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GOOD GEAR & GOOD DEALS!
REALLY GOOD DEALS
ON THINGS WE NO LONGER NEED
All items are in working condition because we tested & reviewed each one. We get rid of items if we can't use them for our KIT PLANS, or they don't pass our QPACE checklist (Quality, Portable, Affordable, Common, Easy-to-Use). See the REVIEWS page (on our website) for more on what we did & didn't like about each product, because they still could work well for you (but just didn't work for us).


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SOLD: Panasonic G95 + Sony DT 16-50 2.8 + Minolta 50 1.7 + Extras
Wow, so disappointing...the G95 is not working well when using my in-camera custom settings method (which I rely on for some of my workflows). The first lens I tested turned out great (that 70-300 1:2 MACRO I really like) but then a couple of the most important lenses (which tested really well on the older G85) were just not a good match.
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CAMERAS, [NOT IN KIT]
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SOLD: The Panasonic LUMIX GX9 is Not Good for VIDEO
I recently purchased a LUMIX GX9 (and a G95) because I was hoping there would be a similar relationship like the GX85 and G85 had (the output from those two is identical). However, as I tested this newer pair, I was super disappointed by the low video quality of the GX9 (especially in open gate 4K PHOTO modes). I need cameras that work as both photo & video cameras (hybrid) so I'm selling this GX9.
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CAMERAS
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SOLD: Another Panasonic LUMIX G85 (Which I Miss)
So, I sold this camera to save money to buy a full frame camera again, but I miss it and may buy another one in the future. There are just so many good things about this camera (click READ THE REVIEW for the details). If nothing else, it's great if you need a 2nd or 3rd camera, for concurrent camera angles.
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CAMERAS, [NOT IN KIT]
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SOLD: Panasonic PV-DV953 Mini DV Camera (Hybrid)
I waited over 20 years to buy this hybrid camera. It was introduced in 2003, and I wanted it back then, but I'm glad I waited. It was one of the first HYBRID cameras from Panasonic...and it was way ahead of its time (but the image quality just isn't cutting it, LOL)
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CAMERAS, [NOT IN KIT]
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SOLD: The Nikon Z5 (v1) is NOT Good for Video
I really wanted this to work because it is one of the few full-frame cameras, with IBIS, that were under $600...but even after adding custom, Nikon Picture Control files, this camera is horrible for video recording purposes. I was going to just keep it for doing stills only, but I really do need a hybrid photo & video camera if I'm going to spend this money.
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CAMERAS, [NOT IN KIT]
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SOLD: The GoPro HERO4 Black is Impossible to Use (There is No Screen!)
The HERO4 Black was supposed to be the top-of-the-line action camera of that time period, but it does not have a rear screen...but the HERO4 Silver does, so I recommend buying that instead. To me, the lack of a screen (on the HERO4 Black) makes it impossible to use on a professional shoot.
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