SOLD: Sony F828
Nikolai
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EDIT: Camera has been sold. Accessories will be moved to a new thread asap.
Having spent a couple of months with 20D I understood that I'm not going back to P&S.. Hence I decided to part with my beloved 828 aka The Dark Angel. That's the only reason - I don't want it to gather dust on the shelf, while I'm in a desperate need of canon glass.. It's in a perfect working condition, and even with the advent of R1 I think it would hold its grounds for a long time.
So, here it goes..
Famous Sony 828, modified by maxmax for enhanced IR-photography ($350 labor + 2*$20 shipping = $390 value)
Here you can see the scratch-free mouth of the T-coated Carl Zeiss lens, complete with the petal hood, lens cap and a XNiteCC1 58mm filter ($76 value)
Front view assembled - check the premium Sony STP-SA Padded Camera Shoulder Strap ($19 value), modified with Quick Release carbines.
Back view - check out the Quick Release on the strap (I made it myself)
Strap Quick Release I personally installed is both reliable and elegant.
Closeup view of the LCD and the back: all surfaces are mint and scratch-free.
Front view: Pop-up flash
The only defect that I'm aware of: a small scratch on the bottom of the front part of the grip. I made it when setting the camera on the rocks in a swiveled position :-( Other than that I took a great care of my Dark Beauty...
Along with the camera come:
Three batteries. One Sony battery is in the camera, and you'll get two extras (estimated $30 value): one Sony, one replacement. All three are working fine.
Original box:
And the rest of the stuff: manuals, cables, CDs, warranty card - whatever was in the box.
Here is how the whole package looks:
PRICING
I could not find recently completed listings on eBay, but I'd say that asking $449 for non-IR modified original camera (no extras) is fair. Since IR mod and filter would cost you the same amount of money anyway if you need it, I'm asking another $399 for the mod and the xnitecc1 filter (instead of $466 that I paid), totalling the camera package at $848, with all the extras mentioned above, shipped free within Continental US (UPS). You pay paypal 3% fee if you choose this payment option.
EDIT: will consider trading for EF/EF-S glass, good tripod/head, 580EX and other canon gear
=============== SOLD SEPARATELY ================
The following accessories can me sold one-by-one, or you can add any of them to the primary camera package and get the discount or save on shipping. Please contact me for the details on a particular accessory.
Sony HVL-IRM IR Light, complete with manual, baggy and the camera/tripod mount. Takes AA batteries or Sony battery, same as the camera. A must for nocturnal life photography. EBay price - $39.95. I want $35.00. I swallow paypal fees. Free USPS. Please add $10 for UPS.
Sony Remote Commander RM-VD1, EDIT: Sold to Dee!
Original Sony Close-up lens VCL-M3358. EBay shows $49.99, pricegrabber shows $47.95. I want $40. I swallow paypal fees. Free USPS. Please add $10 for UPS.
Set of 58mm filters, in the pouch.
The total of accessories is $35+$20+$40+$99 = $194 plus some possible s/h/pp fees.
However, If you buy all the accessories at once it would cost you only $169, I swallow the paypal fee and ship UPS free (within cont US).
======= OR YOU CAN GET IT ALL TOGETHER and SAVE EVEN MORE!!! ===============
Wanna save more? Get everything for $999.00
EDIT: remote is sold. Total is down to $990.00
No paypal fees. Free UPS shipping in cont US.
This is the camera and all the accessories
PM or email me for specifics or questions.
You can view all these pictures in a higher res here:
http://nik.smugmug.com/gallery/850393
Having spent a couple of months with 20D I understood that I'm not going back to P&S.. Hence I decided to part with my beloved 828 aka The Dark Angel. That's the only reason - I don't want it to gather dust on the shelf, while I'm in a desperate need of canon glass.. It's in a perfect working condition, and even with the advent of R1 I think it would hold its grounds for a long time.
So, here it goes..
Famous Sony 828, modified by maxmax for enhanced IR-photography ($350 labor + 2*$20 shipping = $390 value)
Here you can see the scratch-free mouth of the T-coated Carl Zeiss lens, complete with the petal hood, lens cap and a XNiteCC1 58mm filter ($76 value)
Front view assembled - check the premium Sony STP-SA Padded Camera Shoulder Strap ($19 value), modified with Quick Release carbines.
Back view - check out the Quick Release on the strap (I made it myself)
Strap Quick Release I personally installed is both reliable and elegant.
