I checked the newly listed Pentax auctions this afternoon and spotted
this one: 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1396197613&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAB:US:6
Obviously, it was listed incorrectly. Now it just so happens that I've
been looking for a 2X converter for my 6x7. The pictured converter is
the late model version, and it's reportedly brand new. It was listed
with a buy it now of $300. KEH gets $450 for a like new copy. So I
figured, what the heck, I'll do a buy it now. The seller was quite
pleased that I wanted the converter and didn't demand the 300mm lens,
although I could tell there was no way she was going to part with the
lens for $300. 
    I plan on using the 2X converter with the 300/4 lens that I already
own. I know I'll never be able to afford a 600 or even a 400 for my 6x7,
and I'd like to do some occasional wildlife photography with the big
camera. I know I can shoot handheld with fast film and max shutter
speed, but I'd like to use this 600mm combo off a tripod as well. But I
doubt if even the sturdiest tripod can control vibration on that kind of
rig. I seem to recall that Bogen made a lens support that can be used to
help control big glass hanging off the end of the camera. Has anyone
used that setup?
Paul Stenquist

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