R 690
AF-Nikkor 50 f1.8 D Lens
R 890
Sigma EX 50 f2.8 Macro DG Lens
R 1 800
Micro-Nikkor 55 f3.5
R 1 300
Sigma 55-200 f4-5.6 DC AFD (as new)
R 790
Vivitar (Series 1) 70-210 f3.5 NAI
R 790
Sigma 70-210 f4-5.6 UCII AFD (as new)
R 790
Sigma 70-210 f4-5.6 UC MF (as new)
R 650
Skylite 70-210 f4.5 including Filter (NAI)
R 360
AF Nikkor 75-300 f4.5-5.6 Lens
R 1 300
AF Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6 D ED Lens
R 1 000
Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 DG AFD
R 790
AF Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 D ED Lens and Hard Case
R 5 900
Zoom-Nikkor 80-200 f4 NAI
R 750
Sigma 100-300 f4.5-6.7 DL AFD (as new)
R 750
Nikkor – Q 135 f2.8 (MF) Lens
R 1 300
Sigma 170-500 f5.6-6.3 APO Asph. (in its box, as new)
R 5 900
Nikkor AF-S 200-400 F4 VR ED Lens
R 48 000
Tamron SP 400 f4 LD NAI Lens + 1.4 Matched Tele-Converter (= 560 f5.6) + Case
R 3 900
Nikon Speedlight SB-800 Flash + 5th Battery Adapter & Pouch
R 1 900
NPC Polaroid Back for Nikon F4/S Cameras
R 350
Komura Telemore KMC + Case (tele-converter for Nikon manual focus)
R 150
Nikon MC-20 Electronic Cable Release
R 250
Nikon MC-12A Electronic Cable Release (for Film Cameras)
R 90
Nikon AR-7 Double Cable Release
R 250
Hahnel Camera Grip for D40/D40X with I.R. Remote Control (new)
R 290
Hahnel Camera Grip for D50 (new)
R 290
Hahnel Camera Grip for D300/D700 with Infrapro Remote Control & 12V Charge Lead (new)
R 990
Panagor Zoom Slide Duplicator (Nikon mount)
R 350
Nikon +2 Dioptre for F801
R 90
DK-6 Rubber Eye Cup (for F90, F801) (new)
R 35
DK-7 Eyepiece Adapter (for F5, F4, F3, F90X)
R 20
HS-14 Lens Hood
R 50
Nikon Focussing Screen for F4
R 40
Focusing Screen for F801S Camera
R 20

Leica
 
Leica Universal Viewfinder (for 28, 35, 50, 90 & 135mm Lenses)
R 1 500
Schneider PA Curtagon 35mm f4 Shift Lens
R 3 500
Leitz Colorplan 90 f2.5 Lens
P.O.A.
Leitz R Extension Tube Set
R 350

Sigma AF Mount
 
Sigma SA-5 (Multi-Mode, Film) Camera + 35-80 AF Lens
R 500
Sigma SA-5 (multi-Mode, Film) Camera + 28-105 f2.8-4 Asph. Lens (as new)
R 680
Sigma EX 15-30 f3.5-4.5 DG Asph. AF (as new)
R 1 200
Sigma EX 17-35 f2.8-4 Asph. Lens AF (as new)
R 1 300
Sigma EX 17-70 f2.8-4.5 Macro (as new)
R 1 400
Sigma 18-50 f3.5-5.6 DC Lens
R 590
Sigma EX 20-40 f2.8 DG Asph. (as new)
R 1 500
Sigma 28-80 f3.5-5.6 Macro Asph. HF
R 590
Sigma 28-105 f2.8-4 Aspherical
R 650
Sigma 28-200 f3.8-5.6 UC Asph.
R 650
Sigma 28-300 f3.5-6.3 SLD Asph. IF
R 690
Sigma 55-200 f4-5.6 DC
R 450
Sigma 70-210 f4-5.6 UC II (as new)
R 690
Sigma 100-300 f4.5-6.7 UC
R 790
Sigma EX APO 1.4X Tele-Converter
R 590
Sigma EX APO Tele-Converter 2x
R 590

Tripods, Stands, Scrims & Product Tables
 
Manfrotto 190XPROB + 804RC2 Head
R 1 400
Manfrotto Still Life Table 220
R 7 900
Benbo Low Tripod w/ Leitz Ball Head
R 890
Uni-loc Major 1600 Tripod + Manfrotto 804 RC2 Head
R 1 750
Manfrotto Backlite Base 003
R 390
Manfrotto Camera/Umbrella Bracket
R 150
Manfrotto 128LP Video Head
R 690
Manfrotto MBAG100P (Padded Tripod Bag)
R 600
Reflecta KLT800 Tube Connector Clamps
Each R190
Kaiser Table Clamp
R 70

Darkroom Equipment
                                       
Complete Darkroom consisting of Durst M605 B&W Enlarger, Negative Carriers for 35mm & 6x6, 3 Lenses (Durst Siricon 50, Durst Siricon 80 & Durst Neonon 50) ARC-305 Print Dryer, Proof Printer, Darkroom Lights, Micro Focus Finder, Timer, Easel, Trays, Thermometer, Bottles, Tanks, Funnel, Tongs, Squeegee and more.
P.O.A.