Closeup view of the LCD and the back: all surfaces are mint and scratch-free.
Front view: Pop-up flash
The only defect that I'm aware of: a small scratch on the bottom of the front part of the grip. I made it when setting the camera on the rocks in a swiveled position :-( Other than that I took a great care of my Dark Beauty...
Along with the camera come:
Three batteries. One Sony battery is in the camera, and you'll get two extras (estimated $30 value): one Sony, one replacement. All three are working fine.
Original box:
And the rest of the stuff: manuals, cables, CDs, warranty card - whatever was in the box.
Here is how the whole package looks:
PRICING
I could not find recently completed listings on eBay, but I'd say that asking $449 for non-IR modified original camera (no extras) is fair. Since IR mod and filter would cost you the same amount of money anyway if you need it, I'm asking another $399 for the mod and the xnitecc1 filter (instead of $466 that I paid), totalling the camera package at $848, with all the extras mentioned above, shipped free within Continental US (UPS). You pay paypal 3% fee if you choose this payment option.
EDIT: will consider trading for EF/EF-S glass, good tripod/head, 580EX and other canon gear
=============== SOLD SEPARATELY ================
The following accessories can me sold one-by-one, or you can add any of them to the primary camera package and get the discount or save on shipping. Please contact me for the details on a particular accessory.
Sony HVL-IRM IR Light, complete with manual, baggy and the camera/tripod mount. Takes AA batteries or Sony battery, same as the camera. A must for nocturnal life photography. EBay price - $39.95. I want $35.00. I swallow paypal fees. Free USPS. Please add $10 for UPS.
Sony Remote Commander RM-VD1, EDIT: Sold to Dee!
Original Sony Close-up lens VCL-M3358. EBay shows $49.99, pricegrabber shows $47.95. I want $40. I swallow paypal fees. Free USPS. Please add $10 for UPS.
Set of 58mm filters, in the pouch.
- Tiffen Circular Polarizer 58mm. EBay averages around $15 + s/h.
- Tiffen 812 58mm. EBay shows between $10 and $17 + s/h
- B+W 093 IR filter. EBay starts at $81
The total of accessories is $35+$20+$40+$99 = $194 plus some possible s/h/pp fees.
However, If you buy all the accessories at once it would cost you only $169, I swallow the paypal fee and ship UPS free (within cont US).
======= OR YOU CAN GET IT ALL TOGETHER and SAVE EVEN MORE!!! ===============
Wanna save more? Get everything for $999.00
EDIT: remote is sold. Total is down to $990.00
No paypal fees. Free UPS shipping in cont US.
This is the camera and all the accessories
PM or email me for specifics or questions.
You can view all these pictures in a higher res here:
http://nik.smugmug.com/gallery/850393
"May the f/stop be with you!"
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I haven't seriously used mine in ages, but just cannot bring myself to do this yet. I know of a few locals that would like mine - probably what is holding me up.
Good luck - it is a wonderful peice of gear.
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If somebody agrees to pay more:-) Granted I paid $1050 for the bare box when it came out, and then purchased al those accessories at original prices new. I think I paid more than $1,600US for the whole collection..
Thanks!
You see, I'm trying to sell it:-)
I'd be thrilled to buy yours and know that it works with my F828 and that it is working....
Dee
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Sold to Dee!
CRAP! I got caught up in outdoor house work this weekend and missed it!!
I've been wanting one for a while.
Congrats Dee :cry
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May be something else from my list would catch you eye?
Cheers!
I'm very glad I saw the post -- it's an early birthday present from me to me...
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Come on, guys, this is almost perfect all around IR-equipped device with everything you may need - especially for the price..
(consider it bumped:-)
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/289099/0/2420828
May be somebody get interested
Too bad that was my only 2d post there
I will consider trading for EF/EF-S glass, 580Ex, other canon gear and good tripod/head..
.. I think that there is still a need for IR-modified 828
Few IR samples from this camera:
Yosemite: Chapel
Yosemite: Falls
Cathedral shot:
Park shot:
Also read here how IR-mod can save you an f/stop or two:
http://nik.smugmug.com/gallery/116496
HTH
Many thanks to JM and AW for your support on FM!
The accessories are still for sale, including extra two batteries (compatible with 7x7 and 828)
Once the sale is confirmed, I moved the rest of accessories to a separate thread.
Accessories will be moved to a new thread.
Thanks everybody!