Blincodave

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Very good used condition. Boxed, hood and end caps.
£110 plus £8.55 RMSDComment Image

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS: Pentax 55-300 Metal mount at 26/11/2016 - 15:37

Blincodave
Reserved for ronniemac

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS: Tele-Wide Finder suitable Pentax Q/K-01 at 26/11/2016 - 15:29

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I have used this successfully with my K-01. Selling as I have 2 of them! There are threads on other Pentax related websites about this finder. In nice condition with no chips or cracks, glass is clear. Fitting is for the standard accessory / hotshoe and the view is approximately 38mm and 80mm. the whole field of view outside the frame lines is approximately 28mm. 'Aico' branded but very similar to the 'Yashica' branded version. £18 delivery includedComment Image

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS: Tele-Wide Finder suitable Pentax Q/K-01 at 25/11/2016 - 09:55

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GlynM wrote:
Just a note that at the time of writing Amazon still have 3 of these left at £249.99. I am a prime member, so might be wrong, but I do not think these are now limited to prime users.

At this price it undercuts even the SRS limited offer of £299.

As my K3 is now updated with the latest firmware upgrade which implements KAF4 lens mount capability I fell to temptation and have purchased one of these lenses for delivery tomorrow

Glyn
They now have 1. Thanks for the 'heads up' Glyn

Comment by Blincodave posted on Amazon: HD Pentax-DA 55-300MM F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE at 24/11/2016 - 19:09

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According to RiceHigh it is. I have used the 40 Ltd and 50mm 1.8 recently on film without any problems.

See here for more info:

http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2009/10/compatibility-of-da-lenses-on-full.html

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS: Pentax 70mm Limited at 24/11/2016 - 11:46

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Excellent, unmarked condition. Comes with lens hood, end caps and leather bag but no box. Full frame compatible I believe.

£220 plus £8.55 RMSD. Comment Image

Comment by Blincodave posted on FS: Pentax 70mm Limited at 23/11/2016 - 13:19

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whyhaveone wrote:
Pentaxforums (US) has now reviewed this camera.

http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-70-review/versus-other-bodies.html
'In other words, the K-70 is for anyone who wants a high-quality APS-C DSLR, with two caveats. First, if you’re into sports and action photography, you’re probably going to want to look for a camera with a more modern AF system and a more robust family of fast telephoto lenses.'


So when is Pentax going to address this seemingly perpetual issue?

Read more at: http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-70-review/conclusion.html#ixzz4O7jxaeZR

Comment by Blincodave posted on Pentax K70 at 25/10/2016 - 19:46

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Visiting Currys for the first time in several months today to browse their IT section, I was shocked to see the surface area given over to photography had been reduced by a good 60% since my last visit. Whilst they parted company with Pentax a long time back, Currys now clearly see little chance of making much of a profit from photographic related sales. With the march of the smartphone, will the only cameras being manufactured in 10-15 years be for the professional user? Will there be a future for cameras aimed at the enthusiast bearing in mind the high costs associated with research, development and marketing ?

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on Do 'enthusiast' level cameras have a future? at 25/10/2016 - 16:46

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A bit late to this thread but that is a great post and a remarkable collection. I wonder if anybody on this forum has even more Pentax bodies?
I've bought 3 film bodies myself in recent weeks and begun dabbling again with film. I'n not sure if it might be better to put a 'lid' on this now!

Dave

Comment by Blincodave posted on The 45. at 24/10/2016 - 22:27

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johnriley wrote:
I use one for all the Q system accessories. Adapters, extension tubes, etc. It's just a nice case that can be used for many things apart from the intended use.
Agreed!

Comment by Blincodave posted on DA Limited Lens Case 2 at 10/10/2016 - 10:10

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