View Camera Equipment
                                       
Nikkor T* ED 600 f9 Lens w/ Copal 3 Shutter, + Rear Lens for T800 & Rear Lens for T1200 (covers 8x10). As New
R 19 000
Phase One Sliding Adapter for Sinar
P.O.A.
Schneider 135 f5.6 Lens DB Mount
R 1 900
Schneider Symmar-S 210mm f5.6 MC in DB Mount
R 2 500
Sinar Bellows Holder (473.31)
R 90
Sinar Base Plate
R 800
4x5” Film Holders
Each R 130
Polaroid 545 (Single Sheet) Film Holder
R 390
Polaroid 550 Pack Film Holder
R 450
Kodak Readyload
R 190

Tungsten
 
2x 1000w (Variable Power) Tungsten Kit incl. Stands and Carry Bag (new)
R 4 700

Broncolor / Visatec
 
Bron Mobil (1200w battery pack) Kit incl. Charger, 2x Heads, 2x  Batteries, Snoot w/ Honeycomb, Lamp Ext. Cable, Pulso Adapter, Large Storm Case on Wheels
R 19 900
Bron 1500 RT Power Pack
R 1 500
Flashtube 3200w for Pulso / Unilite Heads (new)
P.O.A.
Visatec Soloflex 100 (100x100 Soft Box) new
R 2 900
Visatec Umbrella Reflector (new)
R 990
Visatec Snoot (new)
R 990
Soloflex 80x80 Soft Box
R 450
Balloon Reflector
R 3 750
Barn Doors
R 290

Elinchrom
 
Elinchrom 202 Power Pack (2000w) incl. one Head and Standard Reflector
R 6 900
Elinchrom Flash Tube 24034
R 400
240v 625w Frosted Modelling Lamp P2/10 R7s-15
P.O.A.

Bowens
 
Bowens Monolite 200E Kit (2 Heads) incl. 2x Standard Reflectors, W/A Reflector, Snoot, Soft Box 1x1m
R 1 950
Octagonal Soft Box 1.5m for Bowens (as new)
R 1 980

Miscellaneous
 
230V – 25W Fluorescent Globes (new)
Each R 150
Cokin P Holder, 77mm Ring, P120 & P121S ND Grads & P152 & P153 ND Filters
R 1 200
Gepe Glass Slide Mounts 6x7 (Antinewton) x 600 Slides
R 990
White Balance / Grey Card 8x10” (pack of 2) (New)
R 150
Hand-Painted 4.9x5.9m Canvas Backdrop (no joints) Mounted onto an Aluminium Pipe – Mottled Blue
R 2 950
BP-911/914/915 Battery (2500mHh) x5 for Phase One Backs
All 5 R1 200
Kalimar AFF Flash (18GN) (as new)
R 350
Leitz Prado 66 Medium Format Slide Projector
P.O.A.
Cine-Video Converter (convert cine to videos via this mirror box)
R 350
35mm Film Puller
R 190
Lightbox Model Grande 25x15cm w/ AC Adapter
R 250
Hitco Firefly Portable Light Box 20x25cm
R 350
Fotomatic 700 TFZ Auto Flash (zoom + swivel)
R 250
8x10” Easel
R 60
I.R. Vision .42x High Resolution Macro Converter with 52mm Ring
R 350
Omega D2V 4x5” B&W Enlarger + Carriers for 135, 6x6, 6x7 & 4x5”
R 2 500
Reflecta Classic AF-IR Slide Projector (250w)
R 950
Camera Bags (various available – new & used)
Various
Aluminium Camera Case (45x27x26)
R 290
Jessops .42 Semi Fish-Eye Macro Lens w/ 52mm Ring & Pouch
R 195
Material Backdrops (various types, sizes & colours)
From R 290
Metz 769 Charger
R 95
E&OE.


For more information on the range of equipment available, please visit our website
here or feel free to give us a call for personal support and advice.

Until next time, have a great month.

Best wishes,

Louis
 


A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed. - Ansel Adams


 
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