Wanted: Pentax K10D or 20D

I bought my original K10D soon after it was released and up until last year has been providing me with superb and error free operation. Then en route to France it fell out of my bag and hit the steel deck of the ferry. It no longer worked unsurprisingly with the power switch corner now missing a sizable chunk of plastic. That's how it stayed until October 2012 and with nothing to loose, armed with a service manual I took it apart and discovered why it wouldn't power on (bent and distorted switch leafs) and now it worked again. Patched the plastic with black tape and I had a useable camera again. This weekend the flash was discovered not to be working and neither the remote control socket. I can live without the flash for the most part but the lack of wired remote control is a serious shortfall; no more B setting photography. The camera seems to be dieing and I'm wondering if anyone has a replacement camera body for sale. You might well ask why I want to stick with such an old model; I have grown so used to how to operate it I'd like to stick with it. Can anyone help?

I can empathise with you to a degree as my first dslr was a Samsung GX10 (the Pentax K10D equivalent) which I loved. I sold it for a K5 which while no doubt was technically superior, it just didn't have the endearing qualities of the GX10. Roll on K3!

I'm sure you won't have to wait long to find what you are looking for and good luck. Both the K10/20's are excellent...

I have k10D Grand Prix limited edition with low shutter count. This is the model with the Pentax logo in a gold colour and very dark brown bodywork. It was specially packaged along with a matching battery grip. I have all of the original packaging and accessories.The camera and box etc are in excellent condition.
I would be looking for £200. If you are interested I could post some pics on Friday when I get home (I am working away untill Thursday).
I think I also have a couple of spare batteries which I will include.

Here is a link to the pentax press release for it with pic http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2007/200748.html

You have PM.

If you are already sorted no worries, but if not let me know please (K10D)

Hi
York Camera Mart have a Samsung GX10 and a K10D in their window at the moment. nothing on their website though.
I can't remember the prices, but both were less than £200.

Hope that helps

John

Don't know if you are sorted already .. but I have a K20D body for sale if that's any interest to you ... PM me for details

Hi new to this but was reading the thread i may be interested in the K20D body how uch do you want for it? if original poster is not interested of course.