Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
Jim is by far my favorite seller of LF items. He matches or beats competitor's prices, his item descriptions are conservative, and he is a pleasure to deal with as a person. I have purchases more LF stuff from him than any other dealer. He has talked me out of buying things from him that he felt I would be unhappy with. How many sellers do that?
Capocheny: I purchased a used 450C from Jim years ago. I just called and asked if he had one, and he did not. I asked him to keep his eyes open for one. A few months later, he called after he got a beautiful example in the store. He gave me an excellent price. I think you will be very happy with that lens. I use it with 4x5, 5x7, and WP. It gets more use on my 4x5 than I ever dreamed it would.
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
Hello,
Remember, this Saturday, November 26, 2011, is "Buy Just One Thing from a small business Saturday".
I'm sure if we all took care of our 'mom & pop' stores,
they'ed appreciate the sale,
and the opportunity to give us the personalized service,
we all dream about,
by keeping them around a little while longer...
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
Hi Dave,
Good to hear from you and I hope you're doing well... :)
Yes, I'm looking forward to shooting with the new glass. It's replacing a huge beast (19" Red Dot Artar) and I'm sure it'll be a lot easier lugging this lightweight around.
I had a similar situation as yours in my dealings with Jim. After several years of searching and searching for a 5x7 conversion kit for the Arca Swiss, lo and behold, Jim came up with one that was in mint condition and the price was pretty darn reasonable.
Gotta love a dealer who enjoys his work!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Dave... to you and your family! :)
Cheers
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
Thanks much same to you and yours. That 5x7 conversion kit must be really sweet.
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
The Midwest website has a curious entry in large format film "Kodak Fortepan 400 4"x5"
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
Yep Jim is ACES in my book.... he is definitely in my trust column ... been awhile should call him and spend some mo money
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
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Originally Posted by
David Karp
Thanks much same to you and yours. That 5x7 conversion kit must be really sweet.
Hi Dave,
I dug up a 5x7 reducing back for the 8x10 and shot with it for quite awhile while the A/S was relegated to the back burner. Consequently, I was really pleased when Jim found the conversion kit.
Even though I enjoyed shooting with 4x5, I can say honestly that I was never really, really comfortable with the format. For the way I see... 5x7 just seems to work better for me.
So, yes, the 5x7 conversion kit is sooo sweet! :)
Cheers
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
I always call or email Jim first when I am looking for something. Total trust in his judgement and description of used products.....
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
Jim has provided me with all sorts of equipment and he has always been extremely helpful, with good prices and totally honest. I thoroughly recommend him. I just wish he was located in the UK!
Re: Jim @ MidWest Photo...
Here from Brazil I'm also quite happy dealing with MidWest Photo, where I find very personal and careful attention, something not so usual when I deal with other american stores.
Never talked or made any contact directly with Jim, but Anna who manages web orders is trully very nice and helpful too.